THE CHURCHILL 30TH BIRTHDAY!
Thirty special events celebrate thirty years of The Churchill in Bromley. From drama to dance, from reminiscence to rock, and from circus to singing, there is something for everyone in our birthday week.
You can enjoy an exciting celebration of The Churchill at our Gala Night, 1940s nostalgia with Forces Sweetheart, uplifting music from The London Community Gospel Choir, punk rock from The Buzzcocks, plenty of laughs at the Bromley Comedy Club, the opportunity to sing-a-long with The Sound of Music and the chance to discover backstage secrets with Behind The Curtain.
CHOOSE FROM THIRTY EXCITING EVENTS!
Charity Abseiling
Watch local people intrepidly abseil off the roof of The Churchill, in aid of Harrris Hospiscare! If you want to abseil, please call Malcolm Dent on 01689 825755.
Sun 15 July, all day from 10am
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Le Grand Cirque
The next generation of circus parades into Bromley.
Sun 15 July, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £20-£23
The Main Stage, The Churchill
Circus Skills Workshop
An exciting day-long, practical introduction to circuss skills. Ages 10+
Sun 15 July, 11am-4pm, £15
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Bromley & Lewisham Schools Theatre Showcase
Local schools present their drama and performance work on stage.
Mon 16 July 7pm, £5 (£3 conc)
Main Stage, The Churchill
Pirates and Princesses Workshop
Try out our fun drama classes for children aged 3-5. Dressing up optional.
Tue 17 July 3.45pm-4.30pm, free but ticketed
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Friends Birthday Quiz Night
A fun theatre quiz night. Open to Friends of the theatre.
Tue 17 July 7pm, £10
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Miscellania 07
The Churchill’s own drama groups present their annual showcase of work.
Tue 17 July 7.30pm, £5 (£3 conc)
Main Stage, The Churchill
Forces Sweethearts
The number one singalong show to celebrate the great singers of the 1940s.
Wed 18 July 2.30pm, £12.50
Main Stage, The Churchill
Short Stories
An affectionate, anecdotal talk on The Churchill by John Short, Theatre Manager.
Wed 18 July, straight after Forces Sweethearts, Free
Main Stage, The Churchill
London Community Gospel Choir
Full of funky gospel flair, direct from their appearance at the Diana Memorial Concert.
Wed 18 July 7.45pm, £18/£16
Main Stage, The Churchill
Birthday Gala Night
Featuring the winning plays from our annual New Writing competition, ground-breaking local company Magpie Dance and the launch of the Bromley Arts Festival 2007.
Thu 19 July 7.30pm, £5 (£3 conc)
Main Stage, The Churchill
This is a Sign Interpreted Performance
TSQ Jazz Trio
Music from TSQ, members of Bromley Youth Music Trust.
Thu 19 July 6.30pm post-show, Free
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Quarter Too present the Billy Goats Gruff
The classic tale brought to life by innovative Theatre Company Quarter Too. Brilliant for your little ones!
Fri 20 July 12 noon & Sun 22 July 4pm, Free
The Amphitheatre, Church House Gdns, Bromley
Lunchtime Plays
Bite-sized culture for the lunch break in the form of two charming and funny 15 minute plays.
Fri 20 July 1pm, Free
The Amphitheatre, Church House Gdns, Bromley
Slow Motion
Our contemporary dance group for retired people perform a delightful and perception-challenging performance, with breakdance.
Fri 20 July 3pm, Free
The Amphitheatre, Church House Gdns, Bromley
Spread
After an acclaimed run at the Greenwich Playhouse, and prior to the Edinburgh Festival, Hourglass Theatre present a play celebrating food and femininity.
Fri 20 July 5pm, Free
The Amphitheatre, Church House Gdns, Bromley
Buzzcocks
30 years ago punk rock was transforming the British music scene, much of it springing from Bromley. 30 years on, they will be supported by the champions from our annual
Battle of the Bands competition.
Fri 20 July 7.45pm, £18/£10 conc
Main Stage, The Churchill
Peter Pan Treasure Hunt
Families are invited to hunt for hidden treasure in the company of Peter Pan and Captain Hook! Children MUST be accompanied by an adult.
Sat 21 July 12 noon, Free but ticketed
The Amphitheatre, Church House Gdns, Bromley
The Big 30th Birthday Tea Party!
Come and join Peter Pan and Captain Hook at a special tea party in the park. Yummy goody bags and workshop entertainment provided. Children MUST be accompanied
by an adult.
Sat 21 July 1pm, £3.50 per child
Church House Gdns, Bromley
Annie Idol
West Wickham Operatic Society are on the lookout for talented youngsters to play Annie and her friends in their exciting new production of Annie at The Churchill later this year. For registration details please visit wwos.org. or call 020 8777 4413.
Sat 21 July 10am–4pm
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Teatro Explosivo Presents...
Monkey!
Another explosive piece of experimental theatre from our own dynamic young company.
Sat 21 & Sun 22 July 4pm, Free
The Amphitheatre, Church House Gdns, Bromley
Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music
Everyone’s favourite singa-long-a film musical!
Sat 21 July 1.30pm & 7pm, £15.50
Main Stage, The Churchill
Musical Magic
Ravensbourne Light Operatic Society present songs and dances from your favourite musicals.
Sat 21 July 4.15pm-5pm
The Amphitheatre, Church House Gdns, Bromley
Throgmorton Bromley Comedy Club
A special summer show of stand-up!
Call 020 8291 5259 to book.
Sat 21 July from 8pm
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Behind the Curtain
A unique chance to get up close and personal with the theatre’s backstage crew, as they reveal some of the tricks
of their trade. A backstage experience with a difference.
Sun 22 July 11am or 1.30pm, Free
The Main Stage, The Churchill
A Great Big Joseph Singing Workshop
A chance to take part in a singing workshop with a West End Musical Director. Please familiarise yourself with a song from the musical.
Sun 22 July 12 noon-2pm, £5
The Amphitheatre, Church House Gdns, Bromley
Check Out Chekhov
Our adult acting students present short scenes from the great playwright’s work.
Sun 22 July 3pm, Free
The Amphitheatre, Church House Gdns, Bromley
RUNNING ALL WEEK
Thirty Shows, Thirty Faces
An exhibition of artwork throughout the theatre inspired by the shows and the stars who have played at The Churchill over the years.
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The Big Birthday Book
Share your memories of the theatre by adding to our Reminiscence Book which will be available in the foyer all through the birthday week.
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Backstage on Screen
Ever wondered how the Technical Team transform the stage each week? A video showing a typical ‘get-in’ and ‘get-out’ will be playing all week in the foyer.
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HOW TO BOOK
Please book for all ticketed events in person via The Churchill’s Ticket Sales team or by calling 0870 060 6620(bkg fee).
SUPPORTED BY THE LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY COUNCIL AND BROMLEY ARTS FESTIVAL
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