Dementia Friendly performance of Kiss Me Quickstep – Thursday 7th March 1:30pm

The Dementia Friendly performance of Kiss Me Quickstep is fast approaching.  Get your tickets before they are all gone.

Kiss Me Quickstep by Amanda Whittington At the Queen’s Theatre

Thu 7 Mar | 1.30pm until 3.50pm including an interval

Tickets are £15.50 and carers go fre

‘Anyone with a secret obsession with Strictly should book a ticket without further consideration’ The Guardian

Three couples are striving for glory on the competitive dance circuit – having finally made it to Blackpool’s Amateur Championships.

This bittersweet comedy reveals the backstage stories behind the fabulous frocks, fixed smiles and fake tan.

With the world at your feet, it only takes on false step…

Art Appreciation Workshop on Wednesday, 24 April 2019.

Havering Museum is launching a new Art Appreciation Workshop on Wednesday, 24 April 2019.  This is a great opportunity for people with an interest in art to learn more about the artists and the stories behind the paintings..

Places are limited so early booking is recommended for Wednesday, 24 April and the second event on Wednesday,  22 May at 1.30pm – 3.30pm.

 

To reserve a place email marketing@haveringmuseum.org.uk or telephone 01708 766571

We’re looking for people who haven’t visited Rainham Hall before to join our Audience Panel to help shape our next exhibition about 1960s tenant, Anthony Denney. The first meeting will be on Monday 11 February, 18:30-20:00, at Rainham Hall.

Anyone with a secret obsession with Strictly should book a ticket!

A Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch and New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich production

Kiss Me Quickstep

by Amanda Whittington
22 Feb – 9 Mar

A sequin-studded warm-hearted ballroom drama.

‘Anyone with a secret obsession with Strictly should book a ticket without further consideration’ The Guardian

The cast includes David Birch (Matilda the Musical, West End), Michelle Bishop (Strictly Ballroom, West End), Adrian Klein (Memorial, Barbican Theatre), Joshua Lay (Funny Girl, UK Tour), Abigail Middleton (Wondertown, The Bohemians), Garry Robson (The Who’s Tommy, Ramps on the Moon) and Vicki Lee Taylor (Matilda the Musical, West End). They will be joined by a community chorus of 8 ballroom dancers.

Three young couples are striving for glory on the competitive dance circuit – having finally made it to Blackpool’s National Amateur Championships via the motorway hard shoulder.

But there’s pain and heartbreak beneath the dazzling glitter ball when you’re dancing to other people’s tunes and hiding secrets. And with the world at your feet, it only takes one false step…

This bittersweet comedy reveals the backstage stories behind the fabulous frocks, fixed smiles and fake tan, looking at the real lives of those for whom dancing is everything.

Described as Britain’s ‘most consistently popular female dramatist’, Amanda Whittington writes for theatre and radio (including Women’s Hour). Previous hits at the Queen’s Theatre include Ladies Day and Satin ‘n’ Steel.

 

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