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ELE Playwriting Group Presentation

A celebration of ten years of new drama brought to you on stage at the Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch by emerging local playwrights.
TENTH is a special showcase to celebrate ten years of new writing and development by local playwrights in the ELE (East London & Essex) Playwriting Group.

The show is a selection of new works performed in a special rehearsed reading with professional directors and actors.
ELE Group is a member-led group of writers that meets monthly at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch and participates in the theatre’s Outer Limits local talent development initiative.

Centre Stage Scratch Night

Join Havering Changing and Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch for Centre Stage – a vibrant showcase of top Essex/East London deaf, disabled, and neuro-divergent talent!

Dive into our scratch night: a relaxed evening of fresh ideas, short works-in-progress, live feedback, food, music, performances, and community fun.

The line up of acts:

Jodie Mitchell

Award-winning Drag King, comedian, writer and podcaster Jodie Mitchell co-founded the queer women, trans, and non‑binary comedy collective The LOL Word, and writes and performs as their macho Glaswegian alter‑ego John Travulva with Pecs Drag Kings—winning an Off‑Broadway Award in 2020. They have appeared on Comedy Central Live and Channel 4’s Jokes Only A Lesbian Can Tell, and served as a writer on Season 3 of Netflix’s Sex Education.

Jo-Anne Cox

Jo-anne Cox is a creative performer/composer. As well as performing solo, she collaborates with artists and musicians, playing with bands and ensembles. She is a composer of seriously sensuous work for electric cello who loves cross-artform collaboration, audience interactive performance and sensory experiences. She draws audiences into her sonic worlds through her intimate and alluring performances.

Miss Jacqui

Miss Jacqui is a dynamic artist, celebrated for her powerful poetry and soulful music. As a Spoken Word Artist and Songwriter, she masterfully blends words and melodies into messages that are both thought-provoking and inspiring.

Deaf Rave

Founder Troi “DJ Chinaman” Lee began with a vision to give Deaf, Hearing and Disabled Artists and performers a platform to display their love for music. Deaf Rave provides entertainment with music, sign song and visual performances to an all-inclusive audience, globally and across the UK.

OPERA FOR ALL

80 Voices. Two Nights Only.

Hosted by Ian Skelly, BBC Radio 3, join us for two enchanting evenings and enjoy a mesmerizing performance featuring our talented local community chorus and award-winning special guests.

Never been to opera? Perfect. This is for you.

Love opera? Perfect. This is for you.

Enjoy a selection of classical opera pieces full of passion, spectacle and drama. The programme offers a range of pieces in differing styles from different periods, including Bizet’s Carmen; Verdi’s Nabucco and la Traviata; Handel’s Acis & Galatea; Mozart’s The Magic Flute; Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George and Anyone Can Whistle.

No dress code. No prior knowledge. Just great music right here in our community – book now!

Sip & Sketch

After the success of the last Sip and Sketch at the theatre, we are pleased to invite you yet again for an evening of portrait drawing, with a professional model, in the setting of Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, featuring props from the theatre stores.

No experience needed- just come along on your own or with friends to enjoy getting to know people and most importantly having a laugh! If you have access to drawing equipment, bring it along but there will be supplies for anyone that needs them.

This delightful evening promises a relaxed atmosphere perfect for sipping a drink, sketching portraits and discovering some of the theatre’s most interesting hats, glasses and head pieces.

Tickets are £12* (+70p QNext fee) which includes a drink on entry.

This event is 16+

Escape From New City

NCC Ardleigh Green Music students present Escape from New City.

There will be limited seating on a first come first served basis on the night – all other tickets will be standing room only.

Havering Music Makers presents – Oklahoma

Bursting with heart, humour and unforgettable tunes, Oklahoma is the musical that redefined Broadway and still thrills audiences today.

Brought to the stage by the award-winning HMM, and set against the wide open plains of the American frontier, this joyous story of love, rivalry and community features showstopping songs including Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’, People Will Say We’re in Love and the rousing title number, Oklahoma.

With vibrant choreography, rich characters and a score that soars, this production promises laughter, romance and spine tingling moments from curtain up to the final triumphant chord.

Saddle up, bring your friends and experience a true musical theatre classic live on stage.

A Journey Through Mauritius

A vibrant celebration of Mauritian culture, diversity, and dance history bursts onto the stage in this high-energy dance show – fun for all the family. Enjoy African and Indian-influenced styles, lively Bollywood and Bhojpuri moments, and the joyful rhythms and dance of Sega, with special moments featuring live ravanne (Mauritian drum) beats.

Blending entertainment with insight, this educational production is presented by the dynamic Segatastic Dance Company. This UK-first experience also includes a free after-show party and interactive dance workshop in the foyer. If you’d like to experience the spirit of this beautiful island, this show is for you.

QYouth presents – The Wind In The Willows

Buckle up for a fast-paced family favourite as we race along the riverbank on a musical road trip following the outrageous Mr Toad on his high-speed adventures.

Ratty, Mole, Badger, and a host of other riverbank characters join this heart-warming story of fun and friendship which is sure to get your toes-tapping. But watch out for those Weasels!

Expect attitude, anarchy, and a whole lot of noise. Performed by over 180 youth theatre members, this twist on a classic tale is a musical adventure of boating, motor cars, and daring escapes. Poop, poop!

New City College Battle of The Bands – Battle against local schools

Come and see the best young musical talent from our fabulous local schools. Come and support the new emerging musicians who are part of the Havering Music Scene.

Pinney Talfourd’s – Christmas at Queen’s Charity Carol Concert

This Christmas, we’re not just celebrating – we’re standing with Hopefield Animal Sanctuary and the Queen’s Theatre Charitable Trust to give vulnerable animals and our local arts a brighter future.

With festive performances, sing-along carols, and community spirit, it’s a joyful way to start the season.

Hope starts here this Christmas – with your presence, your voice, and your heart.

All proceeds go towards supporting these vital charities. Entry is free, with donations warmly welcomed.