IODS Presents...

BLEAK EXPECTATIONS by Mark Evans

The story Charles Dickens might have written after drinking too much gin…

Follow half-orphan Pip's extraordinary exploits with sisters Pippa and Poppy and best friend Harry Biscuit, as they attempt to escape the calculating clutches of the dastardly Mr Gently Benevolent, defeat the hideous Hardthrasher siblings, and deflect disaster at every turn! Will evil be vanquished by virtue? Can love triumph over hate?

Mark Evans' stage play Bleak Expectations is a hilarious, chaotic caper, featuring dastardly villains, preposterous names, pulse-quickening romances, heart-rending death scenes, and definitely, probably, hopefully a happy ending.

Based on the award-winning BBC Radio 4 series, the play opened at The Watermill Theatre, Newbury, in 2022, directed by Caroline Leslie. It transferred to the Criterion Theatre in London's West End in 2023, where it featured a medley of many well-known actors and comedians.

This amateur production of “Bleak Expectations” is presented by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.

Telford Theatre

Redbridge Drama Centre

Churchfields

South Woodford

E18 2RB

All Tickets - £16.50 - Includes £1.50 Theatre Restoration Levy

When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve—and fetch, sit and roll over.  

As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief (Lil Rel Howery, Get Out, Free Guy), he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat (Pete Davidson; Saturday Night Live, The King of Staten Island). Petey’s latest plan is to clone himself, creating the kitten Lil Petey, to double his ability to do crime stuff. Things get complicated, though, when Lil Petey forges an unexpected bond with Dog Man.  

When Lil Petey falls into the clutches of a common enemy, Dog Man and Petey reluctantly join forces in an action-packed race against time to rescue the young kitten. In the process, they discover the power of family (and kittens!) to bring even the most hostile foes together.

Year of Release: 2025.

Certification: PG.

Runtime: 89

Copyright: © 2024 Universal Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

East London Theatre Company Presents Miss Julie at Redbridge Drama Centre

Following critically acclaimed runs at The Wanstead Curtain and The Courtyard Theatre in 2024, the East London Theatre Company (ELTC) brings August Strindberg’s incendiary masterpiece, Miss Julie, to Redbridge Drama Centre. Directed by Jon Fentiman, this production has garnered rave reviews for its raw intensity, faithful adherence to Strindberg’s naturalistic vision, and powerhouse performances from its trio of actors.

★★★★ (4 stars) – LondonTheatre1  “ Compelling, cogent and

captivating ….. as good a production as you will see this year”

★★★★ (4 stars) – The Deskbound Dramatic: “An absolute success… compelling and controversial.”

★★★★ (4 stars) A Youngish Perspective: “Lets Strindberg’s exploration of class and gender shine without overcomplication.”

ELTC’s  “visceral psycho-drama” promises an unforgettable night of theatre.

Book now for a limited run—a masterclass in tension, tragedy, and timeless relevance.

(Ticket prices include £1.50 Theatre Maintenance Levy)

After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.

Year of Release: 2024.

Certification: PG.

Runtime: 100

Copyright: © 2024 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Redbridge Creates Presents... Disney's Newsies Jr.

When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys' expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what's right.

Including the now-classic songs "Carrying the Banner," "Seize the Day," and "Santa Fe," Newsies JR. is a timeless story full of spirit and heart.

Music by Alan Menken

Lyrics by Jack Feldman

Book by Harvey Fierstein

Based on the Disney Film

Written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White

Originally Produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Productions

(Ticket prices include £1.50 Theatre Maintenance Levy)

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International

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

Olive Kane Dance Presents: From Story to Stage

A joyful celebration of imagination, creativity and our incredible young dancers!

Step into a magical library of stories brought to life through dance as Olive Kane Dance presents our very first show: From Story to Stage. With books as our portals, you’ll journey through enchanted gardens, under the sea, and into fantastical worlds where anything is possible.

This community performance is full of heart, talent, and joy — a chance to cheer on our young performers and celebrate their hard work on stage.

More info about OKD: www.olivekanedance.com

Tickets

Full price: £15

Concessions (children, families on universal credit): £13

Ticket prices include a £1.50 theatre restoration levy

Date & Times

Sunday 6th July 2025

2pm: Show A

5pm: Show B

Please check show letter 2 to see which show(s) your child is performing in.

Lovegrove Theatre

Redbridge Drama Centre

Churchfields

South Woodford

E18 2RB

As this performance takes place in our Foyer it is unaffected by the current auditorium closure.

An afternoon of fun toe-tapping jazz, blues and swing in our KMT foyer.

Think of the great era of the 1920s and 1930s and of Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller and Benny Goodman. Add a dash of blues, New Orleans and British trad and you’re sure to have a great time.

The musicians are of the finest calibre. They have travelled the globe, performing at festivals, major concert halls and jazz clubs worldwide. Between them, they have played hundreds of performances in the bands of Chris Barber, Kenny Ball, Acker Bilk and many more.

Pop in after your Sunday lunch, grab a drink from the bar, sit back and enjoy!

Tickets

All tickets £13.50

(prices include £1.50 Theatre Maintenance Levy)

Come and visit Santa’s Workshop, where Santa and his hard-working elves are busily getting ready for The Big Day!

Our elves will welcome you to their Magical Interactive Christmas Show!

Full of festive mishaps, music and plenty of holiday cheer.

After the show, Miss Christmas will take you to the Elves workshop, where you will be able to make a Christmas decoration that you can take home and write your letter to Santa.

Next, you will be invited to meet Father Christmas himself, in the grotto. His helpful elves can then take your photo with your own phone or camera and receive a special Christmas gift!

Lastly, you can make your own way to our Christmas Kitchen where you'll be able to buy gingerbread and a hot cocoa.

The experience will last appoximately 45-60 minutes.

Amazing tales, elegantly told. The Extraordinary Time-Travelling Adventures of Baron Munchausen is a multi award-winning, family friendly, improvised storytelling show. There will be pirates and princesses, unicorns and dragons, spacemen and swordfights, and all of it completely and irrefutably true.

Imagine Jackanory meets Whose Line Is It Anyway, Live. The cast are challenged to tell increasingly extravagant tales all based on The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. All they have are their wits, a box of silly hats, and the imaginations of a room full of giggling children to ensure that the stories end happily ever after.

Best Children's Show - WINNER Leicester Comedy Festival 2020

Best Kid's Show - WINNER Greater Manchester Fringe 2019. Leicester Comedy Festival

Edinburgh Bobby Award - Nominee Edinburgh Fringe 2022

"A joyous show of wit, sparkle and simple happiness" ***** Broadway Baby

"All of the show was brilliant!" **** Festmag

"A must see!" **** One4Review

Redbridge Creates Theatre Company are thrilled to present... The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

This christmas get ready to twirl through a twister and land in the colourful Land of Oz, where magic sparkles, friendships grow and anything is possible!

Join Dorothy and follow the Yellow Brick Road on a quest to find the mysterious Wizard of Oz. Along the way, they’ll meet a lovable Scarecrow who needs a brain, a sweet Tin Man searching for a heart, and a silly Cowardly Lion who just wants to be brave.

With surprises around every corner, this enchanting stage show is a treat for the whole family—whether you're 5 or 105. Grab your ruby slippers and come see why there’s truly no place like home!

This production is based on the original story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.

(Ticket prices include £1.50 Theatre Maintenance Levy)

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.

The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Year of Release: 2024.

Certification: PG.

Runtime: 162

Copyright: © 2024 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS.