Will Kemp
Schedule
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Hallmark Sail-ebration
with Hallmark Channel Stars
Tuesday, November 5
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Pool Deck - Deck 12, MIDDon your festive Hallmark Channel attire for a magical sail-ebration as we kick off the jolliest vacation ever! Join your favorite Hallmark Channel Stars and fellow Hallmark Channel fans on the Pool Deck as we celebrate the beginning of four days of magical moments and magnificent memories at sea, complete with live music, merry tidings, spectacular sailaway views, and dazzling tree lighting to kick off the festive fun! All guests are invited to attend. This experience will be hosted by Jonathan Bennett and feature mini-games before our tree lighting.New Time -
Hallmark Photo Ops
Wednesday, November 6
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Grand Pacific - Deck 7, AFTWe’re making your Christmas wishes come true… Every cabin will have an opportunity for a FREE photo with our full lineup of Hallmark Channel Stars to commemorate the jolliest vacation ever! Everyone in your cabin will be automatically assigned a date and time for your group photo. This information will be printed on your keycard. Additional information will be sent out via email prior to sailing. -
Christmas Sing-Along
Wednesday, November 6
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Pool Deck - Deck 12, MIDCome one, come all to relish and rejoice in the magic of Christmas while surrounded by your fellow Hallmark Channel Christmas Cruisers at this festive sing-along of classic Christmas songs! The opportunity to participate is available to all guests. No sign-ups required. -
A Very Merry Christmas Match
with Hallmark Channel Stars
Wednesday, November 6
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Pool Deck - Deck 12, MIDYou know and love their on-screen relationships but now it's time to put their real-life friendships to the test. Pairs of your favorite Hallmark Channel co-stars will compete in A Very Merry Christmas Match to determine how well they really know each other. Guests are invited to watch from the audience. More info on how to participate, sign-ups, and show-up times will be announced prior to sailing. -
Ugly Christmas Sweater Party & Contest
with Hallmark Channel Stars
Wednesday, November 6
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Pool Deck - Deck 12, MIDIt’s not Christmas without a festive sweater! Get ready to jingle all the way in your most over-the-top holiday garb for a night that’s sure to unravel holiday fun! During the Ugly Sweater Party, staff will be walking around selecting the ugliest sweaters to participate on stage, so make sure you're there and ready to flaunt your 'fit! No sign-ups required. -
Holly Jolly Pajama Party Presented by Dearfoams
with Hallmark Channel Stars
Thursday, November 7
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Pool Deck - Deck 12, MIDPresented by Dearfoams. Snuggle up in your comfiest holiday pajamas at this ship-wide Holly Jolly Pajama Party! Don't forget your Dearfoams slippers. -
Bingo
Presented by Bingo Blitz
Friday, November 8
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Stardust Theater - Decks 6 & 7, FWDIt's a good old-fashioned game of B-I-N-G-O! Nominal fee to participate on board. Bingo cards will be available for purchase one hour prior to start time. Instant wins will also be sold. -
Hallmark Photo Ops
Friday, November 8
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Grand Pacific - Deck 7, AFTWe’re making your Christmas wishes come true… Every cabin will have an opportunity for a FREE photo with our full lineup of Hallmark Channel Stars to commemorate the jolliest vacation ever! Everyone in your cabin will be automatically assigned a date and time for your group photo. This information will be printed on your keycard. Additional information will be sent out via email prior to sailing. -
A Scene for the Season with Hallmark Screenwriters
Friday, November 8
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Pool Deck - Deck 12, MIDPicture this: you and a Hallmark Channel Star rehearsing a short scene, then performing it on stage! A Scene for the Season with Hallmark Screenwriters is your chance to live out your Hallmark Channel acting dreams in front of your fellow cruisers. Hosted by Jonathan Bennett & Hallmark Screenwriters. -
Talent Panel
Behind the Scenes with Hallmark Stars
Friday, November 8
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stardust Theater - Decks 6 & 7, FWDDoors at 6:30 PM -
Hallmark Christmas Ball
with Hallmark Channel Stars
Friday, November 8
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Pool Deck - Deck 12, MIDMany fan-favorite Hallmark Christmas movies feature unforgettable holiday balls. Join us for a formal farewell to the jolliest vacation ever! You're invited to dress your best, dance like you’re the star of your own Hallmark Christmas movie, and soak up the merry moments of our final night together at sea.
Biography
Originally, an accomplished dancer, Will Kemp studied at The Royal Ballet Upper School in England. He later joined Adventures in Motion Pictures (AMP) for the creation of choreographer Matthew Bourne’s award-winning production of Swan Lake.
As a Principal Dancer, Kemp created many leading roles over a ten year period with the company dancing on Broadway, London’s West End, The National Theatre, in Los Angeles & Japan as well as many US & UK Tours.
As an actor, his stage work includes starring as Nugget in the West End revival of Equus, alongside Daniel Radcliffe and the late Richard Griffiths as well as playing Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet alongside Juliet Rylance and Santiago Cabrera.
Film credits include Van Helsing, alongside Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale, and Mindhunters, alongside Val Kilmer and Christian Slater along with Step Up 2: The Streets, Mythica: Stormbound, Barbarians, The Princess Switch 3, The Midnight Man, Slumber, Scorpion King 4, The Secrets of Emily Blair, and Miguel and William.
His TV credits include Spinning Out, Doom Patrol, Code Black, Reign, Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce, 90210, Nikita, NewTricks, The Great Fire of London, Christopher and His Kind, Peter and the Wolf, Petals on the Wind, and Kristin’s Christmas Past.
Kemp starred opposite Lacey Chabert in Christmas Waltz and Love, Romance & Chocolate for Hallmark Channel as well as The Dancing Detective: A Deadly Tango for which he was co-creator and an Executive Producer.
His other films for the network include Paging Mr. Darcy, A Not So Royal Christmas, A Merry Scottish Christmas, Jolly Good Christmas, and Royal Matchmaker.