Gipsy Hill Area Guide

A SOAP OPERA. ON STAGE. LIVE. IN PENGE. PENGE WEST A CONTINUING DRAMA Only at The Bridge House Theatre Following Season One's explosive finale, your favourite characters are back for a festive special. One night only... don't miss it!

Southside Players presents: Present Laughter by Noel Coward Step into the dazzling, deliciously chaotic world of Nol Cowards Present Laughter a sparkling comedy that proves fame is fabulous until it isnt. In this irresistible romp, we meet Garry Essendine, a magnetic, wildly successful actor whose life is a whirlwind of adoring fans, romantic entanglements, and theatrical excess. Onstage hes untouchable; offstage hes unavoidably surrounded by admirers, by opportunists, by colleagues who want something from him, and by friends who know him a little too well. When his meticulously curated glamour begins to clash with the relentless demands of his entourage, his carefully preserved poise threatens to crack. What follows is a cascade of hilarity, farce, and delicious emotional truth. Total running Time (Estimate):2 including a 15 minute interval Advisories Fake cigarette smoke. The show will start promptly, please allow plenty of time to get to the theatre. Ticket Prices: Standard 16.00 Concession 14.00

A one-off return for soul club Great Big Kiss to celebrate Valentine's Day. Our Valentine's Day parties were always loads of fun, so we're going to return for a one-off visit to The Great North Wood in West Norwood. Join us for a night of northern soul, Motown, 60s girl groups and more. Say "Be My Baby" to your secret crush or "Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)" to your special someone and dance the night away with some sweet soul music! Have a great big kiss for Valentine's! We play: Sugar Pie DeSanto The Shangri-Las Jackie Wilson Dusty Springfield Chuck Berry Gloria Jones Ike And Tina Turner The Supremes Pat Powdrill Mamie Galore LaVern Baker Big Mama Thornton Stevie Wonder Aretha Franklin Richard Berry And The Pharoahs The Del-Vikings The Silhouettes Little Richard Nancy Sinatra Del Shannon Ray Charles Melba Moore The Shirelles Edwin Starr Little Anthony And The Imperials Ruth Brown Bo Diddley The Orlons Wanda Jackson Otis Redding Fats Domino and loads more...! The big beat keeps you rockin' in your seat!

Our AWARD-WINNING Pantomime Returns! Get ready for more laughs, surprises, and festive fun as our zany, madcap panto is back this year with a magical retelling of Beauty and the Beast! In the quaint French village of Pnge-su-Mer, the beautiful and headstrong Belle dreams of a life beyond the everyday. But high above the village, in the shadowy Great North Wood, the vain and arrogant Prince Philipe Phacochre rules from his hilltop castle with an iron fist, making life miserable for all. When he cheats his way to victory in the annual thumb-war championship, he earns the wrath of a wicked fairy and a dreadful curse. Transformed into a hideous beast, the Prince must now discover the true meaning of love or remain a monster forever. Written by our Artistic Director Luke Adamson, this brand-new adaptation draws inspiration from the original French fairy tale with a nod to the beloved Disney classic and gives it a bold, inventive twist in true Bridge House style. Expect sharp wit, unexpected turns, and high-energy fun for all ages. Join us for a festive season full of laughter, magic, and pantomime mayhem!

Welcome to our Open Season 2025. Please arrive promptly via our Crown Dale main entrance for 9:15am. Co Headteachers address will be in the theatre at 10am. Finish 10:30am.

Designed for children aged 6 11 and their grown-ups. Get into the festive spirit in this fun and interactive drama workshop for children and their families. Using the themes of Christmas as inspiration we'll take part in energizing body warmups, expressive dances and exciting games in a welcoming and inclusive environment. We will use props, improvisation, collaboration and our imaginations to learn acting techniques in a group setting. The structure of the day is as follows: Welcome Icebreaker activities Body, Face, Voice Warm Ups Imagination Warm Ups Group improvisation These workshops are designed for children aged 6-11 and their grown-ups. All under 18s must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult throughout the workshop, and we encourage everyone to take part together. Our Ready, Set Drama series is led by adults with learning disabilities and drama facilitators from LArche and SLT. With thanks to the Beckenham Theatre Trust for their funding towards this venture. Facebook: @larchelondonuk Instagram: @Larchelondonuk LArche Day Activities: www.larche.org.uk/london-day-activities About L'Arche Drama Group Our talented drama group of people with and without learning disabilities meet weekly and creates its productions, scripts, costumes and props from scratch. They have brought their performances and workshops to theatres, churches, local community spaces and conferences across London and the UK. About South London Theatre - Youth Theatre South London Theatre - Youth Theatre has been part of the community for many years. Young people from 6 to 18 years old attend classes, taught by drama experts, where they develop drama skills, build confidence, have fun and take part in performances.