Friendsical

Friendsical is an original and unique new parody musical inspired by the gang in Friends, the iconic TV show. When Ross's wife leaves him for another woman, he fears he will never find love again. But then Rachel runs back into his life... will he end up with his one true…

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From 16 September 2019, 10am - 11pm Everyday
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Park Lane, Croydon.
CR9 1DG
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Windrush: Portrait of a Generation
Arnhem Foyer
Thu 19 Sep - Sun 12 Jan
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Donkey Dots with the Musical Balloon Band
Arnhem Foyer
Mon 21 Oct - Mon 09 Dec
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Ashcroft Playhouse

Faith – The George Michael Legacy

A stunning celebration remembering one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time. This energetic, vibrant musical journey brings to life 35 years of hits from George’s glittering career.

This brand-new feel good show will have you dancing in the aisles for the biggest party night of…

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Ashcroft Playhouse

Friendsical

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West End Gala

An exciting line up of leading cast members from West End Shows including Les Misérables, Wicked and We Will Rock You. Stars come together for a night of musical variety in aid of The Mayor of Croydon’s five Charities.

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Ashcroft Playhouse

Peppa Pigs Best Day Ever

Peppa Pig is excited to be going on a day out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig - it’s going to be her best day ever!

Get ready for a road-trip full of adventures. From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams to muddy puddles –…

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Ashcroft Playhouse

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

Now in its 30th amazing year, the sensational multi-award-winning West End show is coming to Fairfield halls. Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise…

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Ashcroft Playhouse

Met Opera Live Screening: Madam Butterfly

Madama Butterfly (Puccini) Anthony Minghella’s vividly cinematic staging of Puccini’s tale of unrequited love returns to our screens featuring soprano Hui He in the devastating title role. One of the most frequently staged operas of our generation, Madama Butterfly follows thestory of a young Japanese girl, Cio-Cio San, who falls…

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Ashcroft Playhouse

The Night Watch

The Night Watch is a thrilling and beautiful story from the award-winning number one best-selling author, Sarah Waters (Tipping the Velvet, The Paying Guest and The Little Stranger). London in the 1940s. A time when hearts beat faster and life burned more brightly, The Night Watch is a tender, tragic and beautifully…

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Ashcroft Playhouse

The story of Guitar Heroes

The Story of Guitar Heroes is an awe-inspiring, dynamic show which transports you through time: from the 1950’s with artistes such as Chuck Berry and Hank Marvin from The Shadows, including gifted legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page, through to modern day players such as the great Brian May…

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The Lady Vanishes

BAFTA-nominated Gwen Taylor and 'Villain of the Year' Andrew Lancel are reunited for the first time since their two years together in Coronation Street as Anne Taylor and her evil son Frank Foster. Andrew and Gwen are back in this devilishly fun stage adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's The Lady Vanishes by The Thriller Theatre Company. When Socialite Iris’ unexpected…

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Ashcroft Playhouse

Tabby McTat

Tabby McTat is a cat with the loudest of meee-ews and a best friend with a guitar. Together they sing their favourite songs delighting the crowds, until one day Fred disappears. Separated and alone, Tabby finds shelter and a new life with all the home comforts that any cat could…

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Ashcroft Playhouse

Met Opera Live Screening: Akhnaten

Akhnaten—Met Premiere (Philip Glass) Star countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo headlines as the revolutionary Pharaoh who transformed ancient Egypt. Director Phelim McDermott, whose productions include the hugely successful Satyagraha by Philip Glass, returns to the Met to bring this contemporary production to life, with a virtuosic company and dramatic staging that…

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Ashcroft Playhouse

Len Phillips Big Band - A Swinging Christmas

Take a sleigh ride with the 17 piece Len Phillips Big Band plus singers Gary Williams (The Rat Pack, Friday Night Is Music Night) and Louise Cookman (BBC Big Band, Glenn Miller Orchestra UK) for an evening of non-stop festive favourites. Packed with Christmas classics from Andy Williams, Peggy Lee,…

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Ashcroft Playhouse

Whitney - Queen of the Night

Critically acclaimed international stage sensation Whitney - Queen of the Night is heading to Croydon following its hit West End debut. Starring Elesha Paul Moses (Whitney – Queen Of The Night tour, What’s Love Got To Do With It?, The Voice, The X Factor) in the title role, supported by a stunning live band. Fans will be blown away by three decades of nostalgic…

