A unique collaboration between local theatre companies and Sydenham Arts Festival, the Pop Up Theatre Project brings free theatre into the high street.
How it works
There are FOUR theatre companies performing at FOUR separate venues (map coming soon). Performances at each venue start at the same time and there are FIVE performances at each venue on each day.
- The Woodman, 110 Kirkdale SE26 4BG
- Thomas Ford and Partners, 177 Kirkdale, SE26 4QH
- 18 Sydenham Road SE26 5QW
- The Golden Lion, 116 Sydenham Road, SE26 5JX
Performance times on each day are:
Friday 15th July: 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm & 7pm
Saturday 16th July: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm & 5pm
Visit one, two, three or all four venues on the Pop Up Theatre Trail in any order you wish. This event is FREE, though donations to the participating theatre companies are very welcome.
Teatro Vivo Presents: An Odyssey in Sydenham
Directed by Sophie Austin
www.teatrovivo.co.uk
Teatro Vivo offer up a work in progress showing of their latest interactive adventure inspired by the Greek classic. Meet the characters and help them on their journey to find Odysseus. Avert disasters and help Telemachus (Odysseus’ son) to find out what has happened to his Dad.
The Woodman, 110 Kirkdale, SE26 4BG – venue provided courtesy of Wooster & Stock Estate Agents
SPONTANEOUS PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: THE BROTHERS KAUFMAN’S CHRISTMAS GROTTO
www.spontaneousproductions.co.uk
18 Sydenham Road (next to Kente Café)
Immerse yourself in the weird and wonderful world of the Brothers Kaufman (Three-Course Comedy, The Little Shop of Lost Toys, Ocelot Gymkhana) as you step into a theatrical experience like no other.
- Rediscover the joys of a 1970s Christmas – Buckaroo, Andy Stewart, Quality Street
- Reflect on the history of great Christmas traditions – crackers, mistling toe, querning
- Explore the consumer delights of modern day Christmas (in July)
- And meet the Father Christmas to end all Father Christmases
- You have been warned…
Please note that this show is not suitable for children or those who believe in the magic of Christmas.
Duration: 30mins approx
Ros Parker & Bruno Roubicek present: Raw Cake
www.outbursttheatre.co.uk
Thomas Ford & Partners, 177 Kirkdale, SE26 5QH
Rosalind Parker and Bruno Roubicek have collaborated on this exciting new … collaboration. They have been asking some very big questions:
- How do we lead a good life?
- Can we find peace within?
- When Truth is revealed, why do we run away?
They have found some very small answers and they would like to share them with you.
Warning: Contains sexually explicit material, flashing lights, music and references to drug abuse and religion. Not suitable for children. 20 minutes long, including interval.
Bickles Kitchen Theatre Presents: Shall I Kill Mama?
A bittersweet comedy by Trevor Thomas, directed by Lavern Archer.
bickleskitchentheatre.co.uk
The Golden Lion Pub, 116 Sydenham Road, SE26 5JX
“I’m dying, Bunter. Just a matter of when.”
“What makes you think God’s ready for you yet?”
“He’s ready. I told Him I am coming.”
“You told God?”
“Yep. And he told me to call you.”
“Call me? Why?”
“To give me a hand.”
A mama wants to die, She needs her son’s help. He should help her, plain and simple, it’s his duty. What’s all this talk about motivation?
“I wanted a son, I get Hamlet.”
With Lavern Archer and Michael Manash.
Duration: approx half an hour
DETAILS
Date: Friday 15th, Saturday 16th July
Start time: as specified per venue
Tickets: FREE EVENT (DONATIONS WELCOME)
Sponsors: Supported by the Arts Council of England. Sponsored by Wooster and Stock Estate Agents.
Categories: THEATRE, FREE
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