15~24 JUNE 2018 - Visit Portsmouth...Portsmouth Festivities is hugely grateful to all our sponsors and supporters for making such an exciting programme possible in 2018. Want to get

15~24 JUNE 2018

10 DAYS OFARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE FOR ALL

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Want to get involved in Festivities 2018? Contact us at [email protected] or 023 9268 1390

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From Friday 15 to Sunday 24 June, join us over ten days for Portsmouth’s most exciting arts and cultural experiences this summer.This year we celebrate the theme of FREEDOM, marking the centenary of women’s suffrage and the 100th birthday of Nelson Mandela. We explore ideas of creative freedom in a wide-ranging programme of music, theatre, talks and film and so much more.We are particularly excited to welcome the musical talents of O Duo, The Tallis Scholars and award-winning folk group RURA.We also have a superb line-up of speakers, including Peter Tatchell, Philip Hoare, Henry Hemming and Diane Atkinson.As ever, there will be novel experiences on offer: why not free your inhibitions by learning to run backwards with Retro Running, or make your own bid for freedom from our specially designed Escape Room? With over a hundred events we hope that all festival-goers enjoy an inspiring and liberating ten days in this year`s Portsmouth Festivities programme.We are hugely grateful to our sponsors, creative partners, partner venues, performers and volunteers for all their support. Of course, big thanks to all of you who attend and support our offering to the city. We look forward to seeing you!

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The Programme

Feature Article: The World’s Smallest Escape Room 4

Events 4–32

Acknowledgements 36

Booking Information 37

Getting There 38

Festival Diary 39

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CONTENTS

Contact [email protected] 9268 1390

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Could you escape from the World’s smallest escape room?

This year, in partnership with Houdini’s Escape, Portsmouth Festivities hopes to create a record-breaking event by working with local schools to design and build the World’s Smallest Escape Room.

Available throughout the Festivities period, players will need to use intuition, intelligence and teamwork to solve the puzzles and escape the room.

So why don’t you become a record breaker and book your FREE timeslot at: worldssmallestescaperoom.co.ukNote: Suitable for 4 persons at one time, or a wheelchair user and carer.

WORLD’S SMALLEST ESCAPE ROOM

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15-22 JUNE 10.00am–6.00pmNumber 28, Albert Road, Southsea, PO5 2QJ

Free

Celebrating a century after women first won the right to vote in the UK. Aurora Metro Arts and Media present this wonderful exhibition. This work reminds us that women fought long and hard to eventually win the right to have a voice in society and change it for the better.

HOW THE VOTE WAS WON CHORAL EVENSONG

15, 17-19, 21-22, 24 JUNE 6.00–6.40pm Portsmouth Cathedral, High Street, Old Portsmouth, PO1 2HH

Free

As the day closes, join us for prayers and reflection in the serene surroundings of the ancient Cathedral Quire of Portsmouth Cathedral.

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15 JUNE8.00–10.00pm Portsmouth Cathedral, High Street, Old Portsmouth, PO1 2HH

Tickets £16 Concessions** £12

Globally renowned for their ‘phenomenal artistry’ (The Daily Telegraph), O Duo’s international credits include the BBC Proms, Al Bustan and performing alongside the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Passionate supporters of new music, O Duo have been recognised by the Borletti-Buitoni Trust, gaining a Special Commissioning Award. As part of tonight’s unique performance, students from Portsmouth Grammar School will take to the stage to join O Duo in their invigorating mix of popular classics and accessible contemporary music such as Soler, Mendelssohn and Glass.

OPENING GALA CONCERT: O DUO

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BALL AND CH* HOTWALLS STUDIOS – OPEN STUDIOS

FAMILY SATURDAYS: PORTSMOUTH FESTIVITIES SPECIAL

16 JUNE11.00am–4.00pmAspex Gallery, The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3BF

Free

Join Croshare in this participatory crochet installation, a piece celebrating women’s increasing freedom from the domestic environment, whilst deftly exposing the inequalities still present within labour division in the home. Supported by Aspex gallery.

16-17, 23-24 JUNE 10.00am–4.00pmHotwalls Studios, Broad Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2FS

Free

Meet the designer-makers and artists of The Hotwalls Studios in their exceptional heritage location. A great opportunity to view the work of each studio and gain insight into how this artistic community has developed their creative ventures through mutual support, creativity and innovation.


Free

Join local artists for a free drop-in workshop responding to the Festivities theme of Freedom. Workshops take place at Aspex Gallery every Saturday. Suitable for all the family.

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SEAFOOD ON THE GREEN

16 JUNE12.00–2.30pmThe Green, Portsmouth Cathedral, High Street, Old Portsmouth, PO1 2HH

Free (Food and Drink from £5)

Following the success of the Seafood Lunch in 2016 and 2017, the Cathedral of The Sea welcomes you to a third rustic lunch with wine and music.

