WHAT’S ON SPRING/SUMMER 2016
Enjoy breakfast, lunch or an evening meal in our light and airy theatre café with views Over The Green or chill out with a coffee whilst you use our FREE WiFi. We’re open from 10am Monday to Saturday and from noon on Sundays exclusively for those enjoying Jazz in the Foyer. See p23. Over The Green offers tailor-made buffets for parties of up to 250 people for Vintage Cream Teas, pre-wedding drinks, children’s parties and funeral teas. For more information, or to book a pre-show dinner, call 01708 462379 or visit queens-theatre.co.uk.
CONTENTS Season Ticket - Jump the Q
4-5
Main House Theatre Shows
6-17
Children & Their Families
18-22
Music, Comedy & Original Drama 23-35 Learning & Participation
36-37
Theatre Information
38-41
Your Turn
42
WELCOME If you don’t know the Queen’s, we are the vibrant theatre in the London Borough of Havering, serving East London, Essex and beyond.
Our season ticket, Jump the Q, is the very best way to enjoy all of our in-house shows with tickets from just £12.50 a time.
We produce over eight productions, host over 140 visiting performances and welcome over 200,000 people a year. We also have an inspiring Learning and Participation programme.
Elsewhere, we’re thrilled to be co-producing award-winning theatre company Rifco’s modern musical Laila; 1001 Nights is a beautiful acclaimed show for 7-11-year-olds and their families; and we also welcome the TONY award-winning musical Avenue Q.
In October I took up the position of Artistic Director. I’ve been overwhelmed by how much we do and thrilled by the passion shown for this theatre. I hope to match this with some extremely exciting plans for the future. Before that we have a special spring season of firsts. I will direct my first show for the Queen’s, Shakespeare’s joyous Much Ado About Nothing. This is followed by two premieres: The Silver Gym, a raucous comedy penned by and starring TV favourite Nichola McAuliffe, and a big-hearted country and western musical aptly named The Romford Rose from Chris Bond, the writer of Sweeney Todd.
Our desire is to entertain and inspire you in the way only live performance can. We hope you will join us at one of more than 200 events this spring.
Douglas Rintoul Artistic Director
SEASON TICKET - JUMP THE Q
JUMP THE Q The very best way to enjoy all of the Queen’s in-house shows
£37.50 See three shows for £12.50 per show from Tuesday to Thursday, at previews or Saturday matinees Book two child tickets for £8.50 each for any performance 50% discount on show programmes bought in advance
£49.50 Upgrade to Premium at £16.50 per show to include Friday and Saturday evenings Premium tickets include a 20% off selected guest shows
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING 4 – 26 March Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Douglas Rintoul
Shakespeare’s riotous comedy - filled with mistaken identities, misunderstandings and the wittiest lovers. See pages 8-9
E SAV% 20
on the following guest shows with a Premium Jump the Q season ticket:
Avenue Q | Mon 1 & Tue 2 Feb | 7.30pm
Brendan Shine | Sun 6 Mar | 7.30pm
Gerry Cross the Mersey | Thu 31 Mar | 8pm
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THE SILVER GYM
THE ROMFORD ROSE
15 April – 7 May
27 May – 18 June
Written by and starring Nichola McAuliffe
Written and directed by Chris Bond Music by Jo Collins
It’s never too late to get in touch with your inner goddess.
A girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do in this new Country musical.
See pages 12-13
See pages 16-17
Book by Saturday 26 March 2016. Terms and conditions apply.
You’ve Got a Friend | Mon 2 May | 7.30pm
Lee Hurst | Sun 29 May | 7.30pm
How Sweet It Is | Mon 6 Jun | 7.30pm
1 - 6 FEBRUARY
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HHHHH “You’d be a muppet to miss it!” Edinburgh Evening News Following five years in the West End, sell-out runs worldwide and 2 smash-hit UK tours (packed with mischief, bad behaviour and political incorrectness), Avenue Q is hitting the road again in 2016! Winner of the Tony Awards ‘Triple Crown’ for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. Created by Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez (co-creator of The Book of Mormon), this hilarious, cheeky and irresistibly entertaining musical is truly like nothing else you have seen!
So don’t let your life suck book your tickets today!
Book by Jeff Whitty Music & lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx Based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
TICKETS £15 - £28 MONDAY 1 FEBRUARY – SATURDAY 6 FEBRUARY | 7.30pm FRIDAY 5 FEBRUARY 5pm | 8.30pm Matinee Saturday 6 February | 2.30pm avenuequk.com @avenuequktour David Hutchinson and Phillip Rowntree for Sell A Door Theatre Company Ltd and Richard Darbourne Ltd. Avenue Q has not been authorised or approved by the Jim Henson Company or Sesame Workshop, which have no responsibility for its content. Suitable for audiences 14+.
18 - 27 FEBRUARY
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Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts presents
KISS ME KATE Book by Samuel & Bella Spewack
Brimming over with some of musical theatre’s
Music & lyrics by Cole Porter
greatest songs including Too Darn Hot and
Musical Direction by Stuart Pedlar
Brush Up Your Shakespeare is Cole Porter’s
Choreography by Alistair David
classic musical comedy Kiss Me, Kate. A backstage battle between former lovers Fred Graham and Lilli Vanessi spills onto stage as they mount a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. And just when things couldn’t get worse, up pops a pair of gangsters who want a share of the limelight! This family favourite is presented by Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, one of the UK’s top musical theatre drama schools.
TICKETS £9.50 - £20 THURSDAY 18 FEBRUARY – SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARY | 7.30pm Matinees Saturday 20, Thursday 25 & Saturday 27 February | 2.30pm mountview.org.uk An amateur production by arrangement with MusicScope & Stage Musicals Limited of New York.
4 - 26 MARCH
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A Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch production
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
By William Shakespeare
Shakespeare’s riotous comedy.
Director Douglas Rintoul
It’s the end of the Second World War and Leonato throws a party for the victorious Duke and his troops.
Sound Designer Helen Atkinson
Claudio falls in love with Hero and Hero with Claudio, and nothing will keep them apart. Meanwhile Claudio’s friend Benedick loves Beatrice and Beatrice loves Benedick, but nothing will bring them together. They just won’t admit it. Only the devious scheming of a resentful prince forces Benedick to prove his love for Beatrice.
