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We hope you like our new highlights brochure. We’ve some big names coming to Fairfield in the Autumn including the legendary American singer-songwriter Don McLean, 2-Tone stars The Beat, Nils Lofgren, Tony Christie, Dawn French, David Hasselhoff, Noel Fielding and ‘star‘ of the General Election, the one and only Al Murray… so come and join us for a great night out with the stars.

Tuesday 15 September 7.30pm - ASHCROFT THEATRETONY STOCKWELLThe popular star of TV’s Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy. Tony’s insight into the lives of total strangers is inexplicable and remarkable as he attempts to offer fascinating revelations from the other side.£22.50 & £24.50

Tony Stockwell is a Spiritualist Medium and spirit communication is part of his own religious belief, but we accept differing opinions exist regarding mediumship. Any demonstration of mediumship is an experiment and results are not guaranteed.

Thursday 17 September 7pm - CONCERT HALLTED 2 Directed by Seth MacFarlane, 2015. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Seth MacFarlane and Amanda Seyfried. Newlywed couple Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he’s a person in a court of law.

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Fri 18 September 7.45pm - ASHCROFT THEATREABBAMANIAEurope’s leading ABBA tribute band. ABBAMANIA’s widely acclaimed tribute to ABBA is a sensational two-hour show featuring all the record-breaking hits from Waterloo to Dancing Queen. Enjoy an unforgettable party night with ABBAMANIA!

£22

Monday 21 September 7pm - CONCERT HALLJURASSIC WORLD Directed by Colin Trevorrow, 2015. Starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard andTy Simpkins. Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World. However, visitor rates are declining and in order to fulfil a corporate mandate, a new attraction is created to reignite visitor interest. £4

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Thu 24 September 7.30pm - ASHCROFT THEATRERHYDIAN: ONE DAY LIKE THISWith Special Guest Lucy KayThe double platinum award-winning and Classical Brit nominated Welsh baritone embarks on an autumn tour to celebrate the success of his latest album, One Day Like This, which features classical favourites and popular crossovers. The album spent ten weeks at Number 1 in the official classical charts, making it one of the biggest selling classical albums of 2014. Rhydian will be joined by soprano Lucy Kay. Since appearing on Britain’s Got Talent last year, Lucy’s had a Classical Number 1 debut album with Fantasia and toured with Collabro and Andrea Bocelli. ‘Rhydian is in a different league, he’s amazing’ Celine Dion £30, plus buy 10 tickets and receive the 11th ticket free

Fri 25 September 7.30pm - ARNHEM GALLERYSTAND! PRESENTS SI CRANSTOUNThe Modern Life TourA standing gig in our newly refurbishedArnhem Gallery.

From busking high streets in Croydon, Sutton and Bromley, to building his name as amust-see artist on the vintage soul and R&B scene (including opening for Little Richard in Las Vegas), Si Cranstoun’s rise is nothing short of spectacular.

Signed to Warner in 2014 with a new album Modern Life, a string of radio playlists and numerous TV appearances, Si Cranstoun’sstar continues to ascend as he sets off on a headline tour of his own this September.

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Friday 2 October 8pm - CONCERT HALLDON McLEANThe American Troubadour America’s legendary singer-songwriter Don McLean returns to Fairfield Halls.

Over the course of his extraordinary career, Don McLean has amassed over 40 gold and platinum records worldwide, been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, appeared on Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage and was awarded the BBC Folk Music Lifetime Achievement Award.

Don’t miss this rare UK opportunity to see the man who brought us American Pie, Vincent (Starry Starry Night), Crying and Castles in the Air live in concert.

£40 & £45

Saturday 26 September 7.30pm - ASHCROFT THEATRELET’S HANG ON – The Music of Frankie Valli and the Four SeasonsThis award-winning production is a musical journey through the prolific career of one of the most successful bands of all time, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. This amazing show takes you through all the hits such as Sherry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Let’s Hang On, Working My Way Back to You, Beggin’, Walk Like a Man, Big Girls Don’t Cry and many more. ‘You guys are dynamite!’ Frankie Valli. £24.75

Tuesday 29 September 8pm - CONCERT HALLROGER WATERS THE WALL Roger Waters The Wall is a ground-breaking concert film brought to cinema screens worldwide. Written and directed by Roger Waters and Sean Evans, the film is based onThe Wall Live, the biggest global tour by any solo artist in history. This is an immersive concert experience of the classic Pink Floyd album, a road movie of Waters’ reckoning with the past and a stirring anti-war film highlighting the human cost of conflict. £15