Join us to sample the delights caught by local fishermen. All proceeds go towards local seafaring charities.

PORTSMOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL WINNERS’ RECITAL 16 JUNE12.00–1.00pmRotunda, The Portsmouth Grammar School, 1 High Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2LN

Ticket £8 Concessions** £4

Elevate your afternoon in the company of Aelfred Hillman on clarinet and saxophone. Winner of the Portsmouth Festivities Recital Prize, Aelfred has performed with the National Youth Wind Ensemble and the National Children’s Orchestra of Great Britain.

16 JUNE7.30–9.45pmDavid Russell Theatre, The Portsmouth Grammar School, 1 High Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2LN

Ticket £8.50 Under 16s Free

Beethoven’s Eroica & Vivaldi’s Double Violin Concerto. Portsmouth Philharmonic & Southsea Community Choir perform in aid of Meningitis Now.

PORTSMOUTH PHILHARMONIC

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17 JUNE10.30–11.45amPortsmouth Cathedral, High Street, Old Portsmouth, PO1 2HH

Free

Join us in music and prayer as we celebrate the start of the 2018 Portsmouth Festivities. Portsmouth Cathedral Choir will sing Zoltan Kodaly’s Missa brevis, first performed covertly in the basement of Budapest Concert Hall during the Second World War. An expression of defiance and free-will.

FESTIVITIES OPENING SERVICE

17 JUNE10.00am–4.00pmD-Day Museum, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, PO5 3NT

Tickets Standard museum admission prices. No bookings required.

This Father’s Day, indulge dad, and the whole family, on a visit to D-Day Story. Following this museum’s revolutionary transformation, get inspired by stories of courage and comradeship and wonder at the extensive model collection. You can even have a go at making your own to take home!

D-DAY STORY

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17 JUNE12.00pm New Theatre Royal, 20-24 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, PO1 2DD

Tickets £10 (Dads go free)

Grab your father or grandfather’s hand and head down to the New Theatre Royal for 45 minutes of special family fun this Father’s Day.The brilliantly comical Hikapee Theatre rolls into town with a show that will take you on one of the biggest journeys of your life - to the moon!

This magical story of a brother and sister is packed with physical comedy and aerial circus. And, if that isn’t tempting enough, dads go free!“Genuine laugh out loud moments for the entire family” Broadway Baby A non-verbal production, accessible to hearing impaired or limited English-speaking audiences.45 minutes duration. Suitable for all the family from age 3+.Book tickets through New Theatre Royal Box Office www.newtheatreroyal.com

MOONFALLHikapee Circus Theatre

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JOHN POUNDS - FORGOTTEN HERO

THEIR SACRIFICE FOR OUR FREEDOM

17 JUNE3.00–4.00pmJohn Pounds Church, High Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2HW

Tickets £6 Concessions £4

John Pounds is the most famous national hero you’ve never heard of. Join Matt Wingett on the Portsmouth cobbler’s birthday to hear how he became a national figurehead in a movement that freed thousands of children from crime and poverty.

17 & 22 JUNE 6.00–7.00pmPortsmouth High Junior School, 36 Kent Road, Southsea, PO5 3ES

Tickets £4 Concessions £3 Under 16s Free

This presentation remembers the sacrifice made in WW1 and examines how the Commonwealth War Graves Commission commemorates the fallen. It reflects on how soldiers briefly escaped the horrors of war by creating their own freedom through cultivating gardens near their trenches.

CELEBRATING FREEDOM 18-19 JUNE 9.30–11.30am Portsmouth Cathedral, High Street, Old Portsmouth, PO1 2HH

Free

Don’t miss this workshop for local KS2 schoolchildren, exploring freedom of expression through art, music and space. Book your school’s place here - [email protected]

18 JUNE 1.10–2.00pm Portsmouth Cathedral, High Street, Old Portsmouth, PO1 2HH

Free retiring collection

Revitalise your day with this rousing programme performed by Liverpool Cathedral’s former Organist, David Poulter. Includes music by Parry and Reger.

LUNCHTIME LIVE! DAVID POULTER(Organ)

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SKIFFLE PERFORMANCE19 JUNE12.00–1.00pm Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AB

Free

Kickstart your afternoon with an interactive interlude of Skiffle! Unearth the roots of this ‘home grown’ English music style from the 1950s, based on American blues and folk.

TRUMPET TOUR

18 JUNE 2.30–3.15pmPortsmouth Cathedral, High Street, Old Portsmouth, PO1 2HH

Free

Enjoy a private tour of the Cathedral Organ’s 5,000 pipes including high level access to the new Trumpet En Chamades installed in the West Towers in late 2017.

