Deep-London October 2008 by angela ferrara

deep online at: www.deep-london.co.uk • www.issuu.com • facebook • www.myspace.com/wiredmag • http://sk.im Ahoy-hoy... ...And welcome to issue 64. This month, I have mostly been losing my ‘phone, and therefore all my numbers, including a couple of famous names who won’t be happy if some muppet from Croydon calls them up. Actually, they weren’t particularly happy when this muppet from Croydon called them up in the first place, generally for a staggeringly inept interview. I’d like to put this misplacement down to the encroaching decreptitude I mentioned last month but no, it was down to being pissed, as far as I’m aware. All I know is I went out for a few drinks and when I woke up I couldn’t find it. There remains the possibility that I’ve dropped it somewhere in the Black Hole Of Calcutta that is Deep-Villas, as it had run out of battery juice, therefore could not be located by ringing the bloody thing, but who knows... Anyway, I have now bought a rather swanky new ‘phone and am currently happily playing ‘call roulette’, running the gauntlet of who might be on the other end when the name doesn’t flash up - friend, nutter, bank manager, you know the kind of thing. Meanwhile, back in the wider world; who says nothing happens in Croydon - while I’ve been keeping a relatively low-profile for cash and booze reasons (see phone saga above), it seems every other bugger in town has been beavering away sorting out so many events in October that we’ve been obliged to add two more pages to our listings to fit everything in. From food and eco-festivals to hallowe’en, it’s all happening this month it would seem, which is great, especially as many of the things happening are of a novel bent. Much as we enjoy typing out the listings month after month (we do not), it’s so much easier when we get stuff through which looks genuinely interesting (a roof garden tea-party on top of a car-park? A live recording of a four part radio show? A nearly-nude bike ride? The words - ‘scary clown costumes obligatory’?) it almost makes the boredom of inputting the stuff bearable. Actually, I shall be giving the scary clown costume thing a gigantic swerve - don’t like clowns, scary or not (is there such a thing as a non-scary clown?) - but it’s nice to know people are making the effort, nonetheless, and I salute you all. There is a reason why this editorial is about to become all odd and disjointed in that I wrote the bit above before, and am writing this bit now having just got back from, a jolly trip up to Regent Street for this month’s cover interview with the Penny Dreadfuls, who are lovely chaps. I’m pleased to report, although I’m sure you’ll be disappointed to hear, that my usual legendary ability to fuck it all up during interviews was, despite a huge intake of caffeine today, merely running at background levels of crapness - Crapcon 4, if you will - in that I didn’t physically injure anyone and it seemed to go quite well. I put this down entirely to the affable and voluble nature of the interviewees - cheers gentlemen. Righto, that’s it from me - it’s 5.07am, I’m bloody knackered and am off to bed. Have a great month, a spooky Halloween, stay safe and we’ll see you next time. Allons-y! Angela xx Your Bonsai Editor

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he Penny Dreadfuls (named after the popular and lurid 19th Century fiction novels), for those who’ve not yet had the pleasure, are ‘a trio of gentlemen humourists who perform Victorian comedy across the UK’, who I personally became aware of via the ‘Supersizers Go... Victorian’ programme with Giles Coren (yes, still would) and our very own Sue Perkins (‘don’t be a stranger’), wherein they were invited by the culinary twosome to partake of a Victorian Christmas dinner in which pretty much everyone got absolutely slaughtered on booze. We have this continuing Xmas tradition to thank the Victorians for, as it goes. I then re-discovered the Dreadfuls by sheer chance thanks to the magic of bbc i-player (‘We love i-player! No-one we know would have heard our series had it not been for that!’) where I found their BBC Radio 7 show lurking amongst the schedules. Happily, I had stumbled across episode one of their four-part series, and have since become a great fan of their distinctive brand of comedy which takes Victorian values and staples and subverts them through the adventures of the four Faversham Brothers: Horatius, the decorated soldier and first born of the Faversham brothers; Theseus, Victorian Britain's most respected detective; Leonidas, Victorian Britain's most reckless living explorer, and; Augustus, Victorian Britain's most celebrated magician. Annoyed that I’d not caught onto the Dreadfuls earlier, it was with no small amount of glee that I then discovered that a new series of their radio show starts this Sunday (October 5th) on BBC7 and that the chaps are taking their new hour-long show ‘Aeneas Faversham Forever’ out on the road in October, coming to a theatre easily traversed to by you. So, having arranged to meet the chaps near BBC Portland Place and having got over my initial disappointment that a) they haven’t arrived wearing full evening dress, and b) we’re not going to the ridiculously posh Langham Hotel for a drink, but rather to the coffee shop over the road (but at the same time feeling a tad

relieved that only two of them are here so I don’t feel quite so outnumbered), it’s time to find out what it’s all about from Humphrey and David, two thirds of the Penny Dreadfuls... How did this all get started? Humphrey: ‘The three of us met at University at Edinburgh about seven years ago now and all had a shared love of comedy and football. I support Liverpool - I don’t have any cool reason for that, apart from when I was about seven everyone else was supporting Man U, and I was already a bit of a maverick, so I picked Liverpool, because they’d just beaten Man U - so yeah, and when we met at University...’ David: ‘That didn’t feature...’ H: ‘It featured a little bit! But mainly

what we knew, but we’d never tried writing anything to see if it was better than what we could pluck out of our... anuses. Which I believe is the technical term...’ H: ‘We wanted to do something distinctive, and we’ve always been kind of mercenary with what we wanted to do down the line - tv and things like that - to make a living doing this sort of stuff, so that’s really why we went with the Victorian thing - we wanted something that would look distinctive if it was on tv. When it’s on tv. If you’re listening, tv.’ D: ‘’We wanted to do something that fired us really, that we thought was exciting and would be a bit different. We’d seen period sitcoms but we’d