School & student group discount. See p40
Filled with mistaken identities, deceptions and misunderstandings, Much Ado About Nothing is Shakespeare’s most riotous comedy, and Beatrice and Benedick are his wittiest lovers. Set amid the jubilant celebrations of the end of the Second World War, this production marks our new Artistic Director Douglas Rintoul’s debut at the Queen’s and the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.
Designer Jean Chan Composer and Musical Director Julian Littman
TICKETS £12.50 - £27
QUID S IN!
FRIDAY 4 MARCH – SATURDAY 26 MARCH | 8pm Opening Night Monday 7 March | 7.30pm Matinees Thursday 10 March & Saturday 19 March | 2.30pm Audio Described performance Saturday 19 March | 2.30pm Sign Language Interpreted performance Wednesday 23 March | 8pm Insight | FREE Thursday 10 March | 5–6.30pm Join the company to learn about how the production was put together. For more information see page 37 Talk back | FREE Thursday 10 March (after the evening performance)
An opportunity for audiences to question the cast and creative teams of the production
13 & 14 MARCH
NT CONNECTIONS FESTIVAL The Queen’s Youth Company Cut2 presents
IT SNOWS By Bryony Lavery and Frantic Assembly
An urban tale of love, loss and hope... Same old story. Boy doesn’t meet girl. Girl doesn’t meet boy. Mum and Dad have declared war… against each other. Weird neighbour in the building opposite. Usual ordinary gloominess. Then, one day, it snows. Everything changes. Contains adult language
TICKETS £10 (£7 concs) SUNDAY 13 MARCH | 8pm MONDAY 14 MARCH | 6pm | 8pm as part of NT CONNECTIONS 2016
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The National Theatre’s Connections Festival celebrates the talent and passion of young theatre-makers. Marking the 21st anniversary of Connections, 500 youth theatre companies and 10,000 young people from every corner of the UK, working with 44 partner theatres, will perform 12 outstanding plays drawn from the 150 commissioned by the NT since the festival began. The result is an unforgettable feast of theatre made by and for young people.
TICKETS £5
SUNDAY 8 MAY | 7pm
As a partner venue, the Queen’s hosts six youth theatre companies in May*.
MONDAY 9 MAY | 7pm
Debden Park High School Eclipse by Simon Armitage
as part of NT CONNECTIONS 2016
Debut Theatre Company It Snows by Bryony Lavery & Frantic Assembly
TUESDAY 10 MAY | 7pm
Connections is supported by
Felsted Theatre Company I’m Spilling My Heart Out Here by Stacey Gregg Havering Sixth Form College Drama The Musicians by Patrick Marber The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts Enfield What Are They Like? by Lucinda Coxon Tomorrow’s Talent Bassett by James Graham
Jacqueline & Richard Worswick With thanks for additional contributions from NT supporters and Trusts and Foundations
* Two shows per performance. Playing order to be confirmed
15 APRIL - 7 MAY
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A Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch production
THE SILVER GYM By Nichola McAuliffe
It’s never too late to get in touch with your inner goddess. Ex-Army captain Stella Silver is starting afresh and has just bought herself a gym. Well, it’s a building. With running water. Sometimes. The regulars are mostly in the autumn of their years, they don’t know their bench presses from their bus passes, dumbbells from digestives – they just want a cuppa and a laugh. Plus there are dodgy developers trying to get their hands on the place. Poor Stella has her work cut out. Can she whip the gym and her motley crew into shape? Written by and starring Olivier Award-winning Nichola McAuliffe, star of ITV sitcom Surgical Spirit and Coronation Street.
TICKETS £12.50 - £27 FRIDAY 15 APRIL – SATURDAY 7 MAY | 8pm Opening Night Monday 18 April | 7.30pm Matinees Thursday 21 April & Saturday 30 April | 2.30pm Audio Described performance Saturday 30 April | 2.30pm Sign Language Interpreted performance Wednesday 4 May | 8pm Talk Back | FREE Thursday 21 April (after the evening performance)
An opportunity for audiences to question the cast and creative teams of the production
29 – 31 MARCH
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A Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch production
1001 NIGHTS Written by Douglas Rintoul
HHHH '...harnessing its audience’s imagination in a continuous game of let’s-pretend and holding everyone, young and old alike, quite spellbound. An utter delight.' Telegraph
For ages 7–11 and their families 1001 Nights collects together some of the greatest folk tales ever told. Here they are re-imagined by Shahrazad – a lively young girl who, torn between her old home in the East and her new life in London, re-tells the extraordinary stories of her childhood to her new-found friend, who understands not a single word she says… Using the things she finds around her, Shahrazad fashions saucepans into crowns, old pipes into enchanted telescopes and a mop into a magic carpet to transport us to a fantastical and imagined world of kings, viziers, and genies. This compelling, funny and totally absorbing play wowed audiences at the Unicorn Theatre and across the UK and now comes to the Queen’s. See page 22 for Drama Workshops
Originally produced by The Unicorn Theatre & Transport
TICKETS £6.50 TUESDAY 29 MARCH THURSDAY 31 MARCH | 2pm Touring schools 14 – 28 March Morning performances Wednesday 30 March & Thursday 31 March | 11am Relaxed performance Wednesday 30 March | 2pm Aimed at anyone who may benefit from a more relaxed environment, particularly those with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, sensory and communication disorders or learning disabilities.
17 – 21 MAY
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Rifco, Watford Palace Theatre and Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch present
LAILA
The Musical
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‘To say that this magnificent musical is a breath of fresh air is a huge understatement.’ Eastern Eye on Britain’s Got Bhangra
Is this the story that inspired Romeo and Juliet? From the creators of the award-winning Britain’s Got Bhangra (People’s Favourite Musical – Off West End Awards), comes a new contemporary musical, retelling the greatest love story from the east – Laila and Majnu. In modern day Bradford, Laila takes shelter from the raging storm in an old bookshop, where she chances upon a book with her name on it. She is compelled to open the book and is consumed by the story - Laila finds herself in an old story and on a new journey…
HHHH ‘a charge of positive feeling that keeps you buzzing long after you leave the theatre’ The Sunday Times on Britain’s Got Bhangra
Written by Pravesh Kumar Music by Sumeet Chopra Lyrics by Dougal Irvine
TICKETS Weekday evenings & Thursday matinee | £17 | £20 | £23.50 Friday & Saturday £18 | £21.50 | £25
TUESDAY 17 MAY – SATURDAY 21 MAY | 7.30pm Matinees Thursday 19 May & Saturday 21 May | 2.30pm Talk Back | FREE Thursday 19 May (after the evening performance) An opportunity for audiences to question the cast and creative teams of the production rifcoarts.com @RifcoArts
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27 MAY - 18 JUNE
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A Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch production
THE ROMFORD ROSE Written & Directed by Chris Bond Music Composed and Directed by Jo Collins
A girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do in this new Country musical. Rose is 18 today, it’s party time in Romford… And it sure looks like that soldier boy Jack is tryin’ to tame this Romford Rose. Well, her Daddy don’t like it, her Mama’s hittin’ the hooch… and it’s only Miss Dolly Parton who seems to understand. So how ‘bout it Rose – you ever gonna make your own music and do what you want? Written and directed by Chris Bond, this new musical is just chock full of line-dancin’, fine-dancin’, sparklin’ wine-dancin’ original tunes - so y’all git yer rhinestones on and mosey on down now, y’hear?