THE TEA SET

18 JUNE 3.00pm–3.30pm, 4.30–5.00pmCafé Guildhall, Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AB

Free

Showcasing and promoting the talents of older women, New Motion 55 is a group of dancers and actors based at The New Theatre Royal. The Tea Set was created for performances in cafés and tea rooms and promises to be both poignant and funny. 19-23 JUNE

12.00–5.00pm Closed Lunch 1.30–2.30pmJack House Gallery, 121 High Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2HW

Free

All under twenty, this group of local artists tackles themes ranging from intensely personal life stories to socio-political anger. This is their second Portsmouth exhibition, following involvement in Play Code City in 2017.

TRANSITIONS – NEW ART BY NEW ARTISTS

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LUNCHTIME LIVE!Musicians from The Portsmouth Grammar School

YOUNG PEOPLE’S DEBATE

19 JUNE1.10–2.00pmRotunda, The Portsmouth Grammar School, 1 High Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2LN

Free ticket required

Take a break from your day. Relax and enjoy this restorative recital given by the Music Scholars of the Portsmouth Grammar School, accompanied by Karen Kingsley.

19 JUNE 4.30–6.00pm Sixth Form Centre, The Portsmouth Grammar School, 1 High Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2LN


Marking Refugee Week, this annual event debates the stance on issues concerning refugees in the UK. If your secondary school would like to attend, please sign up by email ASAP at: [email protected] – Places limited.

THE TEA SET

19 JUNE3.00–3.30pm The Tea Tray, 31 Osborne Road, Southsea, PO5 3LR

Free

Showcasing and promoting the talents of older women, New Motion 55 is a group of dancers and actors based at The New Theatre Royal. The Tea Set was created for performances in cafés and tea rooms and promises to be both poignant and funny.

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19 JUNE7.30–9.00pm David Russell Theatre, The Portsmouth Grammar School, 1 High Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2LN


Philip Hoare is the author of eight works of non-fiction. His book Leviathan or, The Whale won the 2009 BBC Samuel Johnson Prize for non-fiction. It was followed in 2013 by The Sea Inside. His new book, RISINGTIDEFALLINGSTAR is published by 4th Estate. An experienced broadcaster, curator and filmmaker, he is Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Southampton, and curator of the Moby-Dick Big Read. Philip is obsessed with the sea. He swims in it every day - winter and summer. In this talk, drawing on his new book he looks at the way we relate to the sea’s natural and human history - its whales, its birds, its tides, its heroes, its myths - and how they are an expression of its sense of freedom.

PHILIP HOARE DR DIANE ATKINSON

19 JUNE 7.30–9.00pm Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, PO1 3LJ


Diane Atkinson PhD is the author of Rise Up, Women! The Remarkable Lives of the Suffragettes. She has curated a major exhibition on the suffragettes at the Museum of London. She has appeared on many radio programmes, including Woman’s Hour, and consulted on television documentaries, as well as, most recently, the film Suffragette.

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ALL ABOUT THE SONG

FINAL: 19 JUNE8.00pm (Doors open) Wedgewood Rooms, 147b Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 0JW

Tickets £6

The UVG, in partnership with the Wedgewood Rooms and Portsmouth Festivities, host the 10th anniversary of this premier song-writing competition for emerging young local musicians. Join us for performances of original material in a chance to win over £600 worth of prizes. Competition entry details: www.theuvg.co.uk/all-about-the-song/Semi-final information can be found at www.portsmouthfestivities.co.uk

MANDI CROSS – WITHOUT A VOICE

MINI MAKERS

20 JUNE10.00am–12.30pmNumber 28, Albert Road, Southsea, PO5 2QJ

Free

A ‘drop in pop in’ workshop with poetry and art to support and promote the fight of freedom via Amnesty International. Paint a poppy, pen a poem to help those struggling with oppression in the modern day. Open to all.

20 JUNE10.30–11.30amAspex Gallery, The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3BF

Free

Meet Mini Makers! An opportunity for toddlers to take part in accessible and friendly arts and crafts workshops, alongside their parent or guardian. No need to book, just turn up and enjoy the creativity!

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BLACK PRISONERS OF WAR AT PORTCHESTER CASTLE 1794 – 1814

PROFESSOR LLOYD CLARK TALK

20 JUNE 6.00–7.30pmPortchester Castle, Church Road, Portchester PO16 9QW


Follow the lives of the thousands of Caribbean soldiers interned at Portchester Castle during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars with France. English Heritage curator, Abigail Coppins, presents the research and the stories behind the new permanent exhibition at Portchester Castle.

20 JUNE 6.00–7.30pm St John’s College, Grove Road South, Southsea, PO5 3QW


The German invasion of France and the Low Countries in 1940 was one of the most remarkable successes in military history, but how was it achieved? Lloyd Clark challenges old ideas about the planning, preparation and conduct of the attack.

20 JUNE 1.00–2.00pm Number 28, Albert Road, Southsea, PO5 2QJ

Tickets £7

100 years since the end of WW1, you are invited to celebrate this incredible era with a short performance piece by local actors The Lads of the Village combining a talk from our experienced archivists about the war and its effects on our local community, theatre and life.