“We like doing things that you can switch on for half an hour and have a nice time. It’s a world of slightly mad inventors and explorers and larger than life people you don’t get anymore.” we all liked getting up on stage and showing off.” D: “We did an improvised comedy show called the Improverts at Uni, basically spending more time on that than we did on our studies, so when we left we really had no other option but to stick with each other through thick and thin rather than try to bolster a failing prospect of any other kind of career. We didn’t want to do anything else, really, so we started to do this professionally without any real idea of what we were doing. None of us have any formal training in performance, just four years of doing an improvised show every week and working it out for ourselves really. H: ‘I think we were really lucky in that we met at Edinburgh, which is a great place to do this kind of thing because of the festival in the summer and being able to do the Improverts there, where we all kind of cut our teeth. D: ‘We wanted to start writing rather than improvising, but we wanted to do something a bit different - we’d seen a lot of sketch shows, and that was the obvious thing to start with because the improvised show was sketch and that’s 4

never seen a period sketch show, so we thought, ‘why not? Let’s just do sketches where nothing links together and let’s set it all in the Victorian era!’ And that seemed to get people excited. We did that at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2006 and it went down very well. We did another sketch-format show in 2007, but this year we changed it a bit in that we did an hour-long story - same characters cropping up - but something a bit more linked together, more coherent. ‘We’d been doing sketches for six years, and it doesn’t always make the most rounded show - it’s a very diverting hour but you don’t feel like the audience knows exactly when it’s going to end, which was quite frustrating because our favourite things that we’d seen in theatre and on tv were always things where you know it’s over - it has to end there because it wouldn’t be as good if it continued. We wanted to capture that idea so we started to try to write plays instead.’ H: ‘...and it was nice because in the sketch show if people didn’t laugh you were in trouble, whereas in the stage show you can justify it in ‘oh, it’s plot,

the penny dreadfuls, l-r: thom, david, humphrey

it’s important, it doesn’t matter if it’s not funny - it’s fine...’’ D: ‘Yeah ‘they were so attentive during that really boring scene...’ H: ‘No-one’s laughing because they’re paying attention...’ D: ‘We started doing the play format at the Fringe last August and it went very well, and then from the stage show we had two series of ‘The Penny Dreadfuls present’ on Radio 7, the first one went out last year and the second one starts on Sunday - we’re more proud of the second series than the first I think. We feel we’ve moved on - which is always something we’ve strived to do, and why we started doing stories instead of just sketches, we’ve tried to make it more coherent stories. The first series felt more like a sketch show in that things were more disjointed - which was very much intentional - but now we’re trying to make the actual stories better.’ Is the second series still concerned with the Faversham clan? D: ‘It’s still the Faversham brothers -

D: ‘The new show is Aeneas Faversham Forever and it’s an hour long comedy play about a mysterious conspiracy around some rather gruesome murders surrounding the construction of Tower Bridge at the end of the 19th Century. There are lots of mysterious goings-on with the occult and erm - I haven’t described it in a while and I’m trying to do it without spoiling the story...’ H: ‘I think how we described it was: a children’s author, a disgraced policeman and an evil industrialist are brought together by forces beyond their control... D: ‘In a roller-coaster ride of adrenaline and laughs...’ H: ‘...all set around, above and beneath Tower Bridge.’ D: ‘It’s all very melodramatic and high energy and high fun - the other tag-line we had was it’s an 80’s action movie, but an 1880’s action movie.’ H: ‘Lots of guns, explosions, all sorts of things we cannot possibly do on the stage, but we try to make a virtue of

“The new show has lots of guns, explosions, all sorts of things we can’t possibly do on stage...” more Faversham brothers. In this series you actually get five, because the final story is twins.’ How many of these brothers are there? D: ‘As many as they’ll pay us for!’ H: ‘Yeah, as long as they keep paying we’ll keep churning them out... We were trying to think this series about how we could get some sisters in, but it’s quite difficult just because unfortunately the Victorians didn’t really let girls do that many fun things. There are a few cool examples of women who became admirals and doctors by pretending to be men but it’s very difficult to do.’ D: ‘You can;t really do comedy about mistaken identity on the radio - it gets very confusing - one character doing another voice - very confusing. H: ‘Ingrid Oliver, who played all of the women in the first series, we’ve tried to put in some more female characters for her to play. There are definitely more.’ D: ‘In the first series we tended to nab all the female lines off her - if they had jokes then we’d do them ourselves in a squeaky voice, but she’s worth more than that, so we’ve found her more things to do.’ There’s another faversham in the new live show, can you tell us a bit about that?

that. We know it’s a bit crap but we make it fun, it’s like an 80’s action movie, you know, all cool quips and shooting people, but in a very British way so nothing quite works and no-one ever quite gets it right. We’ve had a lot of fun with it and we’re thrilled with how it’s going down.’ Where has been your best performance of the new show so far? H: ‘We did a show at Edninburgh and for various reasons we were furious before going on stage, and it was brilliant, I think because the energy was so high’ D: ‘It turns out that anger can do things that caffeine alone cannot achieve’ H: ‘It’s hard to pick out good shows I guess just because they all are... (laughs). It’s easier to pick out bad ones, because there are only a few of them and they’re usually grindingly awful.’ D: ‘We do whimsical, character-based, silly fouth wall stuff - like we’re doing scenes, not talking to the audience, and we’ve been booked for gigs where we’ve been preceded by two hours of angry stand-ups baiting an angry drunk crowd, and then we walk on in Victorian costume and start not talking to them, just doing our thing.’ H: ‘I wake up in cold sweats just remembering how unbelievably horrible 6

