Croydonites Festival 2025

Croydonites is back, celebrating 10 years of cutting-edge theatre and performance in Croydon!

This year’s festival sees 30 artists presented over 3 weeks including performance, comedy, storytelling, magic, film and immersive theatre.

What’s On

Tom Cassani & Norvil & Josephine

Wednesday 8 October, 7.30pm
Braithwaite Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon CR9 1ET
A dazzling evening of magic, illusion, and sleight of hand.

Hannah Maxwell – BABYFLEAREINDEERBAG

Thursday 9 October, 7.30pm
The Front Room, 37 – 39 St George’s Walk, Croydon CR0 1YL·
A cheeky, award-winning solo show fresh from Edinburgh Fringe. Ages 14+

Jack & Antonia – All Mixed Up

Friday 10 October, 7.30pm
The Front Room, 37 – 39 St George’s Walk, Croydon CR0 1YL·
A playful exploration of race and parenthood. Ages 14+

Simple Cypher – Roll Play

Saturday 11 October, various times
North End (outside Metro Bank), Croydon CR0 1TY
A high-energy outdoor show blending hip hop and circus to explore identity and connection through playful, virtuosic performance.

CroydonBites

Saturday 11 October, 5pm
The Front Room, 37 – 39 St George’s Walk, Croydon CR0 1YL·
A showcase of local artists and emerging talent. Ages 18+

Dick’s Picks Comedy Night

Saturday 11 October, 8pm – 10pm
The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon CR0 6BR
A top-tier comedy night hosted by Dick Denham with star guests.

Selina Thompson / salt : dispersed (FILM)

Wednesday 15 October, 7.30pm
David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Croydon CR9 1ET
A powerful, poetic journey through grief, identity and history—salt: dispersed retraces the Transatlantic Slave Triangle in a bold act of remembrance and resistance. Certificate 12A

Sh!t Theatre – Evita Too (work in progress)

Tuesday 14 October, 7.30pm
The Front Room, 37 – 39 St George’s Walk, Croydon CR0 1YL
A work-in-progress from Croydonites favourites blending politics and parody. Ages 14+

CroydonBuilds

Thursday 16 October, 7.30pm – 9.15pm
The Front Room, 37 – 39 St George’s Walk, Croydon CR0 1YL
New work by local artists Adeola Yemitan and Catherine Pestano. Age 16+

James Rowland Dies at the End of the Show

Friday 17 October, 7.30pm
The Front Room, 37 – 39 St George’s Walk, Croydon CR0 1YL
A heartfelt and humorous storytelling performance. Ages 14+

In Bed With My Brother – Philosophy of the World

Saturday 18 October, 8pm
Stanley Arts, South Norwood Hill SE25 6AB
A bold, genre-defying performance from the Edinburgh Fringe hitmakers. Ages 18+

TomYumSim Theatre – Trainwreck

Tuesday 28 – Sat 1 Nov, 7.30pm & 2.30pm Sat Matinee
CYTO (Croydon Youth Theatre Organisation), Oakley Road, London SE25 4XG
An immersive, AI-infused theatrical experience with DIY flair. Ages 14+