Croydon Presents: An exhibition of Croydon’s theatres, performance and people
On September 30th the Museum of Croydon launches an exhibition exploring the theatres of Croydon through place, design, people and performance. The exhibition will seek to engage with its audiences, local groups and performers to capture memories and inspire discussion on ‘what ‘theatre’ means to you?’. It will step beyond theatre as a location and explore other unusual places for arts and performance in Croydon.
The exhibition will feature the stories of local Croydon people, including a photography project by local artist Lukasz Izdebski. This project will celebrate the borough's diversity and the wealth of talent found in Croydon. It will showcase performances as well as the 'behind the curtains' moments – from rehearsals, preparations, workshops to portraits of individuals. Capturing the magic of theatre, arts and performance.
Workshops prior and during launch will begin our Croydon interactive ‘map’ of engagement. Throughout the exhibition this map will grow with memories, locations and thoughts, becoming a permanent part of the Museum and Archive collections.
Opening Event
WHATS ON
DAVID LEAN CINEMA
The David Lean Cinema, located in Croydon Clocktower, is showing some incredible films:
We are pleased to announce that the Riesco Gallery will feature exhibitions on the Cinemas of Croydon, including The David Lean Cinema. This display will be revealed on opening night! Did you know some of Croydon’s theatres became cinemas? Many cinemas have also featured performance, such as a past spoken word performance at the David Lean Cinema.
Opening Event
PAST EVENTS
Croydon Presents - Opening Event
29th Sept 5:00-7.30pm
Museum of Croydon, Croydon Clocktower
Free Admission, BOOKING now closed
Our opening event aims to dazzle with performances by local artists and groups. A sneak peak of the exhibition before it opens on the Friday 30th of September.
Opened by Jason Perry, Elected Mayor of Croydon. Performances by Asifa Lahore, Shepherd’s Bush and Shaniqua Benjamin.
Refreshments available from Clocktower Café and Arts Bar.
Curate with us - Workshop
27th & 28th Sept 11:00am - 2.00pm
Museum of Croydon, Atrium, Croydon Clocktower
Free Admission, Drop In
A unique and exciting opportunity to be a part of the installation of ‘Croydon Presents’ exhibition. These workshops will set the stage for our interactive map of engagement.
We ask the public to join us to discuss ‘what theatre means to you?’. To launch our engagement wall with your memories of Croydon performances, locations and thoughts.
Hosted by Good Wolf and Museum of Croydon
What happens when worlds collide? Would sparks fly, or would it pass you by?
Every day our lives intertwine with hundreds, thousands, millions of others, and most of the time we don't even notice.
But once in a while our stories align.
Or do they?
Join Phoenix and the Wolf as we explore landmarks of shared experience. Those strange, surprising and seminal moments that stick in the mind and beg the question "Where were you when?"
We're all unique. It's the one thing we have in common.
Tickets are free. If you are someone who would normally pay for a theatre ticket, you are welcome to make a donation to Phoenix Players by changing the ticket price.
Out of Context
Venue: Museum of Croydon (Activities Room), Croydon
Date: Thursday 13th October 2022 at 7:30PM
The Stanley Arts Players Family Drama Workshops
25th Oct 2022 10:00am, 11:30am
Museum of Croydon, Activities Space, Croydon Clocktower
Free, book here
In this fun, open, inclusive and safe space, come and join theatre company Zoo Co as they get you and your small humans playing together, giving you ideas of how to entertain and teach life skills as you play, create stories and become different characters.
Ages 5-7 (and adults): 10am-11:30pm & Ages 8 – 11 (and adults) 11:30pm-1pm