it was...’ D: ‘We got a lovely reception in Edinburgh this year though and we sold out every night and got lovely glowing reviews - it was our best year to date I think.’ H: ‘We’re doing ‘Aeneas’ a couple more times, on Sunday at the Apollo theatre and then at the Leicester Square theatre, and then in Brighton, so we’re just hoping to get people turning up. It’s always a bit awful when you’ve got a great big empty room... But yeah, we’re really looking forward to it - it’s been about a month since we last did it and we’ve re-written it a little bit, honed it a bit.’ D: ‘Wow, we’ve summed up our entire career in 14 minutes!’ Elsewhere, apart from the radio and live show, the Penny Dreadfuls can, it seems, be found perambulating about at ‘Steampunk’ events, which we’ve had a quick look into, and which looks like tremendous fun, but we’ll let the chaps explain it; D: ‘Steampunk has never really hit the mainstream, it’s still very much a cult following, and basically what it is is like sci-fi but where all the technology is Victorian, so there are lots of gramophone horns rather than speakers, it’s all sorts of lenses and brasswork and cogs and pistons.’ H: ‘I read a definition once which was; if technology had gone a different way, rather than combustion engines taking over from steam, they kept just steam, so it’s like everything we have in the modern era, planes etc, but steamdriven. It’s very cool, kind of like a parallel universe and sort of based on Jules Verne. Have you ever seen that film Wild Wild West?’ D: ’This is why it’s never hit the mainstream, that film killed it off stone dead... The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen did the exact same thing some five years later... If you imagine the Iron Man movie but he has a big chimney on his back with a furnace, that would be pretty much it.’ H: ‘I think it’s really cool - there are some fantastic comics and stuff on it, like ‘Scarlet Traces’ by two English guys, Edgington and D’Israeli, which is set ten years after the war of the worlds, so it’s Edwardian England but they’ve assimilated all the alien technology into everyday life. Everyone goes around in these spider-cabs, like the back of a black cab with these spider legs, and it’s all really weird. ‘ D: ‘It’s very much a genre for movies or very CG heavy television - we’ve avoided it on the stage and on the radio...’

H: ‘We did a gig at White Mischief, which is a steampunk night - the costumes people turn up in are amazing - full length leather coats with loads of buckles and brass dials and instruments on them, top hats with brass goggles and ray-guns. Very cool.’ D: ’There are subcultures too of steam-punking your technology, with ‘how to’ guides in how to get yourself a brass computer keyboard with old typewriter keys and things like that’ H: ‘Boingboing.net is the website they’re obsessed. There’s a guy who’s steampunked his mac laptop with mahogany and brass keys, with a speaker on the side that’s like a gramophone horn. It was very very cool. All those kind of things are a big influence on our show - the fantastical, larger than life.’ D: ‘We basically try to create a world really, and I think that’s what we keep pushing for - I think there’s something very exciting about it. Rather than just telling jokes and using characters to push the jokes through we just get excited by doing a bit more than that’ H: ‘The things that always got me really excited as a kid were The League of Gentlemen and things like that which had this kind of peculiar larger than life quality. When I was a little boy I always wanted to be a knight, or a footballer, I never really wanted to be a slightly awkward, gangly, stupid boy.’ D: ‘We’re like the high-concept movies of the 80’s really, the Back to the Futures and Labyrinths...’ But it’s not all about the Victorians, or indeed the 80’s, as all three of the

Dreadfuls have recently been appearing in and writing stuff for BBC3’s computergenerated sketch show ‘The Wrong Door’; D: ‘We submitted sketch ideas, rather than write it - at the early stages they said, anyone with any ideas as to what people can do with computer graphics... H: ‘I tried to put bears into everything.’ D: ‘We all did - they sent me an email saying ‘what is it with you guys and bears?’ We’d all independently submitted bear sketches...’ H: ‘Apparently they’re very difficult to animate, because of all the hair, so unfortunately, no bears... I think it’s a poorer programme for it - I love bears. If you say to me, ‘do whatever you want’ of course it’s going to have bears.’ D: ‘We’re also trying to get a new idea on Radio 4’ Is that top secret? D: ‘Erm, I think it should be slightly top-secret just because if it doesn’t get made we’ll feel a bit embarrassed, but it’s a non-Victorian idea. We’re not abandoning the Victorian by any stretch because we love it, but we’re trying to do more on top of it as well. We still love the Victorian stuff - the shows in London and Brighton will be good.’ H: ‘We never wanted to change the world with what we were doing - there’s a tendency at the moment in British comedy that if what you’re doing doesn’t have a point, if you’re not sticking it to the man, it’s not as rock and roll as it should be. We were never that interested in that - we like doing things that you can switch on for half an

hour and have a nice time. A lot of the people who have taken us to heart, that’s the quality they like about it - it’s a world of slightly mad inventors and explorers and larger than life people you don’t get anymore. That whole thing of how in modern PR and press our heroes have to be squeaky-clean and if they’re at all eccentric or bad they get vilified, whereas I love the fact that all the people who are historically great heroes did unbelievably appaling things murder their wife and marry their sister and just do all these awful things , and people didn’t seem to mind...‘ D: ‘We dared to dream!’ The Penny Dreadfuls present: returns to Digital radio BBC7 on Sunday 5th October. Aeneas Faversham Forever is on at the Apollo Theatre on Sunday 5th October at 7.30pm, Tickets: between £10 - £20, (entitles you to stay on to see Russell Kane’s show afterward after an interval). Booking : 0844 412 4658 also on Monday 13th October at The Big Joke Festival. Tickets: £17.50 / £15 conc. (discounts for our Facebook friends). Booking line: 0844 847 2475 and on 25th October at The Paramount International Comedy Festival, Brighton Theatre, Brighton. Boooook now! Tickets: £12 / £11 - call 01273 709 709 more info from: www.pennydreadfuls.co.uk

Cover up those table-legs mother, it’s another of our trips into the dark and murky past...

