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It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.

Come celebrate as we Reach Out and show you there ain’t no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown 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 artists such as: Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and many, many more.

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

This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.

All Holly’s hits and classics from his rock ’n ’roll pals are played live on stage by these five amazing young actor-musicians, who always delight crowds with their fabulous show. Featuring raw rock ’n ’roll, beautifully haunting ballads, energetic performances – and some genuinely hilarious moments – there is no live event that delivers a better Buddy experience. Audiences of all ages all over the globe have found it impossible to stay in their seats. From Dundee to Dubai, Swansea to Sweden, Taunton to Thailand and all across the USA, thousands of fans have shown their appreciation with standing ovations and shouts for “more!”

So, whether you’re young in years or young at heart, this night with Buddy and the boys really is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles.

Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, Everyday is a Holly Day with Buddy Holly and The Cricketers!

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: After 12 noon on 7 June, tickets will no longer be available to book through Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, however 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. These tickets will be priced at £10 per adult ticket, and children under the age of 10 will remain free. Please note that we are only able to accept cash payments.

Location: Langtons 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 Langtons House.

Travel information: The following transport lines have routes that pass near Langtons Gardens

Bus route: 165, 248, 256, 370, 373, 5

Train: Elizabeth Line, Overground (Emerson Park)

Tube: District Line (Hornchurch)

Toilets, including accessible facilities are located in the courtyard beside Langtons House. No dogs permitted, except assistance dogs. Free companion tickets are not available for this event.

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: £10

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.

Please email arts@havering.gov.uk if you have any further queries about Langtons Summer Concert.