Switched

“What do you do when you realise all you’ve ever wanted, isn’t what you want?”



A rebellious group of young friends with big dreams are sick and tired of their everyday lives. Just as they’re about to give up on their ambitions, they meet Madame Amethyst and her sidekick – Ginger, and life as they know it changes dramatically.

This heartwarming musical comedy features HipHop, Musical theatre, Street dance, Spoken Word and a cast of 150 local children.

A Taste of Ireland

Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a show that has entertained thousands. Experience the performances that have brought the house down night after night around the world. Featuring acclaimed Irish dancers, dazzling folk musicians and contemporary vocalists, experience the raw, rhythmic passion that is the original story of the Celtic motherland.

Featuring the Irish tunes that we all know and love, the show’s live, energetic blend of well-known tunes, jaw-dropping acapella tap battles, world-class dancing, melodic folk music mash-ups and craic galore transports you through the story of Ireland’s tumultuous history, complimented by stunning production and lighting.

Including beautiful scenic visuals, glitz, glamour and poetic narration, combining toe-tapping rhythms with heart-warming emotion to create a contemporary Irish dance showcase that will leave you shouting for more.

Starring dancers from Lord of the Dance, Riverdance & Gaelforce Dance alongside a treasure trove of Irish dancing Champions, ’A Taste of Ireland’ delivers the very best talent in the globe.

Experience one of the most prominent Irish music & dance shows in the world today.

Twinkles Dream

Join Twinkle Bear in her dream along with her friends Teddy, Chuck the cowboy, Flutterstar the Fairy and Grandad Jack as they journey through lands made of food, under the sea, join the circus, visit princesses, see the Hollywood lights and get frozen in an Ice Adventure. 

Let’s Celebrate 75 years of the Wynne School of Dancing

Come and celebrate 75 years of dance with Havering’s oldest established family dance school. This performance is dedicated to the life, memory and work of Miss Freda Wynne who started the school back in 1948 in the family dining room with just a handful of pupils!
 
Thousands of children and adults have been a part of the school’s story, many having gone on to professional careers. So, let’s celebrate the joy of dance together in this colourful performance showcasing the whole school. … 5 6 7 8 !

Putting on the Ritz

An evening of performance by our fantastic Lorraine‘s School Of Dancing Students, Produced and Directed by Principal Lorraine Hornsey. 
 
Lorraine‘s School Of Dancing are delighted to be back at the Queens Theatre Hornchurch performing their annual show! 

Myths & Legends

The amazing performers from the Lower and Upper school, original choreography, adaptation of the Lion King story and travel with us through Myths and Legends, high energy entertainment to audiences of all ages.

Ballet Central Tour 2023

Experience the magic of live ballet, right on your doorstep. This exciting programme for the Ballet Central tour is performed by dance talents from the world-renowned Central School of Ballet. This year’s dazzling programme features much-loved familiar stories alongside exciting contemporary pieces and some brand-new work, created especially for you.

Fall in love with classical Pas de Deux, The Two Pigeons, and be inspired by earthy Pas de Trois, Monotones I, both from one of the 20th century’s most distinctive choreographic voices, Sir Frederick Ashton. Witness Snow White given new life in Michael Pink’s shadowy retelling, Mirror, Mirror and be captivated by Dextera’s exploration of the Pygmalion myth created by Sophie Laplane. Be the first to see new choreography from rising star Morgann Runacre-Temple and all new work from distinguished contemporary choreographer Darshan Singh Bhuller, all in Ballet Central on tour.

IMAGES Ballet Company

Join Images Ballet Company for an evening that highlights the dynamic range and versatility of ballet today.

Images Ballet Company return to the stage to present a diverse programme of four newly commissioned dance works. Vibrant dancing complimented with stylish costume and a rich musical palette Images Ballet Company promises a performance that will entertain and surprise ballet lovers and newcomers to dance alike. Directed by former Royal Ballet dancer Larissa Bamber and presented by London Studio Centre, one of the country’s most prestigious performing arts colleges.

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