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Welcome to our June / July / August Diary.

Welcome to our summer programme. Croydon will be buzzing with activity at the end of July with the new Ambition Festival. Look out for the headline acts appearing here at Fairfield. As you can see we also have some great films and live transmissions coming to our digitalcinema (see full listings at www.fairfieldcinema.co.uk) and it’s a summer of high drama as we bring you two high quality Kenwright

productions in Twelve Angry Men and Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None. See all these and more at www.fairfield.co.uk

Live TransmissionsFrom The Royal Opera House (ROH), The English National Opera (ENO), The National Theatre (NT) & Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) in our new Digital Cinema.

Tuesday 5 May 7.15pmROH - The Royal Ballet presents La Fille Mal Gardée £15*

Tuesday 19 May 7.30pmENO - The Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert & SullivanFrom the London Coliseum, £12*

Wednesday 10 June 7.15pmROH - The Royal Opera presents La Bohème £15*

Wednesday 1 July 7.30pmENO - Carmen by BizetFrom the London Coliseum, £12*

Sunday 5 July 2.45pmROH - The Royal Opera presents William Tell £15*

Thursday 16 July 7pmNT - Everymanstarring Chiwetel EjioforFrom The National Theatre, £15*

Wednesday 22 July 7pmRSC - The Merchant of VeniceFrom Stratford-Upon-Avon, £15*

Tuesday 22 September 7.15pmROH - The Royal Ballet presentsRomeo & Juliet £15*

Thursday 15 October 7pmNT - Hamletstarring Benedict CumberbatchFrom The National Theatre, £15*

Wednesday 21 October 7pmRSC - Henry V From Stratford-Upon-Avon, £15*

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Saturday 6 June 7pmWoman in Gold

Saturday 14 June 7pmFar from the Madding Crowd

Monday 15 June 7pmShow Boat

Friday 19 June 7pmBlade Runner: The Final Cut

Sunday 21 June 6pmThe Avengers: Age of Ultron

Monday 22 June 7pmChild 44 Tuesday 23 June 7pmThe Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Monday 29 June 3pm & 7pmSuite Française

Sunday 19 July 3pmStill Alice Monday 20 July 7pmKingsman: The Secret Service

Wednesday 6 May 2.30pmNational Theatre EncoreThe Hard Problem £15*

Tuesday 12 May 7pmSelma £7.50, Concessions £7*

Monday 18 May 7pmJames Bond 007 - Goldfinger Ultra HD (4K) Restoration from the 65th Berlin Film Festival

Wednesday 27 May 2.30pm & 6pmDisney’s CinderellaMatinee £2*

Thursday 28 May 2.30pm & 6pmStudio Ghibli’s The Tale of Princess Kaguya Matinee £2*

Friday 29 May 7pmNational Theatre Encore Man and Superman starring Ralph Fiennes £15*

Monday 1 June 2.30pm & 7pmWhiplash

Thursday 4 June 7pmGlobe on Screen: Antony and Cleopatra £15*

Summer Film Special!All Films £4 (except where stated*)

The largest screen in Croydon with amazing surround-sound. Don’t forget you can take your drink in with you at our cinema!



Tue 26 - Sat 30 May 7.30pm THE STUDIOSTOP! …THE PLAY

A fast-paced, hysterical comedy about a troupe of actors battling through the theatrical car-crash rehearsals of the world’s worst play.

It starts out as a worthy new piece called The Dark Heart of Art, about an artist struggling for recognition in a cold, heartless world. But then as rehearsals get underway, chaos takes over. The play starts veering wildly all over the place as the writer goes mad and takes his play over the edge, dragging the hapless actors and the hopeless director down with it. Characters change, tempers fray and a monkey is let loose backstage as the play mutates into a shockingly sexual pseudo-psycho-drama, full of nudity, madness and murder.

This hysterical new comedy is a satirical masterclass and intriguing insight into what really goes on behind the locked door of a rehearsal room. Suitable for ages 16+.

£17.50, Concessions £14.50, plus buy 10 tickets andreceive the 11th ticket free

Tuesday 2 June 1.30pm & 4.30pm, Wednesday 3 June 10.30am, 1.30pm & 4.30pmASHCROFT THEATREALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS

Big Wooden Horse & Nick Brooke Limited proudly presents Aliens Love Underpants, basedon the book by Claire Freedman & Ben Cort.

This zany and hilarious tale based on the best-selling children’s book is wonderfully brought to life on stage for the very first time. With stunning effects, madcap action, original music (and lots of aliens of course), this fantastically fresh and funny production willdelight the whole family. You’ll laugh your PANTS off!

For a sneak preview, visit www.underpantslive.com

Running time: 55mins no intervalSuitable for ages 3+

£14, Schools £11.50, plus buy 10 tickets andreceive the 11th ticket free

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Tuesday 2 June 1.05pm CONCERT HALLJAMES KIRBYAs a soloist and chamber musician, James Kirby performs regularly throughout the UK and Europe. James is a member of the acclaimed Barbican Piano Trio and teaches at the Royal Welsh College in Cardiff, the Royal Holloway University of London and is an Honorary Professor at the Rachmaninov Institute in Russia, where he makes annual visits to perform concertos, give recitals and masterclasses and to lead chamber music courses. Today’s Lunchtime Concert will see James performing Debussy’s Images Book 2 and Schubert’s Sonata in A D959. £5, ShowCard £4.50

Wednesday 3 June 7.30pmCONCERT HALLJOOLS HOLLAND AND HIS RHYTHM & BLUES ORCHESTRA

The exceptionally gifted Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra return to Fairfield Halls.