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Ashcroft Playhouse

An Evening of Eric & Ern at Christmas

An Evening of Eric and Ern at Christmas with The Olivier nominated duo Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens A show for all the family from 8 to 108! A brilliant homage crammed full of those famous comedy sketches and most loved Morecambe & Wise routines and songs and, of course, a musical…

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Ashcroft Playhouse

Once

Once may now be enough for you to see this multi award-winning Broadway and West End hit musical. Based on the critically acclaimed and much-loved film, you will meet (and never forget) two lost souls - a Dublin street busker and a Czech musician - who find each other unexpectedly…

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Ashcroft Playhouse

Met Opera Live Screening: Wozzeck

World Premiere: Staatsoper, Berlin, 1925. One of the emblematic achievements of the thriving artistic forces in Germany and Austria during the brief period between world wars, Wozzeck was a sensation and a scandal at its premiere. Remarkably, it has lost none of its power to fascinate, shock, and engage audiences, and…

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Ashcroft Playhouse

The Estefan Experience

It’s time to Get on Your Feet and start a Conga in the aisles, The Estefan Experience is kicking off the biggest Latin-pop show to ever tour the UK! With over 100 million album sales, 26 Grammy Awards and featuring 11 of her Top 10 Billboard Hits – Gloria Estefan…

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Ashcroft Playhouse

Met Opera Live Screening: Porgy & Bess

The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess—New Production The Gershwins’ modern American masterpiece has its first Met performances in almost three decades, starring bass-baritone Eric Owens and soprano Angel Blue in the title roles. This new co-production with English National Opera and Dutch National Opera was hailed as a triumph at its…

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Ashcroft Playhouse

Mark Steel

Off the Kerb presents... Mark Steel Sony and Writers Guild Award winning writer and comedian Mark Steel is best known for his critically-acclaimed BBC Radio 4 show Mark Steel’s In Town. Now in it’s 8th series, In Town went onto to win the 2018 BBC Radio Awards Best Comedy Show.…

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Ashcroft Playhouse

New Jersey Nights

New Jersey Nights is a spectacular celebration of the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons and takes the audience on a nostalgic musical journey through the career of one of the biggest selling groups of all time. From the back-street studio in New Jersey…

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Ashcroft Playhouse

You Win Again - Celebrating the Music of the Bee Gees

Direct from London’s West End, You Win Again – Celebrating The Music of The Bee Gees. Prepare to experience the distinct sound of one the greatest bands to have ever graced the stage in this unforgettable concert spectacular. Immerse yourself in the brothers’ music through the sixties, seventies and eighties…

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Kojo Anim presents the Taxi Tour

Britain’s Got Talent’s stand out stand-up comedy star Kojo Anim is heading out on the road with his debut UK tour. The 39-year-old father of one was Simon Cowell’s golden buzzer act on this year’s series of the ITV talent show, winning through to the grand final earlier this month. His new and…

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Ashcroft Playhouse

Met Opera Screening: Agrippina

Agrippina—Met Premiere (Handel) Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato leads as the imperious title empress in the Met’s first-ever performance of this tale of deception and deceit. Set in Ancient Rome, Agrippina plots the downfall of Emperor Claudius to secure the throne for her son Nero, in Handel’s first operatic triumph. Harry Bicket…

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Zog

Large in size, and keen in nature, Zog is so eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon’s school, where dragons learn all the things that dragons need to know. Zog tries so very hard, perhaps too hard, and he bumps, burns and roars his way through years one,…

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Silk Road

Performed with an evocative live score, Silk Road is a fascinating exploration of the rituals along nomadic routes, conjuring images of the pilgrims, monks, traders and urban dwellers who made their way from China to the Iberian Peninsula. It is a celebration of diverse cultures and dances, as strong and…

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Met Opera Screening: De Fliegende Hollander

Der Fliegende Holländer—New Production (Wagner) Award-winning, Sir Bryn Terfel CBE, returns to the Met for the first time since 2012, as the mysterious seafarer searching for salvation in this co-production with L’Opéra de Québec and Dutch National Opera, Amsterdam. Inspired by the legend of the Flying Dutchman, the Captain of…

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The Croft

Based on a true story.

