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Call 023 9283 4146or email [email protected] www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk/weddings

Portsmouth Guildhall, a prestigious venue in the heart of the city, provides a most dramatic backdrop for your pictures and memories. Whether you choose to spend all or just part of your special day with us you and your guests will enjoy and never forget the opulent surroundings of Portsmouth’s premier venue.

• Licensed for civic marriages and civil partnerships.• Catering options available for up to 500 guests.• Churches, Registry office, hotels and

local transport on the doorstep.

Hampshire’s Prime Entertainment and Events Venue

…a moment that lasts forever

Come along to our

Wedding Fayres10.30am – 3.30pm. £2

sunday 30th september 2012 sunday 17th february 2013One of the largest wedding fayres on the South Coast. Stunning dresses, amazing cakes, beautiful flowers, live music and two bridal fashion shows at 12am and 2pm.

Here at Portsmouth Guildhall we will be chasing away the winter blues with an exhilarating and varied autumn/ Winter programme, once again presenting the biggest names in comedy and sport as well as in popular, rock and classical music liVe on your doorstep.

Visit our regular days Gone Bye antiques fair, enjoy a rock concert, meet Mike tyson, party with your favourite dJ or drop in at one of our wedding or careers fairs: we once again really have something for everyone!

Having hosted more than 380 events in the past year, including weddings, banquets, graduation ceremonies, seminars and conferences we have proved ourselves to truly be Hampshire’s prime events and entertainment venue. With the arrival of our new CEO, Andy Grays, our vision is to create one of this country’s best cultural venues over the next 5 years.

find all the information you need to plan your visit to Portsmouth Guildhall on our new and improved website, or speak to our helpful team.

General enquiries: 023 9283 4146Box office: 023 9282 4355Portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

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.

Portsmouth Guildhall has been managed by the Portsmouth Cultural Trust since April 2011. The Trust aims to enhance the quality and diversity of the entertainment programme and has already brought a fresh outlook to this prestigious venue with the new Café Guildhall and refurbished main reception spaces.

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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. to book tickets phone 023 9282 6722

Guildhall Guided WalkWednesday 8th august, 2pm. £3

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winner every month. * Terms & Conditions apply.

A Concert with something for everyone, this is an unmissable opportunity to enjoy some of the worlds’ most wonderful music in an atmosphere full of history, pomp and pageantry.

royal Marines school of Musicfriday 3rd august, 2pm. £10 Concessions £8

Simply join both our Facebook and Twitter accounts:facebook.com/PortsmouthGHallThe Guildhall, Portsmouth@portsmouthGhallAny questions or comments? Let us know on #portsmouthGhall

Café Guildhall open Mon - fri 8.30am - 5.30pm or until after interval on event days (from 3rd september).Freshly baked cakes and delicious hot dishes prepared daily by our own chefs. students receive a 10% food discount!

Box Office 023 9282 4355 or book online on portsmouthguildhall.org.uk neW BOx OFFiCE OPEninG HOuRS Mon - fri 9am - 6pm, sat 10am - 4pm.

Hip to Knit meets on tuesdays from 11am – 1pm in the Café Guildhall. for more information call 023 9283 4146

Hip to Knit

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.

August

a dickensian Murder Mystery dinnerfriday 24th august 2012, friday 14th december 2012 7.30pm. tickets from £30Dare you join us and watch the enigma unfold…a murderous evening of dining and drama.Edwin Drood has gone missing, can you helpthe characters unravel what has happened to him?

3 Course meal, Tea & Coffee while youdeliberate. Alcoholic drinks availablefor purchase with the meal.

Book tickets online on www.darkencounters.co.uk

exclusive access to some of the creepiest areas ofPortsmouth Guildhall usually restricted to the public.take part in unique paranormal experiments and vigils as you explore the dark corridors of the Guildhall. refreshment breaks (tea and coffee supplied) and a review of evidence from investigation at the end of the evening.

Halloween Wednesday 31st october 2012, 7.30pm – 12.30am. tickets £10Join us for a creepy tour of the Guildhall and a paranormal investigation on the eeriest night of the year.

the dark encounters experience

Days Gone Bye Antiques MArket

sundays 10.30am to 3.30 pm. free

• antique, glazed german pottery (the new must have)• Goss china• Vintage jewellery• naval memorabelia• Postcards, photos and books from a bygone age• Vintage christening gowns• old fashioned sweets• Vintage clothing

5th august, 9th september, 4th november, 2nd december,

6th January, 3rd february 2013.

