IODS Presents... Annie

Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including "Tomorrow."

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations... and even befriends President Franklin D. Roosevelt!

She finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable dog named Sandy.

This amateur production of ANNIE is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.co.uk

Ticket Prices:

ADULT - £21.50

CHILD 16 & UNDER - £17.50

GROUP RATE - 4 Tickets - £78 - Four Tickets (must include atleast 1 child) Discount Code: SUNSHINE

All Ticket Prices are inclusive of the £1.50 levy.

Lovegrove Theatre

Redbridge Drama Centre

Churchfields

South Woodford

E18 2RB

A Daryl & Co.and Half Moon co-production for ages 3-6

A quirky, thought-provoking exploration of the unspoken rules that shape our lives.

Meet Derek and Jon, two friends trying to understand life’s strange instructions. When “stop” means “go”, “up” turns into “down” and no one explains why - what do you do? Everyone else seems to know the way, but what if you just don’t get it?

Boxed In is a playful and thought-provoking journey about feeling left out, not because you’ve done something wrong, but because the world doesn’t always play fair. It’s a story for anyone who’s ever felt a bit confused, a bit left out, or a bit boxed in.

Through movement, visual storytelling, humour and a touch of chaos, Boxed In explores the invisible rules of behaviour, the way people act and what others think you should do – and invites us all to imagine a world where everyone feels they belong.

A co-production by Daryl & Co. and Half Moon, Boxed In is an exciting collaboration between a ground-breaking Disabled-led theatre company and the UK’s leading small-scale young people’s venue and touring company.

Boxed In is largely non-verbal. This makes it accessible to a wide range of people, including d/Deaf, hard of hearing, BSL users and non-English speakers. Accessible. Inclusive. Made for everyone.

Dance Express Presents: Our Spectacular Annual Show!

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of talent, energy, and creativity at the Dance Express Show! Featuring our incredible young performers, this vibrant production showcases a dazzling variety of dance and performance styles.

As a proud family dance school with over 35 years of history in the community, Dance Express continues to inspire confidence, passion, and joy through the performing arts. Our show is a heartwarming, high-energy event for all ages — a wonderful opportunity to see our students shine on stage and celebrate their hard work and dedication.

Bring the whole family and experience the magic of Dance Express!

Tickets (prices include £1.50 Theatre Maintenance Levy)

Full Price - £17.50

Concessions £15.50

Venue: Redbridge Drama Centre, Churchfields, South Woodford, E18 2RB

Ilford Operatic Dramatic Society Presents Fantastic Mr Fox

Roald Dahl’s much-loved story follows the vain attempts of three farmers, Boggis, Bunce and Bean, one fat, one short, one lean, to get rid of the fox who regularly steals food from their farms. They try to kill him by any means possible. Outwitted at every turn, the farmer’s ploys backfire.

Fantastic Mr Fox devises a plan which will ensure full stomachs for not only his family, but all his friends, who celebrate with a sumptuous feast.

Adapted by the country's top children's playwright, David Wood, Fantastic Mr Fox is an ideal family show based on the book by Roald Dahl.

While children of all ages are welcome, this production is recommended for those aged four and above.

Redbridge Drama Centre

Lovegrove Theatre

Chruchfields

South Woodford

E18 2RB

Ticket Prices (includes £1.50 Theatre Restoration Levy)

Full Price: £17

Child 16 or under: £15

Family of 4 (including 1 child) : £60

Gigi Tonic Presents...

A Burlesque Workshop!

Following Gigi Tonic’s Big Squeeze Cabaret celebrating International Women’s Day, treat yourself (or someone else!) to putting some of that bold, unapologetic femme energy into practice for yourself. You’re invited to Gigi’s Introduction to Burlesque!

This one-off workshop is suitable for anyone curious about burlesque. You don’t need to have any specific experience or training to take part in this evening. This will be a fun exploration of how burlesque principles could positively affect you.

During the workshop, we will:

•        Explore what Burlesque is and why it’s so damn powerful

•        Explore your Burlesque alter-ego’s

•        Learn a Burlesque-inspired dance routine with a glove peel

•        Explore making things BIG and taking up space on the stage.

You will need to bring: Clothes and shoes you can move easily in and feel good in, water, and your badass attitude!  

Optional to bring: A notepad and pen, Low heels without platforms which you can move in, and a glass or two of bubbly.

This will be a light, relaxed evening with the option to have a drink with Gigi at the bar post-workshop to celebrate your work.

