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With a Sprinkling of Panto Magic so well loved by the nation

Our Jack will climb the Beanstalk in Hadleigh's Old Fire station....

Our cast of five will bedazzle you with incredible vocals, and with ingenious set pieces and brand new comedy routines - this is a panto you'll remember for years to come!

We are bringing theatre to Hadleigh with our FOURTH PANTOMIME!!! We'll be transforming Hadleigh Old Fire Station into a panto wonderland, with a maximum capacity of 91 people our pantomime will be a intimate experience.

You'll be greeted at the door by our friendly Front of House team who will check your name off the guest list, no need to print your tickets but feel free to have them ready on your phone. Then you'll head through the main... Read more

... Read more

You shall go to the ball this Christmas with award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan, who returns for another year to play the Fairy Godfather, and broadcaster, film, theatre and strictly star Ross King as Buttons.

They will be joined by ventriloquist Steve Hewlett as Baron Hardup, musical theatre's Nic Greenshields and Ewan Goddard as the Wicked Sisters and Oonagh Cox as Cinderella.

Packed with all of the traditional pantomime ingredients Cliffs Pavilion audiences expect, Cinderella features laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and plenty of boos and hisses. 

Cinderella will play at The Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, from Saturday 13 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January... Read more

Following the ★★★★★ success of Jack and the Beanstalk 2024-25, our spectacular panto for 2025-26 will be the fairytale story of Sleeping Beauty! This dreamy show will bring all the magic of panto to the Towngate stage and have you rolling in the aisles with laughter, with our sparkling adventure for all the family!

Basildon favourites, Sophie Ladds and Ian Hallard, will return to the stage as everyone's favourite panto villain and dame! Sophie will be playing the evil Carabosse and Ian returns as our sassy Nurse Nellie. Joining Ian and Sophie will be Sophia Ragavelas as Fairy Moonbeam, Thomas Griffiths as Prince Charming, Michael Ayiotis as Jangles and Jazz Cave will be making her professional debut as our Princess Aurora!

With stunning scenery, colourful... Read more

BRAND NEW EVENT COMING THIS WINTER! ✨ 🎄

We are very excited to announce our new light experience, Forestlight!

Join us this winter to explore our Fulfen Forest as it is brought to life with lights and enchantment; stroll through the forest and experience some festive magic under our beautiful canopy of trees!

During your experience, we can also enjoy delicious marshmallow toasting or a warm cup of mulled wine, so why not gather around the fire and get into the Christmas spirit! 🔥 🍷 (additional charge applies)

This experience is perfect for friends or couples who don't wish to come on the train and visit Father Christmas but would love to enjoy some Christmas magic!

Forestlight will be running from the... Read more

The pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for

Following the glittering success of Cinderella, this year, Queen's Theatre Hornchurch is excited to present the pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for with 'Jack and the Beanstalk' performing from 19 November.

Join us for a GIANT adventure packed with gags galore, an original score, and sensational silliness - perfect for a festive family outing! Expect toe-tapping tunes, live music, dazzling costumes, magic beans, oodles of audience participation and larger-than-life characters in this unmissable magical pantomime adventure for all ages!

The pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for

Following the glittering success of Cinderella, this year, Queen's Theatre Hornchurch is excited to present the pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for with 'Jack and the Beanstalk' performing from 19 November.

Join us for a GIANT adventure packed with gags galore, an original score, and sensational silliness - perfect for a festive family outing! Expect toe-tapping tunes, live music, dazzling costumes, magic beans, oodles of audience participation and larger-than-life characters in this unmissable magical pantomime adventure for all ages!

Join us for the second year of our authentic Nordic Christmas market.

It's even bigger, better and packed with even more Nordic than ever!

Tuck into Danish traditional frankfurters, glogg, flodeboller chocolates and beers at our Sleigh By cabin - perfect for meeting friends and family in a festive atmosphere.

Browse 30+ stalls, festooned with lights, brimming with gifts and seasonal treats.

Plus, we'll have traditional Molkky games for all the family! Will you be a Molkky champion?

And why not book your little ones into our Santa's Grotto in the market from 22nd November. Tickets are available to book on our website.

The Nordic Christmas Market is free entry and suitable for all ages.

Joyful, lively, multi-sensory and interactive crib service with children's Christingle procession. This service is usually popular so arriving early is advised especially if bringing small children. Suitable for all ages. Children are invited to come dressed as a character from the Christmas story if they wish. Free on street parking outside and in surrounding streets.

