Latest Events in Sidcup(December Updated)

Welcome to the New Year 2025 Concert! Come join us for a night of music and celebration at the Church of St John the Evangelist. Get ready to ring in the new year with amazing performances by talented artists. This in-person event promises to kick off your 2025 with a bang! Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience. Grab your tickets now and let's make some memories together at the New Year 2025 Concert! Information Source: Sidcup Symphony Orchestra | eventbrite

Experience "The Parable Keeper - Theatre" at Christ Church Sidcup on June 28, 2024. This 1-hour musical extravaganza delves into the enchanting world of the Parabularium, where antiques, knick-knacks, and curiosities come to life through the captivating storytelling of the Parable Keeper. Discover the timeless wisdom of Jesus' parables in a new light, as energetic songs, interactive storytelling, and plenty of laughter combine to bring these stories to life. Suitable for audiences of all ages, this engaging performance is a treasure trove of entertainment and inspiration. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of the Parable Keeper's tales. Secure your tickets now for just £6.13 and prepare for an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Get ready to immerse yourself in the transformative world of acting with The Yoga of Acting Intensive Laboratory. This groundbreaking event, led by renowned actor Deepak Verma M.B.E and PhD candidate, offers powerful new techniques that will revolutionize your approach to acting. Held at the prestigious Rose Bruford in Sidcup, this in-person experience is a must-attend for actors of all levels. Join Deepak Verma and unlock your full potential as a human and actor. Through his unique toolkit, The Charismatic Body, you'll tap into your inner creativity and express yourself authentically. Deepak will guide you towards honing your inner powers of instinct, deep listening, and effective communication. You'll learn to feel comfortable in your own skin and bring out hidden talents you didn't know you had. This intensive laboratory is the perfect opportunity to deepen your craft and explore the mind-body connection. Through dynamic exercises and techniques, you'll effortlessly embody characters with grace and ease. Discover the power of presence and gain control of yourself and your life. Don't miss out on this extraordinary event. Sign up now for The Yoga of Acting Intensive Laboratory at Rose Bruford in Sidcup. Students receive a 10% discount. Secure your spot today and take the first step towards transforming your acting career.

Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Bollywood with the upcoming Bollywood Dinner and Dance event taking place in Sidcup on June 7, 2024. Hosted at the renowned Sidcup United Services Club, this extravaganza promises an unforgettable evening filled with mesmerizing performances, delicious cuisine, and infectious rhythms. The ticket price for this one-of-a-kind experience is set at £49.46, offering great value for an evening of entertainment and cultural enrichment. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate the magic of Bollywood right in the heart of Sidcup. Mark your calendars and secure your tickets now to ensure your spot at the Bollywood Dinner and Dance event. Get ready to sway to the beats, savor the flavors, and create memories that will last a lifetime at this enchanting celebration of Bollywood culture.

Mark your calendar for the highly anticipated FNL 2K24 event taking place on November 15, 2024, at the renowned Cray Wanderers FC in Chislehurst. This exciting event promises an unforgettable experience for sports enthusiasts and fans alike. Secure your spot now to witness thrilling competitions and cheer on your favorite teams. Tickets for this exclusive event are available for just £9.99. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of a memorable sporting event in a prestigious venue.

The Hand of God Directed by Guillaume Pigé 1986. England is knocked out of the World Cup Quarter Finals with much controversy. Argentina’s first goal seems to have hit Maradona’s hand before being put into the back of the net. How is this fair? Mila, a young football player hoping to become professional, is knocked out too. Dreams turn to ashes. The beautiful game isn’t so beautiful anymore and all shots are allowed. Director’s note: Our starting points were scale, Emir Kusturica and Tadeusz Kantor. Throughout the development process, we have used some of Kantor’s principles as tools to explore Kusturica’s world, his characters and his aesthetic. At first, the questions leading our exploration was: how to achieve scale whilst keeping a concrete, genuine and direct link with the real? And then, how to play with the excessive, the outrageous and the bombastic, whilst maintaining strong, meaningful and honest connections with the truth. But then… what is the truth or what is our truth, and how hard are we willing to fight for it? Ultimately, The Hand of God is a life-affirming, surrealist and delirious tale about growing-up and the choices we make. Accessto our theatres Both the Rose and Barn Theatres are accessible for mobility scooters and wheelchairs and have designated spaces. Please note that in the Rose, you will be seated in the round. If you require use of our mobility and wheelchair seating areas, including to reserve seats if you wish to be seated with family or friends, please inform the Box Office when you make your booking by emailing: aimee.mcavoy@bruford.ac.uk Parking There is plenty of free parking on site with no restrictions. There is some obsolete signage which you may disregard. Image credit: Marlie James Venue: Rose Theatre, Rose Bruford College, Sidcup DA15 9DF Age recommendation: 8+ Content warnings: sound of a gunshot Special effects warning: use of haze Find out more: https://www.bruford.ac.uk/whats-on/ Information Source: Rose Bruford College | eventbrite

