Robin Hood’s Craft Camp

This Easter Holiday you can step into the Forest of Havering for a creative woodland adventure inspired by this year’s panto, Robin Hood!

Join us for a fun-filled, FREE family event where children can get hands-on with a range of themed activities. Whether you’re a crafty outlaw or a curious creature of the forest, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Settle in at our Robin Hood colouring station, bring Robin’s bushy-tailed friend, Cyril the Squirrel, to life with your very own stick puppet, decorate a squirrel hat, and make a wanted poster for the outlaw Robin Hood.

Children can:
– get stuck into a Robin Hood-themed colouring station
– make their own squirrel stick puppet
– create and decorate a squirrel hat
– design a wanted poster for the outlaw Robin Hood

This is a free event taking place in our foyer, but booking is required.

Age guidance: Recommended for children aged 2–10, but all ages are welcome.
Please note that seating is limited and may not be available straight away. We’ll aim to seat everyone as quickly as possible, and crafts can also be taken away to complete at home. Event will finish by 2:30pm.

Take a look at some photos from last year’s Easter panto-themed event…

Encore Presented by Razzamataz

This year’s annual showcase brings together iconic songs, electrifying choreography, and show-stopping performances from some of the most loved musicals of all time.

From the rebellious energy of We Will Rock You and the heart-warming magic of Matilda and Beauty and the Beast, to the feel-good hits of Mamma Mia, Grease, and Legally Blonde, Encore is packed with unforgettable moments. Audiences will also be transported into the worlds of Bad Cinderella, Here & Now, Camp Rock, and High School Musical, showcasing a vibrant mix of classic favourites and modern musical hits.

The show opens and closes in spectacular style with powerful ensemble numbers from Better Man, Greatest Days, and We Will Rock You, celebrating the joy, energy, and unity of live performance.

Encore is more than a show—it’s a celebration of talent, teamwork, and the magic of musical theatre. A must-see event for family, friends, and theatre lovers of all ages.

‘Encore Presented by Razzamataz’

This year’s annual showcase brings together iconic songs, electrifying choreography, and show-stopping performances from some of the most loved musicals of all time.

From the rebellious energy of We Will Rock You and the heart-warming magic of Matilda and Beauty and the Beast, to the feel-good hits of Mamma Mia, Grease, and Legally Blonde, Encore is packed with unforgettable moments. Audiences will also be transported into the worlds of Bad Cinderella, Here & Now, Camp Rock, and High School Musical, showcasing a vibrant mix of classic favourites and modern musical hits.

The show opens and closes in spectacular style with powerful ensemble numbers from Better Man, Greatest Days, and We Will Rock You, celebrating the joy, energy, and unity of live performance.

Encore is more than a show—it’s a celebration of talent, teamwork, and the magic of musical theatre. A must-see event for family, friends, and theatre lovers of all ages.

Main House Comedy Club

Featuring Russell Kane, Dinesh Nathan, Kerry Godliman and Limahl Germain. Age guidance: Strictly 16+.


Russell Kane

Multi-award-winning comedian, presenter, actor, author, and scriptwriter Russell Kane is a regular on Channel 4, BBC, and ITV with recent TV appearances include The Apprentice: You’re Fired, The One Show, Live at the Apollo, The Stand Up Sketch Show, Michael McIntryre’s Big Show, Antiques Road Trip, Stupid Man, Smart Phone, as well as regular appearances on Steph’s Packed Lunch.

His chart-smashing BBC Radio 4 / BBC Sounds podcast Evil Genius quickly became a flagship show, and was the best performing original podcast on the platform. It has been turned into a TV show by BBC Studios, and will appear on Sky TV in November 2023. Russell also recently helped present a prime-time, conversation-changing documentary about men’s bodies and sperm counts on Channel 4’s Celebrity Save Our Sperm. This year he performed headline slots at Latitude, Reading, and Leeds festivals.

Winner of Best Show in 2010 at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, Russell went on to make history as the first comedian to win both the Edinburgh Comedy Award and Melbourne Comedy Festival’s Barry Award in one year.

As ever, Russell also continues to provide his ever-popular topical online rants known as Kaneings.


Dinesh Nathan

After winning several gong shows, Dinesh won South Coast Comedian Of The Year and was a finalist at the Komedia New Act competition and the coveted Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year competition.

In 2022 Dinesh appeared on BBC 3’s New Comedian of the Year awards and Comedy Central Live. He’s also been a supporting act on tour with Tom Allen, Tom Davis, Romesh Ranganathan, Kerry Godliman, Seann Walsh, Nathan Caton, Suzi Ruffell and Fern Brady.