This service is usually crowded. If you have children who struggle with noise and crowds there is an alternative quiet and reflective crib service at St Mary the Virgin, North Shoebury, SS3 8UL at 3pm.

A gentle, reflective Crib service where the Christmas story is told through carols and readings as we make the crib scene together (with children placing figures in the crib). Suitable for all ages and particularly suitable for those who find busy or noisy services challenging.

With a Sprinkling of Panto Magic so well loved by the nation

Our Jack will climb the Beanstalk in Hadleigh's Old Fire station....

Our cast of five will bedazzle you with incredible vocals, and with ingenious set pieces and brand new comedy routines - this is a panto you'll remember for years to come!

We are bringing theatre to Hadleigh with our FOURTH PANTOMIME!!! We'll be transforming Hadleigh Old Fire Station into a panto wonderland, with a maximum capacity of 91 people our pantomime will be a intimate experience.

You'll be greeted at the door by our friendly Front of House team who will check your name off the guest list, no need to print your tickets but feel free to have them ready on your phone. Then you'll head through the main... Read more

... Read more

You shall go to the ball this Christmas with award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan, who returns for another year to play the Fairy Godfather, and broadcaster, film, theatre and strictly star Ross King as Buttons.

They will be joined by ventriloquist Steve Hewlett as Baron Hardup, musical theatre's Nic Greenshields and Ewan Goddard as the Wicked Sisters and Oonagh Cox as Cinderella.

Packed with all of the traditional pantomime ingredients Cliffs Pavilion audiences expect, Cinderella features laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and plenty of boos and hisses. 

Cinderella will play at The Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, from Saturday 13 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January... Read more

Following the ★★★★★ success of Jack and the Beanstalk 2024-25, our spectacular panto for 2025-26 will be the fairytale story of Sleeping Beauty! This dreamy show will bring all the magic of panto to the Towngate stage and have you rolling in the aisles with laughter, with our sparkling adventure for all the family!

Basildon favourites, Sophie Ladds and Ian Hallard, will return to the stage as everyone's favourite panto villain and dame! Sophie will be playing the evil Carabosse and Ian returns as our sassy Nurse Nellie. Joining Ian and Sophie will be Sophia Ragavelas as Fairy Moonbeam, Thomas Griffiths as Prince Charming, Michael Ayiotis as Jangles and Jazz Cave will be making her professional debut as our Princess Aurora!

With stunning scenery, colourful... Read more

The pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for

Following the glittering success of Cinderella, this year, Queen's Theatre Hornchurch is excited to present the pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for with 'Jack and the Beanstalk' performing from 19 November.

Join us for a GIANT adventure packed with gags galore, an original score, and sensational silliness - perfect for a festive family outing! Expect toe-tapping tunes, live music, dazzling costumes, magic beans, oodles of audience participation and larger-than-life characters in this unmissable magical pantomime adventure for all ages!

The pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for

Following the glittering success of Cinderella, this year, Queen's Theatre Hornchurch is excited to present the pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for with 'Jack and the Beanstalk' performing from 19 November.

Join us for a GIANT adventure packed with gags galore, an original score, and sensational silliness - perfect for a festive family outing! Expect toe-tapping tunes, live music, dazzling costumes, magic beans, oodles of audience participation and larger-than-life characters in this unmissable magical pantomime adventure for all ages!

Join us for the second year of our authentic Nordic Christmas market.

It's even bigger, better and packed with even more Nordic than ever!

Tuck into Danish traditional frankfurters, glogg, flodeboller chocolates and beers at our Sleigh By cabin - perfect for meeting friends and family in a festive atmosphere.

Browse 30+ stalls, festooned with lights, brimming with gifts and seasonal treats.

Plus, we'll have traditional Molkky games for all the family! Will you be a Molkky champion?

And why not book your little ones into our Santa's Grotto in the market from 22nd November. Tickets are available to book on our website.

The Nordic Christmas Market is free entry and suitable for all ages.

With a Sprinkling of Panto Magic so well loved by the nation

Our Jack will climb the Beanstalk in Hadleigh's Old Fire station....

Our cast of five will bedazzle you with incredible vocals, and with ingenious set pieces and brand new comedy routines - this is a panto you'll remember for years to come!

We are bringing theatre to Hadleigh with our FOURTH PANTOMIME!!! We'll be transforming Hadleigh Old Fire Station into a panto wonderland, with a maximum capacity of 91 people our pantomime will be a intimate experience.

