The Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch have announced they will be reopening their doors to the public on 17 May, with their new season of produced work kicking off with Tim Firth’s hit comedy Neville’s Island.

Running from 20 May-12 June and 22 June-3 July, the award-nominated Neville’s Island tells the story of four out-of-condition clueless middle managers, who are forced on the outdoor awayday from hell.

Postponed premiere of new jukebox musical, Love Letters, will follow from 30 July-21 August; featuring as part of the venue’s Essex on Stage programme.

Romford-born writer David Elridge brings his critically acclaimed smash hit play, Beginning, home from 3-18 September, following its world premiere at the National Theatre and successive transfer to the West End.

A range of socially distanced comedy, dance and family guest shows will also be shown throughout May and June 2021, including comedy favourites Scared Scriptless, Bring the Laughter, Queen’s Theatre Comedy Club and Shake It Up Theatre - the improvised Shakespeare show. Children aged 4 – 13 can join the Mad Science team for an exciting journey through the world of Chemistry! For dance enthusiasts, the Theatre are hosting Ballet Central – the renowned company of young graduate dancers. The annual National Theatre Connections Festival, celebrating young people and theatre-making also takes to the main stage. Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch will be showcasing new work from local artist Maria Ferguson with Essex Girl as part of its Outer Limits programme on its newly renamed The Other Stage, as well as continuing the sing-a-long musical for people living with dementia and their carers, Down Memory Lane.

Further details of the Autumn 2021 season, including a newly commissioned play, will be revealed in late June 2021. Although tickets are now on sale for their traditional family pantomime Aladdin, which will return to Hornchurch this Christmas. 

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