Both performed in one night by only four actors in forty (ish!) minutes each!
“This is an exceptionally special, hilarious, speedy tour of two of Shakespeare’s arguably greatest plays!”
Experience the hilarity of not only one of the Bard’s best comedies but also a side – splitting (literally!) Macbeth! In a mere 40 minutes each, they distill the essence of Shakespeare’s masterpieces into uproarious performances.
“Their inimitable style and charisma definitely set them apart as one of the most playfully ambitious theatre groups around!”
Prepare for an unforgettable night of laughter delivered in a way only Four Forty can! The Witches are back!
“Four Forty Theatre proves that there doesn’t need to be a high value production to provide high quality entertainment!”
Join Susie for a hilarious one-woman comedy show that dives into what it is to be a mother. Have any of us worked it out? Who has the answer? Should we let our children swear? Are we being financially manipulated into buying V-Bucks? Is it important that they know what a g*ng b*ng is? In what can only be described as a midlife crisis/parenting spiral, witness one woman’s quest to find the answer to the question most mothers ask at some point; ‘am I a good Mum? Can I be more than a Mum?’
Four actors. Four Shakespeare shows. Endless possibilities.
You – the audience – decide everything, from the play to the performance style. Even which actor plays which part. This hilarious, unpredictable new show, featuring actors whose past experience includes the RSC, Bristol Old Vic, Cheltenham Everyman, Dubai and the West End promises an unforgettable evening of Shakespeare unlike anything you’ve ever seen before!
“Delightfully Daft”(The Stage) “A chaotic, ambitious, side-splittingly funny interactive Shakespearience”(Westhoff Reviews) “Though this be madness, yet there’s method in’t”(William Shakespeare)
An inspiring and exciting afternoon designed for those looking to network, develop their craft, and gain insight into the theatre industry. This free event offers exclusive access to a Page to Stage workshop, alongside Mini Matinees showcasing new writing by emerging creatives, and a special Creative Talk.
All three events will be BSL interpreted, as will the evening performance of Handbagged later that day.
2:00pm – 3:45pm: Mini Matinees
New writing by emerging creatives, performed on our foyer stage. Moira Buffini Writer’s Talk
Be the first to watch this exclusive screening of an interview with acclaimed playwright Moira Buffini, hosted by Alex Thorpe. They’ll explore what it takes to craft a fiercely comic play, dive into Moira’s journey as a playwright, and discuss everything Handbagged. 4:00pm – 5:30pm: Page to Stage Workshop
Removing the mystery of taking Handbagged from the Page to the Stage. This practical workshop provides insight into the director’s vision in creating some of the production’s most exciting moments. It is facilitated by Chani Merrell, who will be joined by members of the acting company and technical staff.
From rehearsal techniques and investigation with the actors and stage management, weaving in lighting, sound and music, this session unpacks the immense amount of talented people it takes to bring this epic and satirical production to life.
There will also be a chance for you to put your questions to the company.
Under 26? Why not book an £8 ticket for the evening production of Handbagged? Moira Buffini’s clever, funny, and charming comedy takes a fly-on-the-wall look at what might have happened when Queen Elizabeth II and Margaret Thatcher came face-to-face in the privacy of the palace.
Over the course of a decade, did the Monarch and the Iron Lady ever find common ground, or did their stiff upper lips reign supreme?
This highly entertaining production is presented by Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch and Theatre Nation Partnerships.
This 90-minute practical workshop provides insight into the Director’s vision and decisions in creating some of the production’s most exciting moments. It is facilitated by Handbagged’s Associate Director, who will be joined by members of the acting company and technical staff.
From rehearsal techniques and investigation with the actors and stage management, weaving in lighting, sound and music, this session unpacks the immense amount of talented people it takes to bring this epic and satirical production to life.
There will also be a chance for you to put your questions to the company.
From the Soho Theatre Drag Lab, self-proclaimed drag legend and Dabbers Next Top Bingo Caller semi-finalist, Ms Amber Guity, returns to the Queens Theatre Hornchurch with her sell out Drag Bingo show.
Expect comedy, music, sing-a-longs, two full games of bingo and ridiculous prizes, in a drag bingo party you won’t want to miss.
Prepare for a night of wonder as one of the UK’s top hypnotists and renowned mind-reader/mentalists brings you two unmissable shows. With multiple five star reviews, Daniel Sinclair has been described as “the next Derren Brown” (Phoenix Arts Club).
“Blew me away!” (Jimmy Carr).
A master of combining suspense with comedy, music and truly jaw-dropping moments, Daniel’s shows will take you on a rollercoaster ride of your minds, leaving you laughing out loud while questioning your own realities.
Performance will be used for research purposes and hypnosis will be self-induced through the hypnotist.
Top comedians Jen Brister and Francesca Martinez have toured the world with their shows and are now reaching the pinnacle of their careers as they bring their acclaimed comedy to Hornchurch!
Francesca is wobbly and Jen is beige. Both of them are Spanish-ish and they’ve been pals for years. Between them, they’ve done loads of telly, including Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, QI, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, Extras, The Jonathan Ross Show and Russell Howard’s Good News.
Catch this hilarious pair as they come together for one night only to perform a mix of new stuff and the best of their hit shows.
“MARTINEZ’S SHOW IS HILARIOUS AND DEEPLY MOVING”
Metro
“BLISTERINGLY FUNNY… BRISTER IS A TRULY NATURAL AND GIFTED PERFORMER”
The List
“MARTINEZ IS HIGHLY ACCOMPLISHED… RADIANT, CHALLENGING AND, ABOVE ALL, VERY VERY FUNNY”
Time Out
“[BRISTER’S] ENERGY IS EXPLOSIVE. HER USE OF SPACE AND DELIVERY IS MESMERISING”
The Sunday Times