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Saturday 3 October 6pm - CONCERT HALLAMERICAN SUPERSLAM WRESTLINGSuperslam Wrestling returns with another two-hour wrestling spectacular. Come and see the larger-than-life characters from all corners of the world do battle inside the ring, with heavyweight collisions and jaw-dropping high flying action! Featuring Tag Team matches, Royal Rumble matches, Divas Competition, Ladder matches and so much more!Adults £15, Children £10, Family Ticket £45

Sat 10 October 7.30pm - ARNHEM GALLERYPURPLE ZEPPELINA standing concert in our newly refurbished Arnhem Gallery. Purple Zeppelin pay tribute to two of the greatest rock bands of all time, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin. In a two and a half hour show complete with costume changes for each band, you’ll hear more than 30 classic songs with special effects, onstage ‘artistic differences’ and even some audience participation! £22.50, Concessions £20.50

Thursday 8 October 7.30pm ARNHEM GALLERYSTAND! PRESENTS THE BEAT Plus SupportA standing gig in our newly refurbished Arnhem Gallery.

The Beat remains one of the biggest bands of the 2-Tone movement; a wall of sound packed with ska-fusion rhythms designed to ignite a crowd. Known the world over for a string of hit singles including Mirror in the Bathroom, Too Nice to Talk To, Can’t Get Used to Losing You and Hands off She’s Mine, the 2015 line-up features Ranking Roger and Ranking Junior on vocals, Fuzz Townshend, Andy Pearson, Matt Godwin, Steve Harper and Bobby Bird.

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Tuesday 13 October 7.45pm - ASHCROFT THEATRETHE LINDISFARNE STORYWith Billy Mitchell and Ray Laidlaw

Lindisfarne exploded onto the UK music scene in 1970 and became the standard bearers for acoustic-based rock music. Former group members Billy Mitchell and Ray Laidlaw tellThe Lindisfarne Story from the very beginning, featuring acoustic versions of the classic songs and ‘behind the scenes’ stories, all illustrated with archive video and stills. If you are a fan of Lindisfarne, UK rock groups and the music of the 60s and 70s, then this show is for you! £21

Wednesday 14 October 7.30pm - CONCERT HALLALL STAR 60s SHOWFeaturing Brian Poole and the Tremeloes, The Troggs, Badfinger, The Ivy League and The Pacemakers.Imagine five amazingly talented 60s iconic bands that have enjoyed phenomenal success throughout their musical careers, getting together to perform all of their biggest hits… and you have the fantastic All Star 60s Show! Don’t miss these great acts live in concert. £30

Fri 9 & Sat 10 October 7pm, Sat Matinee 1pmASHCROFT THEATRETHE SILVER SWORDJoin Ruth, Edek, Bronia and Jan in this gripping tale of hope against all odds. Alone and fending for themselves in a Poland devastated by World War II, Jan and his three homeless friends cling to the silver sword as a symbol of hope. The Silver Sword was named as one of the top 50 children’s books of all time in The Times.

The Theatre Factory Workshop: Sat 10 Oct 11am, FREE for show ticket holders. The Theatre Factory Workshop allows young people the chance to go ‘behind the scenes’ and fully produce, direct, design and light a play extract in just one hour!To book the workshop, please email Celia Newellat [email protected]

£20.50, Concessions £16, Schools/Groups £11,plus buy 10 tickets and receive the 11th ticket free

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Fri 16 October 7.30pm - ASHCROFT THEATRELEE NELSON Suited and BootedDue to exceptional demand Lee Nelson’s brand new show has now been extended into autumn 2015. You may have seen him host Live at the Apollo, caught him singing on The X Factor, or trying to board the plane to the World Cup with the England squad, now come and experience the world through Lee’s eyes as he takes on the really big issues: family, fatherhood, politics… and the true value of the Cadbury’s Creme Egg.

£22.50

Saturday 17 October 10am, 1pm & 4pmASHCROFT THEATREMISTER MAKER ANDTHE SHAPES LIVE! Come and join your ultimate arts and craft hero, Mister Maker, for his first ever live theatre tour. Packed full of arty adventures there’ll be a big ‘make’ to take part in, super songs to join in with, a fabulous supporting cast, and not forgetting, The Shapes! Yes, you’ll be able to sharethe fun with Mister Maker’s colourful all-dancing friends Circle, Square,Rectangle and Triangle too! This show is tons of arty fun for all the family. Mini Makers, get ready to make some amazing creations and book your tickets today! Adults £15, Children £11.50, Family Ticket £48

Thu 15 October 7.30pm - ASHCROFT THEATREA NIGHT OF ELOELO Again are the best ELO tribute out there and certainly the most musically authentic.Featuring all the hits including Mr Blue Sky, Livin’ Thing, Telephone Line and many more.£22.50, Concessions £20, plus buy 10 tickets and receive the 11th ticket free. Earlybird offer: £10 off a pair of top price tickets if booked before Friday 31 July