In the remote Scottish Highlands two women arrive at a former Crofters Hut in the deserted village of Coillie Ghille. When suddenly the weekend getaway takes an unexpected turn. Cut off from the modern world, Laura and Suzanne find themselves drawn into the…

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Revenge

Written by Robin Hawdon. Directed by Louise Jameson. Bill Crayshaw MP leads a charmed life, hailed in Parliament, lauded in business, and loved at home. That is until he returns from a business trip to find his party agent has been killed in a terrible, tragic accident – or was it?…

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I'm Still Standing – The Music of Elton John

A musical celebration of the legendary 50 year career of Sir Elton John. Featuring all of his greatest hits performed by the outstanding Joel Buckingham and backed by an amazing live band. No show about Elton John would be complete without the outrageous outfits and glasses…

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Absurd Person Singular

Three married couples. Three kitchens. Three Christmas parties. Sidney Hopcroft, a small-time tradesman, persuades wife Jane to throw a party hoping to find favour with a bank manager and local architect. As celebrations begin, class differences and naked ambition combine to hilarious effect as, one by one, the characters seek…

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Bang Bang!

BANG BANG!

A new farce by John Cleese*

Based on ‘Monsieur Chasse’ by Georges Feydeau

With Tessa Peake-Jones, Tony Gardner and Wendi Peters

(*Mr Cleese does not appear in this production - he wanted to, but we wouldn’t let him)

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Met Opera Live Screening: Tosca

Tosca (Puccini) Superstar soprano Anna Netrebko returns in the title role as the explosive diva in Puccini’s best-loved operatic thriller. Based in Rome during the Napoleonic wars, this tragic tale of passion, murder, lust and love, set against a famously romantic score, is an enduring classic. Bertrand de Billy conducts…

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The Cavern Beatles

The show is a Magical History Tour through the works of the greatest pop music phenomenon, The Beatles. Replicating, in both sight and sound, the excitement and energy of Beatlemania, the psychedelic era of Sgt. Pepper, and the creative masterpieces of The White Album and Abbey Road.A special feature of…

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Ashcroft Playhouse

Met Opera Live Screenings: Maria Stuarda

Maria Stuarda (Donizetti) Set in 16th Century Britain, Donizetti’s historical drama follows Mary, Queen of Scots and her bitter rivalry with the cousin responsible for imprisoning her, Queen Elizabeth I, and thrills with intense stand-offs and impressive vocal displays. Soprano Diana Damrau and mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton square off as two…

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Ashcroft Playhouse

What's Love Got To Do With It? - A tribute to Tina Turner

Expect a night of high energy, feel-good rock-and-roll featuring Tina's greatest hits including Private Dancer, What's Love Got To Do With It?, Proud Mary, River Depp, Nutbush City Limits, Simply The Best and many more. This not-to-be-missed musical experience is a stunning celebration of one of the greatest singers of…

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Ashcroft Playhouse

The King is Back - Ben Portsmouth is Elvis 2020

Ben, a multi talented musician, singer and songwriter had Elvis's DNA in his blood from an early age. His father was an avid Elvis fan and Ben grew up on a diet of Elvis songs. Having honed his musical talent Ben started his journey as an Elvis Tribute Artist in…

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Ashcroft Playhouse

Hello Again - The Story of Neil Diamond

Evocative imagery, video and narration enhances the magic, as the show takes you on a musical journey through Neil Diamond's glittering 50 year career. From The Bang Years to the present day you'll soon be singing along to all the hits including Sweet Caroline, Hello Again, Love on the Rocks,…

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Phoenix Concert Hall

Justin Live

Come and see CBeebies superstar and children’s favourite Justin Fletcher live on stage in an all-singing, all dancing extravaganza. Justin Live is a fun show for all the family packed full of popular interactive song and dance routines, comedy, and some custard pies too! Famous for his appearances in hit…

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Phoenix Concert Hall

Who Am I, Again? An Evening with Lenny Henry

Join the legendary Sir Lenny Henry as he embarks on a brand new UK tour this autumn. Lenny Henry is one of Britain’s best-known and celebrated comedians, with a career which began with cult stardom on children's television to including writer, radio DJ, TV presenter, co-founder of Comic Relief and award-winning actor.…