Paranormal investigationssaturday 17th november 2012 & friday 15th March 20139pm – 2am. tickets £40


The Royal Marines Band Service continues to demonstrate professionalism and versatility whether deployed into operational theatre or performing on the concert platform.Contact 01962 852721 or [email protected] www. hampshireWi.org.uk

the Band of HM royal Marinessaturday 22nd september, 7pm. £15

Aimed at 10-13 year olds and their families, but all ages will be welcome! An exciting, interactive event that will showcase Portsmouth Business and Enterprises and the type of work they do, displaying the wide and attractive range of career opportunities that exist in our area.

opportunities fairsaturday 29th september, 10am - 4pm. free

The ‘Brilliant’ tour will feature brand new material from the album alongside classic tracks from the band’s hugely influential back catalogue.

Ultravoxsunday 23rd september, 8pm. £32.50

Book tickets on www.eskimo11.com

eskimo 11 Student Parties Get ready to party hard with hot and happening bands and DJ’s.

Portsmouth Uni Moving-in Partysunday 16th september, 9.30pm - 2am

Portsmouth Uni freshers’ Ballsunday 30th september, 9.30pm - 2am

Chase and status dJ Party tuesday 16th october, 9.30pm - 2am

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SeptemberWhat’s on

Colin fry – The Living Spiritssaturday 6th october, 7.30pm. £19.50Publically acknowledged as ‘The Peoples Medium’, Colin is one of the world’s most renowned mediums, having worked as a Spiritualist Medium, registered healer and tutor for over 34 years.

Milton Glee Club autumn Concertsunday 7th october, 3pm. £6.50 - £12.50. Kids £1A family fundraising concert (for the Hants and iOW Air Ambulance) featuring music from shows and movies, favourite band numbers and pop classics.

Kevin Bloody Wilsontuesday 9th october, 8pm. £19.50Ready to give the fans just what they’ve come to expect (and love) from their favourite Australian export; an irreverent, bawdy, politically incorrect night of KEV at his hilarious best.

level 42Wednesday 10th october, 7.30pm. £26Fusing elements of pop, jazz and funk, Mark King’s ‘80s pop-rockers are best known for catchy chart-topping tunes like ‘Running in The Family’, ‘Lessons in Love’ and ‘Something About You’.

Mike tyson Boxing dinnerfriday 12th october, 8pm. £100 - £150He is the former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world and holds the record as the youngest boxer to win the WBC, WBA and iBF heavyweight titles.

scissor sistersMonday 15th october, 7.30pm. £28.50With these unmistakably individual and attitude-packed new Yorkers at the core ‘cutting edge’ has never sounded more irresistibly decadent.

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. to book tickets phone 023 9282 6722

Guildhall Guided WalkMonday 1st october, 2pm. £3

October

Legendary singer, actor and composer, David Essex is back on the road in an eagerly awaited concert tour.

david essextuesday 6th november, 7.30pm. £27.50-£29.50

Lostprophets have announced a massive uK tour for later this year following their sold out April/ May tour.

lostprophetsfriday 9th november, 7.30pm. £22.50 in advance

MotorheadWednesday 14th november, 7.30pm. £27Motorhead’s overwhelmingly loud and fast style of heavy metal was one of the most groundbreaking styles the genre had to offer in the late ‘70s. With Anthrax & guests.

This band has racked up over 25 hit singles, sold in excess of five million records, and released a double platinum singles collection.

feedertuesday 20th november, 7.30pm. £20

‘Life is Pain’ - Alan Davies with his acute brand of surreal observational storytelling is back. This is sure to be a hot ticket!

alan daviessaturday 24th november, 8pm. £25

A six hour dance marathon for charity where everyone will get the chance to dance to six different dance routines by entering as a team (2-10 people). no under 16’s.

rowans Hospice’s dance-a-thonsaturday 10th november, 6pm to midnight. £10

An ideal opportunity for you to meet future employers and secure your first graduate role. (For uP students & graduates only.) Contact 02392 846564 for info.

University of Portsmouth’s Graduate Recruitment and Placement FairWednesday 7th november, 11am-3pm. free


Café Guildhall open Mon - fri 8.30am - 5.30pm or until after interval on event days (from 3rd september).Freshly baked cakes and delicious hot dishes prepared daily by our own chefs. students receive a 10% food discount!

November

Party from 6.30pm to 12:30am. £32 per head* Roast turkey meal or vegetarian option available

Christmas lunch Gold Package• £22 per person• 3 course roast turkey meal (vegetarian option available)• 40 - 100 people

Christmas lunch silver Package• £10 per person• Roast turkey meal & mince pies• up to 40 people

For more information or to book a table please contact us on 023 9283 4146.

Book your… Christmas Celebration lunch

saturday 15th december 2012We’ll spoil you with a drinks reception before you dance the night away to the

sounds of a lively band and DJ while enjoying a delicious three course meal*.

One of the hottest Hip Hop acts in the uK right now: the duo have already been nominated for 3 MOBO Awards.

rizzle KicksWednesday 5th december, 7.30pm. £15

Jools Holland is set to take his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra on the road once again for what has now become one of the uK’s most popular annual tours.

