Thornton Heath Area Guide

It is the late 1970s, and the hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper has the nation on edge. On stage, the claustrophobic Incident Room becomes a pressure cooker of mistakes, exhaustion, and relentless workload, where tempers flare and dark humour cuts through the chaos. First performed in 2019, and hailed by The Guardian as 'beautifully crafted', Olivia Hirst and David Byrnes play offers a tense and compelling glimpse behind the headlines. Content warning: although no scenes of violence are depicted, due to the subject matter this production is not suitable for those under 16. Please note that performances start at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm).

West Belfast and Derry trio Kneecap have today announced their biggest headline show to date, taking place at London’s Crystal Palace Park on Saturday 27 June 2026. They’ll be joined on the day by special guests The Mary Wallopers, Fat Dog, Biig Piig, Gurriers and Madra Salach for what is set to be one of the largest gatherings in the 2026 London Irish calendar. Presented by Live Nation & Festival Republic. This is an all ages event - under 16s accompanied by an adult 18+.

South London Theatre presents: Nora: A Dolls House by Stef Smith Ibsen's play outraged society in 1879. This bold new version reframes the drama in three different time periods, asking how far have we really come in the past hundred years? Director: Mark Ireson Running time: 2 hours 15 minutes including an interval Advisories: This show starts at 20:00; please arrive on time, as we're unable to allow latecomers. Adult themes; Some swearing. Please see Trigger Warnings below Recommended ages 16+ with parental guidance, otherwise 18. Trigger Warnings: Distressing adult themes: toxic relationships; emotional abuse; suicidal thoughts. (Contact@[email protected] for details) Cast: Nora (2018)/Christine (1918) Marissa Ferrara Nora (1968)/Christine (2018) Francesca Woods Nora (1918)/Christine (1968) Risn Deady Thomas Adam Barlow Nathan Olly Clifford Daniel Joe Dominic Ticket Prices: Standard 18.00 Member/Supporter 11.00 Wednesday evening has a flexible price, minimum 5.00 per person regardless of ticket type.

Drama Kids are delighted to present our 2026 Summer Productions! There will be four classes performing at this event: Park Hill Junior School Pickhurst Junior Academy Purley Primary Purley Youth Theatre We anticipate that the whole showcase will last approximately 1 hour 10 mins, ending at around 5:55pm. We hope you enjoy the show!

South London Theatre presents: My Night With Reg by Kevin Elyot A play about a group of friends negotiating love, friendship, infidelity and the heartbreak of loss in 1980s London. Director: Barry Heselden Running time: 2hours 15 minute including interval Advisories: This show starts at 20:00; please arrive on time, as we're unable to allow latecomers. Recommended ages 16+ with parental guidance, otherwise 18. Trigger Warnings: Adult themes possible full nudity Cast: Eric Paddy Court Guy Iain Prest John Robert Willoughby Daniel David Lindley-Pilley Bernie Guy Jones Benny Greg Williams Ticket Prices: Standard 18.00 Member/Supporter 11.00 Wednesday evening has a flexible price, minimum 5.00 per person regardless of ticket type. Watch out for promotional discounts on other nights.

Few more poignant true stories emerged from World War II than the Diary of young Anne Frank. Published long afterwards by her father, this is a dramatisation by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett which takes us inside the fugitives' hideout and lays bare the raw human emotions that such a situation produces.