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Sunday 18 October 4pm - CONCERT HALLARTHUR DAVISON FAMILY CONCERTS PRESENTS PETER AND THE WOLFExplore great musical masterpieces of the past in an exciting journey of sound and imagination, presented by Darrell Davison and the Croydon Symphony Orchestra. A brilliant programme of animal magic featuring cats, dogs, bears, birds and an angry wolf. Narrated by Lars Tharp (BBC’s Quizeum). £8, (£7 each if you book for a group of 4 or more). Book for two Sunday Adventure Concerts and get the third concert free! Call Box Office on 020 8688 9291

Sun 25 October 2.30pm & Mon 26 October 11am & 2pm - CONCERT HALLDINOSAUR ZOO Now meet the NEW T-Rex!Introducing the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex to the stage, Dinosaur Zoo brings these awesome prehistoric creatures to life as you’ve never seen them before. From cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, marvel and interact with extraordinary life-like dinosaurs in this imaginative and hilarious live show from the West End. But watch out… not all of these ravenous reptiles are as tame as they seem!

‘PUPPET-TASTIC! Thoroughly entertaining. A delight’ HHHH Time Out, Critic’s Choice Running Time: 50 mins (no interval),plus a 15 minute meet and greet £14 & £16.50, plus buy 10 tickets and receive the 11th ticket free

Saturday 24 October 7.30pm - CONCERT HALLMAD ABOUT THE MUSICALS With Gareth Gates & Michael CourtneyMad About The Musicals celebrates the very best songs from the musicals we all know and love. From the poignant All I Ask of You to the dramatic One Day More, enjoy two hours of brilliant vocals, incredible dancing and stunning costumes, brought to you by a cast direct from London theatres, including last year’s fantastic Fairfield Panto star Gareth Gates and the West End musical sensation Michael Courtney. ‘Outstanding!’ The Stage. £26.25, Concessions £24.25

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Thursday 29 October 7.30pm - ASHCROFT THEATREMIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: THE MUSICALOne of the most popular films of all time comes to the stage in this dazzling new production of Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical. Kris Kringle takes on the non-believers in an all-singing, all-dancing, all-snowing adaptationof this festive favourite. Featuring classic songs such as It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, this heart-warming tale is one for all the family. £21.50 & £23.50

Sat 31 October 2.30pm & 7.30pm - ASHCROFT THEATREGULLIVER - A New Adventure!When Gulliver returns from another amazing experience at sea, his family are more than a little perplexed. They had just about coped with the giants, the tiny people, the floating islands and outlandish inventions. But a world ruled by horses? That’s a different kettle of fish. Only one thing is certain - family life will never be the same again. Join us for an uproarious theatrical adventure as Gulliver and his family learn to live together in a strange new world where weird is the new normal. £13.50, Concessions £11.50, Family Ticket £46, plus buy 10 tickets and receive the 11th ticket free

Friday 30 October 8pm - CONCERT HALLNILS LOFGREN IN CONCERTAfter touring with Bruce Springsteen as a long-time member of the E Street Band (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees) on both the Wrecking Ball tour and the High Hopes tour, Nils is back to perform his own legendary live show.

Following a sell-out tour earlier this year,Nils is a rock legend in his own right and asuperb front-man, both with Grin and under his own name. Expect classic Lofgrenfavourites like Shine Silently, I Came to Dance, Keith Don’t Go and many others from his vast back catalogue. Nils willbe joined for this acoustic set bymulti-instrumentalist Greg Varlotta.

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Sat 31 October 1pm & 4pm, Sun 1 Nov 2.30pm & 4.30pm - CONCERT HALLPEPPA PIG’S SURPRISE!Peppa Pig, George and their friends are back in Croydon in a brand new live stage show, Peppa Pig’s Surprise! It’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her and George – they can’t guess what it is, can you? Enjoy fun, games and of course, surprises in this charming, colourful new show with new songs and new life-size puppets, Peppa Pig’s Surprise! promises to be the perfect theatre show for all pre-schoolers!

