Celtic Journey

The Churchill, Bromley

Thursday, April 16 until Saturday, April 18

Irish Dance Spectacular Celtic Journey is travelling the world in dance with the help of some local performers.

Children from schools across Croydon who auditioned to take part will be starring alongside professional performers.

The show starts with an Irish dance display and then takes in dancing styles from around the world including Spanish, Latin American, Russian, Scottish and African, as well as some ballet and American jazz.

Performances at 7.30pm, Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2.30pm.

Tickets £19, under 16s £16, call 0870 060 6620.

Gordon Hendricks and Red Alert

Secombe Theatre, Sutton

Saturday, April 11

Top Elvis impersonator Gordon Hendricks comes to Sutton this week with his band Red Alert.

He won the 2005 Stars in Their Eyes Grand Final as The King and has built a reputation as one of the world's best tribute acts since.

Geoff Morrow, who wrote five songs for Elvis, has signed Gordon to his own label.

One of the five songs was never recorded by Elvis because he died before he got the chance to do it, and Geoff has given this song to Gordon.

Come and see the uncanny resemblance at the Secombe Theatre.

Performance at 7.30pm.

Tickets £15.50, concessions £14.50, call 020 8770 6990.

Crispian Steele-Perkins and Leslie Pearson

Ashcroft Theatre, Croydon

Tuesday, April 14

Crispian Steele-Perkins is a collector and restorer of old trumpets.

When he rebuilt a 1930 cornet made in New York it drew him towards the music of Gershwin, which forms the main part of this lunchtime concert.

Performance at 1.05pm.

Tickets £5, call 020 8688 9291.

Cirque de Glace

Fairfield, Croydon

Wednesday, April 15 until Sunday, April 19

An exciting combination of ice dance and cirque is brought to life by The Russian Ice Stars.

Telling the story of the earth's creation with spectacular moves on ice, this is a thrilling show.

It moves from the beginning of the planet to man's evolution and development of technology with dazzling sets and effects.

Performances at 7.30pm, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2.30pm.

Tickets from £20.50, children £15, call 020 8688 9291.

Bugsy Malone

The Churchill, Bromley

Until Saturday, April 11

The Ravensbourne Light Operatic Society perform fun favourite Bugsy Malone.

It's the 1920s and gangsters rule the town, with Fat Sam and Dandy Dan locked in a turf war.

Then baby-faced Bugsy Malone arrives on the scene with a charm that makes him an instant hit with the girls.

He's got his eye on showgirl Blousey Brown, but unfortunately Fat Sam's girlfriend Tallulah has her eye on him.

With splurge guns and custard pies as weapons, this is fun entertainment for all the family.

Performances at 7.30pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday matinees at 2.30pm.

Tickets from £16.50, call 0870 060 6620.

HMS Pinafore

New Wimbledon Theatre

Tuesday, April 14 until Saturday, April 18

One of Gilbert and Sullivan's best-loved musicals comes to Wimbledon this week.

HMS Pinafore is a witty show about the English class system and love between the social classes.

With foot-tapping tunes and plenty of laughs, all ages can climb aboard for fun entertainment with HMS Pinafore which stars John Savident.

Performances at 7.45pm, Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2.30pm.

Tickets from £17, call 0870 060 6620.

Read our full interview with John Savident at www.thisiscroydontoday.co.uk.

Easter Holiday Theatre for Children

Croydon Clocktower

Until April 16

Kids are kept busy at the Clocktower this Easter holidays with a host of theatre shows especially for them.

Performances include Horseplay, Flyaway Katie and the spectacularly funny James Campbell's Comedy 4 Kids.

Go to www.croydonclocktower.org.uk or call 020 8253 1030 for details.

The Barber of Savile Row

Warehouse Theatre, Croydon

Until Wednesday, April 15

Unexpected Opera's modern version of The Barber of Seville comes to the Warehouse.

A complicated tale of love and disguise is given a revamp with a 50s setting and rock n roll influenced music.

Think you'll never get opera? Think again as Rossini's classic becomes fun and accessible for everyone.

Performances at 8pm, Sunday 5pm, Tuesday 6.30pm.

Tickets from £8, call 020 8680 4060.