Jul 2021
The Beyond Kiki
A fan of Paris is Burning or Pose? The Beyond Ball is here to Honour the great matriarchal power of the universe and will be in honour of our angel Elie Che. #FEMSUPRIMACY Spectators come in your flirtatious pink and regal purple as there might be an opportunity for you to snatch a grand prize. Doors open for public at 5pm LSS will start at 6pm Spectator Tickets available NOW !! £15 online and £20 on door on the day !…
Hatchwork
BirdGang Ltd is proud to announce HATCHWORK, an evening of Scratch works created by the Hip Hop theatre companies trainees and members. This will be a relaxed evening, sharing and discussing new work and work in progress after a week intensive R&D supported by Stanley Arts and BirdGang Movement Architects. Come and enjoy, have a say and see something never shown before, never tested, and fresh out of the lab for your eyes only. BIRDGANG LTD ARE MOVEMENT ARCHITECTS, BRINGING THEIR SPIRIT, CRAFT AND LIVE…
Technicolour Kiki Ball by Magenta Tea
To celebrate the end of lockdown and all of the restrictions we’re gonna have a good old fashioned Kiki Ball. CBA for a theme so lets just explode with colours. Each category has its own colour so come head-to-toe in that (shoes can be an exception). Whatever you do, just make it look cute! Doors open for walkers at 6pm Doors open for public at 7pm LSS will start at 8pm Spectator Tickets are currently available ! And there are…
Drag from a Distance
This summer the girls are back with a fortnightly evening of drag, fun and fabulousness. Come and join us for the best young drag talent from across London and the UK led from the front by the fabulous, Tiana Biscuit. This show features the amazing talents of Coco Couture, Rougie, Soroya Michelle and Regina Gorgeous. You would be mad to miss it. Book quick as these events sell out fast. (Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Aug 2021
James Baldwin: Long Table Session
Long Table Session Just after the Sunday matinee showing of James Baldwin: The Price of The Ticket we will have a special 'long table session'. It will include performances by a range of artists including, Lasana Shabazz, as well as a range of short films about Black Queer Britain to provide a UK context of Black Queer History and will facilitate a conversation for our future. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These events are part of a larger project where every year we will…
James Baldwin: The Price of a Ticket
The Price of the Ticket: Dir Karen Thorsen, 90 mins, 1990 In honour of James Baldwin's would be 97th Birthday, we are hosting a screening of the documentary film about his life and legacy James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket. This feature-length 16mm documentary has received stellar reviews and awards. Celebrated at festivals in over two-dozen countries – including Sundance, London, Berlin and Tokyo. "A haunting, beautifully made biography" by the Los Angeles Times. "Stays with you after the…
Nice N Spiky Comedy Evening
We’re back with a Fantastically Funny Friday night show full of laughter at the Outdoors Stanley Arts Yard Bar. Reserve your seats now for an evening of the best summer stand up comedy, drinks, and sunshine, where professional comics off the telly try out new jokes and ideas....the only comedy night in Norwood! Featuring new jokes from: Patrick Monahan (The One Show - BBC), Jack Barry (Feel Good - Netflix), Lily Phillips (ITV 2's Stand Up Sketch Show), Celya Ab…
Drag from a Distance
This summer the girls are back with a fortnightly evening of drag, fun and fabulousness. Come and join us for the best young drag talent from across London and the UK led from the front by the fabulous, Tiana Biscuit. This show features the amazing talents of Coco Couture, Dalia, Penelope Power and Georgie. You would be mad to miss it. Book quick as these events sell out fast. Ticket price includes booking fee. (Anyone under 18 must be accompanied…
Poets are the Destroyers
Zoopraxis Films and Spoonbill & Sugartown Booksellers present “POETS ARE THE DESTROYERS” Meets London, a Sunday summer event featuring local artists from the realms of film, fine arts, and music from the independent arts scene of London. The event includes an art display by Jonny Kemp, DJ set by ZUU of JV/ZUU, drinks, a pre-screening of upcoming feature film “POETS ARE THE DESTROYERS”, and a talk back with NYC-based director Nancy Pop, writer JC Hopkins, co-star and EP Jonas Kyle, and London-based lead actor…
Our Voice Our Streets
Join Croydon Living Streets Group and Stanley Arts for this exciting photography and poetry workshop for girls aged 13-17 with photographer Sylvia Belbouab. We’ll explore our community and local streets on foot, taking inspiration from what we see as we create a manifesto for change. The best emerging talent on the day will win a digital camera worth over £100 and there is a free goodie bag for everyone who attends. Register now at livingstreets.org.uk/ourvoicesourstreets
Drag from a Distance
This summer the girls are back with a fortnightly evening of drag, fun and fabulousness. Come and join us for the best young drag talent from across London and the UK led from the front by the fabulous, Tiana Biscuit. This show features the amazing talents of Tiana Biscuit, River Medway and Sophia Stardust. You would be mad to miss it. Book quick as these events sell out fast. Ticket price at checkout includes the additional 9% booking fee. Tickets…
Rise of the Refrain
Created By Liv Wynter Following on from a sold out run of their debut theatre production, Liv Wynter’s new show, Rise of the Refrain, asks what happens when a greek chorus goes on strike. Written and performed by Liv Wynter, Rise of the Refrain features a live punk band and is performed in spoken word, integrated BSL performed by lead performer Alexandra James, and creative captioning by Rachel Sampley. Performers include Les Miserable and J Dangerous of Italia 90, sadqueersclub…