(Any questions about this event? Email Gigi at therealgigitonic@gmail.com)  

SPECIAL OFFER: Book Gigi Toni's Burlesque Show and Workshop for £25

Suitable for ages 18 years+

VENUE: Redbridge Drama Centre, Churchfields, South Woodford, E18 2RB

The Redbridge Creates Theatre Company presents...

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Performed at the Sir James Hawkey Hall

A collaboration between Redbridge Drama Centre and Redbridge Music Service

This much-loved show retells the biblical story of Joseph, a dreamer gifted with extraordinary visions and a spectacular coat of many colours. Favoured by his father but betrayed by his jealous brothers, Joseph’s journey takes him from hardship to triumph, proving that hope, kindness and perseverance can change any destiny.

Packed with iconic songs including Any Dream Will Do, Go, Go, Go Joseph and Close Every Door, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a joyous musical celebration for the whole family.

An Amateur production by arrangement with LW Entertainment Ltd

For ages 5+ years

Please note seating for this production is unallocated

If you require accessible seating, please call us on 02087088803

Kat King - Energy, Movement & Deep Rest

An invitation to slow down, soften, and reconnect.

Kat King guides you through a gently transformative journey blending Kundalini yoga, intuitive movement, healing sound, and deep rest. Through flowing movement, Reiki drum and wind gong, energy is invited to release and realign.

The experience closes with Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) - a deeply restorative guided meditation practiced lying down. In this state between waking and sleeping, the body rests profoundly while the mind remains softly aware. Many people describe one hour of Yoga Nidra as feeling like several hours of deep sleep. No experience needed, simply arrive as you are and leave feeling grounded, lighter, and renewed.

VENUE: Redbridge Drama Centre, Churchfields, South Woodford, E18 2RB

Gina Williams is desperate to be Gina again. But what does that mean when you have just become a mother and you can’t find yourself in it all?

Gina isn’t the only woman of colour in the UK with a traumatic birth experience, she also isn’t the only woman struggling to fit in with the expectations of what it is to be a mother, a career woman, a friend and a partner. Gina finds herself in an inescapable chasm.  But she is a woman determined to take up space for the first time and heal.

Ticket prices include £1.50 Theatre Maintenance Levy

Suitable for ages 16 years+

VENUE: Redbridge Drama Centre, Churchfields, South Woodford, E18 2RB

The award winning play, Ma Joyce’s Tales From The Parlour is a one woman show written and performed by Victoria Evaristo.

Set in Liverpool, the show tells the story of a mixed race grandmother of Nigerian and Irish heritage, as she celebrates her birthday and re-visits the people and places from her past. Ma Joyce takes us on a rollercoaster journey back to her childhood in the convent in the Welsh countryside; the romantic meeting and relationship with her late Nigerian husband Mani and her journey to Nigeria only to discover that, “In England I am black.  In Africa I am white.   It’s a funny, bloody world.”  

Suitable for ages 12 years+

***** 'The story telling is real enough to stay with you after the show has ended' - Three Weeks Edinburgh

**** 'Evaristo’s Performance in Ma Joyce’s tales from the Parlour is a masterclass in intimacy and range' - Binge Fringe

'Warming and fun... she’s an endearing soul, full of wisdom with that Liverpudlian sense of humour' - Time Out

VENUE: Redbridge Drama Centre, Churchfields, South Woodford, E18 2RB

"I laughed so much I fell of my chair!" Jackie, Bromley

"Thanks for giving tired mums some well needed belly laughs!" Kate, Chelmsford

Grab your mum mates for a "the perfect mums' night out" (Vision Theatre). Hosted by Alyssa Kyria, The Funny Mummy (over 23 million views on social media) and the top stand up comics in the UK. With hilarious comedy, songs, games and more - join us for a laugh about parenting, life and everything in between! This is a mums' night out you won’t forget.

VENUE: Redbridge Drama Centre, Churchfields, South Woodford, E18 2RB

(prices include £1.50 Theatre Maintenance Levy)

‘Here’s much to do with hate but more with love…’

You may know the story of Juliet and her Romeo, but not in this way.

Two young lovers meet against all odds, forced to defy grudges, unrequited loves, and old estrangements in a new version of Shakespeare's timeless tragedy. When Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet meet at a house party, their instant connection leads to a secret marriage – one that sends shockwaves through both families and their closest friends. Mercutio grapples with a bitter ex-boyfriend and unspoken feelings. Benvolio struggles to hold everyone together while barely staying afloat himself. What starts as the lovers' private escape quickly becomes everyone else's problem.