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Phoenix Concert Hall

The Music of Bond

Nobody Does it Better than the world’s most famous secret agent. From Goldfinger to Skyfall and beyond. Experience the thrills, kills and loves of James Bond through this hit show of iconic music performed by powerhouse live orchestra. Songs include, Goldfinger, Diamonds are Forever, From Russia with Love, Skyfall, Live and Let…

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Croydon Philharmonic Choir presents Verdi Requiem

The Croydon Philharmonic Choir is delighted to mark its return to Fairfield Halls with a performance of Verdi’s Requiem, one of the most dramatic and sumptuous works in the entire choral canon. The Croydon Philharmonic Choir is Croydon’s largest and longest-established classical choir – it was founded in 1914 –…

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An Audience With Simon Reeve

Following his sell-out theatre tour in 2018, Simon Reeve's show has been extended by huge public demand into 2019. The show features the world-famous BBC travel presenter and adventurer recount tales from over 15 years of travelling to the most remote and extreme corners of the planet. From being chased by pirates, hounded…

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Phoenix Concert Hall

Hej Romale! - Czech Philharmonic & Čhavorenge Choir

A concert by Romani children from the Čhavorenge Children's Choir led by Ida Kelarová and her team accompanied by musicians from the Czech Philharmonic. “Romani children don’t feel welcome in our society. Breaking free from the vicious circle of settlements and ghettos into a world where they are expected to…

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Phoenix Concert Hall

Real Thing, Odyssey and Gwen Dickey

British soul group The Real Thing and joined on stage by Odyssey and the voice of Rose Royce, Gwen Dickey bring a night of their greatest hits to the concert hall

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George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Who is to blame for the worldwide phenomena of ukulele orchestras and ukulelemania? The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain! Tap your toes with the royalty of the ukulele scene, the independent rock-stars of the “bonsai guitar”, who have plucked and sung, joked and whistled with Clean Bandit, Robbie Williams, Madness, Cat Stevens, The…

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English Chamber Orchestra & Christian Zacharias: Classical Masters

"I want to present music as a language and a means of story-telling. I want to show other people what amazes me, what is hidden beneath the notes”. Christian Zacharias and the ECO explore the happiest heights and profoundest sorrows of the Classical era: Haydn’s Symphony No.74, a controlled explosion…

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Alexander Armstrong: All Mouth and Some Trousers

Alexander Armstrong embarks on his first ever stand-up tour with ‘All Mouth and Some Trousers’. A brand new and “deliciously irreverent” account of a career that has taken him from Armstrong & Miller, to presenting, documentary making, singing and – ultimately – taking his rightful place as the Voice Of…

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Rhod Gilbert: The Book of John

It has been a while, but the multi-award-winning Welsh comedian is back, with a brand new live show. In a six-year break from stand-up, a lot has happened to Rhod. Almost all of it s**t. And just when he thought he’d hit rock bottom, he met a bloke...called John. This…

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Phoenix Concert Hall

Rob Beckett: Wallop

Rob Beckett is back on tour with a brand new stand up show. It’s been a busy few years for the Mouth of the South and he’s coming to see you to fill you in and make you laugh. Host of BBC One’s All Together Now and team captain on Channel 4’s 8 Out…

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Phoenix Concert Hall

Lewisham Choral Society - Belshazzar’s Feast

Title: Belshazzar’s Feast Works: William Walton: Belshazzar’s Feast Edward Elgar: Enigma Variations Give unto the Lord Performers:Lewisham Choral Society David Stout (Baritone) Forest Philharmonic Dan Ludford-Thomas (Conductor) A thrilling biblical tale From the plaintive cries of exiled slaves to the overthrow of the lavish Babylonian court, William Walton’s electrifying Belshazzar’s…

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An Evening Shared with Jasper Carrott & Alistair McGowan

Comedy legends Jasper Carrott and Alistair McGowan split the bill and your sides with a night of comedy stand up and impressions. Drawing on their wealth of experience they present a show of pure laughter and entertainment that is not to be missed.

