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This specialist dance show is a dynamic and inspiring showcase of our dancers. Following an imaginative narrative, our young artists demonstrate their dedication and a fresh, innovative approach to choreography. Join us to celebrate the next generation of dance and witness a truly unforgettable display of artistry in the making. Presented by BRIT Kids Croydon All ages

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.

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

Tribute to The Who as they were back in the 70s.

Our excitement is growing for Jack and the Beanstalk our 2025 panto! Join our hero Jack and his trusty cow on an adventure of gigantic proportions, a festive treat for the whole family Following 2024s magical Aladdin we are climbing back on board to bring the classic twist to this epic fairy tale Book early to avoid disappointment.

Lynne Heraud & Pat Turner Individually, and in combination with a variety of well-known singers and bands, Lynne Heraud and Pat Turner have both served long apprenticeships on the shop-floor of folk music. Lynne sang in a duo with Sue Ashby; performed with John Lambert and Frank Lee as Tom, Dick and Harriet; and has made a CD, 'Stars in My Crown' with Keith Kendrick. She was, for many years, the organiser and MC for the Hoddesdon Folk Club. Pat toured for six years with the folk band Filigree, making an album and also releasing a single! She was co-founder and MC of the City Folk Club in London. Together they later joined Pete Cunningham (ex-English Tapestry and Heritage) to form Brandis, making several radio appearances. They finally settled into a permanent duo and made their first CD, 'Parallel', in 2003, and have since made five more on the Wildgoose label. Between them they play guitar, recorder, English concertina and a variety of whistles (including swanee, policeman's and referee's), list a spoons workshop in their hall of fame, and are not in the least averse to dressing up or dancing when a song requires it. They both agree, however, that their voices are their most important instruments. Their resulting style is a unique blend of stunning song and harmony, and a humour which takes their audience on a roller-coaster ride - "everything from high tragedy to ingenious smut in glorious vocal harmony!" In addition to appearing at folk clubs and festivals, Lynne and Pat also organise and perform themed shows and workshops, music hall evenings (awash with sauce and innuendo), and a special show called 'A Birds' Eye View', which presents songs particularly from a woman's perspective (but which men are invited to attend as well and learn from!) Audiences need to be robust as their humour has been known to cause side-splitting injuries. They both, however, include emergency first aid amongst their many qualifications.