Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch are delighted to announce that it will be running a festival
of new ideas this September. Blueprint will be an extraordinary fortnight, taking place
from 12 – 24 September, of new and unusual theatre in different spaces inside and
outside the amazing Grade II listed building.
With many ideas being tried out for the first time, audiences will be at the start of
experiencing some amazing performances, up close and at a distance, intimate and
epic. With plenty of opportunities for audiences to discuss what they have seen and
meet the makers of the work, it will be a thrilling festival of theatrical discoveries.
Mathew Russell, Chief Executive of Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch said: “We’re thrilled
to be announcing for the first time, Blueprint: a festival of new ideas. We’re working
with so many exciting Outer East London and Essex artists keen to make and explore
different sorts of theatre in and outside an amazing building, and wanted to provide
fresh opportunities for this exciting work to be seen by more people. We’re expecting
audiences to have an amazing fortnight of theatrical treats and to be surprised, moved
and delighted by what they see. We can’t wait to welcome you there.”
Highlights of the programme so far include:
Rice and Peas by Blouse & Skirt
Share three West Indian courses with Figgy and Edith, throughout their life, in this
acclaimed immersive dining experience written by Mia Jerome. With a menu designed
by Jon Bentham (former head chef for Gary Rhodes).
In This Smoking Chaos by Laura Ann Price
Experience the power of design led performance with a profound exploration of life
shifting through time and space, over 31 scenes.
Shakespeare-On-Sea by Mawa Theatre Company
Delving into the world of Shakespeare, the sea and estuary – a digital project through the gaze of Black, female, local artists.
This Story Is True For Most Of Us by David Shearing
Dine in a climate of food, art and performance – only at this table, can were really see
ourselves and our environment.
A Different Class by Kenny Emson
Exploring mental health, masculinity and working-class culture, with a drum and bass
soundtrack that will blow the doors off the theatre.
Wake Up People by John Webber
A reading with a difference: this is a funny and candid look at a new pandemic sweeping through working class Britain, conspiracy theories.
The Empty Chair by Joe Lichtenstein
A one-on-one play about an empty chair, you’ll be taken to a secret location within the theatre for an intimate personal performance.
Through the Ages by the Theatre’s Technical Team
A sound and light spectacular on the outside of the building, taking you on a journey from the past through to the present with a musical medley inspired by Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch productions.
Final Farewell by Tara Theatre
A moving theatrical experience that captures the voices of individuals in four poignant stories. Explore these on a unique audio walk.
Boost! by Applause & Creative Estuary
A free two-day residential training and developmental lab upskilling artists working in contemporary dance and circus to tour rurally.
The full programme will be announced and tickets will go on sale this July. For more details, visit queens-theatre.co.uk and follow the Theatre on social media.