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Sat 30 Jan 2021 at 6:55pm

Pantomime in Croydon

Pantomimes are a key event in the Christmas calendar for many local families and often a child’s first experience of the magic of live theatre. Many of Croydon’s entertainment venues have staged a pantomime with a variety of headline stars, dazzling special effects and plenty of cheering and ...

Sat 30 Jan 2021 at 1:55pm

Christmas Entertainment in South Norwood Before WWII

In South Norwood, in the 1880’s, people went to school and church halls for their entertainment, which was mostly limited to amateur chamber concerts and recitals, but as more people moved into the area, they wanted greater variety. An influential, artistic community grew up and by 1893 The Ryland