Adults £15.50, £17.50 & £21.50,Children £13.50, £15.50 & £19.50,Family ticket £62.50, plus buy 10 ticketsand receive the 11th ticket free

Tuesday 3 November 7.30pm - CONCERT HALLTONY CHRISTIE IN CONCERTIs This the Way to AmarilloTony Christie is back on the road with a new album and of course singing the hits that made him famous, including Is This the Way to Amarillo, I did what I did for Maria, Avenues and Alleyways, Daddy Don’t You Walk So Fast and many more.£30, Concessions £27.50, plus buy 10 tickets and receivethe 11th ticket free

Wednesday 4 November 7.30pm - CONCERT HALLTHE SINATRA CENTENNIAL CONCERT Guests: Anita Harris and Kenny LynchStarring David Alacey who not only sings like Ol’ Blue Eyes, but also shares his unique mannerisms. In the words of one of Frank’s closest friends, Buddy Greco, ‘David really is Sinatra… it’s frightening’. David is joined on stage by the stunning L.A Showgirls, Buddy Greco’s Big Band under the direction of Paul Drakeley and special guest stars including Anita Harris and Kenny Lynch. £27.50, plus buy 10 tickets and receive the 11th ticket free



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Thu 5 November 7.30pm - CONCERT HALLDAWN FRENCH30 Million MinutesDawn is returning to Fairfield after last year’s cancellation due to illness.

The award-winning actor, best-selling novelist and all round very funny lady has written a new show, based on her life and career. 30 Million Minutes will consist of various delights and riches, with the odd irksome tribulation thrown in, as Dawn takes audiences through the various lessons life has taught her, and the things she knows for sure.

With a sharp eye for comic detail and a wicked ear for the absurdities of life, Dawn French of Cornwall shares how she has misguidedly spent her whole life vigorously attempting to be a fully functioning female human. Book for this show now, because Dawn French is convinced it won’t be long before she is far too doolally to perform it! £37.50 & £42

Friday 6 November 7.30pm - CONCERT HALLAMERICAN SUPERSLAM WRESTLINGAn explosive night of high quality wrestling action, bringing the top names from the major federations in Japan, USA and Canada to face the very best of British talent. Book your tickets now for this star-studded event which features an epic championship title bout for the Superslam belt in a no-holds-barred Ladder match. A great night out for the whole family! Adults £15, Children £10, Family Ticket £45

Thursday 5 November 7.30pm - ARNHEM GALLERYTHE UK’S WORST SERIAL KILLERSWith Retired Detective Trevor Marriott A new two-hour audio-visual event in which Trevor tells the stories behind some of The UK`s Worst Serial Killers from the late Victorian period up to the present day, taken from his book titled The Evil Within - The World’s Worst Serial Killers.

Please note some people may find the content of this show upsetting and under 16s will not be admitted without a parent or appropriate adult. £13.50, Concessions £11.50, plus buy 10 tickets and receive the 11th ticket free



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Sat 7 November 7.30pm - CONCERT HALLCELTIC WOMAN10TH ANNIVERSARY TOURAfter a one-off PBS broadcast in the USA in 2005, Celtic Woman touched the hearts of a devoted audience that’s embraced the group’s now massively popular public television specials and made the group’s CDs and DVDs into multi-platinum best-sellers.

The 10th Anniversay Celebration showcases four gifted Irish women whose talent and charisma bring centuries of musical and cultural tradition to vibrant life. The 15-member ensemble includes a full band, bagpipers, Irish dancers and the Aontas Choir, all under the direction of Emmy®-nominated music producer David Downes. Celtic Woman’s 10th Anniversary Celebration offers a one-of-a-kind concert experience that will enchant long-time fans and newcomers alike. £30 & £36

Sunday 8 November 7.30pmCONCERT HALLQUEEN EXTRAVAGANZA Created and Produced by Queen’s Roger Taylor The Queen Extravaganza heads to Fairfield Halls to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Queen’s iconic album, A Night at the Opera. The Queen Extravaganza is specially designed to enable new fans, together with fans of old, to celebrate the music of Queen and it has already played phenomenally successful dates across the world. ‘It’s our own official tribute band’, says Roger Taylor, ‘I’m incredibly proud of these guys and it’s going to be a nostalgic and stunning night out for anyone who goes’.£27, plus buy 10 tickets and receive the 11th ticket free



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LIVE TRANSMISSIONSENCORE PERFORMANCES

Tuesday 15 September 7pmENCORE: Aida on Sydney Harbour £15

Sunday 20 September 3pmENCORE: National Theatre presents The Beaux’ Stratagem £15

Tuesday 22 September 7.15pmLIVE: The Royal Ballet presents Romeo & Juliet £15

Thursday 24 September 7pmENCORE: National Theatre presents Coriolanus starring Tom Hiddleston£15

Tuesday 29 September 8pmENCORE: Roger Waters The Wall£15

Monday 5 October 6.45pmLIVE: The Royal Opera presents Le Nozze Di Figaro£15

Thursday 8 October 7.15pmLIVE: The Importance of Being Earneststarring David Suchet £12.50

Thursday 15 October 7pmLIVE: National Theatre presents Hamlet starring Benedict Cumberbatch £15

Tuesday 20 October 7.30pmENCORE: English National Opera presents The Barber of Seville£15