TICKETS £12.50 - £27 FRIDAY 27 MAY – SATURDAY 18 JUNE | 8pm Opening Night Tuesday 31 May | 7.30pm Matinees Thursday 2 June & Saturday 11 June | 2.30pm Audio Described performance Saturday 11 June | 2.30pm Sign Language Interpreted performance Wednesday 15 June | 8pm Talk Back | FREE Thursday 2 June (after the evening performance)
An opportunity for audiences to question the cast and creative teams of the production
MATINEE CLUB •
Free pre-show talks with the director where you get to ask anything you like
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50p off the price of your programme
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Meet and chat with the cast after the show over a free cup of tea or coffee
FREE to join. Speak to the Box Office and they’ll register your membership. Matinee Club performances:
CHILDREN & THEIR FAMILIES In the Main House
Tue 29 Mar – Thu 31 Mar | See page 14
1001 Nights Using the things she finds around her, Shahrazad fashions saucepans into crowns, old pipes into enchanted telescopes and a mop into a magic carpet to transport us to a fantastical and imagined world of kings, viziers and genies. See page 22 for drama workshops
Much Ado About Nothing Thursday 10 March The Silver Gym Thursday 21 April The Romford Rose Thursday 2 June Pre-show discussion at 2pm Show starts at 2.30pm
Wed 1 Jun | 2pm | ages 6+ | £7.50
Comedy Club 4 Kids! Cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old and under 400 years old. We have the best comedians from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best… but without the rude bits!
“The perfect way to entertain the whole family” Three Weeks comedyclub4kids.co.uk Queen’s Theatre reserves the right to alter line-ups.
CHILDREN’S SHOWS IN OUR COMFY FOYER
18-19
Saturday Family Fun | 11.30am | £5 adult | £5 child Join us in our spacious foyer for an hour of theatrical fun and games, stories and activities. 6 Feb | 2-6 years
16 Apr | 7+ years
Mr Popcorn and Suzy Sparkle
Bubble Science
Lots of fun and games, balloon-modelling and a guess-the-cartoon drawing competition to win one of Mr Popcorn’s wonderful pictures!
5 Mar | 5+ years
John Styles’ Funny Fun Show A fast-moving delightful performance full of laughter and surprises. Funny magic tricks, ventriloquism with Cecil the cheeky bird puppet, balloonmodelling and a Punch and Judy show with all the comical characters from this great favourite.
19 Mar | Fun for all the Family
John Clayton’s Magic & Fun Show Providing magical entertainment for a mixed age group - with plenty of music, conjuring tricks and audience participation!
2 Apr | Fun for all the family
Trundlehonk! Meet the loveable Trundlehonk!, a keen member of the local brass band, in a show packed with rousing live music, physical comedy, and slapstick. A wonderful medley of mayhem that you won’t want to miss!
Be astounded by these floating masterpieces - from tiny and misty to massive and bouncing bubbles. If you fancy eating a bubble, or even being inside a giant bubble, then come along to the show!
7 May | 3-9 years
Ali Cadabra – Professor P. Nutt Come and see a master of magicology! Things switch places, change colour and even become weightless.
28 May | 4+ years
Bricks ‘n’ Tricks Fully interactive hands-on seaside themed lego workshops. Complete with LED light effects. *Limited spaces. Additional 2pm session available.
18 Jun | Fun for all the family
Magical Genie A spellbinding show that will mystify and amaze. Come and get lost in the captivating world of colour, music… Is that book floating?
2 Jul | Fun for all the family
Crazy Legs Summer Show A fun-packed, lively and of course, crazy show - includes bubbles, magic and Mr Lion (don’t worry adults, it’s just a puppet!). Crazy Legs brings children’s entertainment to a new level with beat-boxing and break dancing too!
CHILDREN’S SHOWS IN OUR COMFY FOYER
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Saturday Family Fun
Creation Station
Story Play
Saturday mornings | 10am Ages 4-7 & their parents
Saturday mornings | 10am Ages 4-7 | £5 (adult ticket not required)
£7 Joint ticket (1 Adult & 1 Child) £3 per additional child Explore ideas and discover the world around us with our new fun arts & crafts activities for children and their parents!
Fun interactive workshops with top storytellers from Essex. Packed with fun and games and based on popular children’s tales.
6 Feb | Jumping Jacks
16 Jan | The Three Little Pigs
19 Mar | Musical Mischief
5 Mar | Tortoise and the Magic Drum
16 Apr | Blowing Bubbles
2 Apr | The Enormous Turnip
28 May | Seaside Special
7 May | Monkey Plays a Trick
2 July | Crazy Critters
18 Jun | The King with Horse’s Ears
BABIES & TODDLERS
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Begins 5 Jan Tuesdays | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm Ages 0-13mths
Baby Sensory Award-winning Baby Development classes designed for babies from birth to 13 months. The activities are created to stimulate the senses and help your baby’s development. To book: brentwood@babysensory.co.uk or call Shelley on 07930 877009. Begins 7 Jan Thursdays | 10am | 11am Ages 0-4yrs
Music Bugs - Family Bugs Come and join us for our award-winning sessions for early years. Join us for nursery rhymes, percussion, puppets, bubbles, parachute games and lots more! To book: romford@musicbugs.co.uk or call Sarah on 07517 199869. Begins 8 Jan Fridays | 10am Ages 18mths-4yrs
Creation Station Little Explorers Award-winning one-hour arts and crafts classes designed for Early Years and linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage. Come and get creative and explore the world through creative fun! To book: bernadettebenn@thecreationstation.co.uk or call Bernadette on 01375 309709.
CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
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10am | Ages 4-6 | £10
Create & Play Mornings
Two fun hours jam-packed with storytelling, drama games and craft activities exploring different children’s tales and making your very own creatures.
Book tw o and get the third ses sion
Easter
Summer
5 Apr | Treasure Trails
23 Aug | Alien Adventures
6 Apr | Egg-cellent Adventures
24 Aug | Beside the Seaside
7 Apr | Up, Up and Away
25 Aug | Jungle Drums
FREE!
Book any Create & Play morning and receive 10% off food and drink at Over the Green - the Queen’s Theatre Café Bar. 29 Mar | Ages 7–11 | 3pm | £6 30 & 31 Mar | Ages 7–11 | 12pm | 3pm | £6
1001 Nights – Drama Workshops Delve further into the story of 1001 Nights - Shahrazad’s fantastical and imagined world of kings, viziers, and genies. This one-hour practical drama workshop explores the themes of youth, transition and culture through the creative and visual storytelling used by the actors in the main house production. See page 14 for show details. 8 - 12 Aug | Ages 7–10 9.30am–1.30pm | £60
Play in a Week Join us for a fun week of drama, games and craft where you will create your own ‘Play in a Week’ to perform to family and friends.
“Fantastic workshops for children. The Queen’s Theatre has been instrumental in my two sons’ happiness – now my daughter wants to join in!” Parent - Play in a Week 2015
15 - 19 Aug | Ages 9–16 | 10am–4pm | £90
Musical in a Week Work with a director and a musical director to produce a condensed version of a well-known musical and perform it at the Queen’s to family and friends. Join us for an acting, singing and dancing extravaganza!
SUNDAY JAZZ IN THE FOYER Sundays from 3 – 12 June
Pete Corrigan and the Band of Hope
12.45pm–3pm Doors open at 12 noon Regular sessions | £4 Under 18s | FREE Celebrity jazz sessions | £7.50 The very best Dixieland jazz, with celebrity guest sessions on the first Sunday of every month.
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Plus Celebrity Guests: 7 Feb | Julian Mark Stringle Clarinet 6 Mar | Digby Fairweather Trumpet 3 Apr | Pete Neighbour Clarinet 1 May | Enrico Tomasso Trumpet 5 Jun | Nick Dawson Piano and Clarinet
COMEDY
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The best stand-up acts on the circuit
THU 14 JAN
8.30pm Bar opens from 6pm £11.50 | £10 Concessions
Ian Smith
‘Brilliantly funny’
‘Star of the future’
Sarah Millican
Time Out
THU 3 MAR
Dan Atkinson ‘Natural wit & a wonderful way with the crowd’
Roger Monkhouse ‘Unfailingly entertaining’ Chortle
THU 14 APR
Metro
Tom Wrigglesworth ‘Hysterical & accomplished’ Time Out
Zoe Lyons
THU 26 MAY
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Angela Barnes
‘Confident & razor sharp’ Observer Magazine
Ellie Taylor ‘Sharp, sassy & extremely funny’ 2Entertain
Mark Maier ‘It’s high time someone gave him a TV show of his own!’
Paul Tonkinson ‘Hilarious’ Michael McIntyre
David Morgan ‘Awesome… his energy infects you’ Londonist
Mike Gunn ‘One of the 10 leading stand-ups in Britain’ Independent on Sunday
Elliot Steel ‘Tipped for success’ The Guardian
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PRE-COMEDY CLUB CURRY Make a proper night of it and book a pre-show curry. Both meat and veggie curries, naan bread and rice available for £6.50. Pre-order with the Box Office when booking your tickets. Served until 45 minutes before the show. Acts contain adult language | Queen’s Theatre reserves the right to alter line-ups.
SOUND SCENES
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Tue 26 Jan | 8pm | £10.50
Squinty McGinty’s Band Irish Night
Tue 1 Mar | 8pm | £10.50
Liam Grundy - Memphis Night
An evening of well-known Irish melodies with the Squinty McGinty Band. Sing along with all your favourites, from The Black Velvet Band to Whiskey in the Jar, as well as a selection of lively traditional jigs and reels from the Emerald Isle.
Liam Grundy makes a welcome return to the Queen’s with fellow musicians from the Scotty Moore Touring Band playing the music of Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Charlie Rich, Elvis and many more from the rockabilly years of Sun Studio in Memphis Tennessee.
Tue 12 Apr | 8pm | £10.50
Tue 24 May | 8pm | £10.50
From a café in Paris, via a hoolie in Dublin, to a night out in New Orleans. Be captivated by the vocals of French singer Aurora Colson, supported by original arrangements on guitar, cello, fiddle, banjo and uilleann pipes.
An evening of first-class country music by top UK artists Steve Cherelle and Marie. Performing songs such as Annie’s Song by John Denver, Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton and many more. A perfect evening for country music lovers.
French Connections Around the World
Steve Cherelle & Marie Nashville Country Night
GUEST AND FOYER SHOWS Sun 10 Jan | 4pm | £13.50 | £16 | £18.50
Black Dyke Band This award-winning West Yorkshire band is one of the best known brass and reed bands in the world! Their concerts cover a huge variety of music and they’ve collaborated with Sir Paul McCartney, Peter Gabriel, Tori Amos, The Beautiful South, Elton John and The Beatles. Fri 15 Jan | 7.30pm | £17 | £21 | £24
Boot-Led-Zeppelin present Earls Court ’75 revisited The ultimate Led Zeppelin experience returns! Capturing the magic and excitement of the Earls Court ‘75 gig, the band faithfully perform all the legendary tracks including Kashmir, Stairway to Heaven, Black Dog, Whole Lotta Love, Rock and Roll, Dazed and Confused, Communication Breakdown and many more. Mon 18 Jan | 7.30pm | £19 | £21 | £23
The Searchers - Live in Concert The Searchers are one of the 60s most iconic bands and their specially designed ‘solo’ concert is packed with their best-loved songs including Sweets for My Sweet, Needles and Pins, Don’t Throw Your Love Away, Sugar and Spice, plus anecdotes from an incredible career. Fri 22 Jan | 7.30pm | £18.50 | £22 | £25
The Dreamboys They’re back and hotter than ever with a brand new show and UK tour for 2016! They are without a shadow of a doubt the UK’s top male strip show. As seen on The Only Way is Essex, The X Factor, Celebrity Big Brother and Britain’s Got Talent. With music, magic and mayhem, these gorgeous stripping hunks will have you begging for more! ADULTS ONLY
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Sat 23 Jan | 8pm | £10.50 | In the Foyer
New Year Ding Dong!