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Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour

CODY SLAUGHTER Joins THE ELVIS TRIBUTE WORLD TOUR

The producers of The Elvis World Tour are delighted to announce that - the greatest Elvis show in the world… just got even better! Direct from the USA, Shawn Klush & Dean Z have now been joined by fellow US Elvis Tribute…

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Bollywood Fever

Following on from their record breaking 2018 Sholay screening held in Birmingham, the immersive film experience Bollywood Fever returns with another global blockbuster in LAGAAN: Once Upon A Time In India. Considered by many to be the greatest Bollywood film of all time, LAGAAN staring Aamir Khan, was originally released…

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Jimmy Carr - Terribly Funny

Jimmy’s brand new show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things.Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love.But they’re just jokes - they are not the terrible things. Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo. Now…

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Wandsworth Schools’ Music presents Winter Sounds 2019

Wandsworth Schools’ Music Service is delighted to return to Fairfield Halls to showcase the amazing talents of more than 550 young musicians from Wandsworth Schools and the Wandsworth Music Academy.

The concert will feature choral and instrumental performances from St Cecilia’s School, Graveney School, the Wandsworth Performance Troupe,…

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Russell Kane: The Fast and the Curious

He’s back. The keenly-awaited brand new tour show is here. Packing more energy than a Duracell factory, Russell’ s RS Turbo laugh engine will motor through love, family and life - once again proving that the fast and the curious amongst us, see more stuff, and get more done. Multi-award…

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Phoenix Concert Hall

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - John Rutter's Christmas Celebration

John Rutter Conductor The Temple Church Choir The Purcell Singers James McVinnie Organ Your Christmas treat truly awaits with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and John Rutter in a concert that is guaranteed to lift the festive spirits. One of the nation’s favourite modern composers presents and conducts his own popular…

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Phoenix Concert Hall

Cinderella

Fairfield Halls and Imagine Theatre bring you the most magical pantomime of them all, Cinderella, to Croydon audiences this Christmas. A brand new exciting production created especially for the Fairfield Halls will star TV star and Strictly winner Ore Oduba making his pantomime debut as Dandini alongside hilarious comedian and…

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London Mozart Players - The Snowman

The iconic animated film of Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman, with music by Howard Blake has been a Christmas TV favourite since its premiere in 1982. As part of their award-winning #LMPOnTheMove series, the London Mozart Players perform the full orchestral score live-to-picture in a pre-Christmas treat that’s perfect for the whole…

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Sandi Toksvig Live! National Trevor

Sandi Toksvig is touring her new, one-woman comedy show. Sandi realises some people harbour an ambition to be a National Treasure but following a misunderstanding with a friend has decided instead to become a National Trevor – half misprint, half Danish comedian, novelist, actor and broadcaster. Expect tall stories, fascinatingly…

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London Mozart Players - A Concert Extraordinaire with Sheku Kanneh-Mason

Resident orchestra London Mozart Players bring a stylish programme of music with a distinctly French theme to the Phoenix Hall in January 2020, with very special guest, BBC Young Musician 2016 winner – cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason. LMP brings a soupçon of Gallic charm to Croydon with a classical concert full of elegant delights. The programme includes…

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Spirit of the Dance

Spirit of the Dance is one of the biggest dance shows in the world. It has smashed box office records in over 20 countries, and has won more awards than any other dance production. Now celebrating its 15th Anniversary and winner of 9 Global awards, this breathtaking show has been…

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Croydon Symphonic Band

Conductor – David Cox Narrator – Laura Shavin (BBC Radio 4 “The Now Show”) Programme includes Jazz Suite No. 2 (Shostakovich) Peter and the Wolf (Prokofiev) The Three Bears (Eric Coates) Symphonic Dances from “West Side Story”(Bernstein) plus lots, lots more!

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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Great Romantics

Glinka A Life for the Tsar: Overture Brahms Double Concerto Tchaikovsky Symphony No.5 Domingo Hindoyan Conductor Duncan Riddell Violin Richard Harwood Cello One of the great Romantic symphonies and a cornerstone of Russian music, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.5 presents the ultimate journey from darkness to light with a triumphant conclusion. The use…

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Anton & Erin - Dance Those Magical Movies

The nation’s favourite ballroom couple return with a brand-new sensational dance production with a stunning 23 piece orchestra with Live vocals from TV’s Lance Ellington and exquisite choreography set to music from the silver screen including Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Singin’ In The Rain and The Greatest Showman.

