about us

The Queen's Theatre is a vibrant producing theatre serving East London and Essex. Under the Artistic Direction of Bob Carlton, the Queen's is home to cut to the chase... the country's only resident company of actor-musicians who present a diverse, popular and innovative programme of eight main-house productions each year.

The Queen’s Theatre offers a wide and varied Education and Outreach Programme aimed at young people and adult groups to inspire and provide opportunities for individual study, performance and professional development.

It is possible to hire the Queen's Theatre. For further information please:
- email – adminassistants@queens-theatre.co.uk
- telephone – 01708 462362

cut to the chase...

2008 is the 10th Birthday of
cut to the chase… the Queen’s Theatre’s professional resident company. Follow cut to the chase... as we celebrate a decade of great live entertainment.

support us

The Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch is a registered charity that is only able to enjoy success as an inspirational and renowned arts venue due to the loyal generosity of individuals, funding organisations and local businesses.

a few ways you can help…
- make a donation
- support us for free
- become a volunteer

council of management

Dennis Roycroft - Chair
David Burn - Vice-Chair

Councillors: June Alexander, Wendy Brice-Thompson, Andrew Curtin. Linda Hawthorn, Gillian Ford, Roger Ramsey, Paul Rochford and Geoff Starns
David Burn
Vernon Keeble-Watson
David Lel
Angela Marshall
Michael Quine
Louise Sinclair
David Thorpe
Pamela Wilkes

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