From the streets of Lambeth to the Highlands of Scotland, a top cast of variety performers get 2016 off to an entertaining start with plenty of music, laughter and sing-along fun. Starring Mickie Driver, Linda Watts, David Carter, Steve Galler and Barry Daniels. Sun 24 Jan | 7.30pm | £18 | £21 | £24
The Simon & Garfunkel Story 50th Anniversary Tour
Direct from London’s West End with a brand new show. Using projection, original film footage and a live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Homeward Bound and many more. Mon 25 Jan | 7.30pm | £19.50 | £23 | £26.50
The Counterfeit Stones - 25x5
Performing the history of the Rolling Stones from 1962, The Counterfeit Stones celebrate their 25th anniversary, with yet another Sham Rock experience. Their skilfully mixed cocktail of classic hits, retro costumes and humour continues to intoxicate both young and old alike. ORIGINAL DRAMA Wed 27 Jan | 8pm | £6 | In the Foyer
Writenight
An evening showcasing local up-and-coming playwrights from our autumn’s six-week writing course. Performed by professional actors as rehearsed readings. Thu 28 Jan | 7.30pm | £16.50 | £20 | £23
The Mods and Rockers Show ‘The best 60s tribute band in the world’ Time Out Featuring classic anthems from the 60s and early 70s from bands such as The Who, The Small Faces, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, Deep Purple, Alice Cooper, The Yardbirds and many more.
GUEST AND FOYER SHOWS Fri 29 Jan | 7.30pm | £18 | £21 | £24
The Chicago Blues Brothers Celebrating over 30 years of the Blues Brothers, Jake and Elwood, this non-stop party is packed with the best blues, Motown and soul music. Features hits from both of The Blues Brothers films and classic tracks from James Brown, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding and many more.
Sun 31 Jan | 7.30pm | £10.50 | In the Foyer
Joni & Me Joanna Eden, singer-songwriter and mentor to Sam Smith, celebrates the music of Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Featuring acclaimed pianist Chris Ingham and rising bass and guitar star Lewis Andrews. Includes hit melodies Big Yellow Taxi, Chelsea Morning, California, Woodstock, Free Man in Paris and many more.
Fri 19 Feb | 2.30pm | £6* | In the Foyer
Tea Dance The Dawn Chorus is a large community choir led by Musical Director Paul Rhodes. Songs range from musical favourites and toe-tapping dance tunes, to swing and popular hits.
Sun 21 Feb | 7.30pm | £15 | £17.50 | £19.50
Five Star Swing - The Big Band Swing-a-long with songs from Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald and Glenn Miller. Featuring Chris Smith from the Herb Miller Big Band (Glenn’s brother), plus Tony Bennett’s trombonist. As seen at Dame Vera Lynn’s Charity Ball and at London’s Leicester Square Theatre. *Ticket price includes a donation to St Francis Hospice.
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Sun 28 Feb | 7.30pm | £10.50 | In the Foyer
Best of British! Celebrate the much-loved music and stories of British composers Noël Coward, Ivor Novello, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Vivian Ellis. Songs include Mad Dogs and Englishmen, Nina from Argentina, I’ll See You Again, We’ll Gather Lilacs and many more. Starring Katie Milton, Kay Carman, Martin Miles and James Hodgson.
Mon 29 Feb | 8pm | £10 | In the Foyer
ORIGINAL DRAMA
Chancel Productions & Jermyn Street Theatre present
Heavens of Invention
Enjoy a scintillating double bill featuring just two artists and two one-man plays. Michael Chance portrays Ian Fleming as he sets about creating his alter-ego, James Bond, in The Man with the Golden Pen. And Keith Drinkel depicts Laurence Olivier, one of the most acclaimed actors of the 20th Century, in Larry. Sun 6 Mar | 7.30pm | £18
Brendan Shine One of Ireland’s best-loved singing stars, Brendan Shine returns to the Queen’s for another winning concert experience. Join Brendan and his accordion for an evening of top country favourites, beautiful Irish ballads and easy listening music. Fri 11 Mar | 2.30pm | £6 | In the Foyer
Frank Holder and his Band Frank is one of the very few musicians still alive to have played on the London jazz scene in the 1940s. His vocals and conga rhythms are as fresh today as when he played with the bands of Leslie ‘Jiver’ Hutchinson, John Dankworth and Ronnie Scott.
GUEST AND FOYER SHOWS MAGICALE MATINE
Sat 12 Mar | 2.30pm | £14 Book 3 or more Magical Matinees for just £10 each
The Unforgettable Billie Holiday Lady Sings the Blues Lady Sings the Blues is a tribute to Billie Holiday and parades some 30 songs from her wonderful repertoire. Featuring Val Wiseman, twice winner of Best Singer in the British Jazz Awards, with Digby Fairweather, Alan Barnes, Roy Williams, Brian Dee, Len Skeat and Eric Ford. Mon 21 Mar | 7.30pm | £16.50 | £20 | £23
Super Sonic 70s Show Dig out your flares and kipper ties, dust off your space hoppers and lava lamps. It’s time for a Shang-A-Lang-tastik 70s party! Includes hits by David Cassidy, 10cc, Bay City Rollers, Donna Summer, Donny Osmond, Sweet, Boney M, Suzi Quatro and many more. Fri 25 Mar | 7.30pm | £17.50 | £19.50 | £21.50
Forever in Blue Jeans Enjoy a perfect feast of entertainment this Easter with superb singers, dancers and musicians playing the best in country music and rock ‘n’ roll. Includes songs by Patsy Cline, Garth Brooks, Elvis Presley, Billy Ray Cyrus, Tammy Wynette, The Carpenters, Carol King and more. Wed 30 Mar | 7.30pm | £22
Jethro – 40 Years the Joker A memorable evening of hysterical nonsense, as we take a peek into the circus lurking deep within the mind of probably the greatest ever comic storyteller. Jethro beguiles and befuddles his audience with the endless stream of irreverent twaddle that has created a comedy genius.
