Coming up! Ninja Force, Commando Action, Explosive Weekend and Dockyard Comedy

· Unleash your inner ninja at the brand-new Ninja Force assault course at Action Stations, which opens this Friday May 27th at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

· Action-packed free family fun for Commando Action held in the grounds of the Royal Marines Museum on June 2nd

· Explosions, science and fun awaits visitors for new event Explosive Weekend, held at Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower, Gosport, on June 11th and 12th

· Another brand-new event, the rib-tickling Dockyard Comedy night, has been planned for Boathouse 7 at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard on July 8th which features some of the country’s best comedians

Ninja Force (Opens this Friday, May 27th)
A brand new family attraction, based on TV’s popular Ninja Warrior series and the first of its kind in the UK, opens this Friday May 27th at Action Stations, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Measuring 20 metre x 6 metre, the £60,000 assault course has been tailor made to reflect the physical challenges of the Royal Marines in the popular attraction, which showcases life in the modern Royal Navy.

Combining elements of Parkour, rock climbing and rope courses, the course is suitable for anyone over six and visitors can have as many goes as they like.

General Manager Kerry Jarvie said: “We are really excited about Ninja Force. It’s an incredible adrenaline rush that tests your stamina and agility. It’s a brilliant way to reflect the physical challenges the Royal Marines face and great fun! The team here are competing fiercely to get the best time!”

Ninja Force opens at 10am on Friday and anyone turning up dressed as a ninja will get a prize. Entry to Ninja Force is free with a ticket to Action Stations, or as part of the All Attraction Ticket to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

The annual All Attraction Ticket, which includes entry to the Royal Marines Museum, can be bought online for £26.40 (adult) or £18.40 (child 5-15) online. This ticket includes entry to the Mary Rose Museum, HMS Warrior 1860, HMS Victory, HMS M.33, The National Museum of the Royal Navy Portsmouth and Action Stations. Also included is admission to our off-site attractions, including Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower (Gosport), the Royal Navy Submarine Museum and HMS Alliance (Gosport) and the Royal Marines Museum (Eastney). Plus a complimentary waterbus to the Gosport attractions and a 45-minute Harbour Tour. For more information on all ticket prices, see www.historicdockyard.co.uk/tickets-and-offers

Commando Action (June 2nd)
A jam-packed day of free family fun is taking place at The National Museum of the Royal Navy’s (NMRN) Royal Marines Museum, Eastney, for Commando Action on Thursday, June 2nd.

There will be some fierce competition among teams of Royal Marines, fighting to be crowned champions of a tug-of-war competition.

While the tussling goes on, visitors can explore the various military vehicles that will be parked on the museum grounds, which include a Wasp first generation jet helicopter.
There will also be a Weapon Dome, with different equipment and weapons to handle.
Events manager at The NMRN, Aidan Rowsell, said: “This event is hugely popular every year. There’s so much for families to see and do and Commando Action is completely free.”
Entry to the event in the grounds is free with tickets to the Royal Marines Museum.

An annual All Attraction Ticket, which includes entry to the Royal Marines Museum, can be bought online for £26.40 (adult) or £18.40 (child 5-15) online. This ticket includes entry to the Mary Rose Museum, HMS Warrior 1860, HMS Victory, HMS M.33, The National Museum of the Royal Navy Portsmouth and Action Stations. Also included is admission to our off-site attractions, including Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower (Gosport), the Royal Navy Submarine Museum and HMS Alliance (Gosport) and the Royal Marines Museum (Eastney). Plus a complimentary waterbus to the Gosport attractions and a 45-minute Harbour Tour.
For more information on all ticket prices, see www.historicdockyard.co.uk/tickets-and-offers

Explosive Weekend (June 11th and 12th)
A fun-filled weekend of science and explosions awaits you on June 11th and 12th.
The Explosive Weekend is a new event taking place at Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower in Gosport.

See Wonderstruck perform their amazing show “Bang! The science of movie FX” and get involved in science workshops within the Rocket Launch Zone and Giant Bubble Zone.
See model boats battle up close with pyrotechnics, performed by the Portsmouth Model Boat Display team. Learn where real experiments took place on a Rampart History Tour!
Ticket prices are: £12 per adult; £8 per child (aged 5-15, concessions over 60 or student); £26 for a family and under 5s are free.

Free entry to the Explosion Museum is included. Visit www.explosion.org.uk

An annual All Attraction Ticket, which includes entry to the Royal Marines Museum, can be bought online for £26.40 (adult) or £18.40 (child 5-15) online. This ticket includes entry to the Mary Rose Museum, HMS Warrior 1860, HMS Victory, HMS M.33, The National Museum of the Royal Navy Portsmouth and Action Stations. Also included is admission to our off-site attractions, including Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower (Gosport), the Royal Navy Submarine Museum and HMS Alliance (Gosport) and the Royal Marines Museum (Eastney). Plus a complimentary waterbus to the Gosport attractions and a 45-minute Harbour Tour.

For more information on all ticket prices, see www.historicdockyard.co.uk/tickets-and-offers

Dockyard Comedy (July 8th)
Laugh the night away at Boathouse 7, with four of the best comedians the country has to offer.

Headlining the show is the brilliant Zoe Lyons, as seen On Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, and much more! Zoe has just been voted Comedian’s Comedian for 2015, which is the highest accolade, and we are over the moon she is coming to The Boathouse for our first ever comedy show!

Opening the show is hilarious musical comedian Jonny Awsum. Jonny headlines all the biggest comedy clubs in the UK, and has people falling in the aisles with his brilliant guitar-based hi-jinks!

The middle act is rising star Philip Simon, recently crowned Jewish Comedian of the Year. Phillip is a very funny guy, currently stepping into all the big clubs around the country, and you’ll love him!

Hosting the night is The News in Portsmouth’s Comedian of the Year 2014 & 2015, James Alderson. He’s performed all over the world, and we’re delighted to have him hold the reigns for the night.

Located in the heart of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Boathouse 7 is a unique and historic venue to be housing a comedy night. There will be food and drinks available from 6.30pm including Farmhouse Pizza, Curry and Fish and Chips and the show starts at 8pm. Bar open from 6.30pm and throughout the evening.

Tickets are £11.49 and can be bought from: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dockyard-comedy-tickets-25121071802

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