A horribly entertaining evening is guaranteed as a murder is committed in plain sight during a Fright Night event, where blood and screams are all around so nobody takes any notice. Using your detective skills and powers of deduction, can you follow the clues and identify the murderer who is killing the reputation of the Police?
As the actors dress up for Fright Night, old skeletons start coming out of the shadows. Everyone seems to have an old score to settle, but only one of them has murder in mind. With laughs and screams, motives and suspects, this promises to be a ‘bloody’ good night out!
Returning to the once-glittering Clacton-on-Sea, washed-up magician Bazza Cadabra is ready for a final comeback, determined to reclaim the spotlight and prove he’s still got what it takes 20 years on. But every trick has a price.
This comeback isn’t just about applause. At the heart of Bazza’s ambition is something far more fragile, his bond with his son. Bound by shared secrets, old tricks, and unfinished business, their reunion sparks hope, rivalry, and the possibility of something extraordinary. As Bazza faces a flashy young magician, a no-nonsense new manager, and the family he left behind, the lines between performance and reality begin to blur.
Packed with theatrical flair, live magic, and emotional punch, The Disappearing Man is a bold new drama about legacy, illusion, and second chances as one man risks everything for his last great trick.
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Kenny Emson is a multi award winning writer for stage and screen. He co-created, co-wrote and was associate producer on the BBC’s murder mystery The Last Hours of Laura K which earned him a BAFTA nomination in Digital Creativity and a number of other prestigious television and VFX awards nominations. He adapted Agatha Christies The Coming of Mr Quin for digital media which was BAFTA CYMRU nominated for Best Game. He was selected for the BBC Writers Academy in 2011 and has gone on to write episodes of Doctors and EastEnders.
A free pre-show event with the writer, Tim Foley, and director, Neil Bettles. The talk gives an insight into the making of the production, with members of the creative team. Book tickets for the main show here.
Following a sell-out UK tour, the award-winning ThickSkin present this chilling new play by Tim Foley (former Bruntwood Prize-winner).
A ThickSkin production supported by Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch.
When an out-of-work actor takes a job playing a ghost at an old countryside manor, he expects nothing more than a few cheap scares. But as night after night unfolds, the role begins to blur with reality – and something far more sinister starts to emerge.
Part ghost story, part psychological thriller, It Walks Around The House At Night draws audiences into a world of creeping dread, unexpected twists and dark humour. A haunted house story for a new era, brought to life through inventive staging, immersive sound and bold visual effects.
ThickSkin, one of the UK’s most exciting touring companies, joins forces with Tim Foley (award-winning writer of Doctor Who audio dramas; Electric Rosary, Royal Exchange Theatre) to create this thrilling production. Directed by Neil Bettles (ThickSkin’s How Not To Drown, Disney’s Bedknobs & Broomsticks, Frantic Assembly’s The Unreturning), with sound design by Pete Malkin (Othello, National Theatre; The Encounter, Complicité– Tony Award winner) and lighting and video design by Joshua Pharo (Measure for Measure, RSC; Kenrex, The Other Palace).
PLEASE NOTE: NO LATECOMERS WILL BE ADMITTED. NO INTERVAL AND NO RE-ENTRY.
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★★★★★‘An unforgettable spooky story.’ Theatre South East
The play tells the story of four ordinary lads who, inspired by the punk revolution of 1970s Manchester, came together to form one of the most influential bands of all time, Joy Division.
Following the untimely death of lead singer Ian Curtis, the band went on to huge world-wide success as New Order. For 2026, New Dawn Fades reunites the creative team from last year’s sell-out tour, with producers Nigel Carr and Tony Davidson.
It is written by the award-winning Brian Gorman, who received much praise for his portrayal of Factory Records boss Tony Wilson. He guides the audience through the heart and soul of both the band and the city, introducing historical figures, including Roman General, Julius Agricola, Dr John Dee, Friedrich Engels, Paul Morley, and Pete Shelley of Buzzcocks!
The result is a spellbinding journey of love, passion, grief, and of course music, drawing inspiration from the enigmatic lyrics of Ian Curtis, with a soundtrack featuring iconic hits of the late 1970’s UK music scene, including of course Joy Division. The play is directed by Brian Gorman and Lauren Greenwood, who reprises her role as Debbie Curtis. A smash hit when it debuted at the Greater Manchester Fringe Festival in July 2013, New Dawn Fades has continued to wow audiences across the country, playing to capacity crowds and standing ovations.
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.
Late at night, a small cast gathers inside an old theatre for what should be a straightforward rehearsal. But the building carries a reputation. Whispered stories, half-remembered warnings and long-held superstitions that most performers dismiss… until they can’t.
When the theatre doors close, something shifts and what should be fiction starts to feel dangerously real. Expect the unexpected as reality and storytelling begin to blur, plunging you into a shadowed world where nothing is as it seems.
Blackout puts you inside the experience, where every movement, sound and shadow pulls you deeper into the dark. Brace yourself for unnerving twists, creeping shadows, and moments that will make your heart race.
A bank robbery, a family funeral, and a coffin with a shocking secret – nothing is off limits in this mischievous comedy of chaos! When a daring heist goes spectacularly wrong, the money ends up in the most unlikely hiding place, and the lies begin to pile up fast. What follows is a whirlwind of cover-ups, confusion and sheer audacity as everyone scrambles to stay ahead.
Orton’s masterpiece is packed with razor-sharp dialogue, physical mayhem and twists that spiral towards the absurd. Daring, dark and unmissably funny, nothing is off limits in this mischievous comedy of chaos!
Attend our FREE pre-show Director’s Talk on Mon 23 Feb at 6.30pm. Book your space here.
✭✭✭✭✭ “A clever play with razor sharp dialogue, farcical situations, and completely over the top characters.”Southend Theatre Scene
“This outstanding production of Loot is a must-see” The Havering Daily
“We very much enjoyed seeing this version of Loot” Jupiter Hadley
“A sharp swipe at authority, religion, and respectability.” Stagedoor Joe
★★★★★“a B-side of a heartwarming story of love and ambition to warm your cockles” WhatsOnStage ★★★★★ “a rich and fascinating history” Theatre and Tonic ★★★★ “this feel-good show deserves to be a hit” The Times
Caroline dreams of something more than stacking shelves at the local greengrocers. Her days are routine, but her nights come alive, walking the pier, sharing laughs with her best friend Mary, and spinning records with Robbie, her music-mad boyfriend who’s big on charm yet short on direction.
But a music revolution is coming, and Robbie lands a shock gig with Radio Caroline – the pirate radio station blasting pop, soul and rock ’n’ roll from a ship off the Essex coast and suddenly everything changes. Caroline is swept into a tidal wave of music, mayhem and a movement that would shake up British culture forever.
Set to a soundtrack of iconic hits from the 60s, Caroline: A New Musicalis a vibrant, heart-warming and rebellious new musical about love, ambition and discovering your own voice.
She’s not a DJ. She’s not a rock star. But in the middle of Britain’s radio revolution, Caroline might just steal the show.
Related Events
Attend our FREE pre-show Director’s Talk on Thu 7 May at 6.30pm. Book your space here.
We also have a pre-show talk with Ray Clark on the fascinating history of pirate radio on Fri 15 May with Radio Caroline: The True Story of the Boat that Continues to Rock. Book your space here.
Caroline: A New Musical was developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate programme. 