k, I’ll explain - the quote is ‘cover up those table-legs mother, they’re inflaming my sexual ardour’ which is from Bill Bailey in relation to sexual repression, and the reasons it’s here are threefold: one, it made me laugh like a drain; two, it’s a Victorian thing but we couldn’t crobar it into the penny dreadfuls article and three; sexual repression was not one of the failings of the man we’re celebrating here, one Lionel Atwill. Lionel Atwill was born in sunny Croydon on 1 March 1885 (Victorian, see - it does fit) to a wealthy family and was educated at London's prestigious Mercer School to become an architect, but his interest turned to the stage. He

films with ‘Doctor X’ and ‘Mystery of the Wax Museum’ (both directed by Michael Curtiz, hollywood legend, who went on to direct Captain Blood, The Charge of the Light Brigade, We're No Angels, Angels With Dirty Faces and a load of other significant films including Casablanca). In Doctor X, Atwill plays Doctor Xavier, the creature is ‘The Full Moon Strangler’ - they don’t make ‘em like that anymore - and his co-star is Fay Wray, of King-Kong fame who is, and I quote, ‘just there to scream a lot’. Fay also co-stars in ‘Mystery of the Wax Museum’, a film notable mainly for its later remake with Vincent Price as the 3D classic ‘House of Wax’. So, things film and especially horror-

“There is something about horror that is horribly compelling. Is it because we see our possible selves in these dark mirrors?” worked his way progressively into the craft and debuted at age 20 at the Garrick Theatre in London, acting and improving regularly thereafter, especially in the plays of Henrik Ibsen and George Bernard Shaw. Atwill left England for America in 1915 at the age of 30 and would go on to appear in some 25 plays on Broadway between 1917 and 1931, but he was already trying his hand in silent films by 1918. He had a sonorous voice and dictatorial British accent that served him well for the stage and just as well for sound movies. His voice and bullish demeanour made Atwill a natural for a spectrum of tough-customer roles. As shady noblemen and mad doctors, but also gruff military men and police inspectors (usually with a signature moustache), he worked steadily through the 1930s, with his most famous non-horror role being as the tyrannical Col. Bishop opposite Errol Flynn in 1935’s Captain Blood. Before that though, in 1932, Atwill had already made forays into horror

film-wise were going swimmingly for young Lionel, with him appearing, between 1933 and 1941, in such, erm, classics as ‘Vampire Bat‘, ‘Mark of the Vampire’, ‘The Gorilla’ and ‘Man-Made Monster’ (also known as The Electric Man). He himself said of these films “Do you realise that the two characters of drama that have survived and made the most money for producers and actors have been Richard the Third and Hamlet? Richard, that deformed man, with his horrible attitude towards women, his lust for killing and then more killing - and Hamlet, with his pitiful diseased mind… these are the two characters that men and women have never tired of… There is something about horror that is horribly compelling. Is it because we see our possible selves in these dark mirrors?” Atwill’s most famous horror outing remains ‘Son of Frankenstein’, although not for obvious reasons. ‘Son’, made in 1939, is a veritable who’s who of horror actors, with Basil Rathbone starring as Baron Wolf von Frankenstein alongside 10

Boris Karloff as The Monster and Bela Lugosi as Ygor. The film was the second sequel to ‘Frankenstein’ and is sometimes remarked upon as being ‘the film that marks the series' lengthy descent into mediocrity’, which is a little unfair as the performances are great and the characterisation actually has depth, which is, let’s face it, unusual in a horror film. Anyway, in it Atwill plays Krogh, a wannabe military man whose ambitions were foiled by a childhood encounter with daddy Frankenstein’s monster which cost him his right arm, who is now a police Inspector investigating a series of apparent stranglings around the gothic Frankenstein castle. And it all goes off. Frankenstein’s son has reanimated his father’s creation at the behest of Ygor, who is now using it for his own diabolical ends - revenge on the villagers who tried to have him killed. So far so, meh, but what makes the film notable, or rather Atwill’s Krogh notable, is a game of darts wherein he plunges the darts into his artificial arm, which is very funny, and remained very funny when it was parodied 35 years later by Kenneth Mars playing the same character in Mel Brooks’ 1974 genius spoof ‘Young Frankenstein’. See, if you didn’t know who Lionel was at the start, you probably have an idea now... Atwill was, by now, undoubtedly a

Lionel Atwill in full mad professor mode

big star, but wasn’t averse to a good laugh, sending himself up with rolling and blustering dialogue as the glory-hog ham stage actor Rawitch in the classic To Be or Not to Be (1942) with Jack Benny, but he wasn’t laughing quite so much when, in 1942, he was implicated in a scandal. Early in ‘41 two women, a Cuban dress designer and a 16-year-old unwed expectant mother, were before the L.A. grand jury in a particularly sleazy trial. Part of their testimony told of a 1940 Christmas holiday orgy they attended at the Pacific Palisades home of a famous Hollywood actor, who after showing obscene movies, led his guests in stripping and re-enacting the pornography on a tigerskin rug while Viennese waltzes were played on the

probation on Oct. 15, ‘42. The probation hurt Atwill’s career as well as his pride. Not only did he suffer public humiliation, but he also discovered that a restriction was placed on his potential employment by the Hays office, because of the headlines Atwill’s antics had caused. In April, ‘43, Atwill returned to court, arguing that “The ends of justice have been served.” and requesting a termination of his sentence so he could again get a job. The Judge completely exonerated Atwill of all charges, and, crying, Atwill thanked the Judge and rushed from the courtroom. With her husband cleared of his legal problems, Atwill’s then wife Louise Atwill divorced him. During his court adventures, Mrs. Atwill had received