As part of the highly anticipated Christmas event, there will be a captivating limited-space performance featuring The Military Wives and Merton Court School. This remarkable showcase will commence promptly at 2:30pm on December 2nd at the esteemed St Johns Church, situated on Church Road in the enchanting city of Sidcup. Please note that entry to this extraordinary event will be granted exclusively to those in possession of a ticket. Prepare to be captivated by the harmonious melodies and awe-inspiring talent of The Military Wives and Merton Court School as they come together for this special performance. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of festive cheer and embrace the joy of the holiday season. We cordially invite you to join us at this memorable event, where you will witness the beauty of music and witness the extraordinary talent of these renowned performers. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience an unforgettable holiday performance. Secure your tickets now to guarantee your place at this extraordinary event.

Experience the enchanting melodies of Warlock, Chabrier, d'Indy, and Tchaikovsky at the highly anticipated New Year's Concert of 2024. Hosted by the prestigious Sidcup Symphony Orchestra, this mesmerizing event will take place at the stunning St John's Church in Sidcup. Immerse yourself in the glorious compositions performed by the orchestra, as they bring these masterpieces to life with their exceptional talent and passion. The concert will be held on January 6th, 2024, allowing you to start the new year on a harmonious note. Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness the brilliance of these renowned composers in a captivating setting. Secure your tickets now, priced at £8.30 - £16.96, and prepare to be transported by the captivating melodies that fill the air. Join the Sidcup Symphony Orchestra at St John's Church for an unforgettable New Year's Concert that will leave you with memories to cherish for years to come.

The Baugh Road Presentation 2024 for U6's to U13's will take place in Sidcup on the 18th of May. Attendees can enjoy a family-friendly event from 12 to 4 pm at the Baugh Road venue. Each family can purchase one ticket for £12, allowing a maximum of two adults to attend. Guests are encouraged to bring their own picnic to enjoy alongside free inflatables provided for entertainment. The tea hut will be open throughout the event, offering a selection of food and drinks available for purchase (cash only). To ensure the safety of all attendees, please refrain from bringing any glass bottles to the presentation. Join in on the fun-filled day and experience a range of activities suitable for children aged U6 to U13.

The upcoming event, "The S Word: Stanislavsky and America," is a one-day symposium being held at Rose Bruford College in Sidcup. The event will mark the launch of a new addition to the Stanislavsky And... book series, focusing on the intersection of Stanislavsky's work with American themes. Key topics to be explored include gender and sexuality dynamics, racism, inclusivity, and repair within the context of American society. Notable speakers such as Nicole Brewer, known for her Anti-Racist Theatre approach, and Professor Sharon Marie Carnicke, founder of 21st Century Actor Training, will lead discussions on innovative applications of Stanislavsky's techniques in addressing these issues. Workshops and performances by industry experts like Raymi Ortuga Quiroga and Susana Millan Caballero will further delve into practical applications of Stanislavsky's methods. This symposium aims to challenge traditional Stanislavsky practices and showcase how they can be utilized for meaningful societal change and restoration. Dr. Dana Blackstone will lead the event, supported by Rose Bruford College and The S Word research project. The symposium is scheduled for June 1, 2024, with ticket prices ranging from £15 to £33.22.

Aiden Kent with the Mike Richards Big Band Come join us for an afternoon of amazing music with Aiden Kent and the talented musicians of the Mike Richards Big Band! Get ready to dance the afternoon away and enjoy some fantastic live entertainment. Location: Sidcup & Foots Cray United Services Club Don't miss out on this incredible event - mark your calendars and get your tickets now! Information Source: Mike Richards & Aiden kent | eventbrite

The Grain Store, by Natal’ia Vorozhbit, translated by Sasha Dugdale Director: Luke Kernaghan Ukraine 1929. Stalin launches his reign of terror and turns privately owned farms into state-run collectives. A close-knit rural community stands in the path of this relentless programme of change. The outcome is catastrophic. It all begins harmlessly enough: the idea is explained to the villagers in the form of harmless comic propaganda shows. But in practice it becomes a force that will turn innocent farmers into enemies of the state, neighbours into persecutors, and ordinary villagers into thieves. Robbed first of their land, then their religion and their independence, the whole country soon becomes engulfed by a tragedy that will scar a nation for generations. Natal’ia Vorozhbit’s play was first staged in this English translation by Sasha Dugdale by the Royal Shakespeare Company at the Courtyard Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, in 2009. Venue: Rose Theatre, Rose Bruford College, Sidcup DA15 9DF Age recommendation 14+ There will be a short interval. Content warnings: this play is about the true events of the Holodomor. The man made famine of 1930's Ukraine Special effects warning: to be confirmed Find out more: https://www.bruford.ac.uk/event/autumn-season/ Information Source: Rose Bruford College | eventbrite

