Our Head of Customer Services and Facilities, Peter, takes us behind the scenes while the building's locked down. He updates us on exciting QNew building projects and gives us a birds-eye view of Hornchurch from the roof of the Theatre.

In light of the latest government advice about COVID-19, we can confirm that all performances until at least 26 Aug have been postponed (and in some cases cancelled)‎. The affected performances are listed below: Show Original Date New Date Bootleg Blondie 19 Jul 9 May 2021 The Drifters 20 Jul 7 Feb 2021 Buddy Holly 3 Aug 18 May 2021 Luther Vandross Celebration 4 Aug 7 Mar 2021 Those Were The Days 5 Aug 27 May 2021 Legend 6 Aug 17 May 2021 Steemy Dan 9 Aug 13 Mar 2021 Sing-a-long-a-The Greatest Showman 17 Aug 2 May 2021 Claire Teal and her Trio 23 Aug 30 May 2021 Motown - How Sweet It Is 24 Aug 25 & 26 May 2021   Sweet Caroline 25 Aug 16 May 2021 Lost In Music 26 Aug 19 May 2021 The ELO Encounter 27 Aug 12 Mar 2021 Beginning 4-19 Sep 3-18 Sep 2021 Desi Central 13 Sep 1 Nov 2020 Café Rendezvous 20 Sep 3 Feb 2021 Love Letters 25 Sep – 17 Oct 23 Apr – 15 May 2021 Pop Divas Live 27 Sep 25 Apr 2021 Lipstick on Your Collar 11 Nov 20 June 2021 Come What May 14 Nov 5 April 2021 You can also make a donation to the Theatre here.Thank you so much for your support and patience during a period of great uncertainty - it's very much appreciated.If your show has been cancelled, and you are able to consider donating the value of your tickets to the theatre, rather than seeking a refund, this would help us greatly at a difficult time.

In light of the huge uncertainty around the short term impact of COVID-19, and with the production about to go into rehearsal, we've today taken the very painful decision to postpone the world premiere of 'Love Letters'.   The great news is that we're re-scheduling straight away, so you'll definitely get to see this brand new musical celebrating the very best of Essex before too long.

‎In light of the latest government advice about COVID-19, it is with huge sadness that we confirm that our world premiere co-production of 'Maggie May', which would have opened officially tonight (17 March), will no longer play remaining performances at Queen's Theatre Hornchurch. Further advice about performances at Leeds Playhouse and Leicester Curve will be confirmed by both venues in the coming days.

A call has gone out to all emerging and established live performance artists in Thurrock. The Outer Limits artist development programme is coming to the Thameside Theatre in Grays in May for a day of performance, expert industry advice and opportunities for performance creatives across Thurrock to meet and connect.

Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is thrilled to announce the cast for its production of Love Letters, a brand new musical written and directed by Douglas Rintoul. The production runs 24 April – 16 May.

Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is staging a brand new musical written and directed by Douglas Rintoul. Love Letters tells the story of an unposted love letter meant to be sent between a passionate young couple‎ dating, only to be delivered many years later.

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch have an amazing team running the Brentwood Half Marathon & Fun Run on Sunday 15 March all to raise vital funds for the theatre's Dementia Friendly shows including our next production Maggie May and foyer performances, Down Memory Lane. Dementia is one of the leading challenges facing older people and their families today and we understand the positive impact theatre can have on their lives in relieving stress and loneliness, stimulating cognitive function and the senses, regaining a sense of self and aid in the communication to carers and family members.

Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is thrilled to announce that the first show of its Autumn 2020 season will be a revival of the National Theatre’s 2017 production of Beginning by David Eldridge. This will be the second play of David Eldridge’s produced by the Theatre, with 2019’s homecoming revival of In Basildon playing to national critical acclaim and opening the Theatre’s Essex On Stage initiative, an ambitious new two-year programme championing positive notions of Essex. Beginning will play at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch from 4-19 September 2020.

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch has announced that it is rolling out its £8 Under 26 concessions across all performances of its produced work! The Theatre continues its commitment to engaging younger audiences, and making theatre accessible for all.

Following the success of the Young Changemakers workshop for February 2019's DNA, the Young Changemakers are once again organising an extremely exciting opportunity for young people aged 18-25. The workshop day will take place on Saturday 22 February 3pm-7pm, and offers a unique behind the scenes insight into Queens Theatre Hornchurch's production of Macbeth, featuring a chance to meet director Douglas Rintoul.

Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is delighted to have announced today (31 January 2020) that it has won London Theatre of the Year Award at The Stage Awards 2020. It has been a transformational year for Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch.

Our Scratch Night is an invitation into the creative process and a chance to be there at the very beginning.  It’s also a chance to meet the Queen’s Theatre team, have a drink, take a seat and give constructive feedback to the creatives performing. Join a selection of local professional performers as they share developing work.

Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch will open its Spring 2020 season with 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.

Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is thrilled to announce that Mathew Russell, Executive Director, and Douglas Rintoul, Artistic Director, have been listed as one of The Stage’s top 100 most influential figures in theatre, a new entry for the list. Under the directorship of Douglas Rintoul and Mathew Russell, Queen's Theatre Hornchurch's on-stage programme and off-stage community and outreach work have a symbiotic relationship.