Featuring GILSON LAVISWith special guest KT TUNSTALLand guest vocalists RUBY TURNERLOUISE MARSHALL and MABEL RAYSupport from ADAM DOUBLE

£32.50, £35.50 & £37.50

Thursday 4 June 7.30pm - ASHCROFT THEATREBYE BYE BABYBye Bye Baby take you back in time on a musical journey through the career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, whose songs graced such films as The Deer Hunter, Dirty Dancing and Grease. This show celebrates their greatest hits, such as Beggin’, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like a Man, Lets Hang On, Fallen Angel, Grease and many more. The combination of world-class vocals and harmonies as Matthew Filmore scales the falsetto heights of Frankie Valli, along with snappy choreography and a vast catalogue of hits, makes for an unforgettable night of nostalgia. £22, Concessions £21, plus buy 10 tickets and receive the 11th ticket free

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Thursday 4 June 8pm - THE STUDIOGARETH RICHARDS AND ALEX SMITHGareth Richards’ hilarious stand-up and low-key comedy songs have made him a favourite on the comedy circuit. Gareth has appeared on Russell Howard’s Good News, Live at the Electric, Radio 1 and recently supported Frank Skinner on his latest tour Man in a Suit. Alex Smith’s razor-sharp observations and cleverly crafted comedy songs have helped him emerge as one of the most exciting acts in comedy. Alex has appeared on Radio 2’s New Comedy Awards and Live at the Electric. £13.50

Friday 5 June 7.30pm - ASHCROFT THEATREKENNY BALL JUNIOR AND HIS JAZZMEN Keeping the Tradition AliveKenny Ball had one main wish before he passed away in 2013 and that was for his son, Keith Ball, to carry on the legacy. In the year up to his death, Keith had been accompanying his father on stage and when Kenny was admitted to hospital, he took over the band. This superb concert will feature all the hits, including Midnight in Moscow, I Wanna Be Like You, So Do I, My Mother’s Eyes, What a Wonderful World, Samantha, I Still Love You Alland many more. £24.50, Concessions £22.50

Friday 5 June 7.30pm - THE STUDIOWOMEN OF AN UNCERTAIN AGEMiddle-aged women: an endangered species? Marvel at their survival techniques and their extraordinary use of camouflage. Are we too old for careers, sex and a social life? Who says? Through sketches, song and dance, we share coffee ice cream, hip hop moves and what it means to be forty plus... well alright, 40XL. £10

‘The show hits some refreshingly different targets’Alistair McGowan

Friday 5 June 8pm - ARNHEM GALLERYSTAND! PRESENTS CJ BEATZ Featuring Sinead Harnett, Etta Bond, Grand Wa Zoo and DJ sets fromAll About She and Wide AwakeFrom his DMC DJ roots to BBC 1Xtra, CJ Beatz brings all his insider know how and personal selections to this eclectic line- up curated specially for your audio pleasure, mixing up live performances and DJ sets for one great party night. Pleasevisit www.standatfairfield.com for more information. £12

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Sunday 7 June 3.30pmCONCERT HALLLONDON MOZART PLAYERS - Music for a Sunday Afternoon: Chamber ConcertThe London Mozart Players Chamber Ensemble are delighted to present an afternoon of chamber music, joined by the talented students of Trinity School. This intimate and informal afternoon of music-making will feature Mozart’s Divertimento in F major and Mendelssohn’s youthful and exuberant String Octet. A perfect programme to celebrate the youthful talent of the borough and the LMP’s return to Fairfield. £12

Sunday 7 June 7.30pm - ASHCROFT THEATRETHRILL ME: THE LEOPOLD AND LOEB STORYFollowing a smash-hit Edinburgh Festival Fringe run last year,Stephen Dolginoff’s award-winning musical Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb Story comes to Fairfield Halls. Set in Chicago in 1924,Thrill Me is the shocking true story of two wealthy and intelligent law students who kidnapped and murdered a 14 year-old boy in their desire to commit the perfect crime. £20.50, Concessions £17.50

‘There is no production running in the capital that is more intelligent, atmospheric and haunting than this’ The Sunday Telegraph

Saturday 6 June 8pm - ASHCROFT THEATREKATHERINE RYAN - Glam Role Model

A dude who is fast becoming a recognisable face on British TV with appearances on BBC 1’s Live at The Apollo and Let’s Dance for Comic Relief, BBC 2’s Mock The Week, QI and Nevermind The Buzzcocks, C4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats and more, Katherine Ryan embarks on her second UK stand-up tour. The fresh, often dangerously fierce pop-culture obsessed Canadian, was unaffected by publicised death threats and survived the world’s first crack-smoking mayor.

