Portsmouth Guildhall Spring/ Summer 2012 Brochure

Spring/Summerportsmouthguildhall.org.uk

2012

This Spring/ Summer we are once again presenting the biggest names in popular and classical music, comedy and dance LIVE on your doorstep. Visit our Boutique Markets for an alternative shopping experience, party until the early hours of the morning with your favourite DJ or drop in at our international tattoo convention: we really have something for everyone!

Find all the information you need to plan your visit to Portsmouth Guildhall on our soon to be improved website, or speak to our helpful team.

Portsmouth Guildhall is now managed by Portsmouth Cultural Trust which aims to enhance the quality and diversity of the entertainment programme. The Trust has already brought a fresh outlook to this prestigious venue with the new Café Guildhall and shortly will be updating the main reception spaces.

Box Office 023 9282 4355 or book online on portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

New website to be launched soon!

Welcome

As the region’s premier music, entertainment and cultural venue Portsmouth Guildhall hosts an impressive array of activities. Trendy and vibrant programming ensures that this majestic building, steeped in history, remains at the heart of the city.

WeddingsCall 023 9283 4146or email [email protected]

A prestigious venue in the heart of the city Portsmouth Guildhall is a stunning location for your wedding. Entering up the steps through the ornate bronze doors the building will add a sense of grandeur to any special day. Licensed for civic marriages and civil partnerships, Portsmouth Guildhall can cater for ceremonies, receptions and evening parties providing memories that you will cherish forever.

a moment that lasts forever

The Wombats plus Special GuestsMonday 20th February 2012, 7.30pm. Tickets £18Liverpool’s biggest export in a decade bring their distinctive style of exuberant alternative pop to Portsmouth on the back of their recently released single ‘1996’.

Anton & Erin ‘Let’s Do It’Wednesday 22nd February 2012, 7.30pm. Tickets £32.50 - £37.50A welcome return for Britain’s favourite dance couple! Anton du Beke and Erin Boag are back with a sensational new show joined by singer Lance Ellington, guest dancers and a live orchestra.

…a moment that lasts foreverCome along to our first new look

Wedding Fayre Sunday 19th February 2012!

What’s onFebruary

Kaiser Chiefs UK TourTuesday 21st February 2012, 7.30pm. Tickets SOLD OUTFollowing their re-emergence with the album ‘The Future is Medieval’ this 2012 tour is their first in the UK in almost two years and a guaranteed sell-out here at Portsmouth Guildhall.

SOLD OUT

Wedding Fayre Sunday 19th February 201210.30am – 3.30pm. Tickets £2 One of the largest wedding fayres on the South Coast. Stunning dresses, amazing cakes, beautiful flowers and two bridal fashion shows at 12am and 2pm.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Masters of MelodyThursday 23rd February 2012, 7.30pm. Pre-concert talk 6.40pm. Tickets £13 - £23 Scriabin RêverieMendelssohn Piano Concerto No.2Rachmaninov Symphony No.2Alexander Vedernikov Conductor Saleem Abboud Ashkar Piano

The UK’s No.1 Sports Entertainment Company returns for another explosive night of non-stop wrestling action for the whole family.

Varsity Pro Wrestling Friday 24th February 2012, 7.30pm. Tickets: Ringside £15, Adults £12.50, Children £10

Boutique Market Sunday 26th February 2012, 11am – 3pm. Come and browse the vintage-style indoor market with a fine selection of crafts, handmade wares, vintage clothing plus tea and homemade cakes.

FREEENTRY

Rebecca Ferguson plus Special GuestsTuesday 28th February 2012, 7.30pm. Tickets £22 - £35We are thrilled to welcome this sensational artist who charmed audiences on last year’s The X-Factor at Portsmouth Guildhall as part of her first solo tour.


Noah & The WhaleSunday 25th March 2012, 7.30pm. Tickets £17.50Taking the world by storm their latest disc ‘Last Night On Earth’ is one of the best selling albums of the year. Tickets are selling fast, book yours soon to avoid disappointment!

Portsmouth Music Service ‘Seascape’Wednesday 14th March 2012, 7pm. Tickets: Adults £6, Concessions £5A musical extravaganza performed by hundreds of children from thirteen schools. This will be an event to attend, celebrate and remember!

Bournemouth Symphony OrchestraCountry LifeThursday 29th March 2012, 7.30pm. Pre-concert talk 6.40pm. Tickets £13 - £23 Berlioz Harold in ItalyBeethoven Symphony No.6 “Pastoral”Kirill Karabits ConductorRalf Ehlers Viola

Break Eleven Saturday 10th March 2012, 9.30pm – 2am. Tickets £15Headlining Jaguar Skills. Party ‘till you drop to the beats of this internationally renowned DJ with his legendary mixing skills.

