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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.

Langtons Summer Concert, Langtons Gardens

Langtons Summer Concert is a popular annual event that attracts around 2,000 attendees who are joined by The Mayor of Havering, neighbouring borough’s Mayors and Havering Councillors. The concert is held in the gardens of Langtons House and is traditionally a sell-out audience of families and friends. Attendees can bring chairs, blankets, picnics and drinks, whilst enjoying an afternoon of both classical and popular music performed by Westminster Philharmonic Orchestra led by Jonathan Butcher.

Tickets – There will be a limited number of tickets available to purchase on the day of the concert from the main entrance at Langtons House from 1.30pm. Please note Keswick Avenue entrance will be for pre-booked tickets only, tickets cannot be purchased from this entrance.

Location

Langton’s House, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1XJ. Parking is unavailable on site of Langton’s Gardens. Limited parking is available in Billet Lane Car Park and Keswick Avenue Car Park. Toilets, including accessible facilities, are located in the courtyard beside Langton’s House. No dogs permitted, except assistance dogs

FAQs

1. What time and how can we access the event? – Langtons Gardens will open at 1.30pm, with the performance beginning at 3pm. Event admission will be via the park entrance on Keswick Avenue and Langtons Main House only.

2. Are we able to bring our own refreshments? – You are welcome to bring your own food and drink (including alcohol) to the performance. Refreshments such as tea, coffee will be available to purchase on-site. We would appreciate any rubbish to be taken off-site at the end of event. BBQ’s are strictly prohibited.

3. Are there chairs available? – A limited number of chairs will be available, first come first served. You are welcome to bring your own picnic blankets/garden chairs to this performance. Please be advised gazebos/pop-up tents are prohibited.

4. Are tickets available to purchase on the day? – Ticket sales on the day of the event will only be available if pre-sales have not sold out. These will be available from the Main House Entrance to Langtons Gardens only. Tickets will not be available at any other entrance to the venue. Cash only. On the day price: £7

5. Inclement weather – In the event of inclement weather, every effort will be made for the event to continue. If for any reason it is deemed unsafe to continue, the event would be cancelled.

Magic of Motown

Reach Out and join the biggest party of the year. Get Ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular.

You will be going Loco Down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Supremes, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Martha Reeves, Smokey Robinson, and many, many more.

Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown!

Seen by over a million people, now in its 18th year touring the UK. . . It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.

New Dawn Chorus Choir

New Dawn Chorus is a local Community Choir that was only formed this year, and entertains at Friendship Clubs, Care Homes, and Day Centres, offering a wide range of songs, that will get your toes a-tapping! We raise money for Saint Francis Hospice, and other charities.

Although our members are mature, they are young at heart and love singing and bringing a smile to the faces of our audiences, who are actively encouraged to join in. This concert will include songs from the 60s, some from Musicals, and exciting Medleys from artistes such as The Supremes, The Jersey Boys and Abba.

If you would like to enjoy a couple of hours during which you can forget your troubles, please join us!

The Elvis Years

The Elvis Years is an outstanding musical production which brings to the stage the incredible and compelling story of the ‘king of rock and roll’-Elvis Presley.

Join Mario Kombou (Jailhouse Rock, West End), our all-star band and our award-winning singers for an unforgettable journey through over 50 golden greats spanning over three decades–from the early Sun Records hits to the majestic Las Vegas performances, via The Jordanaires, the army years, authentic re-creations from the Hollywood movies and the stunning 68 TV special.

With nostalgic film footage, and over twelve costume changes, this glittering two-hour production features classic hits including That’s Alright Mama, Suspicious Minds, It’s Now or Never, Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes, Hound Dog, Love Me Tender, If I Can Dream and many more

Motown – How Sweet It Is

This stunning 100% live show combines first class music with the slickest choreography and an amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best Motown experience you will ever have.

This show will have you Dancing On The Ceiling, with songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many, many more.

The ULTIMATE celebration of the sweet sound of Motown. Let’s Get Ready… to Go Loco, Down in Acapulco

Voice Of Legends 3: The 90s Edition

Award-winning singer Navin Kundra, along with his team of professional dancers and talented musicians is set to create magic with his new Concert, “Voice of Legends: The 90s Edition” – an Epic Bollywood Extravaganza for the whole family!

This show is perfect for those who wish to experience the beauty of 90s Bollywood music and dance with a western twist and promises to be a unique, elevating experience full of energy, colour and culture that you will never forget!

The Dolly Show

Undeniably one of the BEST Dolly impersonators you will ever see, West End star Kelly O’Brien performs the beloved hits of country legend Dolly Parton, brilliantly recreating the vitality and voice of the little lady from Tennessee.

Kelly is the best in the business; she sounds like Dolly Parton, she looks like Dolly and she’s as witty and entertaining as Dolly.

The show includes up-tempo numbers like 9 to 5, Baby I’m Burning and Islands in the Stream, as well as powerful ballads such as I Will Always Love You, Jolene and Coat of Many Colours.

Kelly is no stranger to the stage and has been performing all over the world for 20 years and is the only Dolly Parton impersonator to have been invited to sing with Dolly Parton’s band in Nashville, Tennessee.

As seen on BBC ONE and voted the U.K’s No 1. Dolly Parton tribute by the Agents Association of Great Britain!

Re-rewind

NCC Havering College are bringing the Re-Rewind performance to The Other Stage, our Level 3 Music Performance students will be performing some 90’s & 00’s classics across all genres for your entertainment.

Ranging from Vanilla Ice & Coolio to the Foo Fighters & Royal Blood with everything in between.

Classical Indian Music and Dance Workshop

The workshop will be conducted by Soumalya Mukhopadhyay, Sanchari Roy and Samit Banik.

Soumalya will demonstrate about Indian slide guitar, its origin, techniques, postures, various elaboration on ragas, and their relationship with western cords.

Sanchari will demonstrate about Indian classical dance history, origin and development, uses of mudras in classical dance.

Samit will demonstrate about tabla, its origin, different fingers styles and other various aspects of tabla.

Lastly They will demonstrate how Indian Classical music, dance and rhythm works altogether.