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A Choral Symphony: Celebrating 40 years of The International Staff Songsters

The International Staff Songsters (ISS), led by Dorothy Nancekievill, is the premier choir of The Salvation Army. Their first performance was at the Fairfield Halls in March 1980. They are delighted to be supported at their 40th birthday gala concert by: Singer and broadcaster Aled Jones MBE Pianist Robert Clark…

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Boyzlife

Two of the worlds biggest bands Boyzone and Westlife come together, for the very first time, with a full band production show. Featuring Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy this specially adapted theatre production will include many of their greatest hits. VIP Package Make your night even more special with our…

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BBC Symphony Orchestra

BBC Symphony Orchestra and their Principal Guest Conductor Dalia Stasevska opens their Fairfield Hall concert with Einojuhani Rautavaara's magical Cantus Arcticus - a serene soundscape for taped birdsong and orchestra.

They…

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Fascinating Aïda

Dillie Keane, Adèle Anderson and Liza Pulman are heading out on tour. With a selection of old favourites, songs you haven’t heard before and some you wish you’d never heard in the first place. The songs are hilarious and topical - the glamour is unstoppable. With three Olivier Award nominations…

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Romesh Ranganathan: The Cynic's Mixtape

His brutally honest new show. Romesh is back with a brand new show, The Cynic’s Mixtape, his most brutally honest show yet. Fresh from the Misadventures Of Romesh Ranganathan, A League Of Their Own and  Judge Romesh, he’s putting showbiz aside to deliver a carefully curated selection of all the things he has found unacceptable since the last tour, including why trying to…

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In The Night Garden

In the Night Garden Live show is coming to Fairfield Halls! Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, MakkaPakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all! You’ll see…

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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Orchestral Adventures

MENDELSSOHN Hebrides Overture (Fingal’s Cave) TCHAIKOVSKY Variations on a Rococo Theme RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade Sascha Goetzel Conductor Bartholomew LaFollette Cello Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture opens the concert with a scenic adventure along the mesmerising shores of Scotland. Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme for cello and orchestra…

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London Mozart Players - Craig Ogden

London Mozart Players Craig Ogden (guitar) MOZART Symphony No. 36 in C major, K.425 (Linz’) RODRIGO Concierto de Aranjuez MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op.90 (‘Italian’) Rodrigo’s beloved Concierto de Aranjuez comes alive in the hands of Craig Ogden, one of the most electrifying classical guitar…

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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Rhapsody & Wonder

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS The Wasps: Overture RACHMANINOV Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini BUTTERWORTH The Banks of Green Willow ELGAR ‘Enigma’ Variations Christoph Altstaedt Conductor Clare Hammond Piano Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Vaughan Williams’ animated and bombastic Overture to The Wasps opens an evening of enthralling orchestral classics. Featuring is…

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Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

Featuring GILSON LAVIS With special guest EDDI READER And guest vocalists RUBY TURNER & LOUISE MARSHALL Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra are a rhythm and blues band led by boogie-woogie pianist Jools Holland. Holland formed the band in 1994 and the current 20-piece band consists of piano, organ, drums,…

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Jimmy Carr - Terribly Funny

Jimmy’s brand new show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things.Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love.But they’re just jokes – they are not the terrible things. Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo. Now…

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The Recreational

All Star Wrestling

You’ve seen it on television and now you can see it live when All Star Superslam Wrestling returns with an extravaganza of high-flying action that…

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Horace Andy

Jamiacan reggae superstar, ‘Mister Skylarking’, Horace Andy comes to The Recreational stage for a night of classic vibes with support from one of the UK’s finest rising talents, the new ‘Empress of Roots and Soul’, Teshay Makeda. With a tenure on the microphone now spanning more than half a century,…

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HooFest

Line Up Now Announced Saturday 16th November Doors 12:30pm. First band on at 1pm, finishing at around 11pm. YONAKA VEX RED ACRES WSTR TIGRESS FAMILIAR SPIRIT AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS GRAMMA VEDETTA RXPTRS BRIGHTLIGHT CITY ANDREW 0'NEILL COMPERE & COMEDIAN Sunday 17th November Doors 12:30pm. First band on at…

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Republica

Formed in the early 90’s, Republica have sold over 3 million albums and charting in the top 5 in UK, US and Europe and achieving Platinum Sales Worldwide.