THEATRE AT WAR

HOW TO DEVELOP A THEATRE TOUR20 JUNE 1.00pm New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, PO1 2DD

Free ticket required – book through New Theatre Royal only

An afternoon with Mark Makin, one of the UKs leading tour consultants. Learn how to assess a tour’s potential, exploring logistics and paperwork.

Suitable for theatre practitioners interested in how to create and book a tour.

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Join British human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell as he airs his views on free speech and causing offence. Are safe space and no-platform policies sensible safeguards or autocratic censorship? Is it ever legitimate to restrict free speech or is free speech inviolable and sacrosanct? Should people be allowed to mock Islam, oppose Trans rights or dispute the Holocaust?

PETER TATCHELL - YOU CAN’T SAY THAT!

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SIMO LAGNAWI PLUS SUPPORT

20 JUNE8.00pm Edge of the Wedge, 147b Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 0JW

Tickets** £6/£5 (on the door)

Join us for a special evening with Ambassador of Gnawa Culture in the UK, Simo Lagnawi. Simo endeavours to spread understanding of the sacred Gnawa tradition, and to introduce his own movements of Gnawa fusion to wider audiences. So, why not let Simo and his friends transport you to Morocco for an enthralling evening of world music. PLUS, special guests from The People’s Lounge.

Simo comes to Portsmouth as part of Festivities Refugee Week celebrations in partnership with Journeys International Festival.

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LUNCHTIME LIVE! SAM BRISTOW

THE TEA SET PUSH & PULL

21 JUNE1.10–2.00pmPortsmouth Cathedral, High Street, Old Portsmouth, PO1 2HH


Fifty minutes of reflection in the company of organist Sam Bristow. Sam is an organ scholar at Birmingham Cathedral in addition to studying at Birmingham Conservatoire. His programme includes the music of Couperin and Liszt.

21 JUNE2.00–2.30pm, 3.30–4.00pmCafé, Aspex Gallery, The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3BF

Free Limited capacity

Showcasing and promoting the talents of older women, New Motion 55 is a group of dancers and actors based at The New Theatre Royal. The Tea Set was created for performances in cafés and tea rooms and promises to be both poignant and funny.

21 JUNEPreview: 21 June 6.00–8.00pmExhibition: Open from 22 June 11.00am–4.00pm Aspex Gallery, The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3BF

Free

Aspex’s Summer exhibition comes from innovative artist Will Cruickshank. This artist’s inventive and experimental process involves the use of ‘Heath Robinson inspired machines’ to manufacture sophisticated art objects that cross the boundaries between sculpture, craft and design.

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PLAY IN A DAY THE MALAYAN EMERGENCY

21 JUNE6.00–7.30pmSt John’s College, Grove Road South, Portsmouth, PO5 3QW

Free (Limited Capacity – Ticket Required)

Join Martin Pearce as he uncovers The Malayan Emergency. This talk explores the British victory against the communists in the dying days of Empire; a battle which could not have been won without a remarkable intelligence operation, spearheaded by the future Head of MI6, Sir Maurice Oldfield.

21 JUNE6.00–8.00pmMain Hall, Mayfield School, Mayfield Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0RH

Tickets £6 Concessions & Under 16s** £4

Portsmouth secondary schools unite for a day of devising and rehearsing to create their own innovative plays using Freedom as their stimulus.

REST AS RESISTANCE21 JUNE7.00–8:30pmBecket Hall, Cathedral House, St Thomas’s Street, Old Portsmouth, PO1 2HA

Free age suitability 14+

In a restless world, it can be hard to find peace and freedom from the pressures of life. Explore this theme in a little more depth during a practical workshop offering creative opportunities to reflect.

FREEDOM TRAIN 21 JUNE6.30–7.30pm St. Mary’s Church, Portsea, Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5PA


The Freedom Train is a celebration of Spirituals and Gospel Music involving singers aged 7 - 11 from schools across the city. The programme includes songs such as ‘This Little Light of Mine’, ‘People Get Ready’ and ‘This Train is Bound for Glory’.

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THE FUTURIST’S KITCHEN

21 JUNE7.00–7.40pm, 8.30–9.10pm6th Form Centre, The Portsmouth Grammar School, 1 High Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2LN


Art and Food, Food and Art - where does one end and the other begin? Join Portsmouth Grammar School students as they create a revolutionary fusion, inspired by the Italian Futurist Cookbook. A unique performance of sight, sound and taste!

21 JUNE7.00–9.00pmNo 6 Cinema, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth, PO1 3LJ

Tickets £9 Concessions £7.50 Under 25s £5 All tickets available through www.no6cinema.co.uk

A rebellious youth, sentenced to a boy’s reformatory for robbing a bakery, rises through the ranks of the institution through his prowess as a long-distance runner. During his solitary runs, reveries of his life and times before his incarceration lead him to re-evaluate his privileged status as the Governor’s prize runner.