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Thu 31 Mar | 8pm | £16.50 | £20 | £23
Gerry Cross the Mersey Travel on a musical journey through the life and times of one of our greatest icons - Gerry Marsden, who led his band The Pacemakers to the top of both the UK and US charts for much of the 60s. Includes all his hits. Fri 1 Apr | 7.30pm | £16.50 | £20 | £23
Thank ABBA for the Music The ultimate ABBA party with stunning costumes, a sevenpiece live band, interactive video projections and of course ABBA’s spectacular trademark harmonies. Songs include Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia and many more. Sat 2 Apr | 7.30pm | £19 | £22 | £25
Killer Queen All the greatest anthems performed with expert musicianship and extraordinary energy in a phenomenal portrayal of the world’s greatest band. Superb sets, outrageous outfits and terrific special effects – just like Queen themselves. Sun 10 Apr | 7.30pm | £10.50 | In the Foyer
Frank Sinatra – His Way! Centenary Edition The remarkable life of Frank Sinatra as performed by award-winning singer Robert Habermann. Journey through decades of song – including Sinatra’s first hit All or Nothing at All, his 50s swing favourites including Come Fly with Me, and those iconic anthems My Way and New York, New York. Mon 11 Apr | 8pm | £10 | £8 concs | In the Foyer
Lost in Blue By Debs Newbold
ORIGINAL DRAMA
When Annie was three years old, her life was skewed offcourse. On her 18th birthday, it threatens to happen again. Lost in Blue is a funny, uplifting, poignant and wonderfully bizarre one-woman show. This is verbal cinema – Newbold’s powerful storytelling fuelled by innovative sound technology.
GUEST AND FOYER SHOWS Wed 13 Apr | 8pm | £3 | £2 concs | In the Foyer
Havering College Cabaret Night An evening of popular song specially arranged and performed by Havering College’s finest musical theatre students. Fri 15 Apr | 2.30pm | £6 | In the Foyer
Fairlytes Choir - Great Britannia! 2016 is a special year for Britons with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday and many other important historical anniversaries. As a tribute, Fairlytes Singers will be showcasing the best of British with musical hits, pop songs, folk music and poetry from all corners of the British Isles. MAGICALE MATINE
Sat 23 Apr | 2.30pm | £14 Book 3 or more Magical Matinees for just £10 each
Chris Dean Sings Matt Monro
Featuring the Chris Dean Big Band. Inspired by Matt Monro’s voice, Chris Dean pays homage to The Man with the Golden Voice. Includes swinging hits such as Born Free, Portrait of My Love, On Days Like These, From Russia with Love and more. Mon 25 Apr | 7.30pm | £19 | £21 | £24
Ireland’s Call The producers of The Essence of Ireland bring you a beautiful, uplifting musical bursting with song and dance. We follow the story of Sean Dempsey who leaves Ireland and Cora his childhood sweetheart - in search of a better life. Songs include Galway Girl, Tell Me Ma, I Loved Her First and more. Sun 1 May | 6pm | 8pm | £6 | See page 36 for application details.
First Feat Hosting dance groups from across the region and showcasing performers aged 12-25, First Feat is a dance platform celebrating the creativity and diversity of young dancers and dance culture throughout East London and Essex.
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Mon 2 May | 7.30pm | £19 | £21 | £24
You’ve got a Friend The Music of James Taylor & Carole King Celebrate two of the greatest songwriters of all time. Featuring hits I Feel the Earth Move, How Sweet It Is, You Make Me Feel and the beautiful You’ve Got a Friend. Wed 11 May | 7.30pm | £17 | £20 | £22
Tenors Unlimited - Venice to Vegas Scott, Paul and Jem - the UK’s original classical-crossover ‘man band’ – make a welcome return this spring. Joined by their musical director at the piano and supported by a local choir ensemble. Includes original material and hits from the world of opera, musical theatre and pop. Fri 20 May | 2.30pm | £6 | In the Foyer
Helen Keating and her Band A soothing afternoon of jazz and swing standards as we welcome back Helen Keating and Friends. Singing hits from the ‘20s through to the ‘40s – the likes of Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Dizzy Gillespie, Cole Porter and more. Sun 22 May | 7.30pm | £10.50 | In the Foyer
Another 100 Years of Jazz Described as ‘the musical equivalent of the Reduced Shakespeare Company’. Whisking you through great moments in jazz history – brilliantly recreated and wittily narrated. Starring Richard Pite, Georgina Jackson, Pete Long, Enrico Tomasso, Nick Dawson and Dave Chamberlain. Mon 23 May | 8pm | £10 | In the Foyer
Isoceles present Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story has enthralled and fascinated the world for more than 100 years, perhaps because a ‘Mr Hyde’ lurks deep within us all, watching and waiting.
ORIGINAL DRAMA
GUEST AND FOYER SHOWS Sun 29 May | 7.30pm | £17
Lee Hurst – Comedy Show No. 9 Lee Hurst is back on the road with his stand-up show... Comedy Show No. 9. It’s a show, it’s the ninth one and it’s comedy! What else do you need to know? Come along for a night of laughs with that bald bloke off of They Think It’s All Over. MAGICALE MATINE
Mon 30 May | 2.30pm | £14 Book 3 or more Magical Matinees for just £10 each
We’ll Meet Again An afternoon show of real variety - a tribute to our Armed Forces of yesterday, today and tomorrow. With all the great songs and music of the war years by Vera Lynn, Gracie Fields, George Formby, Bing Crosby, Max Miller and more. MAGICALE MATINE
Sat 4 Jun | 2.30pm | £14 Book 3 or more Magical Matinees for just £10 each
90 Glorious Years Join a wonderful West End cast for a nostalgic journey back through 90 glorious years as we celebrate the birthday of Her Majesty the Queen. From show tunes to the swinging 60s, a cockney knees-up to a flag-waving finale with a rousing selection from Last Night of the Proms. Sun 5 & Mon 6 Jun | 7.30pm | £19 | £21 | £24
Motown’s Greatest Hits How Sweet It Is The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown. Music from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson 5, The Isley Brothers and Edwin Starr. Guaranteed to have you dancing All Night Long.
