The unique “feel-good” 1940’s show, as featured at Dame Vera Lynn’s Charity Gala Nights and TV’s Dad’s Army. Famous War-Time tunes & “sing-a-long” songs brought to life by the singers and multi-instrumentalists of the “Five Star Swing” band, (“Superb, they swing like crazy!” – Sheila Tracy, BBC).
Featuring Simone from the latter days of the Ivy Benson Orchestra plus Chris Smith (Jnr) composer and arranger for Glenn Miller’s Brother, Herb and the BBC Radio Big Band.
The biggest stars of stand up came here on their way to stratospheric fame.
Acts contain strong language. Off the Kerb reserves the right to alter line-ups.
Watch the events unfold before your eyes and hear what the suspects have to say before food is served, giving you the chance to discuss and debate with your fellow detectives before asking your questions, and revealing the true identity of the killer!
CODA are Europe’s most authentic tribute to the mighty Led Zeppelin, featuring four musicians who faithfully recreate the excitement, energy, passion and magic of the world’s most famous rock band!
The attention to detail is unrivalled: they’ve got the sound, the look, the hair, incredible reproduction costumes and the on-stage mannerisms; you could almost believe you were watching the real thing!
Rifco Theatre Company in association with Watford Palace Theatre
The Johals are celebrating Sunita’s birthday in Mum’s new kitchen, and you’re invited to the surprise party.
It’s not just the dhal that’s bubbling under the surface – with decades of unfinished business, everyone’s true selves start to burst out when they least expect it. And it’s up to the family to pick each other back up and celebrate themselves for who they truly are.
Unexpected guests, butter-free roti and skeletons in the cupboard aren’t enough to stop them busting out some classic Punjabi shapes in the kitchen! Join the Johal family for a wild ride that will leave you laughing, crying, and talking all the way home.
Put on your birthday party finery and get ready for a samosa saga.
Contains some adult language and mention and consumption of alcohol
The Jive Aces are renowned for their high-energy swinging music and spectacular live show and have toured in over 40 countries worldwide. They strive to spread smiles and cheer with their swingin’ music and classic vintage style from crooning smooth ballads to blasting honking rhythm and blues. Having played for Her Majesty the Queen, selling out the Royal Albert Hall, becoming the first band to reach the finals of Britain’s Got Talent or just entertaining at one of their 250 live shows a year, they continue to prove that they are the UK’s No.1 Jive & Swing band!
With their hallmark yellow suits and a repertoire that stretches from the timeless tunes of the swing era to the glitz of the Rat Pack with a dash of classic rock’n’ roll, they perform songs in their unique upbeat style by such great artists as Louis Prima, Bobby Darin, Louis Armstrong, Sammy Davis Jr. and Ella Fitzgerald as well as a selection of superb original tunes.
The Jive Aces have earned their reputation and won several important awards including the City Of Derry International Music Award, the Variety Club Of Great Britain Award for their contribution to music & charity work and several film festival awards for their high production value music videos.
They have worked with many celebrities such as Van Morrison, Chick Corea (who performs two songs in their ‘Recipe for Rhythm’ album), Kenny Ball (appearing on their ‘King of the Swingers’ album, Kenny’s last ever recording), John Travolta, The Proclaimers, The Undertones, Status Quo, Keely Smith, Jamie Cullum, Priscilla Presley and Kirstie Allie to name just a few.
When the Jive Aces released a music video for their upbeat version of a much-loved theme song in the UK, ‘Bring Me Sunshine’ it immediately went viral and to date has over 3.6 million views on YouTube. It is so popular in fact that a Doctor in Seattle has actually prescribed the video to his patients to cure the blues! Their version of the song has also been used in countless TV shows including twice on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
At the start of the pandemic with all their shows having just been postponed, the band decided to do an online live-streaming show called the JiveStream to keep up everyone’s spirits. Not knowing how long this would last, they promised to do it every day which ended up being 500 daily consecutive shows and as a result have made a host of new fans and friends the world over.
We invite you to an exclusive artist-in-conversation talk with Khadija Raza, the brilliant designer behind the stunning production of The Flood and David Shearing from the Society of British Theatre Designers.
This one-hour conversation will delve into the intricacies of the design process and explore the creative decisions that brought this powerful production to life. It’s a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at the inspiration and collaboration that shaped the design of this epic show. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain an exclusive insight into the world of theatre design.
There is also an exhibition in the foyer that compliments this talk. David and Khadija, East London Curators of ‘Hello Stranger’, said “We are grateful to Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch for providing us with the platform to bring these important behind-the-scenes crafts front of house, and we hope that audiences will join us for this unique opportunity to gain an insight into the design process and celebrate the role of design in contemporary theatre. We encourage everyone to visit the free exhibition in the foyer until 26 March, and to take a closer look at the artistry and creativity that goes into the design of a theatre production.” For more details, click here.
Unashamedly nostalgic, this show takes you on a rollercoaster ride through the ‘golden’ age of Rock ‘n’ Roll and Pop.
The show has been described as ‘Relentlessly Entertaining’ mixing brilliant vocals and superb musicianship with impersonations and hilarious comedy routines. Guaranteed a great night out, this is truly the best ‘feel good’ show on the road.
You won’t be disappointed!
It is now just over 30 years since the legendary Karen Carpenter passed away, she left behind an amazing catalogue of hit songs and golden memories and is still played daily on radio stations throughout the UK. This stunning show celebrates the music of The Carpenters, and the evening is guaranteed to lead everyone through a magical memory.
Yesterday Once More, Goodbye To Love, Close To You, Only Yesterday all the hits that every Carpenters fan adores. Plus great medleys put together from their many album tracks, songs that link together from The Beatles – Mr Postman, Ticket To Ride and Help, a superb Bacharach and David medley featuring renditions of Do You Know The Way To San Jose, Always Something There To Remind Me, to name but two of these timeless classics. A Carpenters country medley with Top Of The World, Sweet Sweet Smile, & Jambalaya is in great contrast to the sad and perhaps most popular songs on her last and most poignant album Voice Of The Heart.
Join Images Ballet Company for an evening that highlights the dynamic range and versatility of ballet today.
Images Ballet Company return to the stage to present a diverse programme of four newly commissioned dance works. Vibrant dancing complimented with stylish costume and a rich musical palette Images Ballet Company promises a performance that will entertain and surprise ballet lovers and newcomers to dance alike. Directed by former Royal Ballet dancer Larissa Bamber and presented by London Studio Centre, one of the country’s most prestigious performing arts colleges.
