QTH’s strategic objectives for 2021 – 2022 are:
SO1. Deliver activity to get audiences back into theatre going as soon as possible
SO2. Deliver a QAdapt change programme that will sustain levels of activity within reduced overheads
SO3. Transform the Board, sub committees and other governance structures so that they can increasingly engage and be more effective in fundraising
SO4. Keep celebrating fresh working class stories through Essex on Stage projects
SO5. Develop QTH’s role in touring, strategically and commercially
SO6. Take QTH’s talent development offer to a growing network of creative practitioners further, prioritising support for diverse artists
SO7. Build on QTH’s digital innovation of 2020
SO8. Focus on reaching and articulating reach to under represented & under served people
SO9. Sustain creative digital participatory activity, in response to need and removing barriers of digital poverty
SO10. Deliver activity that ensures people experiencing dementia enjoy access to theatre
SO11. Increasingly ensure work is seen by new audiences, including under represented & under served people, harnessing the 2019 rapid growth in new bookers
SO12. Increase the amount of national and industry media coverage for QTH’s work
SO13. Focus recruitment and progression on diversifying the workforce (i.e. permanent staff, casuals and freelancers) and developing a culture that retains new recruits
SO14. Transform the Board, sub committees and other governance structures so that they are more diverse
SO15. Develop the role of young people in enabling change within QTH
SO16. Develop the strategy and ambition for the QNext capital programme
SO17. Maximise the relationship between Havering Changing and QTH’s audience development, learning and participation and talent development work
SO18. Further explore and establish QTH’s Outer East London and South Essex sub regional significance
SO19. Respond to opportunities to build on recent successful enabling partnerships around the Havering cultural strategy and Creative People and Places, to develop new partnership delivery models
Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch – the future
QTH’s vision is ‘Great homegrown theatre at the heart of a changing community’
QTH’s aims (up until 31 March 2022) are:
* change the way programming responds to the narratives of place and community
* make and present a widening range of theatre that connects with different people
* strategically develop the participatory programme so that it engages existing and new people in deeper ways
* enhance the talent development offer to meet local and national needs
* modernise and ensure best practice is adopted in every aspect of the ways in which the organisation, building and its staff operate
QTH operates in accordance with the following values:
Innovative - We believe in being open to new impulses, and directions, and embracing original thoughts and ideas. This encourages us to think big and try new things in new ways, and to find different approaches and getting excited by the things that drive us one step further. We like to push boundaries and are confident about experimenting and challenging ourselves over what we do as a company, and enjoy the surprises that this can create.
Creative - We are a creative organisation. We value the importance of being able to think and work creatively in our roles - whatever they might be. This challenges us to be imaginative and aspirational, and to find different ways to work and find solutions that support the company to progress along its pathway.
Excellence - We are proud of what we do and achieve as a company and individuals. We understand how much the small things matter, and enjoy working together as professionals to do the best job we can for ourselves and our audiences. We reflect on how we work and know when we have done well, and we take the time to support ourselves and each other in learning about when we can do things better.
Collaborative - We are a strong loyal team, and enjoy the support and energy that this can bring and relish going the extra mile to get things done. We are respectful of each other, and are able to constructively challenge how we work. This also applies to our open approach to collaborating with partners, artists and our community.
Inclusive - We are welcoming and open as a company, and listen to those we work with and those who take part in what we do. We believe it is important to have a diverse team that is reflective of our community, and celebrate the way that difference can drive creativity. We are proactive in engaging with people and making our work and practice accessible to everyone and have an approach to lifelong learning and education that supports this.
Passion - We love what we do, value the people we work with, and want to enjoy our time at work. We are professional and appreciate we need to work hard to deliver the shows on time, but there are still moments when we can have fun and the passion for our work and the Queen’s Theatre are evident in all we do. We enjoy that feeling of exhilaration when it is going well, our audiences are engaged and the building is alive and we feel appreciated for what we have achieved.