‘Warped wit... striking presence... killer lines... calm confidence’ The Scotsman www.katherineryan.co.uk

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Mon 8 - Sat 13 June 7.30pm, Thu & Sat Matinees 2.30pmASHCROFT THEATRETWELVE ANGRY MEN

Following its record-breaking West End run at London’s Garrick Theatre, Jason Merrells, one of TV’s most popular actors, will lead TWELVE ANGRY MEN in this powerful production of Reginald Rose’s thrilling courtroom drama.

Nominated Villain of The Year at the British Soap Awards for playing Declan Macey in Emmerdale, Jason Merrells will play juror number 8 in this gripping stage production of the 1957 three-time Academy Award nominated film, which was produced by and starred Henry Fonda and considered to be one of the great ‘must-see’ movies of all time. Jason’s other starring roles include Cutting It, Waterloo Road and Casualty.

Taking his place on the jury alongside Jason is fellow TV bad guy Andrew Lancel, the villainous businessman Frank Foster in Coronation Street. The cast also includes Denis Lill (The Royal), and Gareth David-Lloyd (Ianto Jones in Torchwood); and returning from the West End production are Robert Duncan (Drop The Dead Donkey), Andrew Frame (EastEnders), David Calvitto, Mark Carter, Sean Power and Jon Carver as The Guard.

Twelve jurors have murder on their minds and a life in their hands as they decide the fate of a young delinquent accused of killing his father. But what appears to be an open and shut case soon becomes a dilemma for the twelve, as prejudices and preconceived ideas about the accused turn the tables every which way until the nail-biting climax...

£23.50 - £31.50, plus buy 10 tickets and receive the 11th ticket free




Tuesday 9 June 1.05pmCONCERT HALLSIMON WALLFISCH AND EDWARD RUSHTONBaritone and cellist Simon Wallfisch and pianist and composer Edward Rushton are fast becoming an internationally renowned duo partnership. They have performed together in festivals inSwitzerland, Italy, France and Germany, as well as making various appearances on radio and TV. Today’s Lunchtime Concert will see the duo perform works by Schubert, Donizetti, Puccini, Verdi,Tchaikovsky, Bizet and a piece composed by Simon Wallfisch.£5, ShowCard £4.50

Thursday 11 June 7pm - ARNHEM GALLERYCROYDON TILL I DIE John Grindrod, Andy Miller andBob Stanley in ConversationBob Stanley, John Grindrod and Andy Miller are all acclaimed authors who grew up in Croydon and its suburbs. In their books they have written about the experience of living in the area and its influence on how they see the world. Join them for an evening of readings, conversation and debate, and a celebration of the cultural life of suburbia - its books, films, music, buildings and art - and why being ‘so Croydon’ is a huge source of pride. FREE EVENT

Thursday 11 June 8pmCONCERT HALLREGINALD D HUNTERTHE MAN WHO ATTEMPTED TO DO AS MUCH AS SUCH

Reginald D Hunter returns to the UK in 2015 with a brand new tour following a hugely successful year filming and performing around the world.

Having appeared at the Melbourne Comedy Festival and Sydney Opera House Gala in Australia, Reginald then made his debut in New Zealand. He then moved closer to home with his first tour of mainland Europe before travelling back to his birthplace in America to film Reginald D Hunter’s Songsof the South, a three-part BBC2 series.

‘A dangerously funny man’ The Independent

£26.25, Concessions £24.25

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MUSICSaturday 13 June 7.30pmCONCERT HALLTHE ELVIS YEARS: 1954 - 1977

An outstanding concert production of the West End musical Jailhouse Rock featuring original star Mario Kombou and his incredible band, led by legendary producer, musical director and Ivor Novello Award-winner David Mackay.

The King World Champion Mario delivers a tour de force performance in this spectacular show packed with over 50 greatest hits, from the early days of Sun Studios and That’s Alright Mama, through the Hollywood years of GI Blues and It’s Now or Never, the ‘68 TV special withAll Shook Up, culminating in the legendary LasVegas concert, with In the Ghetto, Suspicious Minds and American Trilogy. This is as close as you can get to the King!

‘The best Elvis since Elvis!’ Donna Presley

£22.75

Sunday 14 June 7.30pmASHCROFT THEATREMORECAMBE AND WISE REBOOTEDMorecambe and Wise Rebooted is a live theatre version of a classic Eric and Ernie television show, starring Max Martin and Dave Short. If ‘the boys’ were still with us today, what sort of sketches and routines would they be performing? Writers Max Martin and Mike Pannell have come up with a brand new script which is not onlytopical and of the day, but it also stays true to the format we are allfamiliar with. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the revival ofthe magic and genius of Britain’s greatest TV comedy stars. £17.50

Tuesday 16 June 1.05pm - CONCERT HALLSCIPIONE SANGIOVANNI Having graduated in 2006 from Conservatory ‘Tito Schipa’ of Lecce, Scipione Sangiovanni has gone on to play at many of the world’s most prestigious stages and he has won first prize in a number of international piano competitions. Today’s Lunchtime Concert will see Scipione perform his arrangement of Vivaldi’s Summer from The Four Seasons, Bach-Busoni’s Toccata e Fuga in D minor BWV 565, Ciaccona in D minor BWV 1004 and Liszt’s Reminiscences de Don Juan.£5, ShowCard £4.50