Wednesday 21 October 7pmLIVE: The Royal Shakespeare Company presents Henry V£15

Monday 7 December 7.30pmENCORE: English National Opera presents The Mikado£15

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ALL FEATURE FILMS £4ALL FAMILY MATINEES £2

FANTASTIC FILMS AT OUR NEW DIGITAL CINEMA

Monday 14 September 7pm Mr Holmes

Thursday 17 September 7pmTed 2

Monday 21 September 7pmJurassic World

Monday 28 September 7pmA Royal Night Out

Monday 12 October 7pmDanny Collins

Monday 19 October 7pmTrue Story

Tuesday 27 October 11amThomas the Tank Engine Movie Sodor’s Legend of the Lost Treasure

Tuesday 27 October 4pm Inside Out

Monday 2 November 7pmAbsolutely Anything

Monday 9 November 7pmAmy

Sunday 15 November 3pmMoomins on the Riviera

Monday 16 November 7pmThe Man from U.N.C.L.E

Monday 23 November 7pmBoychoir

Monday 30 November 7pm45 Years

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Tuesday 10 November 7.30pm ASHCROFT THEATRETHE DREAMBOYS - Where Dreams Become Reality TourBack with a brand new show for 2015 and without a doubt the UK’s top male glamour strip show… and perfect for a girls’ night out with your friends!

You’ve seen them on the UK’s biggest TVshows such as The X Factor, Britain’s GotTalent, Celebrity Big Brother, Loose Women, This Morning and The Only Way is Essex. Now see them live, in an action-packed show full of music, muscle, magic and mayhem that will leave you breathless. £25, plus buy 10 tickets and receive the 11th ticket free

Thursday 12 November 7.30pmCONCERT HALLLAST NIGHT ADJ SAVED MY LIFEStarring David HasselhoffA brand new musical and the party night of the year! ‘The Hoff’, iconic star of Baywatch and Knight Rider, stars in a coming of age tale about a DJ dad in Ibiza and his daughter.

Featuring a massive string of hits from the epic collection Last Night a DJ Saved My Life from Everything I Do I Do it For You to M. C. Hammer’s Can’t Touch This to Ride on Time, then back to a Saturday Night ‘When Things Can Only Get Better’, and ‘The Only Way Was Up’. A time when girls wanted to ‘Spice Up Their Life’ and friends promised ‘I’ll Be There For You’. A heart-warming and hilarious story from the makers of Boogie Nights… and we dare you not to dance!

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Sun 15 November 7.30pm - CONCERT HALLAL MURRAYOne Man, One GuvnorTwenty years ago Britain’s favourite publican (and politician!) Al Murray, The Pub Landlord, embarked on his one man mission as the King Cnut of Common Sense, holding back a tide of bottled beer and ninny state nonsense.

To celebrate this milestone, join this icon on his twice extended sell-out tour One Man, One Guvnor.

‘A supremely polished performer’ HHHH Mail on Sunday

‘Feels as fresh as ever… one man, two hours of ingenious, silly, near-the-knuckle bliss’ HHHH Daily Telegraph

£28

Monday 16 & Tuesday 17 November 7pmASHCROFT THEATRESHAKESPEARE SCHOOLSFESTIVALWe are thrilled to welcome local talent to the stage as part of the Shakespeare Schools Festival. Each night four schools will perform four different Shakespeare plays. Come and celebrate the achievements of our local schools while enjoying a wonderful evening ofentertainment. Adults £10.50 & Children £8.50

Thu 19 November 8pm - ARNHEM GALLERYBRENDAN SHINEOne of Ireland’s best-loved singers with a string of hits including Catch Me If You Can, My Son and Rose of Castlerea. When you go to a Brendan Shine show you become part of the Shine party, an experience you will never forget!

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Thu 19 - Sat 21 November 1.30pm andFri & Sat 10.30am - ASHCROFT THEATREWHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARDBased on the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. Two crafty robbers, one tiny ladybird, and a whole farmyard of fun! Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len have a cunning plan to steal the farmer’s fine prize cow. But they reckon without the tiniest, quietest creature of them all: The Ladybird has a plan of her own! What the Ladybird Heard is a glittering new stage show ideal for pre and primary school children with live music, sing-a-long songs, puppetry and plenty of audience participation.

Suitable for ages 3+

‘A terrific and witty adventure’ The Guardian

£12.50, Schools £10, plus buy 10 tickets and receive the 11th ticket free

Friday 20 November 8pm - CONCERT HALLAN EVENING WITH NOEL FIELDING Noel Fielding, as seen on The Mighty Boosh, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and LuxuryComedy, is embarking on his first live tour in five years.