You'll be greeted at the door by our friendly Front of House team who will check your name off the guest list, no need to print your tickets but feel free to have them ready on your phone. Then you'll head through the main... Read more

... Read more

You shall go to the ball this Christmas with award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan, who returns for another year to play the Fairy Godfather, and broadcaster, film, theatre and strictly star Ross King as Buttons.

They will be joined by ventriloquist Steve Hewlett as Baron Hardup, musical theatre's Nic Greenshields and Ewan Goddard as the Wicked Sisters and Oonagh Cox as Cinderella.

Packed with all of the traditional pantomime ingredients Cliffs Pavilion audiences expect, Cinderella features laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and plenty of boos and hisses. 

Cinderella will play at The Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, from Saturday 13 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January... Read more

Following the ★★★★★ success of Jack and the Beanstalk 2024-25, our spectacular panto for 2025-26 will be the fairytale story of Sleeping Beauty! This dreamy show will bring all the magic of panto to the Towngate stage and have you rolling in the aisles with laughter, with our sparkling adventure for all the family!

Basildon favourites, Sophie Ladds and Ian Hallard, will return to the stage as everyone's favourite panto villain and dame! Sophie will be playing the evil Carabosse and Ian returns as our sassy Nurse Nellie. Joining Ian and Sophie will be Sophia Ragavelas as Fairy Moonbeam, Thomas Griffiths as Prince Charming, Michael Ayiotis as Jangles and Jazz Cave will be making her professional debut as our Princess Aurora!

With stunning scenery, colourful... Read more

The pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for

Following the glittering success of Cinderella, this year, Queen's Theatre Hornchurch is excited to present the pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for with 'Jack and the Beanstalk' performing from 19 November.

Join us for a GIANT adventure packed with gags galore, an original score, and sensational silliness - perfect for a festive family outing! Expect toe-tapping tunes, live music, dazzling costumes, magic beans, oodles of audience participation and larger-than-life characters in this unmissable magical pantomime adventure for all ages!

The pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for

Following the glittering success of Cinderella, this year, Queen's Theatre Hornchurch is excited to present the pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for with 'Jack and the Beanstalk' performing from 19 November.

Join us for a GIANT adventure packed with gags galore, an original score, and sensational silliness - perfect for a festive family outing! Expect toe-tapping tunes, live music, dazzling costumes, magic beans, oodles of audience participation and larger-than-life characters in this unmissable magical pantomime adventure for all ages!

With a Sprinkling of Panto Magic so well loved by the nation

Our Jack will climb the Beanstalk in Hadleigh's Old Fire station....

Our cast of five will bedazzle you with incredible vocals, and with ingenious set pieces and brand new comedy routines - this is a panto you'll remember for years to come!

We are bringing theatre to Hadleigh with our FOURTH PANTOMIME!!! We'll be transforming Hadleigh Old Fire Station into a panto wonderland, with a maximum capacity of 91 people our pantomime will be a intimate experience.

You'll be greeted at the door by our friendly Front of House team who will check your name off the guest list, no need to print your tickets but feel free to have them ready on your phone. Then you'll head through the main... Read more

... Read more

You shall go to the ball this Christmas with award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan, who returns for another year to play the Fairy Godfather, and broadcaster, film, theatre and strictly star Ross King as Buttons.

They will be joined by ventriloquist Steve Hewlett as Baron Hardup, musical theatre's Nic Greenshields and Ewan Goddard as the Wicked Sisters and Oonagh Cox as Cinderella.

Packed with all of the traditional pantomime ingredients Cliffs Pavilion audiences expect, Cinderella features laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and plenty of boos and hisses. 

Cinderella will play at The Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, from Saturday 13 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January... Read more

Following the ★★★★★ success of Jack and the Beanstalk 2024-25, our spectacular panto for 2025-26 will be the fairytale story of Sleeping Beauty! This dreamy show will bring all the magic of panto to the Towngate stage and have you rolling in the aisles with laughter, with our sparkling adventure for all the family!

Basildon favourites, Sophie Ladds and Ian Hallard, will return to the stage as everyone's favourite panto villain and dame! Sophie will be playing the evil Carabosse and Ian returns as our sassy Nurse Nellie. Joining Ian and Sophie will be Sophia Ragavelas as Fairy Moonbeam, Thomas Griffiths as Prince Charming, Michael Ayiotis as Jangles and Jazz Cave will be making her professional debut as our Princess Aurora!

