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A Theatre by the Lake and Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch production

Back in the 80s, Di, Viv and Rose are university housemates. Energetic and idealistic, they become friends – but where will life take them after that?

Filled with the iconic culture, fashion and music of the 80s, 90s and Noughties, Di and Viv and Rose follows these three women through the messy complexity of adulthood, in a must-see celebration of the power of lifelong friendship.

Candid and full of humour, Di, Viv and Rose talk about sex, ambition and love – sharing joyful moments, painful experiences, and some surprising secrets.

Di and Viv and Rose is written by actor-writer Amelia Bullmore, best known for her portrayal of Steph Barnes in Coronation Street and more recently Riot Women (2025), Happy Valley (2016) and Scott & Bailey (2011). The original production of Di and Viv and Rose transferred to the West End after a sell-out run at Hampstead Theatre.

Age guidance 14+

★★★★ “an endearing, warm-hearted piece that is surprising, smartly funny” Daily Express

★★★★ “Impossible not to like” The Guardian

★★★★ “complicated, unpredictable, truthful” The Times

★★★★ “brims over with warm, effervescent humour and sharp, unsentimental perceptiveness” The Independent

Surinderella Touch Tour

Before Audio Described performances, we offer a free Touch Tour.

This is a guided tour that will allow you to experience the stage and set up close while exploring and touching set pieces, props and costumes.

Please book onto the touch tour when booking your tickets for Surinderella as spaces are limited. If you have any mobility difficulties, please make us aware prior to the performance.

Surinderella

Welcome to Bolly Woods, where the naach is non-stop, the drama is bigger than your aunties’, and the romance is straight out of a filmy blockbuster!
Meet Surinder – sweet, strong, and stuck in a never-ending chore list thanks to her two selfie-obsessed, Insta-vlogging stepsisters, Lovely & Bubbly. Her only real support? The one and only Basanti, a cow with more attitude than a desi girl.
Meanwhile, Prince Kavi is drowning in shaadi pressure from his royal family. But when he accidentally bumps into Surinder, sparks fly faster than a Bollywood dance sequence!
Enter the fabulous Devi Godmother, arriving in full-on glam mode with magic, makeovers, and masala moves. With a dazzling Bollywood Ball, a mystical slipper, and a lot of bakwas, Surinder’s destiny is about to get a serious glow-up!
Get ready for an evening of laughter, romance, and larger-than-life entertainment!

Noises Off

A Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg, New Wolsey Theatre and Theatre by the Lake Production.

Follow a doomed theatre company as they desperately struggle to keep their show together as everything around them falls apart. The set won’t work, the cast can’t remember their lines, and company rifts are growing. Oh – and sardines… so many sardines.

From a frantic last-minute rehearsal, to a disastrously silent performance, all culminating in a spectacularly calamitous final show, it’s all just going wrong – but the show must go on!

Written by the multi-award-winning British novelist and playwright Michael Frayn, this is a new production of one of the greatest comedies ever written.

Age guidance: 12+

★★★★ “A jaw-dropping sensation” Broadway Baby
★★★★ “Audiences will laugh until they cry” Broadway World
★★★★ “A comic masterpiece” Theatre Cat

Jack and the Beanstalk

Join Jack and his mum in their family-run farm-shop, where business is down, the rent’s overdue, and there’s nothing left to do but sell Pat the Cow at Romford Market. Oh, and to top it off, there’s a giant in the sky above Hornchurch, terrorising the town!
But when some magic beans take root, an adventure starts to grow…
Will Jack find the courage to climb to Cloudland, outwit the ferocious Giant Blunderbore and save the town before it’s too late? 
Expect laughter, toe-tapping tunes and a happy-ever-after in this GIGANTIC festive family pantomime. It’s the unmissable magical adventure you’ve all BEAN waiting for.
Oh yes it is!

We’re proud to offer a range of accessible performances, welcoming everyone to come and enjoy the magic of panto.

What to expect from our Panto
Panto is a fun, family-friendly theatre tradition in the UK, usually performed at Christmas. Based on fairy tales, it’s packed with comedy, music, and audience participation.
Key Features:

The Dame – A comedic, larger-than-life character played by a man in exaggerated female costume and makeup, bringing slapstick and cheeky humour.
Audience participation – Classic shout-outs like “It’s behind you!” and “Oh no it isn’t!” keep the crowd involved.
Slapstick & Wordplay – Silly physical comedy, messy scenes, and jokes for both kids and innuendo for adults.
Modern References – Pop culture jokes and improvisation make each show unique.
Larger-Than-Life Characters – Expect a hero, a villain to boo, and a comedy sidekick.
Live on stage music – We pride ourselves on our highly professional actor-musician casting for all roles, meaning all cast members play an instrument on stage (as well as act, sing, and dance)
New writing – Each panto is brand new for us, it’s the classic fairy tale with a local spin.

Down Memory Lane October 2024

A happy, nostalgic afternoon full of all your favourite melodies.
This hour-and-a-half-long performance includes a 20-minute break for a free cuppa and biscuit, served in the performance area for maximum convenience.
We understand that flexibility is very important for this performance. Please let us know if you have any requirements that we can assist you with.