Penge 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.

Explore your funny side this Spring! This is an invitation for you to step into the world of clown training, in a fun and informative taster clown workshop. The workshop will run for around 2 hours, and will introduce you to some basic clown concepts such as Clocking, and Le Jeu (Playing the Game). Through fun exercises and games, and youll gain an embodied experience of playing for an audience. Suitable for all levels, whether you have a performance background or not. About the facilitator: Artie discovered theatrical clown a decade ago, and spent years travelling to clown masters around the UK and Europe. He was mentored in workshop facilitation by Arne Pohlmeier (Two Gents Productions/The Globe), and is a guest lecturer at the London College of Music and London Southbank University.

Award-winning raconteur CHRISTIAN JEGARD headlines tonight's show with hostess MADDIE HOULBROOK-WALK and special guest MARA MAINKA, plus DECLAN KENNEDY, GENNY EDWARDS and LOUIS BEER. 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.

Hilarious FERGUS CRAIG headlines tonight's show (star of BBC's Martin Fishback) with hostess KATE SMURTHWAITE and special guests including MARTHA BURNS and three more carefully curated comedians. 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.

Clever and surreally silly SAM NICORESTI headlines tonight's show with hostess CARLY SMALLMAN and special guest AIDEN LONGERGAN plus TONY O'HARA, PETE KINSELLA and more. 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.

So what are gonna play? Mummies, silly. Thats the best game. Dive into (mis)adventures into motherhood, an innovative double bill featuring the poignant and relatable Mothers Have Nine Lives by Joanna Norland and The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, adapted by Ellie Ward. In an evening of unvarnished snapshots, we will unravel the intricate tapestry of motherhood and deliver raw and humorous exploration of the joys, struggles, and absurdities that accompany this transformative and multi-faceted experience. In Mothers Have Nine Lives the voices of children echo the universal experiences of mothers navigating the minefield of expectations, love, and chaos. From the playful conversations of little girls to the candid reflections of mothers, the essence of childhood imagination is contrasted with the stark realities of parenting. Expect laughter, nostalgia, and a heartfelt reminder of the resilience found within every mother. Meanwhile, The Yellow Wallpaper delves into the darker corners of motherhood, portraying the haunting struggles of a woman grappling with her identity in the face of societal pressures and personal anxieties. As she confronts the suffocating confines of a strange new situation in a strange new flat, the story unfolds into a powerful commentary on mental health and the quest for autonomy. Prepare for a blend of darkness, humour and heart in an unforgettable evening that will resonate with anyone who has experienced the rollercoaster of motherhood.