THE LONELINESS OF THE LONG‑DISTANCE RUNNER

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LUNCHTIME LIVE!Catherine O’Leary (Soprano), Emma Sharrock (Cello) and Karen Kingsley (Piano)

22 JUNE1.10–2.00pm Portsmouth Cathedral, High Street, Old Portsmouth, PO1 2HH


Soprano Soloist Catherine O’Leary presents a programme of songs by Dowland, Handel, Schumann and Finzi.

THE SHOES THAT WERE DANCED THROUGH22 JUNE 4.00–4.45pmNumber 28, Albert Road, Southsea, PO5 2QJ

Tickets £7

A sensory performance run by the Kings Company for everyone to enjoy. A fairy story with a moral …. told through music, mime and narrated for everyone to enjoy, and includes audience participation.

This performance is Dementia Friendly.

SOUTHCOAST COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR FINAL 21 JUNE7.30pm (Doors Open), 8.00pm The Wedgewood Rooms, 147b Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 0JW


Laugh along with award winning comedian and local chap James Alderson in the hilarious culmination to this fifth year searching for south coast comedy talent!

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22 JUNE8.00–10.00pmPortsmouth Cathedral, High Street, Old Portsmouth PO1 2HH


Founded in 1973, The Tallis Scholars, have established themselves as the leading exponents of Renaissance sacred music in the world. Director, Peter Phillips, has worked with the ensemble to create a sound which best serves the Renaissance repertoire. It is for this purity and clarity of sound that The Tallis Scholars have become so widely renowned. The evening will include pieces by Byrd, Gibbons, Tavener and Britten. The Portsmouth Grammar School Chamber Choir will also be joining in with The Tallis Scholars during parts of the performance.

THE TALLIS SCHOLARS

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22 JUNE8.00–10.30pmSt George’s Church, St George’s Square, Portsmouth PO1 3AT

Tickets £15 Concessions** £13.50

With two heralded albums, a third due for release in June 2018, and extensive international touring, RURA continually affirm their position as one of Scotland’s most powerful groups. Their exquisitely rugged yet refined blend of fiddle, Highland pipes, flute, bodhran, guitar and voice has won a devoted following in many corners of the globe, amongst audiences and critics alike.

RURA

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PAULSGROVE & WYMERING ANNUAL CARNIVAL

FAMILY SATURDAYS: PORTSMOUTH FESTIVITIES SPECIAL

ART SPACE PORTSMOUTH OPEN STUDIOS

23 JUNE10.30am–4.00pmHempsted Green, Allaway Avenue, Paulsgrove

Free

The 33rd Annual Local Carnival and procession of groups and residents. Join all ages and backgrounds on this free fun day benefitting the whole community of Paulsgrove and Wymering.


Free

Join local artists for a free drop-in workshop responding to the Festivities theme of Freedom. Workshops take place at Aspex Gallery every Saturday. Suitable for all the family.

23 JUNE1.00–5.00pm Art Space Portsmouth, 27 Brougham Road, Southsea, PO5 4PA

Free

A wonderful chance to peruse this amazing organisation, with over 30 Artists’ Studios, and an Art Gallery. Admire the work, chat with the artists, purchase pieces at discounted studio prices or simply wander around and browse.

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23 JUNE2.00–3.30pm Menuhin Theatre, Central Library, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth PO1 2DX

Tickets** £6

A gripping 40-minute talk about two remarkable female spies and the man who ran them: an animal-loving drop-out who went on to become MI5’s greatest spymaster.

Henry Hemming is the author of five works of non-fiction, including the New York Times bestseller The Ingenious Mr Pyke. His most recent book, M, is being turned into a TV series by Mammoth Screen (Poldark, NW, Victoria). A Q&A and book signing will follow after the talk.

HENRY HEMMINGRETRO RUNNING

23 JUNE 1.00–2.30pm, 4.00–5.30pm Portsmouth Seafront/Portsmouth Pyramids, Southsea PO5 3ST*

Tickets** £10

Retro running was first done by the Shaolin monks as a mind, body and soul workout. Garret Doherty will demonstrate the art of walking/jogging backwards, explain its history and conduct a motivational talk. Don’t miss your chance to participate in a trial run with the 3-time world champion!

*Ticket holders to meet outside the front of the Pyramids

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23 JUNE8.00pm Stage House at the New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, PO1 2DD

Tickets Pay What You Can (book for free, make a donation afterwards)

In a digital world where we’re free to express ourselves via technology on a daily basis, are we really more connected?

Glitch is an immersive dance performance from Vinicius Salles, exploring disconnection and isolation; being surrounded in a city and yet feeling alone.

Submerge yourself in this performance. Download the app onto your smartphone and, as a character’s life unravels around you, make your own choice between experience or interaction.

An immersive, standing production. Age suitability 18+, some nudity. Smartphone required.

