The TomYumSim show experience is truly unforgettable. From the beginning to the end, you never know what you will be getting, only making it more memorable and undoubtedly funny. Our host, Simone French, with her infectious chaotic energy, and her assistant, Sven Ironside, never left a moment dull for those aboard The Stupendous Resplendent Express – and the AI addition, Tom, only adding to the level of ridiculousness. The “train”, despite it only being a chair arrangement, c

Simple Cypher's Roll Play , performed in the heart of Croydon town centre, was an unforgettable experience that captivated the attention of ordinary people simply passing by. The unconventional dynamic of the three characters was only the beginning of the undeniably artistic yet comedic storytelling of this show. Even without any words said, the performers were able to convey a clear story to the viewers, allowing them to fully understand and ultimately build a connection wit

As part of the CroydonBuilds programme, the second stage of a three-part commissioning pathway, Catherine Pestano warmly welcomes the audience as if inviting us into her living room for a chat, guiding us through the realities of “winning the menopause lottery.” Dressed in vibrant colours and carrying a collection of equally colourful bags, she steps on stage after an informative podcast segment that brings us up to speed on the dilemmas menopausal women face. Her calm, sooth

A seasoned performance that grounds us in the narrative of displaced people   salt:dispersed is a film of Selina Thompson’s live performance of the same name, and in 66 minutes explores a deep history of colonisation and what it means to search for home.   Thompson takes us on a journey.   From Birmingham to Antwerp, to Ghana, to Jamaica, to Wilmington and back to the UK, she follows the devastating trail of the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade and its legacy through brilliant stor

Philosophy of the World , performed at Stanley Arts in Norwood by theatre group In Bed With My Brother, is a show based on the real-life story of The Shaggs, a 60s American band made up of three sisters who are forced by their father to perform, despite having no talent. We are encouraged to participate by booing The Shaggs (played by Nora Alexander, Dora Lynn and Kat Cory) when they sing, and throwing Coke cans at them. The sisters follow their father's script, which changes