Drawing from across Shakespeare's canon, this production offers the story in an entirely new light: taking lines from other works of Shakespeare to create new moments, dynamics, and even scenes. The classic tale of love & hate is still here, but with new surprises.

ADAPTED BY: Luke Martin

DIRECTED BY: Luke Martin & Eric Mok

STARRING:

Ethan Dillon

Matt Ingram-Jones

James Jip

Kathryn Lincoln

Luke Martin

Natasha Mula

Ellen Pallant

Nicholas Southcott

ORIGINAL SCORE: Benedict Williams

DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY: Ellie Councell

FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY: Robert Penny

INTIMACY COORDINATION: Rosie Frecker

Running Time: TBC (Including an interval)

Content Warnings: Violence, Acted Alcohol & Drug Abuse, Suicide, Mention of Domestic Violence

Theatretrain Waltham Forest Presents... presents

Shrek Jr

Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek.

One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he's handed a task – if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn't be complete without a few twists and turns along the way!

Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire

Music by Jeanine Tesori

Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the Book by William Steig

Originally Produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe)

All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk

Tickets

All tickets £13.50 (price includes £1.50 Theatre Restoration Levy)

One Tenth Human in association with The Dukes Lancaster present... So Unfair!

Welcome to our interactive science demo – with a twist! We need YOU to take on some big challenges – and help us save the day.

How can we make things more fair? And what could go wrong if we don’t?

Help Daniel Bye change the world, in an unexpectedly ridiculous adventure involving engineering challenges, bad dad jokes, and an extraordinary quantity of molten chocolate.

“Riveting, funny and thoughtful” The Guardian

“really great children’s theatre” Exeunt

A brand new show for 7-11 year olds and their grown-ups.

Created by Daniel Bye, Sarah Punshon, Toni-Dee Paul, and Matt Powell. Featuring engineers from across the UK Zooming in to help you save the day.

TEZ ILYAS: TEZ THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU

The grumpiest uncle in showbiz is back.

Fresh from travelling the world (and smashing it as a top husband and bunny-stepdad), the UK’s leading de-influencer returns with a brand-new stand-up show. Expect fresh jokes,

furious rants, and ridiculous stories — all delivered with Tez’s trademark smart, silly, and subversive humour.

Star of: Man Like Mobeen (BBC Three), Live at the Apollo (BBC Two), Fighting Talk (BBC Radio 5 Live) and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Secret Diary of a British Muslim Aged 13 3⁄4.

Touring nationwide, Autumn 2026.

Book early. You’ll hate yourself if you miss it.

Presented by UTC Live

Age Guidance - 18 years +

Tickets - £21.50 (Includes £1.50 Theatre Restoration Levy)

Redbridge Drama Centre

Churchfields

South Woodford

E18 2RB

Act Out Performing Arts Walthamstow present The Addams Family Musical Young@Part! This spooky tale invites you to step inside the haunted Addams mansion and meet the creepy and mysterious Addams Family… expect great songs, wacky comedy and ooky twists and turns! This is a performing arts school performance for friends and family.

Lovegrove Theatre

Redbridge Drama Centre

Churchfields

South Woodford

Tickets (Price includes £1.50 Theatre Restoration Levy)

Full price: £13.00

Concession: £9.00

Redbridge Youth Theatre Workshop Presents...

The Glove Thief

The year is 1569, and in a cold, stone room in a Staffordshire castle, a group of women sew elaborate tapestries. Rich or poor, at home or held against their will, four women’s lives intersect on the point of a needle.

Embroidery is their escape, their sanity, and their expression: of love, loss, artistry and power. For these women’s stitches have the power to change not just their own lives, but the course of English history.

‘They did not understand, you see, that what is stitched with a needle is not always innocent… Needles are dangerous.’

(all ticket prices include £1.50 Theatre Maintenance Levy)

VENUE: Redbridge Drama Centre, Churchfields, South Woodford, E18 2RB

This award-winning female barbershop quartet is currently ranked second in the UK and the Netherlands within the Sweet Adelines International association. Renowned for their captivating performances, they specialise in music that celebrates women — singing songs written by women, about women, and inspired by women’s stories and experiences.

Blending exquisite vocal harmony with compelling stage presence, the quartet delivers performances that are both technically outstanding and emotionally powerful. From competition stages to concert platforms, they leave audiences inspired, energised, and deeply connected through the transformative power of women’s voices in harmony.

VENUE: Redbridge Drama Centre, Churchfields, South Woodford, E18 2RB