With stunning scenery, colourful... Read more

The pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for

Following the glittering success of Cinderella, this year, Queen's Theatre Hornchurch is excited to present the pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for with 'Jack and the Beanstalk' performing from 19 November.

Join us for a GIANT adventure packed with gags galore, an original score, and sensational silliness - perfect for a festive family outing! Expect toe-tapping tunes, live music, dazzling costumes, magic beans, oodles of audience participation and larger-than-life characters in this unmissable magical pantomime adventure for all ages!

The pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for

Following the glittering success of Cinderella, this year, Queen's Theatre Hornchurch is excited to present the pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for with 'Jack and the Beanstalk' performing from 19 November.

Join us for a GIANT adventure packed with gags galore, an original score, and sensational silliness - perfect for a festive family outing! Expect toe-tapping tunes, live music, dazzling costumes, magic beans, oodles of audience participation and larger-than-life characters in this unmissable magical pantomime adventure for all ages!

With a Sprinkling of Panto Magic so well loved by the nation

Our Jack will climb the Beanstalk in Hadleigh's Old Fire station....

Our cast of five will bedazzle you with incredible vocals, and with ingenious set pieces and brand new comedy routines - this is a panto you'll remember for years to come!

We are bringing theatre to Hadleigh with our FOURTH PANTOMIME!!! We'll be transforming Hadleigh Old Fire Station into a panto wonderland, with a maximum capacity of 91 people our pantomime will be a intimate experience.

You'll be greeted at the door by our friendly Front of House team who will check your name off the guest list, no need to print your tickets but feel free to have them ready on your phone. Then you'll head through the main... Read more

... Read more

You shall go to the ball this Christmas with award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan, who returns for another year to play the Fairy Godfather, and broadcaster, film, theatre and strictly star Ross King as Buttons.

They will be joined by ventriloquist Steve Hewlett as Baron Hardup, musical theatre's Nic Greenshields and Ewan Goddard as the Wicked Sisters and Oonagh Cox as Cinderella.

Packed with all of the traditional pantomime ingredients Cliffs Pavilion audiences expect, Cinderella features laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and plenty of boos and hisses. 

Cinderella will play at The Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, from Saturday 13 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January... Read more

Following the ★★★★★ success of Jack and the Beanstalk 2024-25, our spectacular panto for 2025-26 will be the fairytale story of Sleeping Beauty! This dreamy show will bring all the magic of panto to the Towngate stage and have you rolling in the aisles with laughter, with our sparkling adventure for all the family!

Basildon favourites, Sophie Ladds and Ian Hallard, will return to the stage as everyone's favourite panto villain and dame! Sophie will be playing the evil Carabosse and Ian returns as our sassy Nurse Nellie. Joining Ian and Sophie will be Sophia Ragavelas as Fairy Moonbeam, Thomas Griffiths as Prince Charming, Michael Ayiotis as Jangles and Jazz Cave will be making her professional debut as our Princess Aurora!

With stunning scenery, colourful... Read more

The pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for

Following the glittering success of Cinderella, this year, Queen's Theatre Hornchurch is excited to present the pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for with 'Jack and the Beanstalk' performing from 19 November.

Join us for a GIANT adventure packed with gags galore, an original score, and sensational silliness - perfect for a festive family outing! Expect toe-tapping tunes, live music, dazzling costumes, magic beans, oodles of audience participation and larger-than-life characters in this unmissable magical pantomime adventure for all ages!

The pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for

Following the glittering success of Cinderella, this year, Queen's Theatre Hornchurch is excited to present the pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for with 'Jack and the Beanstalk' performing from 19 November.

Join us for a GIANT adventure packed with gags galore, an original score, and sensational silliness - perfect for a festive family outing! Expect toe-tapping tunes, live music, dazzling costumes, magic beans, oodles of audience participation and larger-than-life characters in this unmissable magical pantomime adventure for all ages!

With a Sprinkling of Panto Magic so well loved by the nation

Our Jack will climb the Beanstalk in Hadleigh's Old Fire station....

Our cast of five will bedazzle you with incredible vocals, and with ingenious set pieces and brand new comedy routines - this is a panto you'll remember for years to come!

We are bringing theatre to Hadleigh with our FOURTH PANTOMIME!!! We'll be transforming Hadleigh Old Fire Station into a panto wonderland, with a maximum capacity of 91 people our pantomime will be a intimate experience.

You'll be greeted at the door by our friendly Front of House team who will check your name off the guest list, no need to print your tickets but feel free to have them ready on your phone. Then you'll head through the main... Read more

... Read more

You shall go to the ball this Christmas with award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan, who returns for another year to play the Fairy Godfather, and broadcaster, film, theatre and strictly star Ross King as Buttons.