To protect his friends in court, Atwill himself said he had ‘lied like a gentleman’... piano. Such flamboyant debauchery delighted the press, clamouring to learn who the unnamed host was. In a heated moment in open court, a lawyer blurted out the profligate’s name: Lionel Atwill. The press was ecstatic. Atwill was in the East but returned to swear before the grand jury. “We just discussed a book, or a play or something. We had a few drinks, but there were no lewd pictures shown.” The jury weighed Atwill’s polished demeanour against that of the females, and decided that the evening was just “an innocent party,” issuing no indictments. Outraged by the decision and Atwill’s accusations that extortion was behind the trial, the prosecutors remained convinced that he was lying. Unfortunately he was. In June, ‘42, the grand jury indicted Atwill on the grounds of perjury in connection with his ‘41 testimony regarding the famous party. He pleaded innocent and was released on $1,000 bail. Then, the following August, the jury charged him with perjuring himself in June! The evidence against Atwill was overwhelming, so the actor’s attorney, former Judge Isaac Pacht, made an agreement with Deputy District Attorney Arthur Veitch, who agreed to absolve Atwill of the “sex orgies” charges, provided Atwill admitted his perjury and confess to the lewd movies. Atwill appeared before Judge William R. McKay, admitted exhibiting two pornographic films and defended his perjury in a spectacular bon mot: “I lied like a gentleman to protect friends.” Judge McKay was not impressed by such loyalty and sentenced Atwill to five years

mail from people who suggested that any woman who could leave General MacArthur (her former husband) and marry the Atwill of the headlines had a patriotic duty to kill herself. To escape the smirks of Hollywood, Atwill travelled East after his exoneration, hoping a Broadway offer would materialise. None did. Once the beau ideal of Broadway, Atwill returned to the movies, having fallen to the status of a character player whom even the poverty row studios were embarrassed to hire. He took what he could where he could, playing in a host of frankly crap B-Movies, but despite this lag in his career, Atwill remained professionally and privately irrepressible, playing all roles with his usual relish. On July 7, ‘44, in Las Vegas, he married for the fourth time: 35-year old May Paula Shilstone, a Texas oil magnate’s daughter. It was her second marriage. To Atwill’s delight he became the father of baby Lionel in the

Autumn of ‘45. Such happiness was tragically shortlived. In early ‘46 Atwill menaced the comedy team of Carney and Brown in RKO’s ‘Genius At Work’, the climax of which found Atwill “in drag” (and sans moustache) as an old lady with Bela Lugosi posing as his spouse. The rapid production schedule for this “B” film exhausted Atwill, and he came down with pneumonia. He battled the illness but his condition grew worse. On April 22, 1946, the 61-year old Atwill died of pneumonia in his Pacific Palisades home, with his wife at his bedside. Despite the low esteem and distaste with which the theatre and cinema worlds had come to regard Atwill, his obituaries were respectful, focusing on his stage career and better pictures, his scandal mercifully overlooked. Few cinema villains ever sported so appreciative a leer for the indelicacies of melodrama as Lionel Atwill. As he said of his Hollywood sojourn to the NY Times in 1934, when many a perverse celluloid deed loomed in his notorious future: “I’ve been having a tremendously good time and I don’t see why I should stop.” Lionel Atwill, we salute you, sort of... That was a longer article than I expected, and I wanted to mention this, so I will, ok? So you’re making a film about a dystopian nightmare world full of overpowering bureaucracy and you need a location for a state-run institutionalised torture chamber. Where do you go? That’s right, Croydon! Or, more precisely, a disused electricity station in Croydon. Fans of Terry Gilliam’s marvellous ‘Brazil’ might, we thought, be interested to know that the aforementioned torture chamber (pic below) was filmed in and around what are now the ‘Ikea’ cooling towers. Why not have a little think on that next the time you’re wading through the paperwork to return a faulty ‘pluk’ chest of drawers...

Four days and four very different events. We get about, we do...

ome with us, on a journey through time and space... Well, I say time, it’s not exactly the tardis, but this article will span the period from the beginning of September to a couple of weeks from now. And I say space, it’s mainly Croydon, to be honest. Nevertheless... Balls Out! Monday the 1st of September saw the Deep massive donning its plus-fours again for the 4th Annual Deep Magazine Golf Day over at Addington Court where a marvellous day was had by all. Teams proper representing the Jolly Farmers, the Glamorgan and Royal Standard were joined by the Deep team

Kök Out! We warned you about it last month, an all-day extravaganza at the really rather upmarket Glamorgan featuring live music from Kok and Septic Anus. Yes, really. Game as we are, we’d conversed about rocking up to this one beforehand, although we thought the support was called ‘Anal Seepage’ and were thus prepared to stand at the front shouting ‘we want anal seepage!’ until someone found it funny. As it transpired, Septic, as I’ll call them, were more than amusing enough on their own (intentionally), the crowd had come dressed up as encouraged (splendid effort) and Kok rounded the night off

A bit of golf, some Kok action, a dab of Mozart and the Croydon Dubstep massive. Now that is a weekend... - me and my Dad - and a ragtag assortment of friends unofficially representing the Oval, Purley Arms, Cricketers and Bull’s Head. Kudos to the Royal Standard who won the morning Texas Scramble, beating everyone else, who came in on par, by romping in at, erm, one under. The game proper was eventually won by Matt of the Farmers, followed by Andy, again from the Farmers and Chris from the Standard. Longest Drive and nearest the pin plaudits went to Gerry and Andy, and I, your bonsai Editor, came dead last. Next year, I tells ya, next year...

with a fine set of rock and whatnot covers. T’riffic stuff. Bows Out! After all that metal action, it’s very much time for something a bit more serene. Thank God then for the Green Dragon, fast becoming one of Croydon’s most interesting venues for the sheer variety of stuff they put on, but even so, this was a bit leftfield, even for them. As part of ‘Here Be Dragons’, a weekend of eclectic music - booked by Dragon’s Ball promoter extraordinaire Andy K Sunday evening saw a bit of class come to Croydon in the shape of the London