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Sun 12 Jun | 7.30pm | £10.50 | In the Foyer
Queen’s Theatre Variety Show A nostalgic trip down memory lane, celebrating those glory days when variety was king. Featuring the vocally vivacious Katie Milton and a host of acts - from music to comedy, sing-along to magic and much more besides. Fri 17 Jun | 2.30pm | £6* | In the Foyer
Tea Dance The Dawn Chorus is a large community choir led by Musical Director Paul Rhodes. Songs range from musical favourites and toe-tapping dance tunes, to swing and popular hits. Fri 15 Jul | 2.30pm | £6 | In the Foyer
The Unforgettable Songs of Nat ‘King’ Cole Featuring Jeff Short and His Musicians
From Nat King Cole’s trio days to his hits at Capitol Records. His soft baritone voice and gentle manner produced one of the 20th century’s greatest entertainers. Includes the hits When I Fall in Love, Ramblin Rose and Unforgettable. Wed 20 & Thu 21 Jul | 7.30pm | £18.50 | £23 | £26.50
The Elvis Years – The Story of the King An outstanding musical production which brings to the stage the incredible story of the ‘King of Rock ‘N’ Roll.’ Taking in all the hits including Always On My Mind, Blue Suede Shoes, Suspicious Minds, American Trilogy and many more.
AL MAGICINEE MAT
Fri 22 Jul | 2.30pm | £14 Book 3 or more Magical Matinees for just £10 each
Music Hall Come down to the Old Bull. Ladies and gentlemen, don’t miss a splendid afternoon in the company of Britain’s finest variety acts. Step back in time with a show packed full of song, dance, magic and laughter. Starring Katie Milton and friends. *Ticket price includes a donation to St Francis Hospice.
LEARNING AND PARTICIPATION A visit to the Queen’s is about more than watching great shows. There are many ways to get involved behind the scenes.
Wed 27 – Sat 30 Jul | 7.30pm Sat 30 & Sun 31 Jul | 2.30pm | £10 | £12.50 | £15
UPCOMING SHOWS Wed 27 Jan | 8pm | £6 | See page 27 for details.
Writenight
Sun 13 Mar | 8pm Mon 14 Mar | 6pm & 8pm | £10 (£7 concs) The Queen’s Youth Company Cut2 presents
It Snows by Bryony Lavery and Frantic Assembly as part of NT Connections 2016
See page 10 for details. Sun 20 Mar | 7pm | £8 (£5 concs)
QYouth Theatre One-Act Play Festival A celebratory evening of one-act plays performed by members of our own QYouth Groups – QClub, QJunior & QDance and Orchard Village Drama.
Sun 1 May | 6pm | 8pm | £6 |
First Feat
If you are a dance group and want to perform, then email education@queens-theatre.co.uk for an application pack.
See page 32 for details.
“The children were so professional and looked like they were having a ball” Audience member - Seussical the Musical July 2015
Inspired by the music of Madness, this uplifting musical comedy performed by our community is a raucous tale of life and love, heartbreak and hilarity, good and bad, set in London’s famous Camden Town.
OPEN AUDITIONS Performances 27 – 31 Jul Rehearsals 1 May – 26 Jul Auditions Sat 16 Apr 1.30pm – 5pm Ages
7-100
Performers for the Queen’s 2016 Community Musical Our House. If you would like to be part of this exciting show produced by the Queen’s professional team, then just come along to the auditions. We are looking for a cast of over 50 to play principal and ensemble roles. Auditions are open to everybody aged 7 to 100. You must be available for all rehearsals and performances. Details for auditions: •
If you would like to perform, you will be taught a song on the day within a group audition
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If you would like to work backstage, come along and sign up on the day
For further details or to express an interest, email us.
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QYOUTH THEATRE & DANCE PROGRAMME
WORKSHOPS
QYouth - Create exciting theatre and get
National Student Drama Festival On Tour
Sat 30 Jan | 10am-6pm | Ages 16-25 | Free
the chance to perform on the Queen’s stage.
Supported by the Peter de Haan Charitable Foundation
Groups are divided by age and open to
NSDF is for anyone aged 16-25. It aims to
everyone no matter what your level
empower and inspire emerging talent, and
of experience.
nurture young theatremakers. The festival is
QClub
touring the country offering free workshops.
| Ages 7–11 | Sat mornings
QJunior | Ages 11–14 | Mid-week evenings QDance | Ages 13–19 | Thu evenings
part in two sessions led by leading industry professionals. To apply, visit: app.hiive.co.uk
Cut2 is our dynamic young theatre company. With two strands, performance and technical theatre, entry is by annual audition/interview each September. Cut2 – Acting
Limited to 40 places, participants will take
or nsdf.org.uk/latest-news. Thu 10 Mar | 5-6.30pm | Open to all | Free
Insight Day: Much Ado About Nothing Join the director and members of the
| Ages 14-18
company for this Insight where we will learn
Cut2 – Technical | Ages 14-18
about how the production was put together. This workshop falls between the matinee
SCHOOLS & COLLEGES
and evening performance and is ideal for
Whatever the age group, we have a range of workshops, performance opportunities and touring productions designed
students and anyone who loves theatre. The evening performance is followed by a Talk Back. Contact the Box Office to reserve tickets. See page 9 for show and Talk Back details.
specifically for schools. Arts Award
ADULT WORKSHOPS
The Queen’s Theatre is an Arts Award
Tuesdays | 7.30pm | Ages 19+ | £55 (£45 concs) per term
Supporter. We offer activities for young
Q Company
people who are working towards their
Our adult drama group spends 12 weeks learning new theatre skills and developing performances with a professional
Arts Award.
theatre director.
BACKSTAGE TOURS & TALKS
Begins 6 Jan | Weds | 10.30am | £5 a session Over-50s Musical Theatre Dance Workout
Get a rare glimpse of what goes on behind the curtain. Open to groups and schools.
Get active with a fun hour of dance workout to your favourite musical theatre songs!
CONTACT For more information on any of our Learning & Participation activities, please contact us on 01708 462373/377, email education@queens-theatre.co.uk or visit queens-theatre.co.uk
SUPPORT US The Queen’s is a registered charity and we depend on vital donations to continue our work in Havering and around the region. If you love what we do and are fortunate enough, please support us. There are many different ways that you can help. Make a single gift •
£25 pays for a hire of a van for a day to transport equipment from/to rehearsal venues
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£50 pays for a hire of one musical instrument to be used in a production
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£150 pays for an apprentice stage manager for one week or a handheld microphone
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£200 pays for a bursary for a young person to attend Youth Theatre classes for a year
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£500 pays for a sign language interpreter for one performance, the Theatre runs at least eight per year
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£1000 pays for a pair of smoke machines to make smoke on stage
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£2500 pays for a painted backdrop for our Pantomine production, there are 7 of them.
Help make a difference by making a single donation online at queens-theatre.co.uk or by calling the Box Office on 01708 443333.