GLITCHPRONOUN

23 JUNE 3.00–4.15pm 24 JUNE 3.00–4.15pm, 7.00–8.15pmCoastguard Studios, 91 Clarendon Rd, The Strand, Southsea, PO4 0SA


Pronoun is a play about a transgender teenager and James Dean. It explores one individual’s decision to undergo gender transition and the impact on friends, family and their boyfriend. Presented by The Young Creatives Portsmouth. Explicit language at the start.

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23 JUNE7.00–9.30pmNo6 Cinema, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth, PO1 3LJ

Tickets £9 Concessions £7.50 Under 25s £5

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Nelson Mandela, No6 is delighted to screen Mandela: The Long Walk to Freedom in conjunction with the African Women’s Forum (AWF) Mandela project. A short film, commissioned by Portsmouth Festivities and featuring Chris Lubbe will be screened ahead of the main feature. In it, Lubbe recounts some of his experiences as one of Mandela’s body guards.

All tickets available through www.no6cinema.co.uk

MANDELA: THE LONG WALK TO FREEDOM

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FESTIVITIES CLOSING SERVICE

24 JUNE10.30–11.45amPortsmouth Cathedral, High Street, Old Portsmouth PO1 2HH

Free

We mark the end of the 2018 Festivities with a performance of Stravinsky’s Mass. He wrote ‘I wanted my Mass to be used liturgically; an outright impossibility as far as the Russian Church was concerned, as Orthodox tradition proscribes musical instruments in its services.’ And so, Stravinsky’s Mass demonstrates freedom of expression, freedom of language and freedom of faith.

24 JUNE11.30am–12.00pm, 1.30–2.00pm, 3.00–3.30pmSouthsea Castle, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, PO5 3PA

Free

Circo Rum Ba Ba bring you a once in a life time chance for an extraordinary encounter with a Goblin Queen and her huge and ancient Dragon! Let go of reality and enter the world of fairy tale and myth as you become involved in goblin mischief and are entranced by the enchanting, smoke breathing, true to life Dragon.

The mystical duo has travelled to the human world on this long journey from the land of Goble, to find out why the Dragon’s eggs are no longer hatching. The Goblin Queen may tether her beast to you as she makes her investigations or you may be chosen to actually sit on and incubate one of the Dragon’s eggs!

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JFI - CRAFTY SUNDAY

24 JUNE11.30am–3.00pm Aspex Gallery, The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3BF

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To mark refugee week Journeys Festival International hosts a dynamic takeover of the spaces at Aspex with a local artist hosting free crafty workshops for all ages and artistic abilities. A chance for you to get creative, and celebrate the contributions of the refugee community from across the globe.

ART SPACE PORTSMOUTH OPEN STUDIOS

GONG AND SOUND BATH MEDITATION

24 JUNE1.00–5.00pmArt Space Portsmouth, 27 Brougham Road, Southsea, PO5 4PA

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A wonderful chance to peruse this amazing organisation, with over 30 Artists’ Studios, and an Art Gallery. Admire the work, chat with the artists, purchase pieces at discounted studio prices or simply wander around and browse.

24 JUNE1.30–3.30pm Havelock Community Centre, 324 Fawcett Road, Southsea, PO4 0LQ

Tickets £21

Bring yoga mat, blanket and pillow and get comfy. Free your mind for the afternoon while getting bathed in sound (no water involved). There is also a chance to learn about the instruments. Complimentary tea.

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With over 40 years’ experience and recognised as one of Spanish guitar’s all-time greats, Carlos Bonell offers coaching to talented young guitarists from the 2018 Portsmouth Music Festival. This event promises to be informative and interesting for participants and audience alike. Not to be missed!

24 JUNE8.00–10.00pm The Square Tower, Broad St, Portsmouth PO1 2JE


Carlos presents a wide selection of guitar music from his best-selling no.1 Beatles album to Bach and Villa-Lobos - via the amazing music of Barrington (Inspector Morse) Pheloung and a world premiere of Mystical Movements.

CARLOS BONELL

MASTERCLASS AN EVENING WITH CARLOS BONELL

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ChairmanJames Priory

TrusteesAnne StanfordBrian Larkman MBEDavid HampshireDorothy AlbrechtDrusilla MoodyMax Craft

PatronsNigel Atkinson Esq, Lord-Lieutenant of HampshireCatherine BottThe Very Reverend David Brindley, Dean of Portsmouth CathedralProfessor John Carey FBAProfessor Graham Galbraith, Vice-Chancellor of University of PortsmouthThe Right Reverend Christopher Foster, Lord Bishop of PortsmouthDr Tim HandsThe Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of PortsmouthRaymond LeppardSir Andrew Motion FRSAPeter PhillipsVice-Admiral Sir David Steel CBEKaren Blackett OBE, Chancellor of University of Portsmouth