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Tuesday 16 June 7.30pm - THE STUDIOAN EVENING WITH THE HUMOUR OF BOB NEWHART AND TOM LEHRER Starring Peter Gill and Iain BartonPeter Gill and Iain Barton perform some of the best sketches and songs from the catalogue of two of America’s greatest satirists of the 50s and 60s. ‘The Driving Instructor’, ‘Introducing Tobacco to Civilisation’ and ‘U.S.S. Codfish’ from Bob Newhart and ‘The Masochism Tango’,‘National Brotherhood Week’ and ‘Poisoning Pigeons in the Park’ from Tom Lehrer are just some of the classics that will have you rolling aboutin laughter. £15.50, plus buy 10 tickets and receive the 11th ticket free

Wednesday 17 June 7.30pm - CONCERT HALLROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA The Summer Classics

Conductor Toby PurserViolin Duncan Riddell

DVORÁK Carnival OvertureVAUGHAN WILLIAMS Fantasia on GreenslevesHANDEL Arrival of the Queen of ShebaELGAR Enigma Variations: ‘Nimrod’VAUGHAN WILLIAMS The Lark AscendingMOZART The Marriage of Figaro OvertureBIZET Carmen: ‘Prelude’, ‘Aragonaise’ and ‘Les Toreadors’SIBELIUS Karelia Suite: ‘March’MASSENET Thaïs: ‘Meditation’DELIUS The Walk to the Paradise GardenBRAHMS Hungarian Dance No.5TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture

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Begin your summer in style with the Royal PhilharmonicOrchestra’s seasonal extravaganza. This concert presentsorchestral miniatures packed full of exhilarating andmemorable melodies, with music from all over the globe.

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Thursday 18 June 7.30pmASHCROFT THEATRETHE BLUES BAND 35 Years and Back for More

Starring Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, TomMcGuinness, Rob Townsend and Gary Fletcher.

Many of the Blues Band’s 21st century fans weren’t even born when these five virtuosos, already music industry veterans, decided to fly in the face of musical fashion in 1979 and form a band ‘just to play the blues’. No one could have predicted that, 35 years on, they’d still be dazzling audiences with their showmanship and virtuosity.

Twenty albums and thousands of gigs later, they’ve earned a reputation around the world as one of the finest exponents of the blues tradition in all its forms. With this line-up, it’s hardly surprising.

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Friday 19 June 7.15pm - ASHCROFT THEATREMISS DIETRICH REGRETS Marlene Dietrich was one of the most famous movie stars of all time. Miss Dietrich Regrets starring Elizabeth Counsell and Moira Brooker is a revealing and poignant new look at the ageing Marlene, alone in a Paris apartment, battling with her daughter to retain her independence to the very end.£17.50, Concessions £14.50

‘Fascinating… informative… entertaining… a superb performance from Elizabeth Counsell, who gives us the full range of Dietrich’s personas’ Everything Theatre

Tuesday 23 June 1.05pmCONCERT HALLCARLA REES - A Phoenix for CarlaInternationally renowned flute player, Carla Rees, lived in Croydon until her home was destroyed in the 2011 riots. In this performance, Carla returns to Croydon to perform a variety of repertoire from different eras with guitarist duo partnerDavid Black. The programme features A Phoenix for Carla by leading female composer Nicola LeFanu, commissioned for her following the riots, as well as works from the baroque to the twentieth century. £5, ShowCard £4.50

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Mon 22 - Sat 27 June 7.30pm, Thu & Sat Matinees 2.30pmASHCROFT THEATREAND THEN THERE WERE NONE To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Agatha Christie Theatre Company, AND THEN THERE WERE NONE returns to the stage to follow in the footsteps of the company’s hugely successful WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION and BLACK COFFEE.

Starring BAFTA nominated stage and screen star Paul Nicholas, Colin Buchanan from Dalziel and Pascoe, Susan Penhaligon, who starred in Bouquet of Barbed Wire and A Fine Romance, TV favourite Mark Curry, Emmerdale and West End leading lady Verity Rushworth, Emmerdale star Frazer Hines, and from ITV’s award-winning Soldier Soldier, Ben Nealon.

A group of ten strangers are lured to a remote island off the coast of Devon. Upon arrival it is discovered that their host, an eccentric millionaire, is missing… stranded on the island by a torrential storm and haunted by an ancient nursery rhyme, one by one the guests begin to die… with only the fallen believed to be innocent, who amongst them is the killer?