Bournemouth Symphony OrchestraBeethoven’s Fifth Thursday 8th March 2012, 7.30pm. Pre-concert talk 6.40pm. Tickets £13 - £23Stravinsky OctetStrauss Wind SerenadeStravinsky Concerto for Piano and WindsBeethoven Symphony No. 5Kirill Karabits ConductorFrank Braley Piano

McFly ‘Keep Calm & Play Louder’Wednesday 7th March 2012, 7.30pm. Tickets £30Tickets are flying for this exciting British group who has quickly won over the youth masses with their boyish charm and lively hits.

What’s onMarchHip to Knit meets on Tuesdays from 11am – 1pm in the Café Guildhall. For more information call 023 9283 4146

Boutique Market Sunday 18th March 2012, 11am – 3pm. Come and browse the vintage-style indoor market with a fine selection of crafts, handmade wares, vintage clothing plus tea and homemade cakes.

FREEENTRY

Sarah MillicanWednesday 28th March 2012, 8pm. Tickets £20Ever wondered how to make a homemade treadmill? Or about the practicalities of an orgy? Wonder no more. If your glass is half full, she’ll top it up. Not suitable for under 16’s.

SOLD OUT

The English singer-songwriter and guitarist who rose to fame after winning the seventh series of The X-Factor in 2010 will perform his new material live as part of an extensive UK & Ireland tour.

Matt Cardle plus Special Guests Sunday 11th March 2012, 7.30pm. Tickets £26.50

With wool and textiles being all the rage why not come and share your knowledge or learn the basics

at our new weekly Hip to Knit group. Taking place in the Café Guildhall knitters of all abilities are welcome to drop in for a knit and natter over a coffee and one of our delicious cupcakes.

With new season goodies being highlighted by Ann Louise and Thistle Wool Shops once

a month, drop in and get knitting on your snuggly winter warmers.

Hip to Knit



Portsmouth Guildhall Guided WalkThursday 5th April 2012, 2pm. Tickets £3 Discover hidden rooms and treasures at this precious historical site usually restricted to the public and prepare to be amazed! Tickets include tea at our cosy new Café Guildhall.

Rock Challenge®16th–21st April 2012, 7pm. Tickets £11A memorable and life-changing event for schools, teachers, communities and young people alike. The Rock Challenge® welcomes any school who wants to be involved!

Bombay Bicycle Club Tuesday 24th April 2012, 7.30pm. Tickets £17.50This chart-topping, multi award winning band continues to effortlessly progress and innovate at a startling rate. Over 14’s only. Anyone under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

The UK Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation South Coast Sunday 29th April 2012. Pre-Judging 1pm, Evening Show 6pm. Tickets £15, children FREE.UKBFF South Coast is one of the biggest qualifying events in the country leading up to the finals in Nottingham: who will be this year’s bodybuilding champion?!

Stravinsky FireworksProkofiev Sinfonia ConcertanteTchaikovsky Sleeping Beauty (excerpts)

Bournemouth Symphony OrchestraRussian MastersFriday 27th April 2012, 7.30pm. Pre-concert talk 6.40pm. Tickets £13 - £23

Kirill Karabits ConductorTruls Mørk Cello

VIP LoungeneW!

Introducing Portsmouth Guildhall’s brand new VIP Lounge; an exclusive facility for those seeking star treatment! Upgrade any seated event ticket at only £15* per person. This will allow you early access before a concert to relax in our private Members’ Room while enjoying some snacks accompanied by an arrival drink. You’ll also be able to pre-order your interval drinks and can enjoy tea, coffee, cakes and pastries served during the interval.

Purchase your VIP package in advance from the Box Office on

023 9282 4355*in addition to usual performance ticket price.

What’s onApril

Boutique Market Sunday 22nd April 2012, 11am – 3pm. Browse through the vintage-style indoor market with a fine selection of crafts, handmade wares, vintage clothing plus tea and homemade cakes.

FREEENTRY

Doug Stanhope Saturday 7th April 2012, 8pm. Tickets £20Twice awarded Time Out New York’s Comedy Performance of the Year, tough-talking Doug Stanhope is opinionated, brutally honest and shockingly uninhibited. Strictly over 18’s only.


boutiquemarket

www.southsea.meMilton Glee Club ‘Music for a Jubilee’Sunday 20th May 2012, 3pm. Tickets £7.50 - £12.50, Kids for a QuidThe choir and Band of the Hampshire Constabulary sing and perform popular music from movies and shows spanning the years of Queen Elizabeth the Second’s Reign.

Live & Unsigned Saturday 26th May 2012, 12.30pm, 4.30pm & 8.30pm. Tickets £9The best unsigned acts from the South of England compete in the biggest competition for original singers and bands in the UK.