Festivities StaffErica Smith, DirectorVictoria Smith, Festivities AdministratorAlfie Evans-Hutchison, Festivities AssistantJonathan Fost, Producer and Events ManagementHeather Todd, Events ManagementSally Cox, FinanceAnn-Marie Phillips, Finance

Creative PartnersArt Space PortsmouthAspex GalleryThe Kings TheatreNew Theatre RoyalPortsmouth CathedralThe Portsmouth Grammar SchoolPortsmouth GuildhallPortsmouth Historic DockyardPortsmouth Music FestivalPortsmouth Music HubPortsmouth PoetryUniversity of PortsmouthWedgewood Rooms

Education AssociatesMayfield SchoolThe Portsmouth Grammar SchoolSt John’s CollegeUniversity of Portsmouth

SponsorsPortsmouth City CouncilThe Portsmouth Grammar SchoolCH&Co GroupLucketts TravelLloyds Banking GroupMayfield SchoolSt John’s College

Media PartnersThe NewsExpress FMTeam Locals

Special Thanks to All staff at The Portsmouth Grammar School, Lloyds Banking Group, Shaping the Future of Portsmouth, Portsmouth Cultural Partnership, The Graphic Design House, The Kings Theatre Box Office, Martyna Chomika, Linda Butler our creative partners, media partners, sponsors and volunteers and PGS prefects.

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In order to provide a high level of customer service and keep booking fees to a minimum, tickets for most Portsmouth Festivities events are managed by the Kings Theatre. This applies to all events, unless otherwise indicated. Public booking opens at 10.00am 17 March. Box Office closes at 6.00pm each day. Advance bookings must be made before 6.00pm on the previous day.

THE KINGS THEATRE BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Buy Tickets• Search What’s On and Book Now online!• By phone: 023 9282 8282• Group Bookings (10+): 023 9285 2232• In person: Our Box Office is open

10.00am-6.00pm, Monday-SaturdayAre you a regular visitor to the Kings Theatre and shops of Albert Road? Save money with a Kings Card!

Payment and FeesWe accept the following methods of payment:• Cash• Debit/Credit Card – Visa/Master/Maestro• Kings Theatre Gift Vouchers(The Kings Theatre no longer accept National Theatre tokens as payment)

Our fees explainedThe price you see advertised is the price you pay inclusive of fees. Our fees cover all costs associated with processing your booking and also Building Improvement Fund charge (applies to shows at the theatre only) which goes towards improving our beautiful Grade II listed building and future development in our Big Project. There is a £1 charge for posting tickets. You can now print your own tickets at home for free.Please note that tickets are sent out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays via Royal Mail Second Class. Please allow up to 7 days for delivery.

On the DoorAny unsold tickets will be available on the door. Please check availability in advance by calling the Portsmouth Festivities office on 023 9268 1390. Tickets on the door may be purchased by cash or card. Please note card payments may only be accepted at certain events and venues. Tickets purchased on the door will not incur any booking fees.

Exchanges / RefundsOnce purchased, tickets may not be exchanged or refunded.

Seating PlansMost of Portsmouth Festivities events offer unreserved seating. However, customers booking tickets may be able to reserve specific seats in the Kings Theatre Auditorium. Please check the seating arrangements at the point of booking.

ConcessionsConcessions are available where stated. Please note that all discounts are subject to discretion of the Kings Theatre Box Office and Portsmouth Festivities Front of House staff (relevant ID must be shown).We offer a 50% discount for people with disabilities and their companion, subject to ticket availability.All Friend of Festivities discounted events are marked **.

Friends of FestivitiesWe would like to offer you the exciting opportunity to become a Friend of Festivities!

What’s in it for you?We want to provide our Friends with the opportunity to get their hands on our brochure, and book tickets early. Furthermore, we will offer discounted tickets and last-minute deals on selected events.

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in brochure)• Regular e-newsletters

If you are interested in becoming a Friend of Festivities, we offer two types of membership:Single Membership - £25Joint Membership - £35Please go to www.portsmouthfestivities.co.uk for more information.

Wedgewood Rooms

Online wedgewood-rooms.co.ukA processing fee of £1.50 will be added to each online order. If you have any questions regarding booking online, email [email protected]

PhoneWedgewood Rooms Box Office 023 9286 3911, open Monday-Friday 12.00-7.00pm, Saturday 12.00-6.00pm. Charges apply.

In PersonBox Office 147b Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 0JW. Open to personal callers from 3.30pm-7.00pm (10.00pm on a show day) Wednesday-Friday, and 12.00-6.00pm on Saturdays.Tickets may be available to buy on the door. Please check availability in advance.

Arts Award Ticket OfferWe can offer FREE tickets to the activities indicated within our programme with the symbol. For more information and to book a place, contact [email protected] or call 023 9268 1390. Where applicable, anyone accompanying

the Arts Award student will be required to purchase a ticket from the Portsmouth Festivities Box Office at the King’s Theatre. Please note, limited tickets are available and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, so book early to avoid disappointment.