There will be a magical mix of Noel’s unique brand of stand-up comedy, live animation, music and some of Fielding’s best known TV characters, including The Moon and Fantasy Man.

There will also be muscular support from the loose stylings of Mike Fielding (Naboo/ Smooth) and the physical lunacy of Tom Meeten (The Mighty Boosh/Oram & Meeten). You’d be a fool to miss out, come along, bring your Nan, fancy dress optional.

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Saturday 21 November 7.30pm - CONCERT HALLTHE ILLEGAL EAGLESNow established as the world’s official No.1 Eagles tribute show, their ability to capture the emotion of Henley’s vocal deliveries have won mass audience acclaim both at home and abroad. Featuring the classics Hotel California, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, and many more!

‘The band were flawless in their delivery both musically & vocally’ The Express £25, plus buy 10 tickets and receive the 11th ticket free

Sun 22 November 7.30pm - CONCERT HALLTHE DRIFTERS The Rebranded TourThe only official line up in the world, this high-energy show features many of The Drifters greatest hits along with newer material. Guaranteed to deliver a musical extravaganza with a world-class band, amazing production and some very smooth moves!£27.50 & £28.50

Thursday 26 November 8pm - ASHCROFT THEATRETHE MAGIC OF MOTOWN The Reach Out® TourBritain’s biggest Motown spectacular returns with an all-new, all-star show. Featuring the music of The Four Tops, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Diana Ross, The Jackson 5, Lionel Richie and many more. Five-star performances revive over 36 back-to-back massive hits with all the glittering costume changes of the originalartistes. £27, Concessions £26, plus buy 10 tickets and receive the 11th ticket free

Fri 27 November 6.15pm - ARNHEM GALLERYTHE ROTARY CLUB OF WALLINGTON BOXING EVENINGBoxing Gala Dinner featuring the South East London ABA v British Army team, in our newly refurbished Arnhem Gallery.Tickets £65 each or book a table of 10 for £600 (includes a four course dinner). To book, please call Gerry on 020 8669 1625



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Fri 27 November 8pm - CONCERT HALLSALLY MORGANPsychic Sally: On The RoadWorld-renowned psychic and star of TV’s Psychic Sally: On the Road, Sally Morgan returns with her sensational live show. An ordinary woman with an extraordinary gift, she believes that she has been able to communicate with people beyond the grave. Sally’s infectiously fun and down-to-earth personality often leaves audiences in fits of laughter, bringing a refreshing twist to the work of mediums.

£25.50

The show is investigational and for the purposes of entertainment.

Sat 28 November 7.30pm - CONCERT HALLTHE SENSATIONAL60s EXPERIENCE Featuring Chris Farlowe, Hermans Hermits, Steve Ellis (Voice of Love Affair), New Amen Corner and Union GapUK, hosted by Alan Mosca from Freddie & The Dreamers.Featuring timeless classics such as I’m Into Something Good, Out of Time, Everlasting Love, Bend Me Shape Me, Young Girl plus many more. £26 & £28

Sunday 29 November 7pm - CONCERT HALLROCK CHOIR PRESENTSROCK THE HALLS!Get ready to rock at Christmas! 350 Rock Choir members of Maidstone, Orpington, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge with their leader Nik Haley will come together to perform a spectacular Christmas gala fundraising concert in support of Barnardos. Enjoy an uplifting, moving, high energy and fun evening with Rock Choir as they showcase a fantastic selection of rock, pop and chart classics from across the decades, plus a host of festive favourites. Also featuring special guests and lots of surprises! £17.50



21COMING SOON...

4 DEC 2015 - 3 JAN 2016

Sunday 20 September 11am - 4pmSURREY WEDDING FAIR

Sunday 27 September 9.15am - 4pm CROYDON RECORDCOLLECTORS’ FAIR

Wednesday 14 October 9.30am - 4.30pmWE MEAN BUSINESS

Saturday 14 November 10am onwardsWITCHFEST INTERNATIONAL Monday 16 - Saturday 28 NovemberCROYDON ART SOCIETY 126TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION

Monday 30 November - Saturday 5 DecemberHELEN DRAPER & FRIENDSART EXHIBITION

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Tue 1 - 1.05pm CH - Lunchtime Concert NADIA LASSERSON & MASSIMO GON – Piano Duo Fri 4 - 7.30pm TS - MusicSTAND! PRESENTS MICHAEL CHAPMAN – Plus Support