Jools Hollandfriday 7th december, 7.30pm. £34.50

A unique sound, blending the essence of vocal groups of yesteryear with the best of classic, present-day British pop.

the overtonessaturday 8th december, 7.30pm. £19.50-£33.50

A Christmas concert for the whole family in collaboration with the London Show Orchestra. Sing along to your Christmas favourites and enjoy upbeat music from shows and movies.

Milton Glee Christmas Concertsunday 16th december, 3pm. £6.50 - £12.50. Kids £1

We’ll spoil you with a drinks reception before you dance the night away to the sounds of a lively band and DJ while enjoying a delicious three course meal.

Guildhall Christmas Partysaturday 15th december, 6.30pm. £32

Christmas officially gets underway in the city when The Lord Mayor turns on the Guildhall Square Christmas tree lights along with approximately 1,200 local singing schoolchildren. Look out for Father Christmas who will be entering the square in a horse drawn carriage!

Children’s Carol ConcertMonday 3rd december, 6.30pm. free

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DecemberWhat’s on

Brand new show, brand new jokes, same old Jimmy.

Jimmy Carrsaturday 12 January 2013, 8pm. £25

Children’s Concerttuesday 29th January 2013, 1.30- 2.30pm. £3.50A wonderful hour of music for 5-11 year olds performed by the Southern Pro Musica Symphony Orchestra.

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Simply drop in or contact the Box Officeto reserve a table on 023 9282 4355 or via [email protected]

FROM 3rd SEPTEMbER 2012

We are thrilled to announce that our popular Café will now be open from 8.30am to 5.30pm on weekdays. on event days we will be open all day until after interval during the week, and 1h 30min before all events on other days.

Enjoy freshly baked cakes and delicious hot meals prepared daily by our own chefs at unbeatable prices. Please visit our website to view the menu on www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

January

the PlanetsFriday 5th October 7.30pmMozart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Symphony No.41 “Jupiter”Holst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The PlanetsKirill Karabits conductorBournemouth symphony Chorus ladies

firebirdFriday 26th October 7.30pmBrahms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Violin ConcertoSchubert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Symphony No.8 “Unfinished”Stravinsky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Firebird Suiteainars rubikis conductortasmin little violin

song and danceSaturday 17th november 7.30pmBernstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Candide OvertureCopland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appalachian SpringRachmaninov . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rhapsody on a Theme of PaganiniCopland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rodeo: Four Dance EpisodesBernstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West Side Story: Symphonic Dancesdavid Hill conductoralexander Gavrylyuk piano

Mighty russiaThursday 6th December 7.30pmBorodin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polovtsian DancesTchaikovsky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Violin ConcertoLiadov . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KikimoraBorodin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Symphony No.2danail rachev conductorVilde frang violin

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Kids for a Quid, please see our website for details

thursday 20 december 7.30pmHumperdinck . . . . . . Hansel & Gretel (excerpts)Wiseman . . . . . . . . . . . Oscar Wilde’s The Selfish GiantTchaikovsky . . . . . . . . Sleeping Beauty (excerpts)Tchaikovsky . . . . . . . . The Nutcracker (excerpts)Bso Young Conductor in association

american dreamThursday 17th January 7.30pmGershwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Girl Crazy OvertureGershwin (arr Serebrier) . . LullabyGershwin (arr Serebrier) . . Three PreludesGershwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rhapsody in BlueDvořák . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Symphony No.9 “From the New World”José serebrier conductorshelly Berg piano

Hall of fame Friday 1st February 7.30pmBeethoven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leonora Overture No.3Elgar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cello ConcertoTchaikovsky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Swan Lake Suite No.1De Falla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Three Cornered Hat Suite No.2shuntaro sato conductorPhilip Higham cello

isserlis Plays HaydnThursday 21st February 7.30pmProkofiev . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SinfoniettaHaydn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cello Concerto in DBeethoven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Symphony No.7Kirill Karabits conductorsteven isserlis cello

Wednesday 13 february 7.30pmPete Harrison conductor

the best of big screen film scores from the last

50 years are brought together for a gargantuan

feast of symphonic glitz and glamour

tickets: £24 £20 £16 £14 free pre-concert lectures 6.40pm

free orGan reCitals on the day of selected concerts: please see our website for details

Portsmouth Guildhall has been managed by the Portsmouth Cultural Trust since April 2011.

Become part of the unique Guildhall environment

Portsmouth Guildhall has a few remaining serviced offices left to let with flexible terms at only £8/m2. You could be handed your keys and move into your prestigious new address in the heart of the city centre along with other creative professionals, only 2 minute’s walk from Portsmouth & Southsea train station!

services include

• Meet & greet your visitors

• Direction of your visitors to Café area to await collection

• Secure holding of packages

• Post delivery & collection

• Discounted meeting room prices

• Discounted meeting catering offers

• On site Café: Mon – Fri 8.30am - 5.30pm (from 03/09)

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