They will be joined by ventriloquist Steve Hewlett as Baron Hardup, musical theatre's Nic Greenshields and Ewan Goddard as the Wicked Sisters and Oonagh Cox as Cinderella.

Packed with all of the traditional pantomime ingredients Cliffs Pavilion audiences expect, Cinderella features laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and plenty of boos and hisses. 

Cinderella will play at The Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, from Saturday 13 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January... Read more

Following the ★★★★★ success of Jack and the Beanstalk 2024-25, our spectacular panto for 2025-26 will be the fairytale story of Sleeping Beauty! This dreamy show will bring all the magic of panto to the Towngate stage and have you rolling in the aisles with laughter, with our sparkling adventure for all the family!

Basildon favourites, Sophie Ladds and Ian Hallard, will return to the stage as everyone's favourite panto villain and dame! Sophie will be playing the evil Carabosse and Ian returns as our sassy Nurse Nellie. Joining Ian and Sophie will be Sophia Ragavelas as Fairy Moonbeam, Thomas Griffiths as Prince Charming, Michael Ayiotis as Jangles and Jazz Cave will be making her professional debut as our Princess Aurora!

With stunning scenery, colourful... Read more

The pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for

Following the glittering success of Cinderella, this year, Queen's Theatre Hornchurch is excited to present the pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for with 'Jack and the Beanstalk' performing from 19 November.

Join us for a GIANT adventure packed with gags galore, an original score, and sensational silliness - perfect for a festive family outing! Expect toe-tapping tunes, live music, dazzling costumes, magic beans, oodles of audience participation and larger-than-life characters in this unmissable magical pantomime adventure for all ages!

The pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for

Following the glittering success of Cinderella, this year, Queen's Theatre Hornchurch is excited to present the pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for with 'Jack and the Beanstalk' performing from 19 November.

Join us for a GIANT adventure packed with gags galore, an original score, and sensational silliness - perfect for a festive family outing! Expect toe-tapping tunes, live music, dazzling costumes, magic beans, oodles of audience participation and larger-than-life characters in this unmissable magical pantomime adventure for all ages!

You shall go to the ball this Christmas with award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan, who returns for another year to play the Fairy Godfather, and broadcaster, film, theatre and strictly star Ross King as Buttons.

They will be joined by ventriloquist Steve Hewlett as Baron Hardup, musical theatre's Nic Greenshields and Ewan Goddard as the Wicked Sisters and Oonagh Cox as Cinderella.

Packed with all of the traditional pantomime ingredients Cliffs Pavilion audiences expect, Cinderella features laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and plenty of boos and hisses. 

Cinderella will play at The Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, from Saturday 13 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January... Read more

Following the ★★★★★ success of Jack and the Beanstalk 2024-25, our spectacular panto for 2025-26 will be the fairytale story of Sleeping Beauty! This dreamy show will bring all the magic of panto to the Towngate stage and have you rolling in the aisles with laughter, with our sparkling adventure for all the family!

Basildon favourites, Sophie Ladds and Ian Hallard, will return to the stage as everyone's favourite panto villain and dame! Sophie will be playing the evil Carabosse and Ian returns as our sassy Nurse Nellie. Joining Ian and Sophie will be Sophia Ragavelas as Fairy Moonbeam, Thomas Griffiths as Prince Charming, Michael Ayiotis as Jangles and Jazz Cave will be making her professional debut as our Princess Aurora!

With stunning scenery, colourful... Read more

The pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for

Following the glittering success of Cinderella, this year, Queen's Theatre Hornchurch is excited to present the pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for with 'Jack and the Beanstalk' performing from 19 November.

Join us for a GIANT adventure packed with gags galore, an original score, and sensational silliness - perfect for a festive family outing! Expect toe-tapping tunes, live music, dazzling costumes, magic beans, oodles of audience participation and larger-than-life characters in this unmissable magical pantomime adventure for all ages!

The pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for

Following the glittering success of Cinderella, this year, Queen's Theatre Hornchurch is excited to present the pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for with 'Jack and the Beanstalk' performing from 19 November.

Join us for a GIANT adventure packed with gags galore, an original score, and sensational silliness - perfect for a festive family outing! Expect toe-tapping tunes, live music, dazzling costumes, magic beans, oodles of audience participation and larger-than-life characters in this unmissable magical pantomime adventure for all ages!