Croydon Comedy Club

Maple Rooms, Fairfield, Croydon

Friday, January 23

Our fortnightly comedy club returns for another Friday evening of laughs.

This week the headliner is Dan Antipolski with other acts Jay Sodagar, Elliott Potter and Sion James appearing, as well as special guests.

Make a change from the pub on Friday evening and try out the comedy club instead.

Next comedy evening is on Friday, Fabruary 6.

Performance at 9pm, doors open 8pm.

Tickets £9, go to www.croydoncomedy.com.

Celtic Journey Auditions

The Churchill, Bromley

Saturday, January 24

The Churchill are still looking for young dancers to take part in their April show, Celtic Journey.

Earlier auditions this month were a huge success and now the theatre are looking out for even more untapped talent in the area.

Combining Irish dance with the traditions of other dances from around the world, this promises to be a spectacular show.

It's a fantastic opportunity for dancers aged between eight and 18 to learn from experts in each field of dance and perform in the show from April 16 until April 18.

No previous experience of Irish dance is needed as those chosen will take part in a 10-week course to learn the steps.

For more information go to www.churchilltheatre.co.uk or call 020 8464 7131.

Young Dick Barton: The Devil Wears Tweed

Warehouse Theatre, Croydon

Friday, December 12 until Sunday, February 22

Celebrating the 10th year of the Warehouse Theatre's hugely popular Dick Barton series comes The Devil Wears Tweed.

Based on the beloved BBC radio series of the late 40s and early 50s, the Warehouse's series has set Dick Barton in his younger days.

Here he's off on another rip-roaring adventure from 30s Britain to Australia via Arabia.

He's on the lookout for a tweed suit that promises the wearer ultimate power and is intent on stopping it falling into the wrong hands.

The tale features favourite and new characters, including Irving Berlin and Don Bradman.

Performances at 6.30pm Tuesdays, 8pm Wednesdays to Saturdays, 5pm Sundays and 4pm on February 14 and 21.

Tickets from £10, call 020 8680 4060.

Treasure Island

Secombe Theatre, Sutton

Friday, January 16 until Saturday, January 31

Looking for a pantomime to lift your spirits this January?

Then look no further than specialist group The Carshalton Pantomime Company and their production of Treasure Island.

Set sail for a swashbuckling adventure with Jim Hawkins as he runs into pantomime villain Long John Silver and his motley crew of pirates.

The company will be using money from ticket sales to support local charities as usual.

Last time they performed Treasure Island was 12 years ago, but the company are looking forward to having another crack at it for their 45th show.

Performances at 7.30pm except Mondays, Saturday matinees at 2.30pm, Sunday matinees at 2pm.

Tickets £12 adults, £11 senior citizens, £10 children, call 020 8688 2407 or 020 8770 6990.

Cinderella

Stanley Halls, South Norwood

Saturday, January 24 until Sunday, January 25 and Friday, January 30 until Saturday, January 31

St Mark's Players are celebrating their 50th anniversary with their 2009 panto, Cinderella.

To mark the occasion, the script was even written by one of the founder members of the group, David Ryland, who has been in every one of the 49 pantos to date.

Over the last 50 years St Mark's Players have raised in excess of £32,000 for local charities and this year's donations will go to St Christopher's Hospice and The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.

Expect lots of slapstick, laughs and music as Prince Charming seeks his mystery shoeless princess.

St Mark's Players are also looking for backstage volunteers to help with shifting scenery - no previous experience is required, just enthusiasm.

Performances at 2.30pm January 24, 25 and 31, 7.30pm January 24, 30 and 31.

Tickets £6.50, call 020 8393 3640 or 020 8240 9378.

Sonia Sabri Company

Croydon Clocktower

Wednesday, January 28

Award-winning dancer and choreographer Sonia Sabri reveals some of her newest work.

This production involves Kathak, an Indian classical dance form.

It explores variations on Kathak that bring the style right up to date and features three solos by choreographers Shobana Jeyasingh and Lisa Torun.

Sonia will be accompanied by live sitars and vocals, as well as the world-renowned tabla player Ustad Sarvar Sabri.

Performance at 7.30pm.

Tickets £10 adults, £7.50 concessions, call 020 8253 1030.

Under Milk Wood

Croydon Clocktower

Thursday, January 29

This is a unique take on Dylan Thomas's most famous and enduring work.

It conjures the most personal dreams and desires of the people of Llareggub, a fictional seaside town in Wales.

In this production, Guy Masterson will perform the parts of all 69 characters - including animals - with the help of nothing but a wooden chair, some dark glasses and a haunting soundscape.

Performance at 7.30pm.

Tickets £7.50 adults, £6 concessions, call 020 8253 1030.

The Blues Brothers Party

The Churchill, Bromley

Until Saturday, January 24

Join the coolest men in town, Jake and Elwood, as they perform classic Blues Brothers hits.

With the help of a live band they'll sing Soul Man, Everybody Needs Somebody To Love, Mustang Sally, and many more.

They'll also be joined by backing singers The Sensational Sisters of Soul.

Performances at 5.30pm and 8.30pm Friday, 4pm and 7.45pm Saturday.

Tickets from £14, call 0870 060 6620.

The Barber of Savile Row

Ashcroft Theatre, Croydon

Friday, January 23 until Saturday, January 24

Rossini's classic comic opera, The Barber of Seville, gets a British makeover.

Tim Riley and John Lovat have transformed the opera into English for the enjoyment of opera first-timers and enthusiasts alike.

It's a great opportunity to explore the world of opera without the language barrier, and even to sing along!

Performances at 7.45pm, Saturday matinee at 2.30pm.

Tickets from £10 matinee, children and workshop £8.50, call 020 8688 9291.

All Star Wrestling

Fairfield, Croydon

Sunday, January 25

All Star Wrestling has become something of a phenomenon over the last year and now those terrifying fighters are back in town.

Muscles, mullets and moustaches are out in force with this Britain versus USA showdown.

Performance at 4.30pm.

Tickets £12 adults, £10 concessions, call 020 8688 9291.

Phillip Dyson

Fairfield, Croydon

Tuesday, January 27

Musician Phillip Dyson is celebrating 20 years at Fairfield with this show.

His programme features the music of Scott Joplin, Billy Mayerl, Fats Waller, Jerome Kern and George Gershwin.

Phillip has played with the most prestigious orchestras all over the world and regularly broadcasts on the BBC and Classic FM.

Performance at 1.05pm.

Tickets £5, call 020 8688 9291.

Roy Chubby Brown

Fairfield, Croydon

Wednesday, January 28

The outrageous and controversial comedian is back in Croydon.

His shows are always popular, but be warned - they're strictly adults only and if you're easily offended, stay well away.

Performance at 8pm.

Tickets from £20.50, call 020 8688 9291.