John Partridge to Star as Dr Hannibal Lecter in the UK Tour of The Silence of the Lambs

Indigo Productions and Crossroads Live in association with Curve, present

DR HANNIBAL LECTER WILL SEE YOU NOW…

JOHN PARTRIDGE TO STAR

AS THE ELEGANT FACE OF EVIL IN

FIRST CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR THE

WORLD STAGE PLAY PREMIERE

Seminal psychological thriller adapted for the stage by

celebrated playwright Gina Gionfriddo

from the multi-million-selling novel by Thomas Harris

Directed by Nikolai Foster

www.silenceofthelambsplay.com

Indigo Productions and Crossroads Live, in association with Curve, are delighted to announce first casting for the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of The Silence of the Lambs, ahead of the global cultural phenomenon’s world premiere play debut. The electrifying new production opens at Leicester’s Curve theatre on Saturday, 01 August 2026.

It is today revealed that British actor, singer, presenter, writer and director John Partridge, known for his long-running role as Christian Clarke in BBC 1’s EastEnders and extensive range of West End credits from CATS to Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, will don the iconic mask as the refined and sadistic Dr Hannibal Lecter.

When FBI trainee Clarice Starling is sent to interview the psychiatrist and infamous murderer Hannibal Lecter, it’s hoped his brilliant mind will help catch the sadistic new serial killer, Buffalo Bill. Another girl is missing, and time is running out. But Dr Lecter has questions of his own, and now Clarice must decide: keep a safe distance, or let Hannibal ‘The Cannibal’ into her head?

Acclaimed television writer and playwright Gina Gionfriddo (Law & Order (NBC), House of Cards (Netflix), Becky Shaw) brings Thomas Harris’s gripping literary masterpiece to the stage in a new modern adaptation directed by Curve’s Artistic Director, Nikolai FosterGionfriddo’s theatrical adaptation delves into the psychological tension of Thomas Harris’s landmark novel, drawing the audience deep into Clarice and Lecter’s intelligent, intricate, and bone-chilling game of cat-and-mouse, as the FBI scramble to catch Buffalo Bill, a serial killer still at large.

John Partridge says of his casting in the upcoming tour ‘’How often does an actor get to play a role that by simply saying the character’s name, it takes your breath away. It’s a huge honour, and I intend to savour every morsel of it!’’

Director Nikolai Foster adds: “Taking on a role like Hannibal Lecter requires real guts, tenacity and an appetite to confront the darkest depths of the human condition. Working with John on the role has been incredibly inspiring – his instincts are razor sharp – and there is no finer actor to bring to life Thomas Harris’s most chilling creation in our world premiere stage adaptation.”

At just 16, John Partridge left college to join the original UK tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS, later transferring to the West End production at the New London Theatre to star as Rum Tum Tugger. He reprised the role in the official filmed version opposite Elaine Paige and John Mills.

John’s extensive West End, touring and international theatre credits include: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (Peacock Theatre); A Chorus Line (London Palladium); The Drowsy Chaperone (Novello Theatre); Notre-Dame de Paris (Dominion Theatre); The Fix (Donmar Warehouse), directed by Sam Mendes; Tommy (Shaftesbury Theatre); Grease (Dominion Theatre); Starlight Express (Apollo Victoria Theatre); The Hunting of the Snark (Prince Edward Theatre); Taboo 20th Anniversary Concert (London Palladium); The Witches of Eastwick in Concert (Sondheim Theatre); The Chalk Garden (Theatre Royal Windsor & Yvonne Arnaud Theatre); The Doncastrian Chalk Circle (National Theatre & CAST Doncaster); The Emcee in Cabaret (Rufus Norris production, UK tour); The View Upstairs (Soho Theatre); Rough Crossing (UK tour); The Case of the Frightened Lady (UK tour); La Cage Aux Folles (UK tour); Chicago (UK tour); The Tempest (Northcott Theatre); Miss Saigon (UK tour); Rent (European tour); Black Goes With Everything (Churchill Theatre, Bromley); Marilyn in Boy George’s Taboo (The Venue); and most recently Billy Haynes in The Code (Southwark Playhouse Elephant).

On screen, John is widely known for his long-running role as Christian Clarke in EastEnders (BBC, 2007–2016). His screen work also includes Involuntary Activist (Iris Prize/BBC) and Cleopatra (Netflix).

A well-known television personality, John won Celebrity MasterChef (BBC) and has appeared on The Real Full Monty (ITV), Taking The Next Step (CBBC), Tumble (BBC) and Battlechefs with Marco Pierre White (Watch). He has also served as a celebrity judge on Over the Rainbow (BBC), guest-hosted The National Lottery Draws (BBC), and is a regular contributor on Jeremy Vine (Channel 5).

Full creative team and further casting to be announced.

The Silence of the Lambs is produced by Indigo Productions and Crossroads Live in association with Curve.

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THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS

2026 / 2027 UK TOUR DATES

Leicester, Curve

Sat 01 Aug – Sat 15 Aug 2026

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Newcastle, Theatre Royal

Tue 18 Aug – Sat 22 Aug 2026

www.theatreroyal.co.uk

Glasgow, Theatre Royal

Mon 24 Aug – Sat 29 Aug 2026

www.atgtickets.com/venues/theatre-royal-glasgow/

Aberdeen, His Majesty’s Theatre

Tue 01 Sep – Sat 05 Sep 2026

www.aberdeenperformingarts.com

Edinburgh, Festival Theatre

Tue 08 Sep – Sat 12 Sep 2026

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Nottingham, Theatre Royal

Tue 15 – Sat 19 Sep 2026

www.trch.co.uk

Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Theatre

Mon 28 Sep – Sat 03 Oct 2026

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Salford, Lowry 

Tue 06 Oct – Sat 10 Oct 2026

www.thelowry.com

Bradford, Alhambra Theatre

Mon 12 Oct – Sat 17 Oct 2026

www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/alhambra-theatre

Oxford, New Theatre

Mon 19 Oct – Sat 24 Oct 2026

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Peterborough, New Theatre

Tue 27 Oct – Sat 31 Oct 2026

www.newtheatre-peterborough.com

Hull, New Theatre

Mon 02 Nov – Sat 07 Nov 2026

www.hulltheatres.co.uk

Belfast, Grand Opera House

Tue 10 Nov – Sat 14 Nov 2026

www.goh.co.uk

Dublin, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre

Tue 24 Nov – Sat 28 Nov 2026

www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie

Birmingham, Alexandra Theatre

Tues 05 Jan – Sat 09 Jan 2027

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Blackpool, The Grand Theatre

