By Chino Odimba

His home is dust. His friends are few.

His hands are as rough as the seas he has crossed.

In a radical re-imagining of Charles Dickens’ classic novel, we follow one refugee’s journey, buffeted between borders and bad company.

Twist transforms Oliver’s struggle for sanctuary into a modern tale framed by the global crisis fast defining the 21st century.

Teeming with Dickens’ audacious characters, this production marks a bold collaboration for Theatre Centre, pioneers of new writing for young audiences. Rising star Chino Odimba has written for the National Theatre and was shortlisted for the Bruntwood Prize.

Theatre Centre’s first adaptation in over a decade, this retelling of a Victorian masterpiece will challenge intolerance with urgency and compassion.

“A rivetingly fresh reinvention of a myth”  Medea by Chino Odimba – The Times

“Theatre Centre defy clichés”  – The Guardian

Suitable for 13+ years

Join us for a concert heralding the centenary of the Russian October Revolution with soloist Stuart Paul, OQ and current trumpet teacher at Queen’s. David Hedges will present a pre-concert talk on Shostakovich’s 5th Symphony.

Coriolan Overture op.62 - Beethoven

Trumpet Concerto in Eb Major - Hummel

Symphony No 5 - Shostakovitch

An Evening of Opera Favourites!

Following on from their first hugely successful sell-out concert as Queen’s College resident orchestra, the Southern Sinfonia is delighted to bring you an evening of all your favourite opera moments.

Sit back, relax and immerse yourself in the magic tones of the four soloists as they transport you to the land of Puccini, Bizet’s Carmen, Mozart and many, many more.

By JOHN SUCHET

The voice of Classic FM’s weekday mornings, John Suchet presents, in person, a fascinating and in depth talk on two of the greatest composers the world has known: Mozart and Strauss, their music, their lives and their inspiration.

Based on his books, John’s passion for and knowledge of classical music, makes for an inspiring, educational and interesting talk.

by William Shakespeare ... (with some made-up bits!)

Presented by Queen's College Senior School

Steve Eaton Evans’ radical adaptation retains the eternal beauty of Shakespeare’s language whilst making the play accessible to an all-age audience by featuring some SERIOUSLY LOUD MUSIC, COLOURFUL WELLIES AND A PORTA-LOO!

Optional audience dress-code: FESTIVAL!