This covers songs from the 1950s to the present day, as well as some original music and alumni performances. The Sixth Form will showcase their Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth groups, as well as the jazz band and original music.
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The Elves and The Shoemaker
Created especially for pre-school children and their families, this joyful, interactive performance brings a sprinkle of sparkle, a dash of mischief, and a whole heap of heart. Follow the tale of a kind shoemaker, some very helpful elves, and a whole lot of stitching, singing, and surprises…
Arts Outburst returns with its signature recipe of sensory play, musical mayhem, and festive cheer – the perfect introduction to theatre for little ones!
Expect magical moments, Join in with songs and actions and meet the Shoemaker and Wife and help save the day!
“So much fun – the little ones were hooked from the start!”
“Adorable, clever and full of heart!”
“Perfect for young audiences – so engaging!”
“Magical and funny – the children loved every minute!”
– on last years production of Hansel & Gretel
Dysbiosis
In the theatre foyer, you’ll discover an exhibition of artwork and writing inspired by nature walks and creative workshops. Step inside the auditorium, and instead of taking your seat in the stalls, you’ll join the performers on stage. Here, you and the actors sit together around a table for an intimate hour-long experience that blends acted scenes, video and music. Rather than following a single story, Dysbiosis unfolds like a collage, with each piece reflecting the diverse voices and backgrounds of its makers.
Expect a range of styles and tones: some moments are playful and humorous, while others are deeply moving or thought-provoking, tackling themes such as pollution and environmental change. Many pieces imagine the voices of plants, animals, or even stones, asking us to look at the world from new perspectives. With its relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, the performance invites gentle audience participation – perhaps sharing a hot drink or reading aloud – but only ever on your own terms. Dysbiosis is a truly collaborative, creative and immersive experience, bringing people and ideas together on stage and off.
Dysbiosis is a brand-new performance created by a group of writers, performers and creatives who have spent time at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch exploring how we see and experience nature. Alongside their own work, they’ve also collaborated with local Havering residents. The result is both a unique stage performance and a thought-provoking exhibition, each offering fresh perspectives on our relationship with the natural world.
The Elves and The Shoemaker
Created especially for pre-school children and their families, this joyful, interactive performance brings a sprinkle of sparkle, a dash of mischief, and a whole heap of heart. Follow the tale of a kind shoemaker, some very helpful elves, and a whole lot of stitching, singing, and surprises…
Arts Outburst returns with its signature recipe of sensory play, musical mayhem, and festive cheer – the perfect introduction to theatre for little ones!
Expect magical moments, Join in with songs and actions and meet the Shoemaker and Wife and help save the day!
“So much fun – the little ones were hooked from the start!”
“Adorable, clever and full of heart!”
“Perfect for young audiences – so engaging!”
“Magical and funny – the children loved every minute!”
– on last years production of Hansel & Gretel
Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us
20 years in stand-up for the Taskmaster cheeky texts icon, multi-award-winner, YouTube cult figure, Radio 4 favourite and recently ‘Baby Reindeer’ actor: Watson returns after seasons at the Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Edinburgh comedy festivals. A recent encounter with a stranger caused Mark to spend some time pondering the uncertain future facing humanity. He explores this – along with equally pressing matters like the worst word he has ever said in public, the current state of the UK sausage industry, and much more – in a typically frantic and fun-packed new show.
★★★★★ ‘A genius-level comic doing what he does best’ Time Out Melbourne
★★★★★ ‘Quite unlike anything else I’ve seen in almost 20 years of covering the Fringe…witty, warm, perfectly judged’ Telegraph
★★★★ ½ ‘An hour or two of our limited span on Earth in his uplifting, witty company is time excellently spent’ Chortle
★★★★ ‘One of the most genuinely joyous presences in comedy’ The Times
★★★★ ‘This is a stand-up operating at the very top of his game’ Independent
Create and Play – Beside the Seaside
Looking for something to keep the little ones occupied during summer? Why not leave them with us for two jam-packed hours of creative fun involving drama games, storytelling and craft activities.
Each session is themed around a popular children’s story and includes a craft activity to take home.
Create and Play – Jungle Drums
Leave the kids with us for two jam-packed hours of creative fun involving drama games, storytelling and craft activities.
Each session is themed around a popular children’s story, and includes a ‘make to take home’.
Family Knees Up
After a sell-out show last year, Tom Carradine returns for a Family Knees Up in Hornchurch. Tom leads from behind his piano ‘Kimberley’, and will get you and your little ones Doing the Lambeth Walk, pondering How Much is That Doggy in the Window, marching with inflatable bananas “Down The Strand” and much more!
A zany, interactive family event full of family favourites you’ll want to sing along with. Enhanced by bubbles, puppets and plenty of audience participation it’s a great morning out for adults, babies and children aged 0 – 100.
“We came this morning and it was brilliant! Me, my 3 year old and 3 month old enjoyed ourselves hugely – thank you so much!”
“Was lovely to see all the generations enjoying today. Will be bringing my Nan and Grandad next time”
Baby Broadway Christmas Special
The whole family can sing and dance along to seasonal showtunes from hit musicals and well-known songs from Christmas films, all performed by our West End singers.
Enjoy well-known numbers from Elf, White Christmas, The Snowman, Frozen and many more. Festive fancy dress is encouraged and – as well as singing, clapping and dancing along – you can expect bubbles, bells, flying babies and puppetry!
Open to all ages from new-borns to school age to grandparents, concerts last approximately 45 minutes.
“We LOVE baby broadway. So magical at Christmas. The children are mesmerized”
“A Christmassy delight”
