Eastenders star announced as patron of theatre

Portsmouth-born Emma, who most recently wowed audiences with her appearance on the hit BBC dance show will join EastEnders’ co-star Lorraine Stanley alongside West End and comedy star Brian Conley for a fundraising event on Sunday March 22.

The event will also see an appearance from Only Fools and Horses’ Boycie, John Challis.

Last week the theatre announced it had received a £3m loan from Portsmouth City Council for an unprecedented regeneration, which will also see it develop a restaurant and rooftop bar.

Paul Woolf, Kings Theatre CEO said: ‘I am delighted to welcome Emma to the Kings Theatre family and am thrilled she will be supporting our fundraising campaign.

‘As someone originally from Portsmouth and now a well-known figure, it means a lot that Emma shares the same vision we have to support our wonderful Theatre.’