Mon 11 Jan – Sat 16 Jan 2027

www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk

Eastbourne, The Congress Theatre

Mon 18 Jan – Sat 23 Jan 2027

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Malvern, Malvern Theatre

Tue 26 Jan – Sat 30 Jan 2027

www.malvern-theatres.co.uk

Swansea, Grand Theatre

Mon 15 Feb – Sat 20 Feb 2027

www.swanseagrand.co.uk

Chester, Storyhouse Theatre

Mon 22 Feb – Sat 27 Feb 2027

www.storyhouse.com

Brighton, Theatre Royal

Tue 02 Mar – Sat 06 Mar 2027

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Tunbridge Wells, Assembly Hall Theatre

Mon 08 Mar – Sat 13 Mar 2027

www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

York, Grand Opera House

Mon 15 Mar – Sat 20 Mar 2027

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Coventry, Belgrade Theatre

Tue 30 Mar – Sat 3 Apr 2027 

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Richmond, Richmond Theatre

Tue 06 Apr – Sat 10 Apr 2027

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Cheltenham, Everyman Theatre

Mon 12 Apr – Sat 17 Apr 2027

www.everymantheatre.org.uk

Bournemouth, Pavillon Theatre 

Tue 20 April – Sat 24 Apr 2027

www.bournemouthpavilion.co.uk

Wolverhampton, Grand Theatre

Mon 26 Apr – Sat 01 May 2027

www.grandtheatre.co.uk

Cardiff, New Theatre

Mon 10 May – Sat 15 May 2027

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Buxton, Opera House

Mon 17 May – Sat 22 May 2027

www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

Woking, New Victoria Theatre

Mon 31 May – Sat 05 Jun 2027

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Liverpool, Empire Theatre

Tue 15 Jun – Sat 19 Jun 2027

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Sunderland, Empire Theatre

Mon 21 Jun – Sat 26 Jun 2027

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GREASE THE MUSICAL Announces New UK Tour – from 23 April 2027

THE WORLD’S BEST LOVED MUSICAL

RETURNS FOR A NEW UK TOUR

OPENING AT THEATRE ROYAL PLYMOUTH
FROM 23 APRIL 2027

Producer Colin Ingram is thrilled to announce that GREASE The Musical will return for a new UK tour, opening at the Theatre Royal Plymouth from Friday 23 April 2027.

Following Plymouth, the production will visit Cardiff, Newcastle, Wolverhampton, Stoke-on-Trent, Liverpool, Bristol, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Sunderland, Nottingham and Birmingham, with further tour stops to be announced.

GREASE The Musical is directed by Curve’s Artistic Director Nikolai Foster, with choreography by Arlene Phillips and book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey.

GREASE has designs by Colin Richmond, orchestrations and musical supervision by Sarah Travis, lighting design by Ben Cracknell, sound design by Tom Marshall and Richard Brooker and casting by David Grindrod CDG.

Casting to be announced.

After a whirlwind summer romance, leather-clad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High for senior year. But can they survive the trials and tribulations of teenage life and find true love once more?

With its phenomenal score, bursting with hits including Summer NightsGreased Lightnin’Hopelessly Devoted to You and You’re the One That I Want,this thrilling new version is brought to life by a fresh young cast who bring energy, vitality and passion to this ultimate musical classic.

GREASE The Musical is produced by Colin Ingram for InTheatre Productions and Curve.

UK TOUR LISTINGS 2027

FRIDAY 23 APRIL – SATURDAY 1 MAY 2027

THEATRE ROYAL PLYMOUTH

https://theatreroyal.com/whats-on/grease-2027

ON SALE NOW

MONDAY 3 – SATURDAY 8 MAY 2027

WALES MILLENIUM CENTRE, CARDIFF

https://www.wmc.org.uk/en/whats-on/2027/grease

ON SALE NOW

MONDAY 10 – SATURDAY 15 MAY 2027

THEATRE ROYAL NEWCASTLE

https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/grease-3

ON SALE NOW

MONDAY 17 – SATURDAY 22 MAY 2027

WOLVERHAMPTON GRAND THEATRE

https://www.grandtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/grease-the-musical-2

ON SALE NOW

MONDAY 24 – SATURDAY 29 MAY 2027

REGENT THEATRE, STOKE-ON-TRENT

https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/grease/regent-theatre

ON SALE NOW

MONDAY 31 MAY – SATURDAY 5 JUNE 2027

LEEDS GRAND THEATRE

https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/whats-on/grease-2027

ON SALE NOW

TUESDAY 8 – SATURDAY 12 JUNE 2027

GRAND OPERA HOUSE, BELFAST

https://www.goh.co.uk/whats-on/grease

ON SALE NOW

MONDAY 5 – SATURDAY 10 JULY 2027

SWANSEA BUILDING SOCIETY ARENA

https://www.swansea-arena.co.uk/shows/grease

ON SALE NOW

TUESDAY 13 – SATURDAY 17 JULY 2027

MAYFLOWER THEATRE, SOUTHAMPTON

https://www.mayflower.org.uk/whats-on/grease-2027

ON SALE NOW

MONDAY 19 – SATURDAY 24 JULY 2027

NEW THEATRE, OXFORD

https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/grease/new-theatre-oxford

ON SALE NOW

MONDAY 26 – SATURDAY 31 JULY 2027

LIVERPOOL EMPIRE

https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/grease/liverpool-empire