Mozart Players, a trio playing clarinet, violin and cello, who were absolutely wonderful. Did you know, by the way, that arguably the greatest cellist ever, Jacqueline du Pré, was from Croydon? No, didn’t think so. The players were alternated on the night with a four-strong choir, which again was lovely once you got past all the ‘amen’-ing. I couldn’t tell you what music the Mozart players played, as I’m not an afficianado (although it turns out my mate Nick is, being a concertstandard pianist - you learn something every day) but it was great, with the only downside being that, sat as we were between the stage and the stairs, we had the background noise of the pub downstairs mingling with the music upstairs. A minor quibble however and we’re pleased to report the night, outthere as it was, was well supported by the denizens of Croydon, and I hope the Dragon continues to put stuff like this on. Meanwhile, nipping outside for a smoke, I’m greeted with; some beautiful cello music drifting down from above; AC/DC blasting out at many decibels from the Ship across the road; someone

left: the deep golf contingent looking like some pissed-up version of the last supper, from left to right graeme, brendan, steve, dave, gerry, tony, alex, andy, matt (not shown as they’d gone home - kathleen & craig, chris, alex, ray & martin. right: winner matt from the jolly farmers with his prizes. top: golf action, well d’ur... 14

being scraped off the pavement into an ambulance outside the Goose on the Market. Now there’s a tableau vivant for you. Dubs Out! Right, I have to come clean here as we move into the ‘happening in the future’ bit of this article. I didn’t write this because I am far too old and too horribly uncool to know diddly-squat about dubstep, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t, so it’s over to someone who does know to clue us in... The sound Dubstep has been steadily gathering momentum since 2002, although many people still have not heard of it and will just look at you confusedly when you say "I’m listening to dubstep". The sound has deep links with Croydon, many of which run back to the no longer present Big Apple Records which used to live on Surrey street. From there, key figures like Benny Ill, Hatcha, Skream and Benga to name but a few, were sculpting the latest chapter in dance music. With a foot hugely rooted in the darker garage sound, dubstep grew out of the instrumental versions (or dub versions) of garage tunes - but it began to mutate. It substituted the glossy bright sound for terrifying sub bass and eerie samples. It stripped away the bright lights of the glitzy good times clubs and traded them for the impenetrable darkness of FWD at East London club

Plastic People. Here a handful of people came together and listened to tunes, that had probably been made that day, tear through the club’s awesome sound system and reverberate around their chest cavities, possibly doing massive damage to their internal organs. And they liked it. Word began to spread, the message was out. Now in 2008 the sound is an international phenomenon, still maintaining its underground credibility - despite being covered in the Observer, artists like Burial being nominated for a Mercury award, and despite becoming a staple at festivals like Bestival and Creamfields in the UK, or massive festivals such as Lowlands in Holland or Sonar in Barcelona. So it is that it now returns to its rightful home, deep in the gut of Croydon. on Sunday 19th October the Black Sheep bar will be host to a night of CROYDUB featuring: Chef - A veteran heavyweight, chef has destroyed dances here in the UK, across the water in LA and New York, all over Europe and as far afield as New Zealand. An accomplished technical DJ with a keen ear chef has a long running show on London station rinse, his charisma and ridiculous bag of artillery have long placed Chef as one of dubstep's most loved djs. www.myspace.com/dj_chef Cluekid - has carved a distinctive sound, feeding on jungle, sci-fi and the humble frog (amongst others) as

influences. His brooding tunes, with their vocal licks and contagious bass lines, have seen him become a regular guest at dances like DMZ, www.myspace.com/cluekid Oneman - has a signature style that fuses rugged Dubstep sounds with the brightness of 2 step garage- he has swiftly infected people with his high energy style of play, and tight rolling mixes. Oneman (along with Chef) recently played on BBC radio 1 for Maryanne Hobbs as part of her historic Dubstep Warz sequel "Generation Bass" ww.myspace.com/1mandj Deapoh - Deapoh is the founder of the massive barefiles website that archives hundreds of radio shows from stations like react , sub and rinse fm making the music massively available to listeners internationally. As a dj , he opts for the more meditative side of the sound. Constantly revising his technique and shuffling fresh plates into his bag. www.myspace.com/deapoh Sgt Pokes - is the mc for the dmz crew and has been voted mc of the year on the dubstep forum for the last 2 years . He has taken the sound to the States and across Europe and even to Iceland. Pokes tends to let the music do alot of the talking and takes the mic more in the role of a host or toaster. www.myspace.com/sgtpokeseen.

clockwise from top left: the london mozart players at the green dragon, dubstep exponents chef and oneman, kok at the glamorgan. now there are four pictures you never thought you’d see on the same page... 16

It’s Halloween, what did you think we were going to do - ‘so you want to be a sociopathic axe-wielding maniac’?

n the second of our series of interesting jobs and how to get them we’re talking make-up. Not cosmetics counter in Allders make-up, which seems to mainly consist of making you nonemore-orange, but rather telly, film and stage make-up and, unlike last month, there are recognised routes into this one. So grab your eyeliner, here we go then... The main crux of the job is to prepare face and body make-up for people appearing in front of a camera or a live audience. The looks a make-up artist might have to create can range from a natural look for TV presenters, creating specific designs, working with facial hair and false pieces, such as beards and moustaches, applying special effects make-up, e.g., grazes, cuts and bruises and bald caps all the way up to transforming someone into a werewolf or

and small prosthetics that have been used, ensuring they’re clean and ready for further use. It’s a long day, and competition for jobs can be fierce, but at the same time it is also very rewarding. At this point though we should point out that a modicum of talent is required if you have no creative ability whatsoever then this is probably not the job for you. If you reckon you’ve got what it takes, however, and want to give it a whirl, the most usual way of getting into the makeup industry is to do a recognised course. There are tons of colleges and universities that have courses in make-up and hair design and UCAS's search engine can help you find the exact one you want to do. A good but highly competitive place to do make-up is the London College of Fashion - regarded as the best course available according to