The track Ready To Go went to number one in 18 countries and has been featured in Hollywood movies, TV…

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Ghana: Year of Return

2019 has been declared by Ghana as the “Year of Return” and Croydon celebrates as Fairfield Halls welcomes the irresistible energy and sound of EUGY. From his official debut ‘Chance’ to ‘Dance For Me’ and of course ‘LoLo’, The Recreational will become a sound clash mecca for all things Afrobeat…

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Croydon Rocks

All Dayer Rock Festival featuring acts from the USA, Scandinavia, Europe and Croydon! Grab tickets today to avoid disappointment. This WILL sell out! Now in it's 3rd year, Croydon Rocks has moved to the legendary Fairfield Halls and will showcase the greatest rock bands from around the globe plus giving…

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Grandmaster Flash

For many, Grandmaster Flash is the international face of hip-hop and turntablism around the world, and has been ever since he pioneered the art of mixing. Grandmaster Flash is the man who invented the cue button, plus techniques like backspins, scratching and punch phrasing, thus changing the face of DJing…

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Lost In Music - One Night at the Disco

Get ready to recreate the Magical 70’s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco! Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from Artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic. This show boasts…

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The Recreational

Omar

Omar, The UK's King of Soul will be our first opening artist in The Recreational - Fairfield Halls' new live act venue. Performing songs from his latest album 'The Man', plus hits including 'There's Nothing Like This', 'Say Nothin'' and 'Golden Brown' - don't miss the chance to see London's…

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The Recreational

Rip The Runway UK

RIP THE RUNWAY UK is a biennial event that fuses fashion, music and beauty together to unite the urban community within the U.K. In it’s 10th year, the brand has grown to become a beacon of hope for upcoming artists and designers to showcase their talents alongside icons at the…

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Arnhem Foyer

Windrush: Portrait of a Generation

Windrush: Portrait of a Generation tells the story of how the first generation of Caribbean migrants, now in their late 60s to 90s, are living their lives in the hear of south London and remaining true to their distinctive traditions and culture. A year in the making, timed to…

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Arnhem Foyer

Donkey Dots with the Musical Balloon Band

Music, Sounds, Percussion, Movement and BALLOONS! Donkey Dots is a free music and movement class for under fives. Unique and highly interactive live music sessions every Monday supporting early years development. Using junk percussion, percussion, voices, bodies and imaginations to co-ordinate and explore a full range of aural awareness and…

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Arnhem Foyer

Community Choir

A relaxed and fun workshop group designed to appeal to beginners and experienced singers alike. Music includes pop, classical, jazz, rock, easy listening and much more and determined by the group for the group. Everyone welcome - no audition. Sight singing and reading music are NOT a requirement for this session.…

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Arnhem Foyer

LMP Lunchtime Concert - Storytime for the under-fives with the London Mozart Players

A treat for the youngest music-lovers! Children are invited to join members of the LMP as they explore the different sections that make up an orchestra. They’ll learn about the instruments in the woodwind, brass and string sections and share in the joy and fun of inclusive music-making as they…

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Arnhem Foyer

Saturday Proms with the Musical Balloon Band

The Musical Balloon Band performs an interactive child friendly concert show - Live music with a twist! Join us for the free show packed with magical musical adventures for under 6s and their grown ups, friends and siblings with Cecil 'The Balloon' Donkey. Unique musical fun for all the family…

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Arnhem Foyer

An Audience with Alford Gardner

As part of the the Windrush: Portrait of a Generation exhibition and in celebration of Black History Month, we invite you to hear from Alford Gardner who served with the RAF as a ground engineer during the war, and travelled to the UK on the Empire Windrush in May 1948 from…

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Arnhem Foyer

Croydon Diwali Reception and Mela

Join us for FREE in our Arnhem Foyer for Croydon Diwali Reception and Mela. From 4-6pm, enjoy Diwali Aarti, food and drink, live performances, raffles and prizes and more! Be a part of this dynamic colourful and vibrant celebration in presence of Mayor of Croydon MPs, Councillors, VIPs and people from different…

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Arnhem Foyer

An Audience with John Humphrys

Mention John Humphrys, and most people will give you one of two replies: the Today programme, and tough interviewing. John has recently announced that he will be retiring from Today in the autumn. Since he joined BBC Radio 4's flagship current affairs breakfast programme in 1987, John Humphrys' name has…

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Arnhem Foyer

LMP Lunchtime Concert - Piano Fireworks with Phoenix Piano Academy

Phoenix Piano Academy welcomes you to an inspiring recital given by four promising young artists in a programme of varied works. Stormy, middle-period Beethoven is followed by the keyboard pyrotechnics of Liszt and Chopin. The ever songful Schubert is contrasted with deeply melancholic Rachmaninov. We finish with the dazzling jazz…