ON SALE NOW

MONDAY 2 – SATURDAY 7 AUGUST 2027

BRISTOL HIPPODROME

https://www.atgtickets.com/venues/bristol-hippodrome

ON SALE 13 MAY 2026

MONDAY 16 – SATURDAY 21 AUGUST 2027

DARLINGTON HIPPODROME

https://www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk

ON SALE SOON

MONDAY 13 – SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2027

KING’S THEATRE, GLASGOW

https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/grease/kings-theatre-glasgow

ON SALE NOW

MONDAY 20 – SATURDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2027

EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE

https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/grease/edinburgh-playhouse

ON SALE NOW

MONDAY 27 SEPTEMBER – SATURDAY 2 OCTOBER 2027

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE, ABERDEEN

https://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/grease

ON SALE NOW

MONDAY 4 – SATURDAY 9 OCTOBER 2027

SUNDERLAND EMPIRE

https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/grease/sunderland-empire

ON SALE NOW

MONDAY 12 – SATURDAY 16 OCTOBER 2027

ROYAL CONCERT HALL, NOTTINGHAM

https://trch.co.uk/whats-on/grease-the-musical-ngtf

MONDAY 18 – SATURDAY 23 OCTOBER 2027

THE ALEXANDRA, BIRMINGHAM

https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/grease/the-alexandra-theatre-birmingham

ON SALE NOW

MONDAY 25 – SATURDAY 30 OCTOBER 2027

NORWICH THEATRE ROYAL

https://norwichtheatre.org/whats-on/grease

ON SALE NOW

MONDAY 1 – SATURDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2027

HULL NEW THEATRE

https://www.hulltheatres.co.uk/theatre-events/grease

ON SALE NOW

FURTHER TOUR VENUES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON

www.GreaseTheMusicalOnTour.com

@greaseuktour

#GreaseUKTour

Mark Rylance to star in World Premiere of Tartuffe Remixed

WORLD PREMIERE

TARTUFFE (REMIXED)

NEW ADAPTATION OF MOLIÈRE’S COMEDY MASTERPIECE

STARRING MARK RYLANCE

Written and Directed by Darren Raymond

  • Luminary of stage and screen Mark Rylance stars in the world premiere of a brand-new adaptation of Molière’s satirical comedy this Autumn.
  • A co-production between Marylebone Theatre, Patrick Myles and David Luff in partnership with Intermission Ensemble.
  • Written and directed by Darren Raymond, recipient of Shakespeare’s Globe’s prestigious Sam Wanamaker Award 2025, playwright and Artistic Director of award-winning drama charity Intermission Youth and its graduate arm Intermission Ensemble.
  • Molière’s celebrated critique of hypocrisy is reborn in this vibrant new contemporary production. The story unfolds within an African-Caribbean family household.
  • The production also reunites Rylance and ULTZ, the Olivier Award-winning and Tony-nominated set and costume designer, who have worked on multiple productions together including Jerusalem and Much Ado About Nothing. Further creatives and full cast announcement will be made shortly.
  • The Priority List for first access to tickets and notification of On Sale date is officially Live HERE.

Marylebone Theatre, Patrick Myles and David Luff in partnership with Intermission Ensemble announce the world premiere of a brand-new production of Molière’s comedy classic starring Mark Rylance in the titular role. Written and directed by Darren Raymond, Tartuffe (Remixed), a deliciously biting comedy which brings both new humour and modern pathos to the original text, is relocated to an African-Caribbean household.

The strictly limited run this Autumn celebrates Rylance’s return to Marylebone Theatre following his 2024 sell-out performance of Venus and Adonis. In a unique creative union the acclaimed actor will share the stage with Intermission Ensemble, the graduates of Intermission Youth, the award-winning drama charity for which Rylance has long served as a trustee and advocate. This production offers a rare opportunity to see a master of the craft performing alongside the very talent his advocacy has helped champion. Full cast and creative team to be announced soon.

Patrick Myles and David Luff are the producers behind Dr Strangelove (West End) and Network (National Theatre and Broadway). Their recent production of The Price, their first co-production with the Marylebone Theatre starring Henry Goodman opened to rave reviews earlier this month.

Alexander J Gifford, AD of the Marylebone, says: “For many years, Darren has been creating amazing, “remixed” versions of Shakespeare’s plays for Intermission Youth. With Mark he has turned his hand to Molière and the result is a brilliantly funny, surprisingly poignant new play. Mark was born to play Tartuffe and I have no doubt that he will deliver another iconic stage-performance. I am tremendously excited to be partnering with Intermission Ensemble, whose professional actors have come up through the theatre company’s youth programme. The alumni are not just fantastically talented, but highly-trained and united by a spirit of family. I expect audiences to fall in love with Tartuffe (Remixed) and for it to be hailed as an outstandingly original, deeply moving version of the classic French comedy.”

Darren Raymond says: ”The production is a massive nod to the next generation. Mark will be starring alongside some of Intermission Youth’s alumni. This isn’t just a performance; it’s a tangible bridge between a stalwart of the stage and the young talent he has spent years mentoring. I am thrilled to see our company’s signature style come to life, where original verse meets the raw, rhythmic tapestry of cultural sounds that define our modern society.”

Mark Rylance says: “Since 2009 I’ve adored Darren Raymond’s productions of Shakespeare, created for his Intermission Youth theatre company. So, I’m very excited to work with him directing Intermission Ensemble, a professional company, remixing Moliere’s satirical masterpiece.

“Darren’s genius for language and humour guarantees this will be a Tartuffe like no other. Our early rehearsals have been hilarious. The mix of a corrupt English missionary in a contemporary African Caribbean family culture is bringing out the authentic cadence and revolutionary meaning of this classic play.”

The link to sign up for first access to tickets and notification of On Sale date goes live today. Link HERE

Socials: Instagram @marylebonetheatre @weareintermission

SINGLE WHITE FEMALE REVIEW

PLAYHOUSE THEATRE, LIVERPOOL UNTIL – SATURDAY 2ND MAY 2026

REVIEWED BY MIA BOWEN

4****

I arrived at the Playhouse on a packed-out Tuesday evening, with only a vague understanding of the story. Having never read the novel by John Lutz, I could only reminisce about the impact of its iconic 90s psychological thriller adaptation showing in cinemas. This feeling of unease lingered and was swiftly reignited by the gripping stage version.

