Autumn Season 2024

What’s On

Kicking off our Autumn season, we’re excited to launch our new exhibition, Framing Croydon: The Buildings that Shape us; a community-based exhibition that explores the buildings and places which the people of Croydon hold dear.

Across the weekend of the looking forward to taking part in Open House Festival 2024 (Sat 14 & Sun 15 Sept) we’re. The historic features of the building are sometimes hidden, other times flaunted. Our tours cover everything past and present about this storied institution. Join us for free, behind the scene tours!

Dancing, comedy & shows 

We’re delighted to be joined by The Conquering Heroes & special guest, Tanio’s Pizza for a Ceilidh to remember (Fri 13 Sept) If you’re after something a little more calmer, we also have Comedy on the Menu! Join stand-up comedians Sarah Iles and Diane Spencer for a two-in-one show and expect a night of Funnies, Fudge & Fortune (Fri 6 Sep)! Then, Nice N’ Spiky comedy (Thu 19 Sep), returns after an unforgettable sold out Croydon Comedy Festival earlier this summer.

Also this season, theatre is back at Stanley Arts. Heat the story of Simeon Solomon (Sun 15 & Mon 16 Sep), a Queer Jewish Pre-Raphaelite painter. The play delves into Solomon’s journey of self-discovery, set against the backdrop of a Victorian world characterised by harsh judgment.

As we look to October, we’re counting down to a mighty return of Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet (Fri 11 Oct). We’re joined by two of the UK’s best known and loved singers – Billy Mitchell (Lindisfarne, Jack the Lad, Pitmen Poets) and Bob Fox (Warhorse Songman, Fox and Luckley, Pitmen Poets) as their Tour comes to Stanley Arts  (Wed 16 Oct).

Family fun 

Looking for some great family-fun time? We’ve lots to keep you busy! September 5th we are joined by our classical favourite, Moosik Makers: Meet the Harp! We’re also delighted to announce the return of our weekly family classes; Hartbeeps (every Thursday), Cherrystars Performing Arts (every Saturday) and our weekly dance class, Mini Movers & Their Grown-up Groovers. Finally, not to forget a dazzling return of Let’s All Dance ballet company, bringing their brand new, family favourite production of Ugly Duckling to Stanley Hall across on Monday 21st.

Classes

Well, well, wellness? We’ve a variety events to keep the mind and body at peace this Autumn Season. We’re joined by the likes of international Choreographer, Jose Agudo, Spiritual Tiik and resident Personal Trainer James Sandalls! Why not dive into something new and try your hand at five weeks of Flamenco classes starting from either the end of August or from October? You’re always welcome to join us for our 30 minute Strength & Stretch that takes place every Wednesday from 9:15am. Or unwind into a soundscape, led by Stanley Arts resident Spiritual Tiik, from September 17th. Join in every other Tuesday for her Tibetan Sound Bowl Meditation. Also starting back on the 17th for it’s Summer/Winter term, we are joined by local artists as Life Drawing is back up until December.