2019 has been an exciting time for culture in Havering as local people, organisations and Havering Council have been working together to explore next steps for developing further the role culture plays in the borough. Following a series of public workshops held in venues across the borough, one to one meetings with representatives of organisations, an online consultation which the public responded to, and meetings of a newly formed Cultural Stakeholders Advisory group, a three year culture strategy, providing a strategic context for culture to flourish, has been drafted and agreed as the basis for public consultation.

From rock tributes and gigs to ballet and comedians, the Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is excited to present a huge variety of guest shows in Spring 2020! Dance is taking over the theatre’s main stage on 1 March 2020 with the ground-breaking tap dance experience that explores human interaction, Oscillate from Old Kent Road.

Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is thrilled to announce that Georgina Field, who garnered rave reviews for her turn as Baroness Hardup in 2016’s Cinderella, will be returning for this year’s pantomime, Robin Hood. This heroic panto spectacular will be playing from Thursday 28 November to Sunday 5 January.

Inspired by Shakespeare's romantic tragedy, writer Gary Owen and director Rachel O'Riordan reunite following their critically acclaimed productions of Killology and Iphigenia in Splott - recently named by the Guardian as ‘one of the 50 Best Theatre Shows of the 21st Century’ – on ROMEO AND JULIE a powerful, funny and poignant new play about the hope and heartbreak of two young people in Britain today. A co-production between the National Theatre and Sherman Theatre, the production will tour to Queen's Theatre Hornchurch from 23 –27 June 2020.

Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is overjoyed to be named one of Waitrose’s chosen fundraising causes for November as part of its Community Matters Project which distributes money to local projects. As one of the groups on the shortlist, funds raised will be used towards work with young people and the community, investing in and nurturing artistic talent, making theatre accessible and developing new audiences.

Since its opening night on 31 October, The Beauty Queen of Leenane has had rave reviews from press! ‘Amusing and poignant in equal measure, this production provides its audiences with a sharp, detailed and observant portrayal on the various conflicts life throws at us.’ ✰✰✰✰ - London Theatre 1 ‘With accomplished, subtly powerful acting ‘The Beauty Queen of Leenane’ hooks the audience into the corrosive, emotional entanglement with suspense and engaging wit.’ ✰✰✰✰ - Spyinthestalls ‘it movingly touches in some way on the lives of everyone and especially of those who feel trapped in places and relationships.’ -Broadway Baby A tragic story, so dark it's funny… it is unique and wholly mesmerising.

Bows at the ready! Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is bringing their traditional panto spectacular, the heroic Robin Hood, playing from Thursday 28 November to Sunday 5 January.

The Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is overjoyed to announce Romford McDonalds as principal sponsor of this year’s pantomime, Robin Hood. This sponsorship will play a vital role in making Robin Hood an unforgettable show and spread the festive fun throughout Havering.

Macbeth, co-production of a Shakespeare classic with Derby Theatre, followed by a national tour World premiere of Maggie May by award winning theatre, TV and radio writer Frances Poet, co-produced with Leeds Playhouse World premiere of a brand new musical by Douglas Rintoul, Love Letters, celebrating the very best of Essex, followed by a national tour Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch has today announced its Spring 2020 season, which will include a revival of Shakespeare’s bloodiest thriller, Macbeth. The revival continues the Theatre’s tradition of quality, classic drama and will be directed by Douglas Rintoul, following his acclaimed productions of Much Ado About Nothing and UK tour of The Crucible.

Corporate Champions are a new group of valued supporters with exclusive benefits and access to our award-winning productions, that directly supports our charitable work across our local community. Whether you’re looking to reward your employees, connect with our audience, entertain your clients or show your commitment to the local community.

The Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is launching a call out for its newly revamped Young Changemakers programme. This programme is designed to make sure that young people’s views inform the way the organisation is run – from advising on communications, fundraising and strategy, to acting as ambassadors at events.

Martin McDonagh’s (In Bruges, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) The Beauty Queen of Leenane, co-produced by Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch and Hull Truck Theatre, has opened to critical acclaim at Hull Truck Theatre on Tuesday 8 October. This is the second co-production between Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch and Hull Truck Theatre, after the landmark revival of The Hired Man in Spring 2019.

This October sees the launch of Outer Limits Southend, a two-day festival celebrating Essex creatives. Featuring play-readings, theatre, poetry, storytelling, spoken word, music, panel discussions and talks, the festival takes place throughout the weekend at Metal in Chalkwell Hall on Saturday 12 October, and at The Railway Hotel on Sunday 13 October.

Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is delighted to announce that John Barr, who garnered rave reviews for his turn as Dame Dotty Trott in 2018’s Jack and the Beanstalk, will be returning for this year’s pantomime, Robin Hood. This heroic panto spectacular will be playing from Thursday 28 November to Sunday 5 January.

Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch has updated its auditorium lighting in a bid to be more environmentally friendly, and to increase the visibility for audiences pre and post show in the auditorium. This is the most recent development in the Theatre’s QNew programme, which celebrates the Theatre’s 65th Birthday with a refreshing facelift for artists, participants and audiences alike.