Adapted for the stage by Rebecca Reid and brilliantly directed by Gordon Greenberg, this production offers a sharp, contemporary take on a chilling classic. What once shocked cinema audiences decades ago continues to resonate profoundly even in our current world, dominated by smartphones and constant connectivity.

The play skillfully modernises the story’s themes while maintaining its fundamental tension. It highlights that although technology and society have advanced, human behaviour—especially at its most sinister—remains unchanged. The feelings of manipulation, control, and psychological threat are just as current and disquieting today as they were in the past.

What makes this adaptation particularly effective is its capacity to harness a timeless fear: that beneath seemingly ordinary surfaces, something profoundly disturbed may be concealed. The outcome is a gripping, suspenseful production that keeps the audience on tenterhooks, demonstrating that some stories not only retain their potency over time but also acquire fresh relevance.

The true strength of this stage adaptation is its captivating cast, featuring a trio of well-known television stars who exceed expectations. Kym Marsh delivers a powerful performance as Hedy, skillfully combining vulnerability with a growing sense of unease. In contrast, Lisa Faulkner excels as Allie, infusing the character with warmth, relatability, and a quiet resilience. Jonny McGarrity delivers a confident portrayal of Sam, Allie’s ex-husband, exuding charm and credibility while enhancing the unfolding drama. The supporting cast significantly enhances the production as well: Andro shines as Graham, Allie’s devoted best friend, infusing warmth and humour, while Amy Snudden captivates as Bella, Allie’s daughter, showcasing an authentic and natural performance.

The ensemble works wonderfully together, creating a convincing and exciting atmosphere. Their connection shines as they explore the play’s emotional depth, making this performance both captivating and truly unforgettable.

NEW CAST ANNOUNCED FOR SABRAGE AT LAFAYETTE LONDON

NEW CAST ANNOUNCED FOR
SABRAGE AT LAFAYETTE LONDON

Menier Chocolate Factory and Strut & Fret today announce the new cast for the world première production of Sabrage, a bold theatrical experience blending circus and cabaret at Lafayette London. Returning to the cast are Neven ConnollySkye LadellChristian Nimri, and Emma Phillips, they are joined by Alex MakardishJarnéia Richard-NoelKylie Rose Webb and Julia Stewart.

Directed by Strut & Fret’s Scott Maidment, the new cast is currently in preview performances, with an opening night set for 6 May, and is booking until 6 September 2026.

Sabrage, inspired by the ceremonial act of opening a champagne bottle with a sabre, is an extravagant evening inviting audiences to delve into the world of allure and seduction within an intimate venue. Blending storytelling with spectacle, the cast take on multiple roles, weaving an ever-intensifying narrative.

Hosted at Lafayette – a venue that has made its name for catching the fastest rising musical acts – ranging from the diverse likes of Charli XCX, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Maggie Rogers, Dave, Olivia Dean, Beck, Becky Hill, Anne-Marie and The Pretenders – the production offers audiences a new live entertainment experience like no other.

Menier Chocolate Factory and Strut & Fret present
SABRAGE
Until 6 September 2026

Cast: Neven ConnollySkye LadellAlex Makardish, Christian NimriEmma PhillipsJarnéia Richard-NoelKylie Rose WebbJulia Stewart

Director: Scott Maidment; Set and Lighting Design: Philip Gladwell; Costume Design: James Browne; Original Choreography: Kevin Maher; Additional Choreography: Neven Connolly; Sound Design:
Rob Donnelly-Jackson; Associate Director: Spencer Novich

Step into the unforgettable world of Sabrage!

Presented by Strut & Fret and Menier Chocolate Factory,Sabrage is taking London by storm at the must-visit Lafayette venue in King’s Cross.

Sabrageisn’t just a show, it’s very much an experience. Arrive early to unwind in the Louisiana-inspired opulence of Lafayette, where hand-crafted cocktails and mouth-watering bar bites are served with a side of Southern hospitality. Then prepare for an unforgettable and intoxicating evening of edge-of-your-seat entertainment, featuring acrobatic spectacle, titillating humour, vintage glamour – and more than a few surprises.

It’s not your average cabaret, it’s not your average comedy show and it’s not your average circus show, but a heady mix of all the above designed to have you screaming with laughter. It’s hard to stand out in the West End, but Sabrage definitely achieves it.’ – The Sun

Book now for a night to remember.

Neven Connolly is a physical actor, dancer, clown, and host hailing from Sydney, Australia. He renews his collaboration with Strut & Fret following his performance in Blanc de Blanc Uncorked (P&O Cruises).His further live performance credits include Cirque du Soleil (MSC Cruises), The Empire Strips BackLassu: Cosmic CabaretKarera: Voyage of WonderDirty Dancing, and a host of independent dance and theatre productions. His film credits include Thor: Love and ThunderThe Fall GuyWe Bury The Dead and Ugly Carter.

Skye Ladell is a highly accomplished actress and dancer from Durban, South Africa. She renews her collaboration with Strut & Fret following her performance in Blanc de Blanc: Uncorked in Australia. Ladell trained in Los Angeles with coaches Anthony Meindl, Ivana Chubbuck and Margie Haber. In her career she has danced for renowned artists including Dua Lipa, Sam Smith and Guy Sebastian.

Alex Makardish, known for his collaborative presence in contemporary cabaret, makes his UK debut as the French Host of Sabrage. He continues his collaboration with Strut & Fret following his appearance as host of Blanc de Blanc Uncorked in Australia; and as host and showrunner of Southern California’s Teatro Martini. His career spans directing and producing at The Broad Stage, performing across the Shakespeare Festival circuit, and screen work in Los Angeles. He trained at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts where he further developed his clowning practice at Italy’s Accademia Dell’arte.

Australian native Christian Nimri is a unique triple threat – aerialist, acrobat …and roller skater. Also accomplished at clowning, he’s toured across Australia and the UK, as well as being part of three resident shows at The Pink Flamingo, Las Vegas.