Burying Your Brother in the Pavement by Jack Thorne Director: Sophie Drake Tom’s brother, Luke is dead. A lot of people are upset, but it hasn’t upset Tom. Or so it seems. It has upset him, but in ways he can’t explain. Tom and Luke were never friends. In fact, Tom didn’t really like Luke at all. So it’s odd that Tom wants to bury Luke in the pavement of the Estate where he was killed. As he sets about his task, he meets planning officials, tramps, undertakers, police officers, mothers and babies, estate agents, ghosts, pavement elephants and a strange young person called Tight who wants to sell him a Travelcard. This moving and exhilarating play about grief and looking at someone more closely was performed at the National Theatre Connections Festival in 2008. Venue: Barn Theatre, Rose Bruford College, Sidcup DA15 9DF Age recommendation 14+ There will be no interval during this performance Content warnings: to be confirmed Special effects warning: to be confirmed Find out more: https://www.bruford.ac.uk/event/autumn-season/ Information Source: Rose Bruford College | eventbrite

Mermaid by Polly Teale based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen Director: Gabriella Bird Blue is an isolated urban teenager who whose amazing creativity lifts her of a world of insta-bullies and poverty. From her fevered mind comes a mesmeric reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen’s tale, transported to a contemporary setting. Beneath the ocean’s waves there is no death or pain or separation. Above, the modern world is beset with war and injustice. On her sixteenth birthday, a mermaid rises to the surface and falls in love with a mortal prince. To receive his love, she must abandon her life beneath the sea and risk destroying herself. Bold staging, ensemble movement and live music evoke a magical story that sheds light on our troubled world. Venue: Rose Theatre, Rose Bruford College, Sidcup DA15 9DF Age recommendation 12+ There will a short interval during this performance Content warnings: to be confirmed Special effects warning: to be confirmed Find out more: https://www.bruford.ac.uk/event/autumn-season/ Information Source: Rose Bruford College | eventbrite

Jane Eyre adapted by Chris Bush, based on the novel by Charlotte Brontë Director: Lucy Betts ‘I must have action! And if I cannot find it, I will make it!’ Orphaned, neglected and beaten, Jane Eyre finds a place as governess to Mr Rochester’s ward at Thornfield Hall. She feels she belongs there, a home at last. But there are secrets and noises in the night and Mr Rochester is not all he seems. Venue: Barn Theatre, Rose Bruford College, Sidcup DA15 9DF Age recommendation 12+ There will a short interval during this performance Content warnings: to be confirmed Special effects warning: to be confirmed Find out more: https://www.bruford.ac.uk/event/autumn-season/ Information Source: Rose Bruford College | eventbrite

Alone in the Crowd Directed by Emily Louizou Can a house truly be haunted? Can objects come to life? Alone in the Crowd is a new piece that blends references from multiple short stories and essays by Poe, as well as drawing inspiration from the Gothic genre and the Expressionist movement. Inspired by some of Edgar Allan Poe’s most iconic Gothic short stories, this new piece will blend text with movement and music, in line with Emily Louizou’s signature style. Led by Tadeusz Kantor’s ‘bio-objects’ and combined with the classic horror trope of the haunted house, the ensemble explores how bodies fuse with objects, how stories emerge from furniture, and how the bending of rules can create a new dream-like version of reality. A visual poem about nightmares, doppelgängers, and haunted childhood memories. Director’s note: I have been fascinated by Edgar Allan Poe’s stories ever since I first read them. Adapting his work has been an on-going project for me and my practice, in line with my interest in the human psyche and fantasy.Ultimately, The Hand of God is a life-affirming, surrealist and delirious tale about growing-up and the choices we make. Indeed, Poe has been hailed as the master of the macabre, but he is also the father of psychological thrillers. Poe unravels with a darkly complex - and yet so accessible - way the psyche’s deep secrets, desires, obsessions, and traumas. Alone in the Crowd is a new piece that blends references from multiple short stories and essays by Poe, as well as drawing inspiration from the Gothic genre and the Expressionist movement. Led by Tadeusz Kantor’s ‘bio-objects’ and combined with the classic horror trope of the haunted house, the ensemble explores how furniture can come alive, how bodies and objects merge, creating a new dream-like version of reality. A visual poem about nightmares, doppelgängers, and haunted childhood memories. Accessto our theatres Both the Rose and Barn Theatres are accessible for mobility scooters and wheelchairs and have designated spaces. Please note that in the Rose, you will be seated in the round. If you require use of our mobility and wheelchair seating areas, including to reserve seats if you wish to be seated with family or friends, please inform the Box Office when you make your booking by emailing: aimee.mcavoy@bruford.ac.uk Parking There is plenty of free parking on site with no restrictions. There is some obsolete signage which you may disregard. Venue: Barn Theatre, Rose Bruford College, Sidcup DA15 9DF Age recommendation: to be confirmed Content warnings: themes of violence and mental illness, references to domestic abuse and suicide Special effects warning: flashing lights, use of haze Find out more: https://www.bruford.ac.uk/whats-on/ Information Source: Rose Bruford College | eventbrite