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Arnhem Foyer

LMP Lunchtime Concert - Chamber Ensemble

Beethoven Trio in B flat Op. 11 Brahms Trio in A minor Op. 114 Timothy Lines Clarinet Sarah Butcher Cello Sophia Rahman Piano Timothy Lines, clarinet Timothy Lines enjoys a varied career as a clarinettist. From 1999 to 2003 he was principal clarinet of the London Symphony Orchestra, becoming chairman…

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Arnhem Foyer

An audience with Jenni Murray

The inimitable Jenni Murray celebrates great women from around the world – rescuing some from obscurity and shining a new light on familiar names. She has met and interviewed many of the women featured. They led while others followed. They stood up and spoke out when no one else would. They…

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Arnhem Foyer

LMP Lunchtime Concert - A Christmas Carol with Trinity Boys Choir

Trinity Boys Choir was founded over fifty years ago and since enjoys an international standing, providing distinguished treble soloists for professional operatic productions such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Benjamin Britten, and recently for operas at Aix-en-Provence, Opera Comique in Paris, La Monnaie, and other major houses in Germany,…

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Arnhem Foyer

LMP Lunchtime Concert - The Teyber Trio

J S Bach Goldberg Variations, BWV.988 (arr. for String Trio by Dmitri Sitkovetsky) Tim Crawford Violin Tim Ridout Viola Tim Posner Cello The Teyber Trio formed in 2011, having met at the Junior Department of the Royal Academy of Music. They performed together for many years as members of the…

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SAVVY Studio

Treasure Island

Come and join us on the high seas as we sail off on a classic adventure. Young Jim Hawkins dreams of escaping his quiet country life; gazing out, day after day at the sea and imagining what lies beyond the horizon. It’s not until a mysterious stranger arrives, pursued by…

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Talawa Studio

London Mozart Players Charles Dickens – A Christmas Carol

Festive seasons past, present and future combine in this seasonal treat as Charles Dickens gives a dramatic re-telling of his classic tale: ‘A Christmas Carol’. In this brand-new adaptation, actor Tama Matheson breathes fresh life into Dickens who takes to the stage to tell his moving morality tale of…

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Ashcroft Playhouse

Faith – The George Michael Legacy

Ashcroft Playhouse

Friendsical

Ashcroft Playhouse

West End Gala

Ashcroft Playhouse

Peppa Pigs Best Day Ever

Ashcroft Playhouse

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

Ashcroft Playhouse

Met Opera Live Screening: Madam Butterfly

Ashcroft Playhouse

The Night Watch

Ashcroft Playhouse

The story of Guitar Heroes

Ashcroft Playhouse

The Lady Vanishes

Ashcroft Playhouse

Tabby McTat

Ashcroft Playhouse

Met Opera Live Screening: Akhnaten

Ashcroft Playhouse

Len Phillips Big Band - A Swinging Christmas

Ashcroft Playhouse

Whitney - Queen of the Night

Ashcroft Playhouse

An Evening of Eric & Ern at Christmas

Ashcroft Playhouse

Once

Ashcroft Playhouse

Met Opera Live Screening: Wozzeck

Ashcroft Playhouse

The Estefan Experience

Ashcroft Playhouse

Met Opera Live Screening: Porgy & Bess

Ashcroft Playhouse

Mark Steel

Ashcroft Playhouse

New Jersey Nights

Ashcroft Playhouse

You Win Again - Celebrating the Music of the Bee Gees

Ashcroft Playhouse

Kojo Anim presents the Taxi Tour

Ashcroft Playhouse

Met Opera Screening: Agrippina

Ashcroft Playhouse

Zog

Ashcroft Playhouse

Silk Road

Ashcroft Playhouse

Met Opera Screening: De Fliegende Hollander

Ashcroft Playhouse

The Croft

Ashcroft Playhouse

Revenge

Ashcroft Playhouse

I'm Still Standing – The Music of Elton John

Ashcroft Playhouse

Absurd Person Singular

Ashcroft Playhouse

Bang Bang!

Ashcroft Playhouse

Met Opera Live Screening: Tosca

Ashcroft Playhouse

The Cavern Beatles

Ashcroft Playhouse