Enjoy a 'celebration of creativity, community and collaboration' as the Kings return to the Queens this Christmas
A RIGHT royal treat will return this Christmas to get people in the festive spirit while supporting a great cause.
A Royal Engagement: Kings at the Queens will see panto cast members from Portsmouth Theatres putting on a special cabaret in the Winter Lodge at the Queens Hotel on Wednesday, December 17. The evening will be compered by Pompey Panto favourite Jack Edwards and will feature performers from Aladdin at The Kings Theatre and Snow White at Theatre Royal, with Portsmouth Theatre’s choir, Resonate, leading the carols.
The evening, which will start at 7pm, will be in aid of Pompey in the Community and each ticket sold will come with the chance to win a shirt signed by all the Portsmouth players. There will be an additional raffle to win family tickets for Aladdin and Snow White.
Queens general manager Paul Playford said: “We really love hosting this event and it is a highlight of our festive season. It’s an evening that all the family can enjoy and we love the fact that all proceeds will be going to such a great cause. There has been a long association between Pompey in the Community and the Queens Hotel, so it made perfect sense for them to benefit from funds raised on the night.”
Portsmouth Theatres’ CEO Richard Pearce added: “We’re delighted to once again be part of this wonderful tradition at The Queens Hotel, bringing together our panto casts for the third Kings at The Queens event, and this time adding the beautiful Theatre Royal to the proceedings.
“It’s a fantastic celebration of creativity, community and collaboration, everything that makes Portsmouth so special. Our partnerships with The Queens, Portsmouth FC and Pompey in the Community reflects our shared belief in giving back and supporting local charities. As a charitable trust ourselves, we understand the power of community and are proud to play our part in celebrating the heart and festive spirit of this city at this most wonderful time of the year.”
Clare Martin MBE, CEO of Pompey in the Community, said she was looking forward to what would be a special evening in the Winter Lodge. “We look forward to seeing everyone there and really embracing the countdown to Christmas’ she added.
Tickets cost £15 for adults and £5 for children and are available via from the Queens Hotel website.