Theatre Previews: June 26 - July 2

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Friday, June 26, 2009
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Dinnerladies

The Churchill, Bromley

Until Saturday, June 27

Hit BBC sitcom Dinnerladies comes to the stage on a national tour.

Starring Andrew Dunn as Tony and Shobna Gulati as Anita, you'll even see some of the stars of the original series.

With all your favourite characters live on stage, this is a must see for any fans of the TV programme.

The reluctant love story of Bren and Tony is written by Victoria Wood.

Performances at 7.45pm, Saturday matinee 2.30pm.

Tickets from £16, call 0870 060 6620.

Edinburgh Comedy Previews

Wimbledon Studio

Until Tuesday, June 30

Get a sneak preview of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe even if you're not heading up north this summer.

Wimbledon Studio are running a week of comedy double bills with acts appearing at the world-famous festival.

See comedians like Russell Kane, Simon Brodkin and Dan Atkinson try out their best gags before they go off to Scotland.

Performances at 7.30pm.

Tickets £10, call 0870 060 6646.

Sally Morgan

Fairfield, Croydon

Friday, June 26

Psychic to the stars Sally Morgan is back at Fairfield again.

Rated as one of the world's top mediums, her shows are both entertaining and enlightening.

She's brought messages from the spirit world to many a famous face, and now you could get a psychic reading, too.

Performance at 8pm.

Tickets £19.50, call 020 8688 9291.

Trial by Jury

De Stafford College, Burntwood Lane, Caterham

Saturday, June 27

East Surrey Choral Society perform an entertaining musical evening with Gilbert and Sullivan's Trial by Jury.

They'll also be singing a selection of popular songs and featuring soloists from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Performance at 7.30pm.

Tickets £10, concessions £9, children £5, includes programme and refreshments, call 01883 344373.

Croydon Bach Choir

St Matthews Church, Chichester Road, Croydon

Saturday, June 27

Croydon Bach Choir will be performing a concert of Brahms music.

It includes his Requiem and Love Song Waltzes, sung by soprano Belinda Evans and baritone Dhilan Gnanadurai.

They will be accompanied by a piano duet from Caroline Jaya-Ratnam and William Munks.

Directed by Tim Horton.

Performance at 7.30pm.

Tickets £9 or family ticket £20 for two adults and up to three children, call 020 8405 2172 or buy on the door.

CAVAT School of Theatre Arts Summer Show 2009

Ashcroft Theatre, Croydon

Saturday, June 27

See the talented bunch from the CAVAT School of Theatre Arts perform this show.

Dazzling dance routines and a great selection of songs and music from musicals to recent hits make for a great summer show.

Performances at 2pm and 6pm.

Tickets from £10, under 12s £8, call 020 8688 9291.

A Night of Mixed Martial Arts and Kick Boxing

Fairfield, Croydon

Saturday, June 27

Mixed Martial Arts is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, and now you can see it in Croydon for the first time.

Fighters, held in a cage, use a mix of jiu jitsu, judo, boxing, wrestling and kickboxing in this fast-paced event.

Performance at 7pm.

Tickets from £20, call 020 8688 9291.

Singin' In the Rain

The Churchill, Bromley

Monday, June 29 until Saturday, July 4

Singin' In the Rain is a classic musical loved by many, and this new version stars the Olivier-award-winning Tim Flavin.

Including such well-known songs as Good Morning, Make 'em Laugh, Moses Supposes, You Were Meant For Me and of course Singin' In the Rain, there's plenty to sing along to.

This is one show that's guaranteed to lift your spirits whatever the weather.

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

Tickets from £20, call 0870 060 6620.

Bromley Youth String Chamber Orchestra

Fairfield, Croydon

Tuesday, June 30

This young orchestra perform Fairfield's weekly lunchtime concert.

The 43 string players, aged from 13 to 18, come from the Bromley Youth Music Trust and the instrumental service at the London Borough of Bromley.

Performance at 1.05pm.

Tickets £5, call 020 8688 9291.

Variety Magic

Ashcroft Theatre, Croydon

Wednesday, July 1

Variety entertainment is back in fashion, and this show of music and comedy has something for everyone.

Jimmy Cricket, Don Maclean and Eurovision former winner DANA star.

The show also includes BBC Radio 2's Michael Wooldridge Showband.

Performance at 7.45pm.

Tickets from £15.50, call 020 8688 9291.

What a Knight!

Barn Theatre, Oxted

Thursday, July 2 until Friday, July 3

Glow Theatre Group perform their comedy show What a Knight!

Join them with King Arthur and his nutty knights on Camelot's craziest quest, as they put a new spin on this old legend.

Performance at 7pm.

Tickets from 01883 714103.

The BRIT School

Fairfield, Croydon

Thursday, July 2

Performing arts students from The BRIT School star in Circus of Disbelief.

Made for 10 and 11 year olds, the show combines music, dance, theatre and special effects.

Performances at 11am and 1.30pm.

This is a free event, contact The BRIT School for tickets.

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