Events near Buckhurst-Hill, Ilford

Critically acclaimed, this double bill pairs Paul Bradshaw’s witty, provocative coming-of-adulthood play with bold one-act aggy.

Shakespeare’s rarely performed King John receives an intimate candlelit staging, directed by Olivier-nominated Jaz Woodcock-Stewart.

Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella returns in a 30th anniversary celebration of a beloved wartime romance set in the Blitz.

Chekhov’s classic becomes a gripping tale of art, ego and love, directed by Caroline Steinbeis and translated by Rory Mullarkey.

Timberlake Wertenbaker’s world premiere, The Animals Come to the Table, mixes politics, wit and mischief in a bold new play.

The legendary manga is reimagined in a thrilling musical with an electrifying score by Frank Wildhorn, from original producers.

Adults-only panto Dick Whittington and His Cat returns for a third year, with special guest stars from musical theatre and drag.

Dickens' A Christmas Carol performed straight from the author's own performance text. One man, no props, no staging. Just the story, exactly as Dicken

An exciting typewriter poetry slam, bringing fast fingers and sharp tongues under one room for a night of hits

Faure's much-loved Requiem, alongside the world premiere of Paul Honey's powerful new work, Pierrepoint: In the Balance.

Dickens' A Christmas Carol performed straight from the author's own performance text. One man, no props, no staging. Just the story.