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Let’s Celebrate 75 years of the Wynne School of Dancing

Come and celebrate 75 years of dance with Havering’s oldest established family dance school. This performance is dedicated to the life, memory and work of Miss Freda Wynne who started the school back in 1948 in the family dining room with just a handful of pupils!

Thousands of children and adults have been a part of the school’s story, many having gone on to professional careers. So, let’s celebrate the joy of dance together in this colourful performance showcasing the whole school. … 5 6 7 8 !

The Toy Factory

The Habbit Factory’s children’s company shares the story of BITS, an old toy shop that has been run by Bert Ives and his family since 1966.

However, with screens and devices taking over children’s lives, the future of BITS is at risk. As Bert’s family has moved on, he is left to save the shop alone. When his daughter Joanne visits with her children, will they rediscover the joy of traditional toys and help save the shop?

This heart-warming tale of family, nostalgia, and the power of imagination reminds us of the importance of preserving cherished traditions and the simple pleasures of childhood.

MyPlace, Rainham (Royals) & Infants on Saturday 24

Abbs, Harold Hill (Friday group) & Infants on Sunday 25

Hancock’s Half Hour

Apollo Theatre Company presents Galton & Simpson’s

Hancock’s Half Hour: The Lost Episodes

From the producers of the critically acclaimed tours of Round the Horne and The Goon Show comes another radio comedy classic live on stage.

In 1954, Tony Hancock burst onto the airwaves of the BBC Light Programme with a comedy show unlike anything the British public had heard before. Playing a less successful version of himself and surrounded by a cast of fellow comedy greats including Sid James, Hattie Jacques and Kenneth Williams, Hancock’s Half Hour was one of the first programmes in the genre we now know as sitcom.

Written by young up-and-comers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, who later went on to create Steptoe and Son, Hancock’s Half Hour redefined radio comedy and has had people laughing non-stop for the past 65 years.

So come and take a trip to 23 Railway Cuttings, East Cheam to join ‘the lad himself’ and his motley crew for three classic episodes of this hilarious show.

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