Emma Phillips, another frequent collaborator with Strut & Fret, is a world-renowned circus artist. Honing her skills in two of the toughest acrobatic schools in China, Phillips became the only artist in the world to combine the delicate manipulation of Chinese parasols with the power juggling of a solid wooden table with her feet. She has performed in prestigious venues internationally, most notably with Circus Theatre Roncalli (New York) Apollo Varieté, Palazzo, The Box, Big Apple Circus.

Jarnéia Richard-Noel is an Olivier nominated actress from Northampton. Her theatre credits include Six The Musical (Vaudeville Theatre and UK tour – Olivier Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical), Swing Dynamites, Hairspray, Play On!, Madagascar the Musical (UK tours), and Dick Whittington and His Cat (Norwich Theatre Royal). She also appeared in the film Six The Musical Live and is an original member of the girl group S.V.N.

Kylie Rose Webb is a California-born circus artist whose work blends bottle walking, aerial hoop and cyr wheel into finely crafted, story-led performances. Kylie has performed with Company XIV, The Box, Slipper Room, and House of Yes (all New York City). With a focus on detail and atmosphere, her acts prioritise nuance and storytelling as much as technical skill.

Julia Stewart is a circus artist who has performed around the world with Palazzo, Krystallpalast, The 7 Fingers, Virgin Voyages, and Circus Monti. Whether soaring high in the air or flipping and dancing in ensemble work, Julia brings authenticity and artistry that is bold, uplifting, and unforgettable for audiences. She trained at The National Circus School of Montreal, specialising in aerial hoop and loves to blend her dance background with acrobatics.

Scott Maidment directs. His collaborations include an artistic partnership with Madonna, following his artistic direction of the Rebel Heart World Tour in 2015. Maidment’s work combines unconventional entertainment, high-flying spectacle, nu-circus, extreme theatre and dynamic music experiences.  As Creative Director of Strut & Fret, his directorial credits include LIMBOCantinaBlanc de BlancBlanc de Blanc EncoreLove Lust LostWhen Night ComesThe PartyShowtime at the Pink FlamingoBoom Boom in the House of Casa Blah BlahFun House, The Secret Death of Salvador Dali, Tom Tom Crew, Dream Menagerie, Feasting on Flesh, Cantina and The Happy Sideshow.  He is one of the creative forces behind The Garden of Unearthly Delights, an annual spectacle at the Adelaide Fringe that this year celebrates its 20th anniversary.  In 2024 Creative Director Scott Maidment was invited to direct the annual Ohlala circus show Milk & Chocolate in Zurich resulting in an extended sold-out season.


LISTINGS

SABRAGE
Lafayette
11 Goods Way, London, N1C 4DP

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TICKETS
Tickets from £25

Age rating 16+

RON – A BOLD, GENRE-DEFYING SOLO SHOW AT RIVERSIDE STUDIOS 13 JUNE – 5 JULY – FIRST RIVERSIDE STUDIOS CO-PRODUCTION IN ITS 50th ANNIVERSARY YEAR

RIVERSIDE STUDIOS AND TED WALLIKER PRESENT

RON – A BOLD AND GENRE-DEFYING SOLO SHOW

RIVERSIDE STUDIOS, STUDIO 2

13 JUNE – 5 JULY

TICKETS AND FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE HERE

Riverside Studios today announces the world premiere of RON, a bold and genre-defying new solo show written and performed by Ted Walliker, running in Studio 2 at the Hammersmith venue from Saturday 13 June to Sunday 5 July, with press night on Tuesday 16 June.

RON marks the first in-house co-production from Riverside Studios, signalling a new chapter in the organisation’s producing work, as it celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026.

Tony Foot presents his latest stand-up show about life, love and friendship. Or – at least – he tries to… Tony seems to have something else on his mind. What starts in McDonald’s stays in McDonald’s, except in this story where it doesn’t.

Sometimes you’re just the Ron person in the Ron place at the Ron time…

RON is an absurd, violent, genre-bending queer odyssey exploring the nature of unrequited love; how far would you go to show someone you love them?

Blending razor-sharp comedy with hair-raising tonal shifts, RON pushes at the boundaries of storytelling, performance and genre. At its centre is a magnetic, unpredictable performance from Walliker, whose writing moves between the hilarious, the unsettling and the unexpectedly tender.

RON is written and performed by Walliker, who co-directs with Lev Govorovski. Together they also design the show’s set and costumes, with Walliker leading on lighting, sound design and original music – shaping a distinctive and singular theatrical world.

RON was first performed at Riverside Studios in March this year in a three-night run which sold out completely, with audiences describing it as ‘totally phenomenal’ and ‘something I’ve never seen before’, and ‘mad balletic comedy genius.

Early responses to the work were electric. BAFTA-winning writer Dean Atta calls it “a totally fresh take on queer longing,” while Olivier Award nominee Emmanuel Akwafo describes Walliker as “the kind of performer who reminds you why theatre can feel electric when it’s done right.” TV producer and comedian Jonathan Stadlen praises its “swashbucklingly brilliant, Tarantino-esque dialogue,” and actor-writer-director Ché Walker describes it as “beautiful, sinuous writing… very funny and moving.”

Rhys Williamson, Head of Programming said, “RON is exactly the kind of work we want to be making at Riverside Studios – bold, surprising and formally ambitious, with a distinctive voice at its centre. Ted has created something that feels genuinely unlike anything else, and we’re incredibly excited for this to be our first in-house co-production as we begin to build a new strand of producing work here.”

Ted Walliker said, “I wanted to make something that starts in a very familiar place and then gradually slips out of control. RON is about love, and the strange, sometimes destructive ways we try to express it – but it’s also about performance, storytelling, and how far you can push both before they break. I’m really excited to be bringing it to Riverside Studios for this run.”

RON is produced by Riverside Studios Productions and Ted Walliker.