The Three Belles ‘In the Mood’Friday 18th May 2012, 7.30pm. Tickets £15, Cabaret table (10 x seats) £175, VIP table (12 x seats) £200Step back into the time of blackouts and Bovril, and dance the night away to swinging big band tunes at this interactive 1940s evening. FREE dance lesson at 5pm!

Bournemouth Symphony OrchestraBrief EncountersThursday 10th May 2012, 7.30pm. Pre-concert talk 6.40pm. Tickets £13 - £23 Khachaturian Gayaneh SuiteRachmaninov Piano Concerto No.2Walton Symphony No.1Kirill Karabits ConductorNikolai Lugansky Piano

The star of ‘Mock The Week’, ‘Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow’ and ‘Live At The Apollo’ embarks on a brand new tour with a fantastic and hilarious show!

Stewart Francis Friday 4th May 2012, 7.30pm. Tickets £18.50

Don’t miss the regular Sunday Boutique Markets, new to Portsmouth Guildhall.Come and browse the vintage-style indoor market with a fine selection of crafts, handmade wares, vintage clothing plus tea and homemade cakes.

Market Days

• 26th February• 18th March• 22nd April• 24th June• 19th August

What’s onMay



Café Guildhall Open during events and Monday to Friday 8.30am-2.30pm Freshly baked cakes and delicious hot dishes prepared daily by our own chefs.

Treat yourself

What’s onJune

Rock Challenge®6th–9th June 2011, 7pm. Tickets £11A memorable and life-changing event for schools, teachers, communities and young people alike. The Rock Challenge® welcomes any school who wants to be involved!

Ghost Walk ‘Revenge of the Mad Hatters Tea Party’Saturday 2nd June 2012,Tickets from £10, 7.30pm

Dickens Murder Mystery Dinner Event ‘The Murder of Edwin Drood’Friday 24th August 2012, Tickets from £20, 7.30pm

Book tickets online on www.darkencounters.co.uk

The Dark Encounters ExperienceParanormal Investigations 20129pm – 2am Tickets £40 on the following Fridays:

24th February 27th April22nd June

Portsmouth Guildhall Guided WalkTuesday 26th June 2012, 2pm. Tickets £3Discover hidden rooms and treasures at this precious historical site usually restricted to the public and prepare to be amazed! Tickets include tea at our cosy new Café Guildhall.

Exclusive access to some of the creepiest areas of Portsmouth Guildhall usually restricted to the public.Brief itinerary of the evening:

• Briefing on ghost hunting techniques

• Demonstration of latest ghost hunting equipment

• Paranormal experiments and team vigils

• Regular refreshment breaks (tea and coffee supplied)

• Review of evidence from investigation

Russell WatsonSunday 10th June 2012, 7.30pm. Tickets £55-£29.50Presented by Raymond Gubbay with special guest Lara Wright and the London Concert Orchestra this is sure to be a highlight on the 2012 Portsmouth Guildhall calendar!

Rhod GilbertSaturday 30th June 2012, 8pm. Tickets £40-£25

Brit Pink FloydFriday 1st June 2012, 8pm. Tickets £27.50A collection of Pink Floyd’s best works created by BRIT FLOYD musical director Damian Darlington to celebrate the release of the new Pink Floyd ‘Best Of’ album ‘A Foot In the Door’.


Treat yourself

Boutique Market Sunday 24th June 2012, 11am – 3pm. Come and browse the vintage-style indoor market with a fine selection of crafts, handmade wares, vintage clothing plus tea and homemade cakes.

FREEENTRY

Multi award-winning Welsch comedian and TV personality with a growing reputation as a first class live act: a show not to be missed!


Tattoo ConventionSaturday 28th – Sunday 29th July 2012 11am - 8pm/ midnight. Tickets £10 in advance. Book online on www.portsmouthtattooconvention.com.Portsmouth’s largest ever Tattoo Convention featuring various trade stands, artists from around the world and some lively entertainment.

Frankie BoyleSaturday 7th July & Sunday 8th July 2012, 8pm. Tickets £25Attempting a final tour to heal Britian’s fools, to support its rioters and to offer the inchoate laughter of despair to a culture in freefall.

What’s onJuly

Corporate

Call 023 9283 4146or email [email protected]

Portsmouth Guildhall is the perfect venue for your next corporate event. With a variety of rooms suitable for a range of occasions Portsmouth Guildhall can cater for anything from small informal meetings up to conferences for 2,000 people.

Hire

10th October 2012

Level 4224th November 2012

Alan Davies7th December 2012

Jools Holland8th December 2012

The Overtonesmore dates soon to be released…

Coming soon


Treat yourself

10th October 2012

Level 4224th November 2012

Alan Davies7th December 2012

Jools Holland8th December 2012

The Overtones

Comingsoon

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