Based on the best-selling mystery novel of all time, Agatha Christie’s own stage adaptation of this dark and captivating tale will thrill and enthral, as murder unfolds. £22.50 - £30.50, plus buy 10 tickets and receive the 11th ticket free

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Sunday 28 June 7.30pmCONCERT HALLSUSSEX FESTIVAL CHOIRMahler’s Eighth Symphony Stephen Hope brings his massive Sussex Festival Choir and the 120-strong Sinfonia da Chiesa to Fairfield to perform Mahler’s monumental Eighth Symphony. A dazzling line-up of eight international soloists and the forty-strong Trinity Boys’ Choir will complement the event. All profits from the concert will be given to local hospices, including St Christopher’s in Forest Hill. £15, £20 & £25

Tuesday 30 June 1.05pm - CONCERT HALLAMADEUS PIANO DUOSharon Barnea and Famia Choi CastroThe award-winning Amadeus Piano Duo is coming toFairfield Halls this year with what promises to be an excitingprogramme of masterpieces for piano four hands. Famia Choi Castro and Sharon Barnea are dedicated soloists and versatile chamber musicians, much in demand as part of their piano duo and establishing an exciting career that has already taken them all over the world. This is an event not to be missed!£5, ShowCard £4.50

Wednesday 1 July 7.30pm - ASHCROFT THEATREJACKSON LIVE IN CONCERTStarring Ben and his incredibleLive Band and DancersBen’s portrayal of Michael Jackson has to be the most vocally and visually accurate tribute to the King of Pop to have ever toured UK theatres. Ben is joined on the stage by his incredible band anddancers who work their way through all the hits. Jackson Live in Concert features fabulous costumes and all the signature dance moves associated so fondly with the undisputed King of Pop. Adults £22.50, Children £16.50, plus buy 10 tickets and receive the 11th ticket free

Thursday 2 July 7.30pm - ASHCROFT THEATRESOUNDS OF THE GLENN MILLER ERAThe lights soften, the mood settles. An audience waits for that first moment of sound. The Big Band is poised, relaxed, but with eyes anxious for the lead. Then, as if giving body to an echo, the murmured notes of Moonlight Serenade… and the night, it seems, is suddenly full and timeless. Recapture the sounds of a bygone era as the Nick Ross Orchestra presents an unmissable evening of music and song with the classic Big Band sound of the 1940s. £24, Concessions £22

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Friday 3 July 7.30pm - ASHCROFT THEATRETENORS UNLIMITEDJoin the UK’s original classical-crossover ‘man band’ for a fantastic musical journey that will move you and make you laugh in equal measure. Scott, Paul & Jem will perform some of their favourite songs in a brand new show that includes hits from the world of opera, musical theatre and pop, interspersed with some self-penned original material from their forthcoming album. The combination of powerful vocals, rich harmony and tender, intimate love songs will give you an evening like no other.£22.50, plus buy 10 tickets and receive the 11th ticket free

Tuesday 7 July 1.05pm - CONCERT HALLBROMLEY YOUTH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA The Bromley Youth Chamber Orchestra is an orchestra made up of forty talented young string players aged 13 - 18 from the Bromley Youth Music Trust, performing regularly in major concert venues in the UK and abroad. Today’s Lunchtime Concert will see Jonathan Joseph conduct the orchestra, performing Purcell’s Chacony, Handel’s Harp Concerto in B flat, Vaughan Williams’ Five Varients of Dives and Lazarus, Vivaldi’s Concerto for two Cellos in G minor and Holst’sSt. Paul’s Suite. £5, Concessions £4.50

Tuesday 7 July 7.30pm CONCERT HALLTHE SOWETO SPIRITUAL SINGERS The Soweto Spiritual Singers’ performance style comes from the South African a capella gospel tradition. At the heart of their shows are Zulu songs, full of rhythm, style and spirit. Fresh sounds, inspirational harmonies and fabulous dance make this an irresistible performance expressing the spirit of Africa. An infectiously feel-good experience for all ages. £22.50

Wednesday 8 July 8pm - CONCERT HALLCROYDON SYMPHONIC BAND Summer ConcertThe award-winning Croydon Symphonic Band return for their 42nd Season at Fairfield with their well established mixedprogramme of old and new. A superb arrangement of the orchestral suite from Bizet’s opera Carmen will be supplemented by music from the film Pirates of the Caribbean by Klaus Badlet, a visit to various locations in the Scottish Highlands with Hymn of the Highlands by Philip Sparke and a trip to watch a silent film with Paul Hart’s Silver Screen, plus so much more! £10, Concessions £6

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Thursday 9 July 7.30pm - ASHCROFT THEATRETHE BLUES BROTHERS APPROVEDThe police, theatres and members of the public are hereby warned to be vigilant and on the lookout for two men dressed in black hats, black ties and sunglasses, otherwise known as The Blues Brothers. Yes folks they’re back and on a mission, direct from a residency in Chicago and a national tour of America. Armed with a new set, new twists, new moves, new songs and freshly laundered suits, the boys are joined by the fabulous Bluettes and an incredible Blues Brothers Band to perform all the smash-hits. £26.50, plus buy 10 tickets and receive the 11th ticket free

Tuesday 14 July 1.05pmCONCERT HALLHELEN YORKEFryderyk Chopin: Poet of the PianoIn this concert Helen will be narrating Chopin’s life story, describing his childhood, love relationships, travels and his great musical successes and achievements, all whilst suffering a lifelong battle with severe illness. As the story gradually unfolds, Helen will be playing relevant passages and also complete performances of Chopin’s solo piano works. You will rediscover a musician of greatness, hear his most stunning compositions, and be regaled with brilliant descriptions of his life in the great European capital cities of Paris and Vienna. An experience not to be missed! £5, ShowCard £4.50