Tue 8 - 1.05pm CH - Lunchtime ConcertYOUNG-CHOON PARK – Piano Recital

Tue 15 - 1.05pm CH - Lunchtime Concert MIKHAIL KAZAKEVICH – Piano Recital

Tue 15 - 7.30pm AT - Special Event AN EVENING WITH TV PSYCHIC TONY STOCKWELL

Wed 16 - 2.30pm CH - Music THOSE MARVELLOUS MUSICALS PART 3

Wed 16 & Thu 17 (see website for times) AT - PlayFATHER BROWN – The Curse of the Invisible Man

Fri 18 - 7.45pm AT - MusicABBAMANIA

Fri 18 - 8pm TS - ComedyCARL DONNELLY AND IAIN STERLING

Tue 22 - 1.05pm CH - Lunchtime ConcertJULIAN JACOBSON & MARIKO BROWN – Piano Duo

Tue 22 - 7.30pm AG - Play...AND THIS IS MY FRIEND MR LAUREL

Thu 24 - 7.30pm AT - MusicRHYDIAN: ONE DAY LIKE THIS – Special Guest Lucy Kay

Fri 25 - 7.30pm AG - MusicSTAND! PRESENTS SI CRANSTOUN

Sat 26 - 7.30pm AT - MusicLET’S HANG ON – Frankie Valli Tribute

Sat 26 - 7.30pm CH - ClassicalLAST NIGHT OF THE CROYDON PROMS Mon 28 & Tue 29 - 7.30pm AT - ClassicalGILBERT AND SULLIVAN SEASON – HMS Pinafore

Tue 29 - 1.05pm CH - Lunchtime ConcertBROMLEY SUMMER SCHOOL WINNERS’ CONCERT

Wed 30 Sep & Thu 1 Oct (see website for times) AT - ClassicalGILBERT AND SULLIVAN SEASON – The Gondoliers

Fri 2 & Sat 3 (see website for times) AT - ClassicalGILBERT AND SULLIVAN SEASON – The Mikado

Fri 2 - 8pm CH - MusicDON McLEAN – The American Troubadour

Sat 3 - 6pm CH - Family ShowAMERICAN SUPERSLAM WRESTLING

Sun 4 - 3.30pm CH - ClassicalLONDON MOZART PLAYERS – Come and Play!

Tue 6 - 1.05pm CH - Lunchtime ConcertCANTELINA – Flute and Piano Duo

Wed 7 - 2.30pm & 7.30pm AT - PlayYOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD

Thu 8 - 7.30pm AT - PlayTHE HOLY AND HORNY FAREWELL TOUR

Thu 8 - 7.30pm AG - MusicSTAND! PRESENTS THE BEAT - Plus Support

Fri 9 & Sat 10 (see website for times) AT - Family ShowTHE SILVER SWORD

Sat 10 - 7.30pm AG - MusicPURPLE ZEPPELIN

Tue 13 - 1.05pm CH - Lunchtime ConcertSTEINBERG DUO – Violin and Piano Duo

Tue 13 - 7.45pm AT - MusicTHE LINDISFARNE STORY

Wed 14 - 7.30pm CH - MusicALL STAR 60s SHOW

Thu 15 - 7.30pm AT - MusicA NIGHT OF ELO Fri 16 - 7.30pm CH - ClassicalBAROQUE BY CANDLELIGHT

Fri 16 - 7.30pm AT - ComedyLEE NELSON – Suited and Booted

Fri 16 - 7.30pm TS - PlayMY MIND IS FREE

Sat 17 - 8pm CH - PlayOLIVER SAMUELS IN DIVORCE PAPERS

Sat 17 - 10am, 1pm & 4pm AT - Family ShowMISTER MAKER AND THE SHAPES LIVE!

SEPTEMBER

CH Concert Hall AT Ashcroft TheatreAG Arnhem Gallery TS The Studio

OCTOBER



23Sun 18 - 4pm CH - Family ShowARTHUR DAVISON FAMILY CONCERTSPRESENTS PETER AND THE WOLF

Tue 20 - 1.05pm CH - Lunchtime ConcertPHILLIP DYSON – Piano Recital

Wed 21 - Sat 24 (see website for times) AT - PlaySHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE RIPPER MURDERS

Sat 24 - 7.30pm CH - MusicMAD ABOUT THE MUSICALS 10TH ANNIVERSARY

Sun 25 & Mon 26 (see website for times) CH - Family ShowDINOSAUR ZOO – Meet the new T-Rex!

Wed 28 - 7.30pm CH - ClassicalROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRAWeber, Grieg & Beethoven

Thu 29 - 7.30pm AT - MusicalMIRACLE ON 34TH STREET

Thu 29 - 8pm TS - ComedyTHE COMEDY NETWORK

Fri 30 - 8pm CH - MusicNILS LOFGREN IN CONCERT

Sat 31 - 2.30pm & 7.30pm AT - PlayGULLIVER – A New Adventure!