Be aware of allergies and what to do if your subject puffs up like a startled blow-fish... other horrible creature. Like Dale Winton. An important aspect of being a makeup artist is analysis and research - it’s no good going at it like Barbara Cartland and applying a thick layer of slap to someone who’s supposed to be a radiant natural belle. Make-up and Hair are key elements in the overall design of films or television productions, creating a look for the characters in relation to social class, time periods, and any other elements required to create the desired illusion. They also have to be aware of allergies and what to do about them in the event that someone puffs up like a startled blow-fish. One of the most difficult things about being a make-up artist is keeping continuity - you might have to replicate the same look a few times, over a few days - most artists find it helps to take photos to avoid that spectacularly gruesome scar you’ve spent ages doing from moving from one side of the actor’s face to the other in each scene. As with anything in tv and film, hours can be long and days can be tedious artists usually accompany performers onto set and stand by to touch up makeup between takes. When the scenes have been shot, Make-up Artists remove performers' make-up and any facial hair

professional artists - who offer BTEC and degree courses in both make-up and hair design. There are also private schools (such as Greasepaint, Brushstroke and London Esthetique) that offer intensive courses in make-up and hair design, but these can be pricey so bear that in mind when looking for a course, and check your place of education’s credentials - you don’t want to blow all your cash on a year of learning how to do Andy-Pandy and not much else - work will be scarce... Once you’ve got some training under your belt, the best way to proceed is to help out established make-up artists and even do a few unpaid short films to gain experience. To be honest, all work experience is usually unpaid, but the practice is always good, especially for your CV. Take pictures of your work building up your portfolio will help when you start going for paid jobs. After that, paid apprenticeship programmes do exist through Film and Television Freelance Training (www.ft2.org.uk). The BBC Design Trainee Scheme (www.bbc.co.uk/design) offers placements to set, costume and make-up trainees on a 12 month contract. However, places for these 18

schemes can be limited and are competitive, as you’d expect. The Careers Advice Service (http://careersadvice.direct.gov.uk) has some helpful advice about which courses you should be getting on to be recognised in the industry, as does the Arts Council of England’s 'Your Creative Future' site, or you could visit Make-up Artist Magazine for all things make-up and more. MUA Magazine (www.makeupmag.com) launched The International Make-Up and Artist Trade Show in 1997 which helps aspiring makeup artists to gain experience and opportunities. The 2008 show had presentations, products & demos but, most importantly, talks from some of the biggest names in the industry, including six time Oscar winner Rick Baker (An American Werewolf in London, Star Wars, Hellboy, Ed Wood, Greystoke, Thriller, amongst hundreds of others), who is a bloody genius. Just to prove the point that you can’t just waltz into this game without putting the time in, Baker worked his way up from being assistant to another legendary make-up artist, Dick Smith, and his first professional job was still as an assistant to Smith on The Exorcist. Have a bit of talent and put the effort in though, and you could soon be slavering make-up all over Johnny Depp, Halle Berry, or even someone from The Bill. And now it’s time for my big scene - make-up!

Stockists: CENTRAL CROYDON: • Bar Red Square • Bar Se7en • Beanos Records • Bedford Tavern • Black Sheep Bar • Brief • Bull’s Head • Clocktower (Tourist Info) • Dog & Bull • Eagle • Fairfield Halls • Goose on the Market • Gun Tavern • Green Dragon • Half and Half Lounge Bar • Loop • Milan Bar • Mojama • Natterjacks (St George’s Walk) • Royal Standard • Ship • Spreadeagle • Steelpoint Tattoo • Strictly UK (Tramms) • Surrey Cricketers • Tiger Tiger • Timebomb Clothing (St George’s Walk) • Walkabout • Yates’s Wine Lodge EAST CROYDON: • Alma Tavern • Builders Arms • Glamorgan • Orchard • Oval • Porter & Sorter • Tramlink Info Centre • Warehouse Theatre WEST CROYDON: • Bird in Hand • Bodyworks Whitehorse Rd

Listings Index:

Pick up your copy of Deep from any of these 150odd lovely places:

• Davys Wine Bar • Old Derby (Pitlake) • Sun • Windmill SOUTH END & SOUTH CROYDON: • Bodega • Croham Arms • Crown & Pepper • Crown & Sceptre • Duke’s Head • Earl of Eldon • Edge • Folly • Jalalis • Kays Off Licence • LA Fitness (Royal Oak) • La Spezia Deli (Old Pharmacy - Swan & Sugarloaf) • Laithwaite’s Wines (opp. Windsor Castle) • Peking Tasty • Purley Arms • Rail View • Red Deer • Sackville Gallery • Scream Studios • Stag & Hounds • Sth Croydon BR • Swan & Sugarloaf • Txt Bar • Treehouse • Rupali • Ruskin House • Unwins (Swan & Sugarloaf) • Wheelwrights Arms • Windsor Castle • Woodman • Zizzi

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Las Fuentes Rectory Purley BR Purley Oaks BR Station Cars (Purley BR) • Bombay Blue

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PURLEY WAY: • Gipsy Moth • Premier Travel Inn Hotel KENLEY: • Kenley BR • Kenley Arms SANDERST’D: • Sanderstead BR • Stones Hair Salon • Wine Cellar

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All our information was correct at the time of going to press, but as the only certainty in life is change, we suggest you check before heading out. The opinions and reviews which follow are those of the Editor and staff - if you have an issue to raise about them, please ring us, rather than the venue.

