Shirley Area Guide

We are excited to present to you 'The PopGems Variety Show' 2025!

Cro Cro Land returns in 2025 for another fierce celebration of alternative music. 40 bands over 2 days in South London. Line-up includes: Billy Nomates, Big Joanie, Goat Girl, Benefits, Scrounge, Loose Articles, Grandma's House, Bugeye, Native James, Currls, Dakka Skanks, Berries, Hot Wife, The Priscillas, Miniseries, A Void, Lilith Ai, I, Doris, Shallow Honey, Lucky Number You, Mythora, The Outers, Jemma Freeman & The Cosmic Something, Phwoar, Yuke and Keeley and many more to be announced soon... Cro Cro Land isn't just a music festival, it's a gathering where bands mix with fans and you'll see big names playing in intimate spaces, plus the UK's most talked about new artists. With its eclectic lineup that spans from gritty punk-rock and shoegaze to dreamy indie-pop, Cro Cro Land creates an immersive experience where creativity and diversity take center stage. Past artists include: Mattiel, The Subways, Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard, She Drew The Gun, Blood Red Shoes, Nova Twins, The Lovely Eggs, Bugeye, Berries, Whitelands, LIINES, ARXX and more. We have a range of ticket prices including VIP which gives you access to all areas, food and drink both days, on stage official photo, collectors lanyard and attend sound checks for the bands.

Bromley take on Accrington Stanley in this Sky Bet League Two fixture.

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.

Step back in time as three acclaimed South London writers discuss their latest historical novels. From the secrets of 1930s Harlem, to female friendships during World War II and a story of London through three generations, authors Louise Hare, Annie Lyons and Amelia Kyazze share the secrets for bringing history back to life. Adult only event.

Michael Haydn – Symphony No.25 in G, P.16 Mozart – Clarinet Concerto in A, K.622 Vaughan Williams – Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis Haydn – Symphony No.83 in G Minor Nadia Barbosa – clarinet Jonathan Regan – conductor Erato Orchestra The Erato Orchestra loves Joseph Haydn and the orchestra’s 17th May 2025 concert is a Haydn fest where his dynamic and witty Symphony No. 85 ‘The Hen’ features together with his brother Michael Haydn’s vibrant and spirited Symphony No. 25. Topping this off is Mozart’s oh so famous Clarinet Concerto and...and...and...The Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis by Vaughan Williams which is currently number 25 in Spotify’s top 100 British Classical Favourites. What’s not to look forward to! La Orquesta Erato adora a Joseph Haydn y el concierto que ofrecerá el 17 de mayo de 2025 es un festival de Haydn en el que su dinámica e ingeniosa Sinfonía n.º 85, "La Gallina", se presenta junto con la vibrante y enérgica Sinfonía n.º 25 de su hermano Michael Haydn. Para rematar, se incluye el famosísimo Concierto para Clarinete de Mozart y... y... y... La Fantasía sobre un Tema de Thomas Tallis de Vaughan Williams, que actualmente ocupa el puesto número 25 en Spotify’s top 100 British Classical Favourites. ¡Qué más se puede pedir! L'Erato Orchestra adore Joseph Haydn et le concert du 17 mai 2025 de l'orchestre est un festival Haydn où sa dynamique et pleine d'esprit Symphonie n° 85 « La Poule » figure aux côtés de la vibrante et pleine d'entrain Symphonie n° 25 de son frère Michael Haydn. Pour couronner le tout, le célèbre Concerto pour Clarinette de Mozart et... et... et... La Fantaisie sur un Thème de Thomas Tallis de Vaughan Williams, actuellement numéro 25 dans le Spotify’s top 100 British Classical Favourites. Qu'est-ce qu'il ne faut pas attendre avec impatience!