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.

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

A London reimagining of the legendary manga, with an electrifying score by Frank Wildhorn and a gripping battle of wits.

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

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

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

An adults-only panto returns for its third year, with Dick, his cat and a special guest star in a naughty London adventure.

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

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

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

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