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The Instrumentals

Taking place at MyPlace, RM3 9EN

Get ready to groove with The Instrumentals

When Belle is feeling down she slips into her grandfathers basement and discovers his old dusty instruments. But far from being junk, The Instrumentals are pure funk, and they teach Belle to ‘get down’ in a whole new way. Bursting to life with brilliant puppetry and bold music, the Instrumentals is full of love and laughter, about the memories we hold and how we celebrate life.

This is a show for all children with characters, story & inspiration from the African-Caribbean diaspora. It’s full of uplifting original music with soulful sounds and seventies grooves. Combined with innovative puppetry and lots of comedy, this fun musical journey will have audiences dancing in the aisles!

A Blouse & Skirt!, Goblin, Little Angel Theatre & Mercury Theatre co-production

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A Taste of Ireland

Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a show that has entertained thousands. Experience the performances that have brought the house down night after night around the world. Featuring acclaimed Irish dancers, dazzling folk musicians and contemporary vocalists, experience the raw, rhythmic passion that is the original story of the Celtic motherland.

Featuring the Irish tunes that we all know and love, the show’s live, energetic blend of well-known tunes, jaw-dropping acapella tap battles, world-class dancing, melodic folk music mash-ups and craic galore transports you through the story of Ireland’s tumultuous history, complimented by stunning production and lighting.

Including beautiful scenic visuals, glitz, glamour and poetic narration, combining toe-tapping rhythms with heart-warming emotion to create a contemporary Irish dance showcase that will leave you shouting for more.

Starring dancers from Lord of the Dance, Riverdance & Gaelforce Dance alongside a treasure trove of Irish dancing Champions, ’A Taste of Ireland’ delivers the very best talent in the globe.

Experience one of the most prominent Irish music & dance shows in the world today.

Twinkles Dream

Join Twinkle Bear in her dream along with her friends Teddy, Chuck the cowboy, Flutterstar the Fairy and Grandad Jack as they journey through lands made of food, under the sea, join the circus, visit princesses, see the Hollywood lights and get frozen in an Ice Adventure.

Langtons Summer Concert, Langtons Gardens

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 – 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. Please note Keswick Avenue entrance will be for pre-booked tickets only, tickets cannot be purchased from this entrance.

Location

Langton’s 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 Langton’s House. No dogs permitted, except assistance dogs

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: £7

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.

Let’s Dance! Adagio’s 25th Anniversary Show

Past and Present students will perform in a Show Stopping celebration of magical performances right here at the Queens Theatre Hornchurch

Directed and Produced by Bronwen Patching

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!