The Playground Theatre
Queens Café at The Playground Theatre
The Playground Theatre is proud to be in partnership with Queens Coffee — a vibrant, local craft coffee spot with a flair for the fabulous. Proudly run by two dynamic Drag Queens, Queens Café brings theatre to your taste buds, serving up expertly brewed coffee, delicious sandwiches, tea, bar snacks, crisps, and a selection of alcoholic drinks.
Located right inside the theatre, Queens Café is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm, and Saturdays from 9am to 5pm. On show nights, the café transforms into a buzzing bar from 5pm to 10pm — the perfect pre-show or post-show hangout.
More than just a coffee stop, Queens Café is an extension of the creative spirit at The Playground Theatre: bold, inclusive, and full of character. Whether you're dropping in for a quick bite or making a night of it with drinks and a performance, Queens Café is here to welcome everyone.
Remembering Christian Holder
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our Associated Artist Christian Holder. Christian was a multi-talented Renaissance man who was a dancer, choreographer, singer, costume designer, artist, writer and most recently director. He made his directorial debut at the invitation of Associate Artist and creative producer Naomi Sorkin, ultimately writing and directing Ida Rubinstein: The Final Act, in September 2021 at The Playground Theatre.
Directing theatre offered the perfect medium in which to amalgamate all of Christian's artistic skills and he was able to use these to create a unique artisitc vision. Artistic director Peter Tate was so impressed with this production that he asked Christian to direct the Love and Destruction evening in April 2023 that included the play One Man which was subsequently invited to Parliament. He then invited Christian to direct a film version of One Man which has subsequently been selected at four film festivals so far.
Finally in April 2024, Peter brought Christian in to direct The Girl In The Green Jumper, the moving story of the artist Cyril Mann and his wife Renske Mann. And so Christian had become an integral part of The Playground Theatre's artistic family and we are devastated at his loss. And aside from all his remarkable artistic talent, Christian Holder was one of the last true gentleman.
Rest in Peace Christian
