
Feb 2021
Freedom of Movement Festival
A fresh, online dance festival celebrating the FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT and showcasing Stanley Arts’ incredible associate and resident dance artists: Beeja, BirdGang and Agudo Dance Company. Working exclusively with local talent, they represent the best of the UK dance scene. Join Beeja, BirdGang and Agudo Dance Company as they bring the energy into your home over 3 nights of performances – get ready to want to groove. Stanley Arts is South London’s radically inclusive arts and performance venue. Having launched…
Mar 2021
Croydon Young Creatives
Croydon Young Creatives is a free online visual arts project for young people aged 14-21. We’ll be mixing it up using drawing, photography and blogging to make creative care packs for local elders who are shielding. This is a chance to pay it forward and learn new creative skills, meet like minded others and be a bridge from one generation to another. No experience is necessary. Fill in the form below to register for this event, and any others in…
Weekly Voguing Classes with Jay Jay Revlon
Learn the art of VOGUING from the unforgettable UK Father Jay Jay Revlon. He will be sharing years of knowledge and experiences in all forms of voguing. In each session you will pick up the 5 elements of - choreography, music, rhythm opening up the impact of getting fit mentally and physically. What you will need? Nothing but lots of energy and good vibes, wear anything you like (just no jeans) Make sure you're hydrated and have a bottle of…
First Words
First words is a free online creative writing programme for new parents with babies under 9 months. Our baby-friendly workshops will be a space for local parents to come together, find their voice and create short stories, poems and more. No experience is necessary, all you need to take part is your imagination! Workshops will provide a creative peer group helping to address the life changes and shift in identity that can come with becoming a parent and making a…
New Moves
Calling all young people in Croydon- join us for New Moves, a free online dance project to keep you moving and connecting this Spring. Weekly workshops will provide a great opportunity to try new dance styles, express yourself and meet new people. Sessions will be led by the acclaimed BirdGang Ltd, who are recognised for a unique style of hip hop dance theatre that challenges stereotypes and explores the political and social contexts of modern society. Our workshops welcome disabled…
Mother’s Day Crafting
Make something for your Mama! A free making and crafting workshop for any children 7+ and their families. Discover how to make a Mother's Day gift for someone special. This is an approachable, fun way to make something magical at home and get a boost of creativity and inspiration just in time for Mother's Day! Fill in the form below to register for this event, and any others in the Connecting Communities programme, and we will be in touch asap.…
Apr 2021
Drag from a Distance – The Bunny Ball
Norwood's only socially distanced drag show is BACK for an Easter spectacular! Our gorgeous main hall is the beautiful venue for Tiana Biscuit and a host of special guests bringing you an evening of Bunny based madness. These unique shows are the talk of South London. Come down and join us for some safe fun.
Flat & the Curves
Flat & The Curves are here to wake you from your Facebook-filled, stream-stuffed, IGTV Covid-mare and bring you back to LIVE. From the team that brought you sell-out Shit-Faced Showtime (***** Broadway World) and the award-winning Four Femmes on the Thames, comes, Flat & The Curves debut show. The sweary songbirds, and their band of babes, bring you original tunes, spectacular singing, and more glitz and glamour than you can shake a sterilized swab at! Get ahead of the curve and book a table for a night of hilarity and…
Oct 2021
Grace Petrie
A Mojo top 10 album winner in 2017 and 2018 ‘She writes the sort of songs you want to pin the lyrics of on your bedroom wall, or on the office door, to remind you and everyone else who might read them what is important and true’ Buzz Magazine ‘A millennial’s Billy Bragg’ Songlines A folk singer, songwriter and activist from Leicester, UK, Grace has been writing, recording and touring relentlessly for ten years. Her unique takes on life, love and politics, and the…