JOIN OUR BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP SCHEME If you are looking to build and enhance your business reputation and connections in Havering, there’s no better place for your business to be than the Queen’s! Your company can become a Queen’s Partner and enjoy a wide range of benefits. DIRECTORS CIRCLE MEMBERS
INNER CIRCLE PARTNERS
To find out out more please visit our website, call 01708 462349 or email development@queens-theatre.co.uk
NAME A SEAT
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You’re invited to join the stars! Name a seat at the Queen’s and have your name sitting alongside our famous seat sponsors: Sir Anthony Hopkins Dame Judi Dench Julie Walters OBE Dame Helen Mirren Lord Attenborough CBE to name a few. A name engraved on a long-lasting plaque on one of our seats is: a way of commemorating someone special, a distinctive birthday and anniversary gift, or a way for you or your business to express your support for the Queen’s Theatre. For more info, call 01708 462349 or email development@queens-theatre.co.uk
JOIN THE QUEEN’S THEATRE CLUB The Queen’s Theatre Club has been going for more than 60 years and, as well as supporting the theatre, it is a great way to socialise and meet like-minded people. For more information visit our website, pick up a leaflet in the foyer or contact membership secretary Mr Alan Garrood, 8 Nyth Close, Upminster, RM4 1RB Tel: 01708 225978.
QUEEN’S QUIZ NIGHT Thursday 12 May | 7.30pm | £5 per person Challenge your knowledge of current topics, enjoy a fun and friendly night out with friends, family and colleagues but most importantly help to raise money for the Queen’s Theatre. Please call Box Office on 01708 443333 to book your table.
SEATING PLAN & PRICES MIXER
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Mon – Thu eves, Sat preview, matinees
£17
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Fri previews
£12.50
£15
£17.50
These prices and concessions apply to our own productions: Much Ado About Nothing, The Silver Gym and The Romford Rose
CONCESSIONS & DISCOUNTS Monday – Thursday evenings, Saturday preview & Matinee performances Over 60s | £3.50 off all prices Disability Living Allowance claimants £3.50 off all prices Jobseeker’s Allowance and Income Support claimants | £7 off all prices Discounts: Groups 8+ | £4 off all prices
QUID S IN! School and student group discounts For school/college groups 10+ from Havering, Barking and Dagenham, Redbridge, Newham, Waltham Forest & Essex | £6 per ticket Other student groups of 10+ | £10 per ticket
Under-26s, students and children All tickets £9.50 | Friday previews £7 off all prices | Monday – Thursday evenings & matinee performance
All student/college groups receive 1 free ticket with every 10 student tickets bought Valid for groups of 10+ full-time students on Mon – Thu and at matinees and previews
HOW TO BOOK
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Parking - Three parking bays
You can book online at all times.
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A handling charge of £1 is payable for all transactions
Wheelchair users Auditorium entrance on ground level has four wheelchair spaces along with an illuminated slope and automated doors
By phone 01708 443333 Monday – Saturday 10am until the evening show starts* and from one-hour before Sunday and Bank Holiday performances *6pm when there is no evening show A handling charge of £1 is payable for all transactions
Accessible lift to the bar WC
Accessible toilets & baby change facilities
British Sign Language at our own productions
Audio Described performance
In person Monday – Saturday 10am until the evening show starts* and from one-hour before Sunday and Bank Holiday performances *6pm when there is no evening show
at our own productions. Headsets are available from Box Office, please mention when booking
Infrared hearing system A headset or necklace is required from the Box Office, please mention when booking
Relaxed Performances
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Aimed at anyone who may benefit from a more relaxed environment, particularly those with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, sensory and communication disorders or learning disabilities
There are no refunds on tickets. We reserve the right, if necessary, to cancel or alter details of listed events. Tickets for our own productions can be exchanged for a later performance of the same show. Terms and conditions and a small administration fee apply. Tickets may be reserved at the discretion of the Box Office and must be paid for within 7 days. (No concessions Fri & Sat eves)
YOUR TURN
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The Queen’s is delighted to welcome shows presented by local amateur groups, charities, schools and colleges. Contact the Box Office for more details. Tue 12 Jan | 7:30pm
Mon 20 – Fri 24 June | 7pm
THE BEVERLY MARKS STAGE SCHOOL - 5 MINUTE CALL
HAVERING SCHOOLS MUSIC ASSOCIATION
Sat 16 Jan | 7pm | Sun 17 Jan | 4pm
Sat 25 Jun | 3pm | 7.30pm
THE HABBIT FACTORY Wed - Sat 13 Feb | 7.30pm Sat 13 Feb | 2.30pm
SHENFIELD OPERATIC SOCIETY - OKLAHOMA! The high-spirited rivalry between the local cowboys provides the colourful backdrop against which handsome Curly sets his cap at Laurey, a feisty farm girl. However, true love never runs smooth, especially when there is something dark lurking in the smokehouse…
HAVERING MUSIC SCHOOL Mon 27 – Wed 29 Jun | 7.30pm
BEVERLY MARKS STAGE SCHOOL Fri 1 Jul | 8pm Sat 2 Jul | 2:30pm | 7.30pm
FL TOPPERS Fri 8 & Sat 9 Jul | 7.30pm Sat 9 Jul | 2:30pm
FINCH STAGE SCHOOL
Sun 3 Apr | 7.30pm
THE MAYOR OF HAVERING’S FUNDRAISING CONCERT Thu 7 – Sat 9 Apr | 7.30pm Sat 9 Apr | 2.30pm
HEWITT PERFORMING ARTS Fri 13 – Sat 14 May | 7.30pm Sat 14 May | 2.30pm
FUSION DANCE COMPANY
Thu 14 - Sat 16 July | 7.30pm Sat 16 July | 2.30pm
HAVERING MUSIC MAKERS ANNIE Everybody’s favourite orphan, Annie, comes to the Queen’s this summer with HMM’s production of the Tony Awardwinning musical. With classics such as The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow and It’s A Hard Knock Life, this heartwarming story will be wonderful entertainment for all of the family. Thu 4 - Sat 6 Aug | 3pm | 7.30pm
Mon 13 Jun | 7.30pm
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A QUEEN’S THEATRE HORNCHURCH PRODUCTION
Sat 3 Dec 2016 – Sat 14 Jan 2017 The most magical pantomime of all. Cinderella’s adventure from rags to riches is brought to life in a sparkling production for all the family to enjoy.
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