Oct 2022
Unscene: An immersive show around the hidden corners of Stanley Arts
Come behind the scenes and enjoy five unique performances in hidden spaces across our building. You'll find poets, dancers, projection artists who will be sharing pieces that respond to the unusual architecture and history of this important building in the South Norwood community.
Walking tour of historic graves in Beckenham Crematorium and Cemetery
Visit the graves of local legends including inventor and philanthropist William F Stanley, William Walker, the diver who saved Winchester Cathedral and toilet humour A lister Thomas Crapper.
Beats & Eats at Stanley Arts; The Hiawatha Sessions
The Beats & Eats crew brings their mini-festival vibe to Stanley Arts in memory of Croydon’s greatest composer, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.
Solve a Sherlock Holmes Mystery!
Join Sherlock and Watson at Stanley Arts this Halloween to help solve your very own detective case in this interactive story session for families!
South Norwood: Walking Tours
Learn about famous local and historic people and places as you explore the area with historian John Hickman. This walk is a celebration of South Norwood’s history of invention and creativity.
The Stanley Arts Players – Family Drama Workshops
In this fun, open, inclusive and safe space, come and join theatre company Zoo Co as they get you and your small humans playing together, giving you ideas of how to entertain and teach life skills as you play, create stories and become different characters.
Making Music and Family Songwriting Workshop
Explore different sounds, styles, instruments, melodies and lyrics, getting those creative juices flowing and sharing all the starting points needed in music making - from folk to pop to rap and hip hop in this free workshop for families.
Nov 2022
Magnificent Magic Lanterns
Join children’s book illustrator, Salvatore Rubbino, for this free workshop and make a magnificent magic lantern to entertain all your friends and family! Celebrate Bonfire Night with fantastic firework drawings and project these onto the wall for your very own ‘film' screening.