Tuesday 14 July 7.30pm - ASHCROFT THEATRERHYTHM OF THE DANCE The National Dance Company of Ireland and The Young Irish Tenors come to Fairfield Halls to present their latest stage production, Rhythm of the Dance. This incredible live show celebrates the rich history of Ireland and the art of Irish dance, from the disciplined Celtic Step to the sensual, ancient Sean Nos dance style. Rhythm of the Dance creates a new era in Irish entertainment, presenting thirty dancers, a traditional Irish band and the handsome Young IrishTenors. Internationally rated as one of the most popular andsuccessful Irish Step Dance shows on tour, critics, audiences, andmillions of fans around the world, hail the live stage show as amust-see! £22.50, plus buy 10 tickets and receive the 11th ticket free

Friday 10 July 7.30pm - ASHCROFT THEATREBE BOP A LULA!Four giants of the rock ‘n’ roll world come together for the first time in Be Bop a Lula! Join us for the biggest rock ‘n’ roll party in town with a live band, as we celebrate the music of Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Billy Fury and Roy Orbison. Backed by some of the UK’s finest musicians, Gavin Stanley and Lars Young recreate these legends with passion and a very authentic ‘feel’ of the artists and their music.An unmissable evening of rock ‘n’ roll classics. £20.50

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Thursday 16 - Saturday 18 July 7.30pm, Saturday Matinee 3pmASHCROFT THEATRELOVER’S ROCK MONOLOGUESJanet Kay, Carroll Thompson and Victor Romero Evans perform their critically acclaimed smash-hit show Lover’s Rock Monologues, where they share their heart-warming and hilarious stories punctuated by songs of the era. It’s sure to spark fond memories and have you rocking in the aisles!£18, £20 & £22, plus buy 10 tickets and receive the 11thticket free

Friday 17 July 7pm - CONCERT HALLMARY CHAPIN CARPENTER

Mary Chapin Carpenter, the five-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and 2012 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, will be returning to the UK to perform live at Fairfield Halls.

Mary’s traditional approach to song-craftingtranscends contemporary country andAmericana, and has made her one of the most recognisable artists of our time. Respected far and wide as a wildly successful recording and performing artist, Mary remains a true musical force and one of the most accomplished and distinctive singer-songwriters in the world today.

‘Carefully observed storytelling’ The Guardian

£32.50 & £37.50

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Mon 20 - Fri 24 July 10.30am - 3.30pmMon 27 - Fri 31 July 10.30am - 3.30pmASHCROFT THEATRETHE ASHCROFT THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOL

The Ashcroft Theatre Summer School returns for its fifth year, teaching singing, dance and drama under the leadership of Choreographer Lynne Thomas and a team of West End performers. Each day the children are promised a fun-filled and educational experience in a professional environment including a Showcase performance at the end of the week.

Over five days students will be taught singing, acting, dance and improvisation skills by industry professionals. On Friday, parents and friends are invited to a free performance of The Summer Showcase, a presentation of the students’ work from the week. For an application form please call 020 8688 9291. Places are limited so book early! £115 per child for the week.

Tuesday 21 July 1.05pmCONCERT HALLSALORA - Jazz with a Twist! With their own arrangements of standards and contemporary hits, Salora have wowed audiences and earned the accolade of the musicians’ musicians. Expect to hear Sarah Skinner singnumbers from Diana Krall and Nina Simone, and marvel at the music of giants such as Oscar Peterson from Salora’s world-class pianist Lora Dimitrova. This quartet is completed by the rhythm partnership of Geoff Le Prevost on bass and Tony Scullion on drums. £5, ShowCard £4.50

Wednesday 22 July 11am & 2.30pm - ASHCROFT THEATRETHE BASIL BRUSH SHOWThe Full on Fox TourBritain’s most loveable fox is back on the road along with his TV chum Mr. Stephen (aka Chris Pizzey). Together they will take you on a journey of laughs, storytelling and song in a brand new stage show packed with fun and excitement. Come and join in the mayhem, along with Mr. Stephen who is continually interrupted by naughty uncontrollable Basil! Great family entertainment and you’ll also be able to meet Basil and Mr. Stephen after the show! Adults £15.50, Children £13.50, Family Ticket £48

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FAMILY SHOW

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Ambition is an eclectic four-day mix of indoor and outdoor performances and installations in the heart of Croydon. It features almost 200 performances at Fairfield Halls, other venues, and free-entry openspaces throughout the town centre. 23 - 26 July: www.ambitionfest.com

MUSIC • DANCE • THEATRE • COMEDY • SPOKEN WORD • PUBLIC ART

Thursday 23 July 8pm - CONCERT HALLTINARIWENSupport from King Size SlimWorld music Grammy Award-winners and support slots for the Rolling Stones. These Taurag Nomadic blues-rockers and former guerrilla fighters have reached far beyond their Malian homeland in the Sahara to build a global following for their music.Support from 2014 British Blues Award-winner King Size Slim. £24 & £27

‘The very root of the rock ’n’ roll communion’ The Independent

Thursday 23 July 5.30pm - ASHCROFT THEATREDEBARRED THEATRE AND POETIC MEDIA ARTS PRESENTS‘THE BARRED’ A new play by Dean Stalham. The touching story of a wrongly imprisioned man performed by Debarred, a theatre company made up solely of those who have been through the criminal justice system. Poetic Media Arts include Molly Case, Theresa Lola, Farida Momtaz, Mike Galsworthy, Shareefa Energy, Ragz Cv, I & Ideal & Eyesis, You & Me, and Jonas McCloud. £6.50

Thursday 23 July 8pm - ARNHEM GALLERYSTAND! PRESENTS LEE SCRATCH PERRY, MAD PROFESSOR AND LLOYD COXSONECroydon Dub Club plays host to legendary producer, performer, dub innovator and musical genius, Lee Scratch Perry.