“With a mix of high-spirited delivery and sarcastic, self-deprecating viewpoint, this is a club-ready act, bulletproof in its relentless fusillade.” – Chortle
“Crowd-pleasing without pandering, Nathan is a class act.” – Chortle


Kerry Godliman

With her straight-talking charm and quick wit, Kerry Godliman is celebrated as one of the UK’s best performers as both a stand-up comedian and actor. She’s best known for her appearances on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, Taskmaster, Hypothetical, The Jonathan Ross Show, The Royal Variety Performance and 8 Out of 10 Cats. She has also appeared on Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, A League of Their Own, There’s Something About Movies, Outsiders, The Weakest Link and The Great British Sewing Bee Celebrity Christmas Special.

A regular on BBC Radio 4, Kerry has made appearances on The News Quiz, The Now Show, I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue and Just a Minute, as well as her own series Kerry’s List and a starring role in the hit series The Wilsons Save the World. Kerry also hosts the hit podcast series Memory Lane with comedy pal Jen Brister, and narrates the chart-topping Stolen Hearts podcast series produced by US podcast network Wondery, for which she received a nomination for Best Podcast Host in the Ambies awards.

Kerry’s acting talents have seen her receive critical acclaim for her roles in After Life, Whitstable Pearl, Call the Midwife, Derek, Save Me, Bad Move, Trigger Point, Carters Get Rich, Mascots and Adult Material. She will also be starring in the Spinal Tap sequel This Is Spinal Tap.


Limahl Germain

Limahl Germain is a hilarious British-Caribbean comedian hailing from East London. Known for his quick wit and ability to blend personal experience with insightful social commentary, he’s earned a reputation as one of the most exciting young voices in British comedy.

He seamlessly navigates topics like race, class, identity, and the often absurd nature of contemporary life. His razor-sharp observational skills and silky smooth delivery invite audiences to laugh while also challenging their assumptions and broadening their perspectives.

Having already appeared on the BBC and Comedy Central, Limahl continues to captivate audiences with his candid, clever, and consistently hysterical performances.

Oh Zeus!

Oh Zeus! Kings of Comedy Le Navet Bete are back! For lovers of Fawlty Towers, Bottom and The Play That Goes Wrong, Oh Zeus! is a riotous, all-out hilarious ride through Greek mythology.

When the stability of Olympus is threatened by the marriage of Zeus’ daughter Hebe to a mere mortal, the King of the Gods hatches a plan to derail the wedding. Three actors play 40 characters in this mythical farce through Ancient Greece, the Underworld and back. Expect sensational physical comedy, outrageous jokes, fast paced chaos, and more togas than you can smash a plate at.

Adults only performance: Thu 8 Oct, 7.30pm

From one of the UK’s most  loved comedy theatre companies and creators of Dracula: The Bloody Truth, King Arthur and Treasure Island, “you are promised a non-stop evening of entertainment from a company who have a bottomless pit of talent at their disposal”.

This show has been supported by Arts Council England. Recommended age 12+.

★★★★★ “Without a doubt one of the best comedic theatre performances we have seen in the last few years.” Exeposé on King Arthur
★★★★★ “Side – splittingly funny” Broadway World on Dracula: The Bloody Truth
★★★★★ “Frantic fun, chaotic comedy and very very slick.” British Theatre Guide on King Arthur

It Walks Around The House At Night

Following a sell-out UK tour, the award-winning ThickSkin present this chilling new play by Tim Foley (former Bruntwood Prize-winner). 

 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).

Book tickets for the free pre-show talk on 25 Sep here.

A ThickSkin production supported by Queens Theatre Hornchurch.

★★★★★ ‘An unforgettable spooky story.’ Theatre South East 

★★★★★ ‘a damned good scare’ Northern Arts Review  

New Dawn Fades

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.

Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club

Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club return to Hornchurch with a stunning new collection of music, narration and projected archive images and footage, celebrating Ronnie Scott’s ‘Soho Songbook’.

Since it’s humble beginnings as a basement music bar where musicians would jam, through to the internationally acclaimed music venue it is today, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club has showcased the music of some of the world’s greatest and most influential Artists. Hosting landmark performances from the likes of Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck and Michael Bublé – and not forgetting surprise appearances by the likes of Jamie Cullum, Stevie Wonder and Prince!

Featuring classic music from the jazz greats who have performed at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, alongside narration and projected archive images and rare footage from the club, ‘The Ronnie Scott’s Songbook’ is a glimpse into this unique world and its incredible history. Hosted and performed by the award-winning Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, led by the Club’s Musical Director, this is a unique evening celebrating the music and history of Ronnie Scott’s and is a must for any music fan.

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