January

Thur 19th: 19 Faces, 3 Birds and a Monkey, An exhibition of photographs by Junior School teacher, Mr Andy Hollingworth, Gallery in Theatre Foyer, 6:30-8:00pm
This exhibition of photographs by Mr Hollingworth is just a taste of his work and includes recently commissioned portraits of artists from the world of comedy including Steve Martin, Johnny Vegas, Rowan Atkinson, Sarah Millican, Lee Evans, The Inbetweeners and Alan Carr as well as a small series of images of flying doves shot in Lyme Regis and Barcelona and a snow monkey photographed in the Nagano province of Japan. The exhibition will close on Thursday 9th February.

Fri 20th: Informal Lunchtime Recital, Vanbrugh Theatre, 1:15pm - Free Admission
Come and listen to the talents of our musicians in solo performances.

Fri 27th: Informal Lunchtime Recital, Vanbrugh Theatre, 1:15pm - Free Admission
Come and listen to the talents of our musicians in solo performances.

Sat 28th: Burns' Night, Senior School, 7.30pm - Tickets £20 for Adults only using form attached or for more info ring: 01244 683534
Enjoy a 3- course meal of traditional Scottish fare. Dress is formal wear with a twist of tartan and dancing to a Scottish Celidh band. Licensed Bar available. All proceeds to the Madagascar expedition. View Event Poster

Sun 29th: The King's School Choral Mattins Service, Chester Cathedral, 11.30am - Free admission
This is the first King's Mattins service which will be sung by the Schola Cantorum. All Shell pupils will be in attendance and all pupils, parents and friends welcome. Refreshments are served in the refectory after the service.

February

Wed 8th: Choral Evensong, Chester Cathedral, 5.30pm - Free Admission
A chance for quiet reflection and contemplation with the King's Schola Cantorum at Evensong

Fri 10th: Informal Lunchtime Recital, Vanbrugh Theatre, 1.15pm - Free Admission
Come and listen to the talents of our musicians in a range of solo performances.

Fri 10th: Ladies Pamper Evening, Consterdine Hall, 7.00pm – Tickets £5 from srabanisen@msn.com - Booking Form
A pamper evening for the ladies organised by the Rowing Club Parents' Association. £5 (includes bucks fizz). Mini taster treatments £6 available for pre-booking. For more information see the link to the rowing blog: Rowing Blog or contact Srabani Sen on the email address above. Book early as tickets sold out quickly last year! View Event Poster

Fri 24th: KSPA Comedy Night at the King's School - View Event Poster
Doors will open at 8pm, followed by a Continental platter at 8.30 with the comedy acts performing from 9.15/9.30.
There will be a cash bar.
Tickets £15 from Helen Anthony on kspa@kingschester.co.uk or 07801 944630
Please book quickly as this promises to be a very popular event!

Tue 28th Feb – 3rd March: Jekyll and Hyde, The Musical, Tickets £12 Adults, £10 Concessions from: Box Office
King's whole-school musical for 2012 features a total of 42 pupils performing in 2 casts and a full 20 piece orchestra together with a back-stage crew. It is an evocative tale of the epic battle between good and evil - JEKYLL & HYDE is based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story about a brilliant doctor whose experiments with human personality create a murderous counterpart. Convinced the cure for his father's mental illness lies in the separation of Man's evil nature from his good - Dr. Henry Jekyll unwittingly unleashes his own dark side - wreaking havoc in the streets of late 19th century London as the savage - maniacal Edward Hyde. Book early to avoid disappointment! Evening performances start at 7.30pm and there is a Saturday matinee performance at 2.30pm. View Event Poster

Wed 29th: Junior School Informal Concert, Consterdine Hall, 1.15pm - Free Admission
Featuring the talents of the musicians of the Junior School in a range of solo and ensemble performances.

Wed 29th: Chester Young Musicians of the Year Concert, St Mary's Centre, Chester, 7.30pm - Tickets available from www.chestermusicsociety.org.uk
This is a special recital given by the winners of the Chester Young Musicians of the Year 2011 Competition: King's pupil Selim Ungut (piano) and Heather Heighway (Soprano). Also appearing will be Daniel Morgan (Euphonium), Suzanne Mc Grath (Soprano) and Fay Angelsea (Soprano).

March

Thur 8th: Chamber Music Concert - Masterclass with John Gough and the King's Piano Trios, Vanbrugh Theatre, 6.30pm - Free Admission
Chester- based concert pianist John Gough makes his fourth visit to The King's School and presents a masterclass featuring two of The King's School Piano Trios.

Fri 9th: Informal Lunchtime Recital, Vanbrugh Theatre, 1.15pm - Free Admission
Come and listen to the talents of our musicians in a range of solo performances.

Fri 16th: Concert at St Werburgh's RC Church, Chester, 7.30pm- Tickets £5 on the door or from the Music Office or email: deb@kingschester.co.uk
A Charity Concert in association with Cambrian Associates featuring musicians, Chester Catholic High School's BREATHE choir and Mr Roger Fisher. All proceeds to The Spinal Injuries Trust, Gobowen Hospital, Oswestry.

Wed 21st: Chester Music Society Concert, St Mary's Centre, Chester, 7.30pm - Tickets £5 from Chester Music Society or 0151-339-5219
Returning by popular request, ensembles and soloists from The King's School will perform a programme of orchestral and chamber music.

Fri 23rd: Junior School J2 Play, Vanbrugh Theatre, 7.00pm – Tickets £3 Adults, £2 Concessions from: Box Office
The J2 Play title hadn't been announced as we published this publication. For more information see the Junior School and Head of Junior's Blog on the website. (2 free tickets for parents of participants.) Tickets will go on sale as soon as the title of the production is announced.

Sat 24th: The Rowing Club Spring Ball, Chester Racecourse, 7.00pm - Tickets £40 each (early booking special price of £35 before 31/1/12) - Event Poster
A Black Tie Ball in aid of the Rowing Club open to all King's parents. For individual tickets or to book a table contact Glyn Marshall, Treasurer. glynmarshall@btconnect.com For more information follow the link to the Rowing Blog

Thur 29th: Easter Concert, Vanbrugh Theatre, 7.30pm- Tickets £6 Adults, £5 Concessions from: Box Office
The Easter Concert features performances from Big Band, Concert Band, Wind Band, Chamber Orchestra, Sinfornia, Senior Strings Orchestra, Gospel Choir and School Choir.

Fri 30th: Easter Commemoration Service, Chester Cathedral, 10.30am - Free Admission
The last Cathedral service of the term, with music from Schola Cantorum and the Chamber Choir.

Occasionally, times and dates do change, so please do check the main school calendar on the website for up to date information. We look forward to welcoming you to our events.