Norwood Area Guide

For three nights from 2 to 4 May 2025 at Crystal Palace Park in London, were inviting you to shrug off all the expectations youve ever had of a festival. Leave the world behind, step inside our 360º spaceship, and immerse yourself inside the music of an exquisite line-up of artists.

The Downsview Players presents the hilarious comedy, Mark Evans' Bleak Expectations on May 15, 16 and 17, 2025 in Upper Norwood, SE19. Bleak Expectations is a riotous slapstick parody of Charles Dickens greatest works. This is the story Dickens might have written after drinking too much gin. Join Pip, his sisters Pippa and Poppy, and his best friend Harry Biscuit, as they attempt to evade the dastardly Mr Benevolent, defeat the Hardthrasher siblings, and vanquish evil with virtue! This amateur production of Bleak Expectations is presented by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.

"They are not long, the days of wine and roses" - Dowson, We welcome Sydenham based historian and author Jad Adams back to Kirkdale for an evening of decadent discussion. In this fascinating new version of his classic biography: Madder Music, Stronger Wine: The Life of Ernest Dowson - Jad breathes new life into the fading legend of a greatly gifted poet, it is a book "full of alcohol, art and unrestrained sexual intercourse" and an exemplary approach "neither censorious nor adulatory". Ernest Dowson was one of the major poets of the romantic late-Victorian Decadent period. He died, penniless in 1900 at the age of 32. His life is both a story of doomed love and one of a man's struggle to create beauty in the face of adversity: Dowson was an alcoholic and a severe depressive who created much of his best work when suffering from the tuberculosis which was to kill him when he was a homeless vagabond owning nothing but a tattered manuscript book of verse. Join us as Jad weaves through his tragically short life story in a special evening interspersed with his poetry. Tickets are 5 (plus a small booking fee)

Ignite the senses at ‘Tonic’ for the best in live Jazz, Soul and Funk served up by the ‘Jazz - Soul - Funk Collective’ (JSFC). Hot yet smooth, the ‘JSFC’ are an elixier for the ears and medicine for the mind. Prepare to be elevated at ‘Tonic’. Satisfaction guaranteed! Instrumentalists and singers who would like to jam are very welcome. Please note seating is allocated on a first come first served basis. A ticket does not guarantee a seat.

John Ruskin College Open Events are for all members of the community who are considering their options within education. Our courses provide the opportunity to increase your career options, upskill or enjoy a leisure course, there is something for everyone! We have a wide range of courses which include: Full-time courses//BTECs, Vocational courses, SEND, ESOL plus more Part-time courses for adults (19+) // Leisure and Qualification courses, ESOL, Maths & English Higher Education Apprenticeships & T Levels for all ages On the day you can: Attend welcome presentations, including The Principal's Welcome Talk, Apprenticeships, T Levels and Higher Education Chat 1:1 with our tutorsacross a range ofFull-timeandPart-timecourses Enjoy a guided tour of ourstate-of-the-art facilities Discover more about Apprenticeships, Higher Education and T Levels Speak to specialist advisers to discussAdditional Learning Support Talk to our finance and bursary advisers for up-to-date advice onFinancial Support This event will be photographed. By attending this event, you grant permission for the College to capture and use photographs and videos of you for promotional purposes related to the event. To book, please click the links above, only 1 ticket is required per family, so please ensure the booking is under the students name.

Experience the future of UK jazz at NYJO's new monthly residency at Peckham Levels. Each month will see a one-off collaboration between the NYJO Ensemble and a special guest artist from London jazz and improvised music scene to create a one-off 45-minute set of original music, followed by an open jam session. Kicking the series off will be a collaboration between NYJO and members of the epic Levitation Orchestra. Expect bold, original music, boundary-pushing improvisation from the top emerging jazz talent in London. With collaboration, community, and creative expression at its heart, this residency will create a space where jazz lovers of all backgrounds are welcome. About Levitation Orchestra: Formed in 2018 by musical director Axel Kaner-Lidstrom, Levitation Orchestra has earned a reputation as a visionary artistic collective, whose dynamic live shows have built a following which stretches beyond the UK jazz scene and across genres. The group has developed a uniquely egalitarian approach to creativity, and their “ultimate disregard for any boundaries” has allowed them to create a perfect blend of their diverse musical influences. Inspirations range from Alice Coltrane and Sun Ra to Stravinsky and Ravel, all blended in the mixing pot of London's heritage of sound-system musics. Expect cinematic landscapes and emotions mixed with all the energy of the vibrant new London jazz scene. Presented by Peckham Levels. This is an 18+ event