This 4 day festival sees pupils from Havering’s schools and Music School take to the stage enabling them to showcase the wealth of talent that the young people hold in our borough.
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Director’s Talk – Di and Viv and Rose
The Director’s Talk is ticketed but free to attend.
Book your seats for the show here.
Jack’s Bean Planting Party
Looking for something fun, free and creative to do this half term? Come along to Jack’s Bean Planting Party – a relaxed, drop-in afternoon of planting, crafting and panto-inspired fun for children and families, all themed around this year’s giant festive production of Jack and the Beanstalk! You can drop in any time between 2-4pm.
Join us in the QTH foyer, where tables will be set up for your little ones to explore their creativity and take home a little piece of the panto magic.
What to Expect
Bean Planting Table
Plant your very own magic bean in a pot to take home and grow – will yours reach the clouds like Jack’s?
Design a Dame Station
Create a dazzling costume for our fabulous Dame. Your artwork can be submitted as part of our Design a Dame competition, with some brilliant panto prizes to be won.
Colouring Corner
Choose from a selection of fun, fairy tale-themed colouring sheets – perfect for children who love to get arty.
Whether you drop in for ten minutes or stay for the full session, it’s a lovely, low-pressure way to enjoy a little theatre magic this school holiday.
Age guidance: Recommended for children aged 2–10, but all ages are welcome
Tickets are free, but booking is encouraged. Drop-ins are also welcome on the day (subject to space and materials).
Di and Viv and Rose – Touch Tour
Jack and the Beanstalk – Touch Tour
The Rock Anthems Show
Jump aboard the midnight train – as the greatest end-of-the-night anthems spectacular roars into town. Guaranteeing a crazy, crazy night of non-stop, singalong favourites – 30 of the biggest songs are brought to life by a sizzling cast, fantastic costumes and amazing light show.
Summer of ’69, I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll, Livin’ on a Prayer, Sweet Child O’ Mine, China in Your Hand, You Shook Me All Night Long, Sweet Home Alabama and more.
Di and Viv and Rose
A Theatre by the Lake and Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch production
Back in the 80s, Di, Viv and Rose are university housemates. Energetic and idealistic, they become friends – but where will life take them after that?
Filled with the iconic culture, fashion and music of the 80s, 90s and Noughties, Di and Viv and Rose follows these three women through the messy complexity of adulthood, in a must-see celebration of the power of lifelong friendship.
Candid and full of humour, Di, Viv and Rose talk about sex, ambition and love – sharing joyful moments, painful experiences, and some surprising secrets.
Di and Viv and Rose is written by actor-writer Amelia Bullmore, best known for her portrayal of Steph Barnes in Coronation Street and more recently Riot Women (2025), Happy Valley (2016) and Scott & Bailey (2011). The original production of Di and Viv and Rose transferred to the West End after a sell-out run at Hampstead Theatre.
Age guidance 14+
★★★★ “an endearing, warm-hearted piece that is surprising, smartly funny” Daily Express
★★★★ “Impossible not to like” The Guardian
★★★★ “complicated, unpredictable, truthful” The Times
★★★★ “brims over with warm, effervescent humour and sharp, unsentimental perceptiveness” The Independent
Teechers
Meet Gail, Hobby and Salty – three year 11 students about to leave their school days behind them, fighting their anxieties with imagination and theatre.
As their final term nears its end, the trio perform a play inspired by the chaotic first days of their idealistic drama teacher. With only the props of their classroom to hand and just three actors taking on over 20 different roles, Teechers is a tour-de-force of storytelling and the power of live theatre.
Written by John Godber in the 1980s, Teechers is a fast-paced comedy with a vital message about the entrenched inequalities of the UK’s education system that are still as punchy as ever forty years later.
“A brilliantly crafted show, full of comedy, charisma and heart” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ West End Best Friend
“A raucous comedy”/ “joyously energetic” ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Guardian
“Powerful, punchy, pacy and political” Entertainingly Different
“A wonderful celebration of the power of imagination” Curtains Up
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What’s On Live, Behind The Arras, What’s Good To Go, Drama And Theatre
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fairy Powered Productions, Northern Soul, Theatre And Art Reviews
ELE group presents – Fresh Scripts
FRESH SCRIPTS is a curation of new work written by playwrights based in East London and South Essex. You can be first to see their stories performed in this special rehearsed reading of short plays and excerpts with professional director and cast.
Audience feedback from our show last November:
“Dark and thought provoking. Has real dramatic tension.”
“So beautifully written – made me want to see more of the piece.”
“Fantastic acting. Nice evening from six very different plays.”
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 talent development initiative.
Age guidance 12+
Beverly Marks – Around The World
Come fly with us! BMSS’s summer show “Around the World” takes the audience on a thrilling journey across continents, celebrating a variety of dances from different countries. From the vibrant salsa of Latin America to the graceful French Ballet, the talented students of BMSS demonstrate their versatility and skills.
Known for its innovative choreography, passionate instructors, and dedication to excellence, BMSS is renowned for producing top-notch performances that captivate audiences and leave them in awe. With a focus on cultural diversity and global dance styles, “Around the World” promises to be a captivating and unforgettable experience for the audience.
