Beckenham Hill Area Guide

Defying Gravity - West End Women is a celebration of women who have made their mark on the West End Stage. Featuring the best loved songs from the West End and Broadway, performed by a cast of incredible vocalists and an all female band, this is a must-see for anyone who loves musical theatre. Starring Sharon Sexton (Bat Out of Hell, Mamma Mia, Billy Elliot), Michelle Pentecost (Wicked, Wonderland, Evita), Maggie Lynne (Wicked, Hairspray, Grease) and Tasha Sheridan (School of Rock, Mamma Mia, Carousel) alongside musical director Ellie Verkerk (SIX, The Color Purple). With songs from Wicked, Les Miserables, Mamma Mia, Waitress and more, join us for an unforgettable evening of stunning vocals, backstage anecdotes and fascinating insights into the world of our West End Women. Cast subject to change.

LPGS Winter Concert 2025 Concert Band, Jazz Band, Chamber Orchestra, Steel Band, Chamber Choir, Young Voices, Year 7 Band, Flute Group, Booms & Belles, a Capella & soloists 6.30pm

It's that time of year once again... The clocks have gone back and our heads are wondering toward festive and abig fat Christmas rave-up. Ray Keith brings his seminal Dread Recordings party to Fox & Firkin for a knees up. Dread Recordings Christmas Party Lineup: Ray Keith Grooverider Nookie B2B Pedge (Old Skool Jungle Set) Hexa B2B In the Blood B2B Diligent Fingers Leaf B2B Agro B2B EL Millz B2B V Dubz MCs Juiceman / Five Alive / Sammy Jo / MC Enamie Doors 9PM 20/12 London, Fox & Firkin Presented by The Fox & Firkin. This is an 18+ event

directed by Kate Bannister presented by The Jack Studio Theatre The Mystery of Irma Vepreturns to the Jack this Christmas! Egyptologist Lord Edgar brings his new bride, Lady Enid, to the Hillcrest family home. But a dark shadow hangs over them in the shape of Irma Vep, Lord Edgars first wife who died in mysterious circumstances. Will Lady Enid escape the fate of her predecessor? Will Lord Edgar find his mummy? Join us this Christmas for mayhem and murder in this gothic horror, quick-change tour-de-force. Written by avant-garde American playwright, Charles Ludlam, actor, director and founder of The Ridiculous Theatrical Company. Presented by the award-winning in-house team behind Montague's Millions , Kindred Spirits , Wolves of Willoughby Chase, A Christmas Carol and The Invisible Man . Early booking is recommended. The Mystery of Irma Vep is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk Tuesday 9 December 2025 Sunday 4 January 2026 at 7.30pm All tickets Tuesday 9th December 12.00 Tickets: 17, 15 conc, suitable for 12+ Terms and conditions apply when booking. Our concessionary price tickets are for: full-time students, over 65s, registered unwaged, under 18s and Equity Members. Please bring proof of status.

Step into a musical journey through the centuries with the UKBrazil Philharmonic Orchestra! From the elegance of the Baroque to the passion of the Romantic era and the grandeur of modern film scores, our next concert will celebrate the evolution of music and its power to move us across time. Experience moments of drama, tenderness, and triumph as our orchestra and chamber ensembles bring to life the works of Corelli, Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Wagner, Rachmaninoff, Strauss, Zimmer, and more. Join us for an evening where the past and present meet a vibrant celebration of musics timeless beauty and storytelling spirit! Full Programme Tannhuser Overture Richard Wagner (arr. David Burndrett) Le Lac des Cygnes (Swan Lake, Act II, Scene 14) Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (arr. Leonard Teixeira) Concerto in G minor , 4th Movement Arcangelo Corelli (arr. George Pollen) Horn Concerto No. 4 , Rondo W. A. Mozart (arr. Tobias Wendt). French horn solo by Joshua Simoes Romance in F Major for Violin Ludwig van Beethoven. Violin solo by Wagner Rodrigues Romance in G Major for Violin Ludwig van Beethoven. Violin solo by Wagner Rodrigues Violin Sonata in E minor , K. 304, I. Allegro W. A. Mozart. Solos by Stephanie Elias & Rebeca Furquim-Donoghue Vocalise , Op. 34 No. 14 Sergei Rachmaninoff. Solos by Paulo Pereira & Pedro Vicente Aria for Alto Saxophone Eugne Bozza. Solos by Irineu Pivotto & Pedro Vicente Theme from Cinema Paradiso Andrea & Ennio Morricone (arr. Angela Morley). Cello solo by Estevan Martins Intermezzo (from Cavalleria Rusticana ) Pietro Mascagni Theme from Exodus Ernest Gold (arr. Jos Wellington Sousa de Castro) Theme from Jurassic Park John Williams (arr. Samuel Gilstrap) Deliver Us (from The Prince of Egypt ) Hans Zimmer Radetzky March , Op. 228 Johann Strauss I Approximate running time: 1 hour 20 minutes IMPORTANT INFORMATION - The lounge will open at 6:00 PM. Admission to the concert hall will begin at 7:30 PM and the concert will begin promptly at 8:00 PM. The approximate duration of the concert will be 1h20 and there will be no interval. - Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the lounge both before (6:007:30 PM) and after the concert (9:3010:30 PM). - Entry for children under 3 years is FREE, but please note seats are notreserved children must sit on a responsible adult's lap. One child per adult only. Please buy a ticket for any child older than 3 years, or for younger children that require a seat.

We are buzzing to announce that two dub and reggae crews are meeting in South London! STAND HIGH PATROL + FIRMLY ROOTED SOUNDSYSTEM You know this is gonna go off the roof! The identity of Stand High Patrol comes from the unique voice of its singer and the singular style of his dub. Over the years the sound has developed a particular style integrating a set of personal and eclectic influences to his dub. This style, named “Dubadub” is defined as a subtle blend of dub, dubstep, reggae, hip hop, new wave, techno and trip hop. All this coming through Firmly Rooted's custom, hand built soundsystem. Expect dub, reggae, roots and quality sound. Also joining on on warm-up duties is Sheffield own premier Soundsystem crew DUB SHACK Presented by The Fox & Firkin. This is an 18+ event