All information is correct at the time of going to press. Portsmouth Festivities reserve the right to make changes to the published programme if necessary.By purchasing a ticket, you consent to be photographed or filmed as part of a group.

GETTING THEREMake the most of your time in Portsmouth! There’s plenty to see and do, so why not take advantage of one of the pre-concert menus, enjoy interval drinks, or visit another local attraction during your stay.

Eat and DrinkWe offer pre-concert dining experiences for some events. These can be booked through our Box Office when you buy your tickets.Interval drinks and refreshments will be provided at most Festivities events. Visit portsmouthfestivities.co.uk to find out whether a meal and refreshments will be provided at your chosen events.

AccessIn order to provide the best possible experience for all our audience members, we work closely with our partner venues to provide any necessary access information. More information can be found at portsmouthfestivities.co.uk

Transport & AccommodationPortsmouth benefits from excellent transport links across the region. For information about buses, mainline rail, parking, and Portsmouth’s new park-and-ride, check out visitportsmouth.co.uk. There you can also find details of some of the area’s top hotels, B&Bs, and information about other things to do in Portsmouth during your stay.

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ce 023 9282 8282FESTIVAL DIARYWorld’s Smallest Escape Room 4Friday 15 JuneHow the vote was won 5Choral Evensong 5Opening Gala Concert: O Duo 6Saturday 16 JuneHotwalls Studios – Open Studios 7Ball and Ch* 7Family Saturdays: Portsmouth Festivities Special 7Seafood on the Green 8Portsmouth Music Festival Winners’ Recital 8Portsmouth Philharmonic 8Sunday 17 JuneFestivities Opening Service 9D-Day Story 9Hikapee Circus Theatre – Moonfall 10John Pounds Forgotten Hero 11Their Sacrifice For Our Freedom 11Monday 18 JuneCelebrating Freedom 11Lunchtime Live! David Poulter 11Trumpet Tour 12The Tea Set 12Tuesday 19 JuneSkiffle Performance 12Transitions 12Lunchtime Live! 13Young People’s Debate 13Dr Diane Atkinson 13Philip Hoare 14All About The Song 14Wednesday 20 JuneMandi Cross – Without a Voice 15Mini Makers 15How to Develop a Theatre Tour 15Theatre at War 15The Tea Set 16

Black Prisoners of War at Portchester Castle 1794-1814 16Professor Lloyd Clark Talk 16Peter Tatchell – You Can’t Say That! 17Simo Lagnawi plus support 18Thursday 21 JuneLunchtime Live! Sam Bristow 19The Tea Set 19Push & Pull 19Play in a Day 20The Malayan Emergency 20Freedom Train 20Rest as Resistance 20The Futurist’s Kitchen 21The loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner 21Friday 22 JuneSouthcoast Comedian of the Year Final 21Lunchtime Live! 22The Shoes That Were Danced Through 22The Tallis Scholars 23Rura 24Saturday 23 June Paulsgrove & Wymering Annual Carnival 25Family Saturdays: Portsmouth Festivities Special 25Art space Portsmouth Open Studios 25Retro Running 26Henry Hemming 26Pronoun 27Glitch 27Long Walk to Freedom 28 Sunday 24 JuneFestivities Closing Service 29Dragon Quest 29JFI – Crafty Sunday 30Art space Portsmouth Open Studios 30Gong and Sound Bath Meditation 30Carlos Bonell Masterclass 31Carlos Bonell Evening Performance 31

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1 Art Space Portsmouth PO5 4PA2 Aspex Gallery PO1 3BF3 Becket Hall, Cathedral House PO1 2HA4 Central Library, Guildhall Square PO1 2DX5 Coastguard Studio PO4 0SA6 D-Day Museum PO5 3NT7 Havelock Community Centre PO4 0LQ8 Hempsted Green, Allaway Avenue PO6 4AS9 Hotwalls Studios P01 2FS10 Jack House Gallery PO1 2HW11 John Pounds Unitarian Church PO1 2HW12 Kings Theatre PO5 2QJ13 Mayfield School PO2 0RH14 New Theatre Royal PO1 2DD15 No. 28, Albert Road PO5 2QJ

16 Portchester Castle PO16 9QW17 Portsmouth Cathedral PO1 2HH18 Portsmouth Guildhall PO1 2AB19 The Portsmouth Grammar School PO1 2LN20 Portsmouth High Junior School PO5 3EQ21 Portsmouth Historic Dockyard PO1 3LJ22 Pyramids Centre PO5 3ST23 Southsea Castle PO5 3PA24 Southsea Common PO5 3AE25 Square Tower PO1 2JE26 St George’s Church PO1 3AT27 St John’s College PO5 3QW28 St Mary’s Church PO1 5PA29 The Tea Tray PO5 3LR30 Wedgewood Rooms PO4 0JW

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