22 August - 13 September - The Queen's Theatre

“A spectacular success”The Guardianthe queen’s theatre hornchurchThe original Queen’s Theatre, in Station Lane, Hornchurch, was opened by Sir Ralph Richardson in1953. From the beginning, the theatre ran a repertory company called the Queen’s Players. In 1975 theQueen’s Theatre moved into a purpose-built venue in Billet Lane which was opened by Sir Peter Hall.The Queen’s Theatre is a vibrant producing theatreserving the London Borough of Havering, outer EastLondon and Essex. Each year the Queen’s Theatrewelcomes over 250,000 people.In 1998 Artistic Director Bob Carlton formed cut to thechase…, the country’s only resident company of actormusicians.Working with the repertory company and a corecreative team of designers and directors, the Queen’s Theatreproduces eight main house productions a year, offering adiverse programme of popular, innovative and quality theatreat affordable prices.This is complemented by over 40 guest concerts, five danceperformances, 30 children’s shows, weekly Sunday lunchtimejazz, a monthly comedy club, art exhibitions and Unplugged –a monthly showcase for young musicians.PHOTOGRAPHY: NOBBY CLARKThe Queen’s delivers a thriving Education and Outreachprogramme for schools, young people, community groups andindividuals of all ages. Each year the Queen’s Theatreproduces four Theatre-in-Education tours to schoolsthroughout East London and Essex. Other activities includethe Community Company, two writers’ groups, six youththeatre and dance groups and over 100 workshops andbackstage tours.Registered Charity No. 248680