Ted Walliker trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School (’23). In 2025, Ted was nominated for ‘Best Supporting Actor in a New Production of a Play’ by BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards for his role in Diagnosis at the Finborough Theatre. His short film Quicksand which he co-wrote and executive produced premiered at BAFTA-qualifying Flicker’s Festival in Rhode Island, 2025. Theatre includes: Diagnosis (Finborough Theatre), Solitary Things and Phone (Courtyard Theatre), Near To (Camden People’s Theatre), Pimms & Piety (Etcetera Theatre), and award-winning Dot Dot Dot Dash (Two Ladders Productions).

Lev Govorovski trained at ALRA (Rose Bruford). Lev was most recently Associate Director for the transfer of Burnt Up Love,one of the Observer’s top 10 plays of 2024. Theatre includes: Debris (Theatre Peckham/Brixton House), Burnt Up Love (Theatro Technis/Finbrough Theatre), Midsummer Madness (Ravenna Shakespeare Festival), 384 Days (Pleasance Theatre), Diagnosis (Finbrough Theatre)

Jane Eyre Set To Enchant Storyhouse Audiences This Autumn

JANE EYRE SET TO ENCHANT STORYHOUSE AUDIENCES THIS AUTUMN

Chester cultural venue will present a bold and dynamic stage adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel

A powerful trailblazing adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s much-loved classic Jane Eyre is set to be staged at Storyhouse this autumn.

The imaginative and inspiring new production will be presented at the Chester cultural venue from Tuesday, 10 November to Saturday, 21 November 2026.

Tickets go on sale to Storyhouse Members today Thursday 30 April, and on general sale from tomorrow, Friday 1 May.

“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me.”

Orphaned as a young girl, the passionate and sensitive Jane Eyre longs to escape the clutches of her cruel aunt. Freedom beckons when she is offered the job of governess in the house of the brooding and secretive Mr Rochester.

As intrigue turns to attraction, Jane finds herself drawn in by Rochester’s mercurial charm. But when the truth finally comes out, she will be forced to choose between the man she wants – and the woman she wants to be.

Jane Eyre is a co-production between Storyhouse, the Mercury Theatre, Colchester, and Rose Theatre Kingston and is presented in association with Northern Stage and supported by agrant from the Royal Theatrical Support Trust (RTST).

It is based on Sally Cookson, Mike Akers and the original company’s acclaimed adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s groundbreaking novel and will be directed by 2025 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award winner Lily Dyble.

The annual RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award is designed to provide an up-and-coming director with a first-time, career-breakthrough opportunity to originate and direct, as sole or lead director, a fully funded production as part of a main stage season of plays at a leading regional UK theatre and to tour to other similar venues. Storyhouse was on the panel of the 2025 awards.

Director Lily Dyble says: “What I see at the heart of this story is courage in the face of the unknown. Jane Eyre reminds us of the risk and enormity of love, but also how uncertainty can breed hope as well as fear; that we can choose to fiercely love each other and ourselves, even within chaos, and even when our old lives have been lost to the fire.

“I’m thrilled to be bringing Jane’s story to audiences across England this autumn, with the support of four wonderful venues and the RTST.”

Meanwhile Jane Eyre is one of several adaptations of classics announced under the Storyhouse Originals banner for 2026. It follows a critically acclaimed new staging of Macbeth last month.

Storyhouse Originals is the Chester venue’s strand of vibrant and imaginative homegrown productions. Previous shows include Miss Julie, Bluestockings, Sophocles’ Antigone, Faustus: That Damned Woman, The Parent Agency and Kinky Boots, as well as Storyhouse’s popular annual Christmas productions and shows at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre.

Helen Redcliffe, Head of Producing at Storyhouse said today: “One of the key themes of Jane Eyre is personal discovery and development, which feels especially fitting as we celebrate the RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award and its commitment to championing the next generation of theatre-makers. At Storyhouse, we are thrilled to be part of this partnership and to support Lily as she takes this exciting step in her career. From the moment we encountered her work, we were struck by her bold, imaginative style and her instinctive understanding of our venues and audiences. Her Jane Eyre promises to be a heightened, deeply theatrical experience, using the very best of storytelling to bring this beloved classic to life — and we are proud to play a part in what we’re certain will be an extraordinary journey for her and a memorable production for our community.” 

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JANE EYRE

Storyhouse Chester

Tuesday 10 November – Saturday 21 November 2026

Tickets from £21.50 – 35.50

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Charlie Brooks & Max Brown will star in the world premiere of The Hidden Dangers of Camping

Thomas Hopkins  
proudly announces

Charlie Brooks
& Max Brown

will star in the world premiere of
The Hidden Dangers of Camping

a new play by Liesl Wilke

Director Bronagh Lagan

Windsor Theatre Royal
32 Thames Street, Windsor, SL4 1PS
Friday 17 July – Saturday 25 July

Gala Night Tuesday 21 July at 7pm 

Thomas Hopkins is today thrilled to announce that EastEnders legend, Queen of the Jungle and Strictly Come Dancing Christmas winner Charlie Brooks (The Ocean at the End of the Lane, A Streetcar Named Desire) will star alongside Max Brown (Downton Abbey, The Tudors, The Sister Boniface Mysteries) in the world premiere of The Hidden Dangers of Camping, a new play by Liesl Wilke, directed by Bronagh Lagan (Oliver-nominated Cruise in the West End).

One family. One weekend. Everything changes. When Casey’s life is shaken by her daughter’s choices, she’s pulled back to a childhood camping trip that wasn’t as perfect as it seemed. As past and present collide, long buried truths surface.

The Hidden Dangers of Camping is a gripping, emotional drama about family, secrets, and growing up too soon. Funny, honest, and quietly heartbreaking.

