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Langtons Summer Concert 2026

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.

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. If tickets remain available on the day, on the door price is £10. Please note Keswick Avenue entrance will be for pre-booked tickets only, tickets cannot be purchased from this entrance.

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. Toilets, including accessible facilities, are located in the courtyard beside Langtons House. No dogs permitted, except assistance dogs.

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.

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.

Young MacDonald Wants a Farm

When Young MacDonald is left in charge of his dad’s farm while he’s away on holiday, he’s certain he can manage. After all, how hard can it be to look after a few animals? Quite hard, it turns out.

As things begin to spiral into cheerful chaos, the audience is invited to help Young MacDonald make sense of the sounds, rhythms, and routines of farm life. Featuring live music with a bold electronic edge, immersive soundscapes, catchy original songs, gentle clowning, and lots of audience interaction, the show creates a joyful world where music, play, and imagination collide.

Designed as the perfect introduction to live theatre and music, Young MacDonald Wants a Farm delights very young children while keeping grown-ups entertained too. Best described as part gig, part game show, part theatre show – and one part joyful madness, it’s a lively, inclusive experience that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the wonderful noise of things not quite going to plan.

Tale of the Loneliest Whale

For ages 4+. Written by Andy Curry.

Whale sings his heart out into the deep blue sea… but nobody sings back. Is he the only one like him in the whole ocean?

Just when he’s about to give up, a mysterious voice echoes through the waves. Determined to find the singer, Whale embarks on an unforgettable adventure – diving through glowing coral caves, dodging wibbly jellyfish and facing wild-eyed sea monsters! But will he ever find a friend who hears his song?

Join Hoglets Theatre for an exciting deep-sea adventure packed with beautiful puppets, hilarious sea creatures, original songs and lots of audience interaction! The Tale of the Loneliest Whale is a magical, interactive show that celebrates friendship, difference and the beauty of being yourself.

At its heart, this is a story about neurodiversity, about how being different can be lonely, but also beautiful. The play was developed through workshops and conversations with children, including those with experience of autism, ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence. Their insights shaped everything from the characters, music and story structure to the sensory elements and pacing of the show.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The show is dripping in creativity. I was blown away. Go see this show, borrow a child from friends and family if you need an excuse to go and enjoy a wonderful hour of theatre” – Tonylovesthefringe

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An enchanting tale that gripped the children from the start” – The Derek Awards

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A fantastic piece of children’s theatre” – Broadway Baby

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A heartwarming show with a clear message of inclusion and acceptance” – Broadway World

Summer School – Play in a Week

Looking for something to keep your children busy during the summer holidays?

Why not join us for a fun week of drama, games and acting where children will create their own ‘Play in a Week’ to perform to family and friends. Play in a Week is perfect for ages 7-13 years.

Sessions run from 10am – 3.30pm daily.

’17’ Sparkle Showcase 2026 – Presented by Sparkle Dance

This special performance highlights everything we have to offer, featuring our incredible Production Group, energetic Street Dance students, talented Musical Theatre performers, graceful Ballet and Tap pupils, and our fantastic Long Ridings School students.

We are equally proud to present our inspiring adult performers and our ever-growing, passionate teaching faculty.

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon that truly reflects our inclusive, encouraging, and all-encompassing approach to the performing arts, where every dancer shines brightly on stage.

Down Memory Lane – October 2026

A happy, nostalgic afternoon full of all your favourite melodies.

This hour-and-a-half-long performance includes a 20-minute break for a free cuppa and biscuit, served in the performance area for maximum convenience.

We understand that flexibility is very important for this performance. Please let us know if you have any requirements that we can assist you with.

Down Memory Lane – November 2026

A happy, nostalgic afternoon full of all your favourite melodies.

This hour-and-a-half-long performance includes a 20-minute break for a free cuppa and biscuit, served in the performance area for maximum convenience.

We understand that flexibility is very important for this performance. Please let us know if you have any requirements that we can assist you with.

Down Memory Lane – December 2026

A happy, nostalgic afternoon full of all your favourite melodies.

This hour-and-a-half-long performance includes a 20-minute break for a free cuppa and biscuit, served in the performance area for maximum convenience.

We understand that flexibility is very important for this performance. Please let us know if you have any requirements that we can assist you with.

Down Memory Lane – September 2026

A happy, nostalgic afternoon full of all your favourite melodies.

This hour-and-a-half-long performance includes a 20-minute break for a free cuppa and biscuit, served in the performance area for maximum convenience.

We understand that flexibility is very important for this performance. Please let us know if you have any requirements that we can assist you with.

Centre Stage Scratch Night

Join Havering Changing and Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch for Centre Stage – a vibrant showcase of top Essex/East London deaf, disabled, and neuro-divergent talent!

Dive into our scratch night: a relaxed evening of fresh ideas, short works-in-progress, live feedback, food, music, performances, and community fun.

The line up of acts:

Jodie Mitchell

Award-winning Drag King, comedian, writer and podcaster Jodie Mitchell co-founded the queer women, trans, and non‑binary comedy collective The LOL Word, and writes and performs as their macho Glaswegian alter‑ego John Travulva with Pecs Drag Kings—winning an Off‑Broadway Award in 2020. They have appeared on Comedy Central Live and Channel 4’s Jokes Only A Lesbian Can Tell, and served as a writer on Season 3 of Netflix’s Sex Education.

Jo-Anne Cox

Jo-anne Cox is a creative performer/composer. As well as performing solo, she collaborates with artists and musicians, playing with bands and ensembles. She is a composer of seriously sensuous work for electric cello who loves cross-artform collaboration, audience interactive performance and sensory experiences. She draws audiences into her sonic worlds through her intimate and alluring performances.

Miss Jacqui

Miss Jacqui is a dynamic artist, celebrated for her powerful poetry and soulful music. As a Spoken Word Artist and Songwriter, she masterfully blends words and melodies into messages that are both thought-provoking and inspiring.

Deaf Rave

Founder Troi “DJ Chinaman” Lee began with a vision to give Deaf, Hearing and Disabled Artists and performers a platform to display their love for music. Deaf Rave provides entertainment with music, sign song and visual performances to an all-inclusive audience, globally and across the UK.