Beckenham Area Guide

Dedicated to the memory of Bernard Brook (BSO Leader 1989-2012) Elgar Violin Concerto Soloist Sasha Rozhdestvensky Nielsen Symphony No. 1 In January, we welcome back Sasha to play Elgar’s heartfelt violin concerto and we complete the programme with Nielsen’s fiery and wildly melodic First Symphony.

Utterly hilarious and unbearably sexy, The Ministry of Time is a literary romcom (with added time-travel) that explores what it means for Britain to reckon with its past. In the near future, a disaffected civil servant is offered a lucrative job in a mysterious new government ministry gathering 'expats' from across history to test the limits of time-travel. Her role is to work as a 'bridge': living with, assisting and monitoring the expat known as '1847' - Commander Graham Gore. As far as history is concerned, Commander Gore died on Sir John Franklin's doomed expedition to the Arctic, so he's a little disoriented to find himself alive and surrounded by outlandish concepts such as 'washing machine', 'Spotify' and 'the collapse of the British Empire'. With an appetite for discovery and a seven-a-day cigarette habit, he soon adjusts; and during a long, sultry summer he and his bridge move from awkwardness to genuine friendship, to something more. But as the true shape of the project that brought them together begins to emerge, Gore and the bridge are forced to confront their past choices and imagined futures. Can love triumph over the structures and histories that have shaped them? And how do you defy history when history is living in your house? Join Kaliane Bradley as she discusses her smash-hit novel with Uli Lenart. Adult only event.

Taking over the top floor of Bridgebar Beckenham for what promises to be yet another roadblock of a party.

NHS doctor turned stand-up comic MICHAEL AKADIRI headlines tonight's show with hostess LUCY FREDERICK and special guest LAURA GOMEZ plus BEN ASHURST, MARC SALMON and KATIE HAND. Tickets can be reserved online for £12 (plus ticket agent fee) until 7pm on the day of the show. Door price tickets are £15. PLEASE NOTE: We are an intimate boutique comedy theatre bar, so TICKET HOLDERS MUST ARRIVE BEFORE 7.45 in order to get your drinks and be seated for the smooth running of the show and everyone's enjoyment. Anyone arriving after 8pm will interrupt the show and may be turned away. SEATING IS FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVED, so early arrival is recommended. PARTIES OF 3 OR MORE are strongly advised to arrive at 7pm so that you may be seated together. Fresh hot popcorn, sweets and snacks are available at the bar. We do not accept cash at the bar or box office, CARD PAYMENTS ONLY. Line-ups are subject to change. We are a woman-owned, gay-friendly, trans-inclusive venue where everyone is welcome. Our comedians are carefully curated to reflect our inclusive principles, and we ask that guests respect the comedians by not interrupting the performances. Hecklers will be removed with no refunds offered. Filming during the show is not permitted. We have installed a new state-of-the-art ventilation system which delivers 500 litres of fresh air per second, making us one of the best ventilated small venues in the country. We do ask that if you are feeling unwell or test positive for Covid, please stay at home and we will be happy to reschedule your visit up to 3pm on the day of the show.

Any dream will do for some, but not for Andrew. His dreams are greater than just being a small village shop worker. Follow him as he meets others on his journey, to become the greatest musical theatre composer in this Andrew Lloyd Webber inspired musical story. Including songs from the Musicals Evita, Joseph and the amazing technicolour dream coat, Phantom of the Opera and more.

“Tip-top show tunes that worm their way into ears of all ages” - Time Out London “ brilliant. Actually entertaining for adults and simply magical for the kids.” @daddyshortlegs A fun, interactive family concert of songs from hit musicals and films featuring West End singers. The whole family can sing and dance along to songs from Mary Poppins, Hairspray, The Sound of Music, The Lion King, Frozen and many more whilst enjoying bubbles, puppets, actions and dance moves in a joyful 45 minute performance suitable for all ages. Open to all ages (recommended 0 - 7). Concerts last approximately 45 minutes, doors open 15 minutes before start time. Visit the Baby Broadway website for more information www.babybroadway.co.uk