Perry’s career began in the1950s at Jamaica’s Studio One before launching his own Upsetter label in 1968. The producer of Junior Murvin’s Police and Thieves and many more. With a full band plus ‘live dub engineering’ from long-time collaborator Mad Professor. Also a DJ set from Sir Lloyd Coxsone. This is a dub party that’s going to be bigger than big! £21.50


23 - 26 July


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Friday 24 July 8pm - ARNHEM GALLERYWHITE MINK PRESENTS ELECTRO SWING VS SPEAKEASY JAZZ The sounds and styles of the 1920s and 30s turned upside down and smuggled into the 21st century. Named by Mixmag as the UK’s 2nd best club night, White Mink are the critically acclaimed originators of speakeasy and swing revival. Expect high production values, cutting edge but accessible music, world-class performers, fantastic atmosphere and surprises galore! £11.50

‘Taking clubland by storm’ The Daily Telegraph

Friday 24 July 8pm - CONCERT HALLSOUL II SOUL - Plus SupportA happy face, a thumpin’ bass, for a lovin’ race! The one and only Jazzie B leads the two-time Grammy Award-winners and legendary British R&B group Soul II Soul for this special show as part of Ambition Festival, featuring a full line-up with strings and the iconic sound of Caron Wheeler on vocals. Best known for their hits Back to Life, Keep on Movin’ and Get A Life, Soul II Soul have sold in excess of 10 million albums worldwide and marked their 25th anniversary in 2014. Support to be announced soon, please check ambitionfest.com for further updates. £24 & £27

Saturday 25 July 7pm - CONCERT HALLDARBAR ASIAN ARTS WITH WIZARDS OF PERCUSSION AND CIRCLE OF SOUNDCircle of Sound is a powerful collaboration between Soumik Datta, on the 19-stringed Sarod, and drummer Bernhard Schimplesberger. Hailed by the BBC as the vanguard of British Asian Music their sound resonates with deep Indian ragas, urban beats, glockenspiels, and a spirited rock attitude. The band has recently launched its second album, Anti Hero. Featuring support from The Wizards of Percussion. £12


23 - 26 July


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Sunday 26 July 4.15pm - CONCERT HALLPOLISH ARTS IN LONDON PRESENTS A NIGHT OF VARIETY AND VISIONMiss God aka Joanna Zubrycka is an exquisite Polish singer, composer and producer, who combines subtle electronic sounds with deep base line and ethnically inspired experimental vocals. Alongside Miss God on this Polish Arts in London special are other exceptional musicians, comedians and performance artists, including Patrizia Paolini, presenting and performing Phantasmagoria, comedians Michael ‘The Great’ Topolski, Magda The Cleaning Lady and Alexander Barnett, talented musicians Emiliyah and The Living Songbook, a project by Kevin Plummer and Rita Suszek. £6.50

Saturday 25 July 2.30pm - ARNHEM GALLERYVIRTUALFESTIVALS.COM PRESENTS A HIP HOP ALL-DAYER WITHLAZY HABITS AND MORE...Virtual Festivals.com presents a hip hop spectacular headlined by Lazy Habits, whose memorable live performances at Glastonbury, Bestival & Secret Garden Party mean they are fast becoming a formidable and renowned international live act. Influenced by New Orleans jazz, soul and hip hop, the band round off a full day which also features Too Many T’s, Lucan Mills, Karl Phillips and The Midnight Ramblers, Ragz CV, D-Kel, Grace Savage, Suffice and Blizzard. £9.50 if booked in advance, £11.50 on the door

Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 July 5pm & 7pm - THE STUDIOWAREHOUSE PHOENIX AND FAIRFIELD HALLS PRESENT THE 29TH YEAR OF THE INTERNATIONAL PLAYWRITING FESTIVAL The first part of this national and international competition for new plays has been completed and the best plays selected. We now present the performance weekend showcasing the selected plays as well as prize-winning plays from our international partners Extra Candoni in Italy, Theatro Ena in Cyprus and the BRIT School. Also an interview with a celebrity playwright live on stage! £6.50 per programme, Day Ticket £11.50. The Brasserie will be serving food on each day, with 10% off on the presentation of your tickets.


23 - 26 July



Sunday 26 July 7.30pm ASHCROFT THEATREJOE PASQUALE

Yes, Joe’s back! This time he’s leaner,meaner, he’s a vacuum cleaner!

Last year Joe and his twin brother Raynard opened a chip shop with the Dalai Lama in Skegness, called Batter Me, I’m Yours! but due to an accident with a pickled egg, the Lama pulled out and opened a rival chip shop called the Dalai’s Deep Sea Sausage, which resulted in a surf and turf war… it was savaloys at 40 paces! If you want to know more, come and see this show... it’ll blow your mind, well at least your chips!

