Fairfield Halls brings seasonal panto and comedy heavyweights to local stage

News 22 September 2025

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Tickle your funny bone this autumn at a packed programme of laugh-out-loud shows and gigs at Fairfield Halls.

Kicking off the season is Eddie Kadi’s Let Me Land (Saturday 11 October 2025). A debut tour from one of comedy’s fastest rising stars, Eddie Kadi shares his journey and experiences to becoming a stand-up sensation, navigating family relationships and fatherhood along the way.

Back with his brand-new live show, A Manford All Seasons (Saturday 18 October 2025), Jason Manford is back on the road with his latest comic offering. Promising hilarity and tons of chuckles, this is the comedian that everyone knows and loves.

Josh Widdicombe returns with his new tour, Not My Cup Of Tea (Thursday 23 October 2025), reflecting on his 15-year career and Parenting Hell podcast, co-hosted with Rob Beckett. Proclaimed to be shorter (and with lower production values) than Taylor Swift’s Eras tour, this stand-up performance is not to be missed!

At the end of October, join Jack Dee as he guides his audience through his varied life and career with his customary charm and well-known gift for talking rubbish. His Small World Tour (Friday 31 October 2025) spectacularly fails to address culture wars, the environment, social justice or British Foreign Policy in favour of doubling down on the meaningless, small things in life.

Plus, don’t miss the hilarious Jamie Steen and Charlie Guest in this year’s seasonal panto at Fairfield Halls, Beauty and the Beast (Friday 12 December 2025 – Sunday 4 January 2026). Starring Ellie Dadd (Eastenders) as the courageous Belle, whether it’s your annual festive outing or your child’s first theatre memory, Beauty and the Beast promises laughter, wonder, and gasp-out-loud spectacle at every turn.

Fairfield Halls is owned by Croydon Council and operated by registered charity and social enterprise BH Live.

On behalf of BH Live, Steve Turner, Director of Venues shared;

“We’re thrilled to welcome such an incredible lineup of comedy talent to Fairfield Halls this autumn. From internationally acclaimed stand-up stars to iconic stage shows, there’s something to make everyone laugh. It’s a fantastic opportunity for audiences across Croydon to enjoy fantastic live entertainment right on their doorstep.”

As well as entertainment and shows, the venue will be hosting a series of conferences and hospitality events including gala dinners and celebration events. In addition to year-round events available to the public, Fairfield Halls is also a popular venue for private hire. From business events to family celebrations, the venue’s meeting rooms offer excellent service and beautiful spaces for all kinds of events.

Internationally renowned orchestras – including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra – also frequent the venue’s world-class concert hall for private recordings and rehearsals. More than 30 orchestra rehearsals took place at the venue last year.