The Hand of God Directed by Guillaume Pigé 1986. England is knocked out of the World Cup Quarter Finals with much controversy. Argentina’s first goal seems to have hit Maradona’s hand before being put into the back of the net. How is this fair? Mila, a young football player hoping to become professional, is knocked out too. Dreams turn to ashes. The beautiful game isn’t so beautiful anymore and all shots are allowed. Director’s note: Our starting points were scale, Emir Kusturica and Tadeusz Kantor. Throughout the development process, we have used some of Kantor’s principles as tools to explore Kusturica’s world, his characters and his aesthetic. At first, the questions leading our exploration was: how to achieve scale whilst keeping a concrete, genuine and direct link with the real? And then, how to play with the excessive, the outrageous and the bombastic, whilst maintaining strong, meaningful and honest connections with the truth. But then… what is the truth or what is our truth, and how hard are we willing to fight for it? Ultimately, The Hand of God is a life-affirming, surrealist and delirious tale about growing-up and the choices we make. Accessto our theatres Both the Rose and Barn Theatres are accessible for mobility scooters and wheelchairs and have designated spaces. Please note that in the Rose, you will be seated in the round. If you require use of our mobility and wheelchair seating areas, including to reserve seats if you wish to be seated with family or friends, please inform the Box Office when you make your booking by emailing: aimee.mcavoy@bruford.ac.uk Parking There is plenty of free parking on site with no restrictions. There is some obsolete signage which you may disregard. Image credit: Marlie James Venue: Rose Theatre, Rose Bruford College, Sidcup DA15 9DF Age recommendation: to be confirmed Content warnings: to be confirmed Special effects warning: to be confirmed Find out more: https://www.bruford.ac.uk/whats-on/ Information Source: Rose Bruford College | eventbrite

Alone in the Crowd Directed by Emily Louizou Can a house truly be haunted? Can objects come to life? Alone in the Crowd is a new piece that blends references from multiple short stories and essays by Poe, as well as drawing inspiration from the Gothic genre and the Expressionist movement. Inspired by some of Edgar Allan Poe’s most iconic Gothic short stories, this new piece will blend text with movement and music, in line with Emily Louizou’s signature style. Led by Tadeusz Kantor’s ‘bio-objects’ and combined with the classic horror trope of the haunted house, the ensemble explores how bodies fuse with objects, how stories emerge from furniture, and how the bending of rules can create a new dream-like version of reality. A visual poem about nightmares, doppelgängers, and haunted childhood memories. Director’s note: I have been fascinated by Edgar Allan Poe’s stories ever since I first read them. Adapting his work has been an on-going project for me and my practice, in line with my interest in the human psyche and fantasy.Ultimately, The Hand of God is a life-affirming, surrealist and delirious tale about growing-up and the choices we make. Indeed, Poe has been hailed as the master of the macabre, but he is also the father of psychological thrillers. Poe unravels with a darkly complex - and yet so accessible - way the psyche’s deep secrets, desires, obsessions, and traumas. Alone in the Crowd is a new piece that blends references from multiple short stories and essays by Poe, as well as drawing inspiration from the Gothic genre and the Expressionist movement. Led by Tadeusz Kantor’s ‘bio-objects’ and combined with the classic horror trope of the haunted house, the ensemble explores how furniture can come alive, how bodies and objects merge, creating a new dream-like version of reality. A visual poem about nightmares, doppelgängers, and haunted childhood memories. Accessto our theatres Both the Rose and Barn Theatres are accessible for mobility scooters and wheelchairs and have designated spaces. Please note that in the Rose, you will be seated in the round. If you require use of our mobility and wheelchair seating areas, including to reserve seats if you wish to be seated with family or friends, please inform the Box Office when you make your booking by emailing: aimee.mcavoy@bruford.ac.uk Parking There is plenty of free parking on site with no restrictions. There is some obsolete signage which you may disregard. Venue: Barn Theatre, Rose Bruford College, Sidcup DA15 9DF Age recommendation: to be confirmed Content warnings: themes of violence and mental illness, references to domestic abuse and suicide Special effects warning: flashing lights, use of haze Find out more: https://www.bruford.ac.uk/whats-on/ Information Source: Rose Bruford College | eventbrite