Warning this show contains nuts!Featuring special guest Paul Burling.

£18.50, plus buy 10 tickets and receivethe 11th ticket free

Tuesday 28 July 1.05pm - CONCERT HALLCROYDON PERFORMINGARTS FESTIVALThis concert is another fantastic opportunity to witness some of the talented performers chosen from this year’s Croydon Performing Arts Festival. Today’s programme includes avaried selection of all kinds of music, dance, speech and drama performed by people of all ages. The Festival takes place in Croydon during April and May with several hundred entries and over 3,000 performers. This is a Lunchtime Concert not to be missed! £5, ShowCard £4.50

Sat 1 August 2pm - ASHCROFT THEATREPONGO’S PARTYFeaturing CBeebies’ Justin Fletcher and Nicole Davis as the voices of Pongo the Pig and Molly-Moo the Cow. Today is Pongo the Pig’s birthday! The trouble is, nobody seems to remember! Molly-Moo the Cow is making a mess baking, Sheena the Sheep is rehearsing with her band, Sally the Scarecrow is in the middle of decorating and even Marty MacDonald is tied up with his parcels - whatever can they be up to? Come and help make Pongo’s Party a day toremember, by joining in a show full of fun, songs and laughter.Suitable for ages 3 - 7. Adults £12.50, Children £10.50, plus buy10 tickets and receive the 11th ticket free

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COMEDY



Tuesday 4 August 1.30pm & 4.30pm, Wednesday 5 August 10.30am & 1.30pmASHCROFT THEATRETHE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA Live on Stage!

A musical play adapted and directed by David Wood, based on the book by Judith Kerr.Following a smash-hit West End season, the tea-guzzling tiger is back on the road in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos!A stunning stage adaptation of the classic taleof teatime mayhem... expect to be surprised!

For a sneak preview, visit www.thetigerwhocametotealive.com

Running time: 55 minutes (no interval)Suitable for ages 3+

£13, Groups £10 each plus buy 10 tickets and receive the 11th ticket free

Tuesday 11 August 1.05pm - CONCERT HALLNICHOLAS McCARTHYNicholas McCarthy was born in 1989 without his right hand, yet went on to graduate from the prestigious Royal College of Music in London in 2012. Following this historic occasion, Nicholas has performed at the Closing Ceremony of the 2012 Paralympic games playing alongside Coldplay and has performed extensively throughout the U.K and all over the world. For today’s Lunchtime Concert Nicholas will be performing works by Scriabin, Liszt, Gershwin, Rachmaninov and more. £5, ShowCard £4.50

Thursday 25 - Saturday 29 August 7pm, Sat Matinee 1.30pm - ASHCROFT THEATREYOUNGER GENERATION THEATRE GROUP The Younger Generation take you back to the 80s with singing and dancing from that era. The Group is made up of young people aged 9 - 18 from the Croydon area, who just want to perform on a professional stage. For some it is their first appearance in a theatre that is the size of the Ashcroft! All castare treated as equals, hence the final when everyone is dressedthe same. Their motto is ‘We have no stars, all our cast are stars! £13, Seniors & Children £11

‘This Tiger is the cat’s meow’ The Times

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COMING SOON...



LOCAL ARTSBELLY DANCE CLASSESEvery Tuesday 6pm in the Terrace Lounge.

THE MOVEMENT FACTORYDANCE ACADAMIESSaturdays from 11am.

FAIRFIELD YOUTH THEATRESaturdays from 10am. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

OTHER EVENTSSaturday 6 - Saturday 20 June SUN LOUNGETHE LONDON SALONOF PHOTOGRAPHYEXHIBITION

Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 JuneARNHEM GALLERYCROYDON TATTOO CONVENTIONFor more information please visitwww.croydontattooconvention.com

Saturday 18 July 10am - 5pmARNHEM GALLERYFESTIVAL OF MODELTRAMWAYS For more information please visitwww.tramwayinfo.com

Sundays 11am

HOW TO BOOK

Internet: www.fairfield.co.ukTelephone: 020 8688 9291In person: Box Office is open 10am - 6pm (or 8pm on show days).

LocationFairfield Halls, The Ashcroft Theatre and Arnhem Gallery are at Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Nearest Station: East CroydonNearest Tram: East Croydon / George St.Car Parking: Available in the nearby NCP

General EnquiriesT: 020 8681 0821, E: [email protected]

Postage FeesPlease note there is also a charge of 70p applied to all transactions where postage of tickets is required.

DISCOUNTS AND CONCESSIONSGroup discounts and concessions are available for some performances (subject to availability). Please call 020 8603 3973 for details. ‘Family’ tickets are generally defined as 2 adults and 2 children.

CONDITIONS OF SALEWe regret that tickets cannot be exchanged nor money refunded. Full conditions are on display at the Box Office. All programme details are published in good faith, but Fairfield retains the right to make changes when necessary. All details are correct at time of going to print. Please call 020 8688 9291 for full and final details.

Fairfield is managed by Fairfield (Croydon) Limited, a company limited by guarantee, registered in England No. 2778118. Registered address Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG. A Registered Charity, Chief Executive: Simon Thomsett. Charity No. 1026483

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