The cast also features:
Polly Allen (Hetty Feather, BBC)
Alix Dunmore (The Sister Boniface Mysteries, BBC)
Sandra James-Young (Small Island, National Theatre)
Sophie Mensah (The Cage, BBC)
Scarlett Nunes (The Crucible, Shakespeare’s Globe)
Stephen Rahman-Hughes (The King’s Speech, The Watermill Theatre)
Olivia Woolhouse (Noises Off, Stephen Joseph Theatre)
Jess Nesling (The Constant Wife, RSC)

Creative team:
Writer Liesl Wilke
Director Bronagh Lagan
Casting Director Rob Kelly
General Management: Thomas Hopkins Productions
Producer: Thomas Hopkins

Bronagh Lagan – Director
Bronagh Lagan is an award-winning theatre director who has directed across the West End, major UK regional theatres and international opera houses. Bronagh directed the Olivier-nominated Cruise by Jack Holden, the first new play to reopen the West End following the pandemic, at both the Duchess and Apollo Theatres. She later directed the filmed version at Shoreditch Town Hall, which won the ONCOMM Award for Best Recorded Show. She directed the London premiere of Flowers for Mrs Harris starring Olivier Award-winner Jenna Russell, reimagined Rags by Charles Strouse and Stephen Schwartz in collaboration with Schwartz for a new actor-musician production, and directed the world premiere of Umm Kulthum & the Golden Era, the first bilingual English-Arabic musical of its kind, staged at the London Palladium, the National Theatre of Bahrain and Dubai Opera House.

Liesl Wilke – Playwright
Liesl Wilke is a North Carolina-native writer of novels, short stories, screenplays and stage plays. She holds a sociology degree from Princeton University and a law degree from the University of North Carolina. Her work for the stage includes Stalled the Musical (King’s Head Theatre), alongside award-winning novels Circle of Three (Writer’s Digest) and Unfurling Lily (PNWA). Her short fiction – including Ordinary Commerce, Of Crab Traps and Fisherwomen, and Stalled Symphony (winner of the 2011 Raymond Carver Short Story Contest) – has been widely recognised and published in journals such as G.W. Review, Short Story, and Narrative Magazine. Stalled Symphony has also inspired further screen and musical adaptations. She is currently developing a slate of television and film projects including her award-winning short film Lines (writer-producer). Her producing credits include Lines, as well as projects such as The Rebel Girls, One For The Team, and The Gymnast. Alongside her writing, she is an active theatre investor and producer, with credits including Rose, Drag! The Musical, Your Lie in April: The Musical, and Real Women Have Curves, and continues to support the development of new work including Missing Peace (NAMT) and Distant Thunder.

Thomas Hopkins Productions (THP) – Producer
Thomas Hopkins Productions (THP) was founded in 2019 by award winning theatre, film,television and radio producer Thomas Hopkins. Since its inception, THP has worked on hundreds of live theatrical productions, as well as numerous projects created and filmed specifically for platforms including Sky, BBC, Amazon Prime, BroadwayHD, Broadway On Demand, and Digital Theatre Plus.

THP is recognised as an industry leader, specialising in transatlantic partnerships and supporting productions through its full service organisation.

THP’s Broadway credits include Robert Icke’s Oedipus, the new musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Liberation, KENREX, Data, and Prince Faggot.

In the UK, THP’s work includes the return of the critically acclaimed tour of The Talented Mr Ripley, and Allegra starring Dame Maureen Lipman. In London, THP will produce the UK premiere of The Jonathan Larson Project. In 2025, THP produced This Bitter Earth, directed by Grammy, Emmy and three time Tony Award-winning Billy Porter at Soho Theatre in the West End, alongside the highly regarded Rose, starring Dame Maureen Lipman at the Ambassadors Theatre.

THP is passionate about creating new theatrical experiences and producing ambitious work at the highest level.

Current projects in development include a major new version of Boy George’s autobiographical musical Taboo, with a new book by Boy George and Olivier Award winner Jack Holden, planned for 2027. THP will also produce a major UK revival of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s Little Shop of Horrors, directed by Tony nominated Carrie-Anne Ingrouille, opening at Hope Mill Theatre for a 10-week run followed by a six-week run at Liverpool Playhouse.

www.thproductions.co.uk

Thomas Hopkins
presents

THE HIDDEN DANGERS OF CAMPING
by Liesl Wilke

Directed by Bronagh Lagan

Theatre Royal, Windsor
32 Thames Street,
Windsor
SL4 1PS

Friday 17 July – Saturday 25 July

Gala Night Tuesday 21 July at 7pm

Monday – Saturday
at 7.30pm

Thursday & Saturday
at 2.30pm

Tickets from £15

The first 2 performances
are previews

Box Office
01753 853888

My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) Will Play a Last Hurrah at the Apollo Theatre From 16 September – 3 October 2026

FOLLOWING SELL OUT RUNS AT THE GARRICK AND AMBASSADOR’S THEATRES AND A BROADWAY SEASON

WRITTEN & PERFORMED BY ROB MADGE

AND DIRECTED BY LUKE SHEPPARD

WILL PLAY A LAST HURRAH AT THE APOLLO THEATRE

FOR JUST 23 PERFORMANCES 

FROM 16 SEPTEMBER – 3 OCTOBER 2026

My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) written by and performed by Rob Madge (CabaretPalladium PantoOliver!Les Misérables) and directed by Luke Sheppard (Paddington the Musical, Starlight Express, Just For One Day, & Juliet) celebrates the joy and chaos of raising a queer child. It premiered originally at the Turbine Theatre in 2021, moved to the Edinburgh Festival, played a national tour followed by two West End runs and a Broadway season in New York. Now Rob has decided to bring the show back for one last hurrah, before deflating their yellow armbands for good.

My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) will play at the Apollo Theatre in London’s West End, from 16 September to 03 October 2026.

When Rob was 12, they attempted to stage a full-blown Disney parade in their house for their Grandma. As Rob donned a wig and played Mary Poppins, Ariel, Mickey Mouse and Belle, their Dad doubled as Stage Manager, Sound Technician and Goofy. Unfortunately, Dad missed all his cues and pushed all the floats in the wrong direction. Mum mistook Aladdin for Ursula. The costumes went awry. Ariel’s bubble gun didn’t even work properly. Grandma had a nice time though.

Paul Taylor-Mills, Producer said “My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) is the epitome of everything I dreamed theatre could be. It is a story rooted in hope and acceptance and is a reminder of the extraordinary power of celebrating people exactly as they are. 

