May 2022
Commons: A Dance Festival
This venue-wide festival of dance is all about getting people connecting, interacting and moving again, and is taking over Stanley Arts this May. With the Commons Festival, Stanley Arts continues its commitment to showcasing dance for everyone with a joyful programme of exhibitions, workshops, performances and parties; all celebrating the glorious diversity of dance. Come and get inspired! From entry-level workshops to our infamous monthly Ballroom OTA there is something for everyone - whether you are a wallflower or a…
When spring smiles again on this high favoured town
An exhibition detailing how the former Croydon Canal, a long lost Victorian engineering wonder, shaped the foundations of South Norwood, before being replaced by the railways.
Little Folks Nursery Rhymes
little folk nursery rhymes with Cat and her guitar is a fun, high-energy, sing-song session of the old, much-loved nursery-rhymes and some more modern classics! Featuring live-instrument, engaging props & hand-puppets to delight your little ones, this is fun for babes-in-arms up to 5 year olds. We're usually in the Society Room at Stanley Arts, but texts are sent before every session begins if the session is moved to a different room due to filming or rehearsals. Our sessions are…
Zoo Co Young Company
Zoo Co Young Company is for 14 - 18 year-olds interested in Theatre and Performing Arts. You will work with professional theatre-makers to learn new performance skills, create your own work as a company, and devise and perform in a show at Fairfield Halls in Croydon in September 2022. You do not need to have experience in theatre or performing arts to apply. Applications are now open for February 2022 head to our website for more information https://www.wearezooco.co.uk/zoo-co-young-company Weekly Young…
Indian Folk dance class for all ages and abilities with Anusha Subramanyam
Learn lot more than pretending to screw on the lightbulb!
Workshop to learn folk dances from different parts of india like bhangra, ghumar and kuthu.
Folk dance forms are the staple in bollywood dance.
The workshop would be led by Anusha Subramanyam, director of Beeja.
Introduction to Bharatanatyam with Anusha Subramanyam
Introduction to Bharatanatyam with Anusha Subramanyam, a classical dance form from South India. It is the most popular Indian classical form that is being practised globally today.
Kathakali Workshop
Experience Kathakali, classical dance theatre form from Kerala.
Explore how a Kathakali actor tells a story using movement, characters, facial expressions, emotions using language of mudras.
Life Drawing at Stanley Arts (Untutored)
Stanley Life Drawing is a fortnightly untutored life drawing session with male or female nude models, hosted by a group of volunteer artists, art tutors and illustrators who wanted to practice drawing locally in a friendly and supportive environment. Supported by Stanley Arts, we will make use of the beautiful spaces of this Victorian theatre venue and encourage you, no matter your level of experience. Please feel free to bring along your pencils, charcoal, watercolours or pastels and enjoy an evening…
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, and experience 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…
Poetry Workshop and Open Mic with Ebony
Artist and poet Ebony will be guiding you through different modes and techniques in the art of poetry, and how our minds can tell captivating stories should we have the right tools to categorise them. Poetry can be anything you choose, and Ebony will help you to decide what exactly that is, and how to translate it to your words. Come as you are and hopefully you can leave joyful and full of the knowledge that can assist you to…
PopVox Choir
Sing your favourite pop songs in Croydon’s friendliest choir! PopVox is an adult pop choir who meet weekly to rehearse for performances. There are no auditions, simply everyone is welcome. We run for 50 weeks of the year and take our annual break for two weeks over Christmas. Come along - sing, laugh and learn! To book a free taster email info@popvoxchoir.co.uk. First session is a free taster, and afterwards a weekly fee of £7 paid monthly. No sight-reading skills…
Whisky Tasting with Exploring Whisky
Exploring Whisky (organisers of the Croydon Whisky Festival) are bringing their accessible, entertaining and always fascinating whisky tastings to Stanley Arts. Come and try 5 whiskies you won't find on the supermarket shelves and learn how to 'taste like a pro', explore the different styles and processes involved in whisky production and sample some surprising whiskies from all around the World - it's not just Scotland that produces liquid Gold anymore so spread your whisky wings in the stunning surrounds…