Sat 31 Oct & Sun 1 Nov (see website for times)CH - Family ShowPEPPA PIG’S SURPRISE!

Tue 3 - 1.05pm CH - Lunchtime ConcertMETIER ENSEMBLE – Flute, Cello and Piano Ensemble

Tue 3 - 7.30pm CH - MusicTONY CHRISTIE IN CONCERT

Wed 4 - 7.30pm CH - MusicTHE SINATRA CENTENNIAL CONCERT

Thu 5 - 7.30pm CH - ComedyDAWN FRENCH – 30 Million Minutes

Thu 5 - 7.30pm AG - Special EventTHE UK’S WORST SERIAL KILLERS

Fri 6 - 7.30pm CH - Family ShowAMERICAN SUPERSLAM WRESTLING

Sat 7 - 7.30pm CH - MusicCELTIC WOMAN 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Sun 8 - 7.30pm CH - MusicQUEEN EXTRAVAGANZA

Tue 10 - 1.05pm CH - Lunchtime ConcertCHRISTOPHER SAYLES – Piano Recital

Tue 10 - 7.30pm AT - Special EventTHE DREAMBOYS Where Dreams Become Reality Tour

Wed 11 - 7.30pm CH - ClassicalROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRAFrom Paris to New York

Wed 11 - 7.30pm AT - DanceLONDON RUSSIAN BALLET SCHOOL

Thu 12 - 7.30pm CH - MusicalLAST NIGHT A DJ SAVED MY LIFEStarring David Hasselhoff

Sun 15 - 7.30pm CH - ComedyAL MURRAY – One Man, One Guvnor

Mon 16 & Tue 17 - 7pm AT - Local ArtsSHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL

Tue 17 - 1.05pm CH - Lunchtime ConcertCHRIS LLOYD – Piano Recital

Thu 19 - Sat 21 (see website for times) AT - Family ShowWHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD

Thu 19 - 8pm AG - MusicBRENDAN SHINE

Fri 20 - 8pm CH - ComedyAN EVENING WITH NOEL FIELDING

Sat 21 - 7.30pm CH - MusicTHE ILLEGAL EAGLES

Sun 22 - 7.30pm CH - MusicTHE DRIFTERS – The Rebranded Tour

Mon 23 - Wed 25 (see website for times) AT - PlayCLASSIC GHOST STORIES STARRING JACK SHEPHERD The Signalman & The Waiting Room

Tue 24 - 1.05pm CH - Lunchtime ConcertHETTI PRICE AND ELSPETH WYLLIE – Cello and Piano Duo

Wed 25 - 7.30pm CH - ClassicalROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRASibelius, Beethoven & Dvorák

Thu 26 - 8pm AT - MusicTHE MAGIC OF MOTOWN – The Reach Out® Tour Thu 26 - 8pm TS - ComedyTHE COMEDY NETWORK

Fri 27 - 8pm CH - Special EventPSYCHIC SALLY: ON THE ROAD

Sat 28 - 7.30pm CH - MusicTHE SENSATIONAL 60s EXPERIENCE

Sun 29 - 7pm CH - Local ArtsROCK CHOIR PRESENTS ROCK THE HALLS!

NOVEMBER

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FAIRFIELD YOUTH THEATRESaturdays from 10am. Teaching drama, dance and singing for kids of all ages and backgrounds. For more info please contact Matt at [email protected]

THE MOVEMENT FACTORYDANCE ACADEMIESSaturdays from 11am. Promoting fitness and healthy lifestyles through movement, fun and self-expression for young people, please see www.themovementfactory.uk.com

CROYDON BLOCOGiving young people the opportunity to develop their musical, social and personal skills through regular, fun drumming activity and performance. More info available at www.kinetikabloco.co.uk/join-us

CLUB SODAArts organisation led by the ideas and creativity of people with learning disabilities. The company produce regular arts events in Croydon. Call 020 8253 1034 or visit www.clubsoda.org.uk for more info.

YOUNG AMBASSADORS FOR CULTUREAre you a young person between 13 - 19? Interested in having your say about the artsin Croydon? Call Celia Newell on 020 8603 3857 / [email protected]

FOYER PERFORMANCESWant to perform? Contact Celia Newell on 020 8603 3857 / [email protected]

BELLY DANCING CLASSESTuesdays from 6pm. Friendly and fun classes, visit www.hipsinc.com for more info.

POLE STUDIO CLASSESThursdays from 6.30pm. Please visit www.thepolestudio.co.uk or email [email protected] for more info.

INTO FILM FESTIVAL Free films and education events for schools and 5 - 19 year olds on 9 &16 Nov. Bookings open early September, register your interest today at www.intofilm.org/festival

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