To see it go from a DM on Twitter during lockdown, to a fully produced sell out show in both the West End and New York has been nothing short of extraordinary and we’ll always be incredibly grateful to Rob for letting us bring their beautiful story to life. 

Bringing the show to the Apollo Theatre for one final hurrah is a chance to celebrate everything this journey has meant to everyone who has been a part of its production, to reflect on how far it has come, and to give audiences one last opportunity to be part of a story that has changed lives of so many.”

Winner of the WhatsOnStage Best Off-West End Production AwardAttitude and Stage Debut Awards as well as a nomination for an Olivier Award for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play,  My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) is the joyous autobiographical story of social-media sensation Rob Madge as they set out to recreate that parade. And this time, nobody, no, nobody, is gonna rain on it!

Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch Announces 2026 Autumn Season

Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch Announces 2026 Autumn Season

  • A new drama with live magic, The Disappearing Man, produced in collaboration with new writing company HighTide premieres in the main house ahead of its National Tour
  • ThickSkin’s chilling haunted house story It Walks Around the House at Night premieres before touring the UK
  • A farcical twist on Greek mythology, Le Navet Bete’s Oh Zeus! brings comedy, multi-rolling and togas as part of its UK Tour
  • The iconic tea-guzzling tiger will visit the theatre in the stage adaptation of The Tiger Who Came to Tea
  • Returning for the festive season is the theatre’s flagship pantomime continuing QTH’s tradition of telling locally resonant stories made for and about the people of Havering

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Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch today announces its programme for autumn 2026 featuring the launch of a new touring play with live magic, a comedy twist on Greek mythology and the theatre’s flagship annual pantomime. 

From local Essex playwright Kenny Emson, featuring live magic, The Disappearing Man (15 – 31 Oct) is a new drama about legacy and second chances following a washed-up magician.Returning to the once-glittering Clacton-on-Sea, Bazza Cadabra is ready for a final comeback, determined to reclaim the spotlight and prove he’s still got what it takes 20 years since his prime, but at the heart of his ambition is something far more fragile, his re-kindled relationship with his son. As Bazza faces a flashy new young magician, a no-nonsense new manager and the family he left behind, their reunion sparks hope, rivalry, and the possibility of something extraordinary. Produced in collaboration with HighTide and directed by Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch Co-Creative Director Alex Thorpe, The Disappearing Man will open at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch before touring to Blackpool Grand Theatre, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guilford and Key Theatre Peterborough throughout November. 

A haunted house story for a new era from ThickSkin supported by Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, It Walks Around the House at Night (24 – 27 Sept) is a chilling new play by former Bruntwood Prize-winner Tim Foley, following an out-of-work actor who takes a job playing a ghost at an old countryside manor. As night after night unfolds, the role begins to blur with reality, and something far more sinister starts to emerge.

Le Navet Bete’s Oh Zeus! (7 – 10 Oct) isa riotous, all-out hilarious ride through Greek mythology. When the stability of Olympus is threatened by the marriage of Zeus’s daughter Hebe to a mere mortal, the King of the Gods hatches a plan to derail the wedding. Three actors play 40 characters in this mythical farce through Ancient Greece, the Underworld and back with physical comedy, outrageous jokes, and more togas than you can smash a plate at.

As part of the theatre’s family programme, the iconic tea-guzzling tiger will visit Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch in a stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem, The Tiger Who Came to Tea (25 – 27 Aug) packed with magic and sing-along songs. 

For the 2026 festive season, the theatre’s previously announced flagship pantomime Robin Hood (18 Nov – 2 Jan) continues the tradition of telling locally resonant stories made for and about the young people and families of Havering. In the Forest of Havering, Robin Hood with his Merry Band beside him and the brilliant, brave Maid Marian leading the charge, is ready to outwit the greedy Sheriff. 

Co-Creative Director Alex Thorpe said, “Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, and our autumn season is a celebration of that. We are delighted to welcome Kenny Emson back to Essex, staging his play about magic, ambition, hope and rivalry on our main stage before touring nationally. Bringing this production to life alongside our partners at HighTide and an exceptional team of creatives is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when we work together.

“We are passionate about sharing the most exciting touring theatre from across the UK with audiences throughout the borough. Having been captivated by La Navet Bete nearly 20 years ago and long-time admirers of ThickSkin since their inception, we are thrilled to present Oh Zeus! and It Walks Around the House at Night, two bold and imaginative stories that are sure to inspire our adventurous audiences.”

The Disappearing Man playwright Kenny Emson said, “I couldn’t be more excited to bring The Disappearing Man to Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch. As an Essex writer, it means everything to share a piece that reflects where I’m from but also challenges expectations. This isn’t just another working-class sad play— it’s a story of magic, wonder, and the unseen lives that exist just beneath the surface. It’s Essex as I know it: complex, surprising, and always full of humour.” 

Hightide Artistic Director and CEO Titiola Dawudu said “It has been such a great experience working with Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch on Kenny Emson’s new play The Disappearing Man. It feels like a genuinely values-led collaboration, where everyone is aligned in wanting to make the best work possible. HighTide worked with Kenny on Rust in 2019, so it’s a wonderful moment for us to be working with him again.”

Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is a vibrant producing theatre serving Outer East London and South Essex. With a catchment of over one million people, QTH is a vital cultural hub producing and presenting bold, engaging and entertaining work on stage and within local communities, alongside a year-round creative participation programme for people of all ages. Audiences are guaranteed a warm welcome from this three-year winner of UK Theatre’s Most Welcoming Theatre, London Theatre of the Year 2020 (The Stage Awards) and 2023 finalist in eight Off West End Award categories for the public’s favourite venue. QTH welcomes over 95,000 audience members each year, with a further 35,000 taking part in our community participation activities.

Opening in May as part of the new East Anglian Touring Consortium, Caroline: A New Musical (6 – 16 May) is inspired by the story of pirate radio station Radio Caroline, the station that broadcast pop and rock music from a ship off the Essex coast during the 1960s. 

Listings information 

Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, Billet Lane, Hornchurch RM11 1QT

www.queens-theatre.co.uk | 01708 443333

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Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is supported by Arts Council England