SHIRLEY: • Cricketers • Crown • Sandrock • Shirley Inn • Surprise Inn FORESTDALE: • Forestdale Arms • McDermott’s Fish Restaurant WHYTELEAFE: • Whyteleafe Tavern SELHURST: • Pepperton UK • Two Brewers THORNTON HEATH: • The Lord Napier WOODSIDE GREEN: • Beehive

PURLEY: • Baan Thai • Brass Monkey • Coffee Bay Sandwich Bar (by Purley BR) • Elliott’s • Jolly Farmers 20

ARE YOU... In a band? A DJ? Running an event? In an establishment we’ve missed? Just dying to tell us something? Then let us know! Standard what’s on listings are FREE! Deadline for inclusion in November issue 22 October 2008 e-mail: angela@deeplondon.co.uk

what’s on Book Now For: • Comedy: Dylan Moran 13th November 2008 No further explanation necessary, surely?! 8pm. £17-19 Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, 020 8688 9291 www.fairfield.co.uk

Every Day: • Event: Croydon Food Festival Throughout October get 24 hour parking for £5 in Q-Park, Surrey Street. The Green Dragon is running a vegan/veggie menu throughout Oct and there willl be visiting stalls providing fresh and interesting food in Surrey Street Market. A host of other events through the month - see the what’s on listings for an overview! For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Event: Croydon Eco-Expo A host of environmentally friendly events throughout October - see what’s on listings. For more details and other events visit www.croydonecoexpo.com • Theatre: Hard Times From 24th October Until November 16 (Not Mondays) adapted from Charles Dickens directed by Nancy Hirst. With buckets of energy, original new music, mime, movement and puppetry, Icon Theatre bring Dickens' classic novel to life in a powerful new stage adaptation. At age 18, the beautiful Louisa is forced to marry a man she detests, while watching her brother descend into a gambling addiction. Factory worker Stephen Blackpool hides the endless repercussions of a shameful early marriage, while his factory co-workers bay for his blood. The arrival of handsome James Harthouse unleashes the desires of these isolated lives, casting them from the dark mills of Coketown into the high spirited world of the Victorian circus. PRICES & TIMES: Tuesday @ 6.30pm £10 (£8 concessions) Wednesday @ 8pm £10 (£8 concessions) Thursday @ 8pm £8 Friday @ 8pm £15 (£10 concessions) Saturday @ 8pm £15 Sunday @ 5pm £10 (£8 concessions) The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road,

Something to do every night of the week, Yay! Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Exhibition: Hadrian: Empire and Conflict Until 26 October 2008 This special exhibition will explore the life, love and legacy of Rome’s most enigmatic emperor, Hadrian (reigned AD 117–138). Ruling an empire that comprised much of Europe, northern Africa and the Middle East, Hadrian was a capable and, at times, ruthless military leader. He realigned borders and quashed revolt, stabilising a territory critically overstretched by his predecessor, Trajan. Hadrian had a great passion for architecture and Greek culture. His extensive building programme included the Pantheon in Rome, his villa in Tivoli and the city of Antinoopolis, which he founded and named after his male lover Antinous. This unprecedented exhibition will provide fresh insight into the sharp contradictions of Hadrian’s character and challenges faced during his reign. Objects from 28 museums worldwide and finds from recent excavations will be shown together for the first time to reassess his legacy, which remains strikingly relevant today. Daily 10.00–17.30 (last entry 16.20) Open late on Thursdays and Fridays until 20.30 (last entry 19.20) The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG www.britishmuseum.org • Exhibition: Jack The Ripper and the East End Until 2 November 2008 The first exhibition to explore the Jack the Ripper murders and their legacy. From police files and photographs to letters from the public and the supposed Ripper himself, examine, for the first time, surviving documents and artefacts from the investigation and follow the crimes as they unfolded. Adults: £7, Children £5 (not recommended for kids under 12) Booking: 0844 980 2151 Museum in Docklands, West India Quay, London, E14 4AL www.museumindocklands.org.uk/ jacktheripper

Every Monday: • Market: Surrey Street London’s oldest continuously running market since 1276, with fruit and veg, bits and pieces, meat and fish, hot food, all sorts. Monday - Saturday. Surrey Street, Croydon www.surreystreetmarket.com • Music: Free Your Voice World a capella singing drop-in. Beginners 6.30pm, intermediate 7.45pm. Workshop rooms at The Clocktower, Katharine Street. For more details phone Cate on 020 8683 4737 or e-mail catherine@naturalvoice.net. • Music: Folk and Blues Club From 8pm. Prices vary depending on artist. Call Brian on 0208 698 5322 for further info. Licensed bar. Ruskin House,Coombe Road, CRO. • Music: Big Beer Band The 8 million Big Beer Band musicians have do their big-band thang at the Brief. From 9pm ish TheBrief, George Street, Croydon • Games: Free Pool Every Monday at The Alma. The Alma Tavern 129 Lower Addiscombe Rd, CR0, 020 8654 5842 • Lifestyle: Croydon Life Club Every Monday 7.30-9.00pm £15.00 per workshop (Concessions given) Croydon Life Club, St Mildred’s Centre Bingham Road, Addiscombe, CR0 7EB More info visit: www.lifeclubs.co.uk • Dance: Ballroom & Latin American Ballroom and latin American classes with stars from BB1 show “Strictly Come Dancing” Fairfield Halls Croydon on Monday evenings for all abilities. 8 week course. Booking essential. Telephone 07944 931130, www.karenhardystudios.com

Every Tuesday: • Market: Surrey Street London’s oldest continuously running market since 1276, with fruit and veg, bits and pieces, meat and fish, hot food, all sorts. Monday - Saturday. Surrey Street, Croydon www.surreystreetmarket.com • Fitness: Yoga Classes Every Tuesday from 7.30pm-9pm. £5 a class for 6 sessions. Beginners welcome. 140 Brighton Road, Purley. 0208 763 2629

what’s on • Dance: Belly Dancing Come and join the fun every Tuesday. Classes are for women only and suitable for all ages, sizes and levels of ability. Make sure you wear comfortable clothing and bring a scarf to tie around your hips to really get you in the mood! Open level - suitable for all 6pm7.15pm In depth class - suitable for experienced dancers only: 7.30pm8.45pm. £7 per class. Call Charlotte Desorgher on 01342 850423 The Green Room, Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office: 020 8688 9291 www.fairfield.co.uk • Dance: Ceroc Learn to Ceroc every Tuesday in the Arnhem Gallery. Ceroc is an exciting and stylish modern partner dance which can be performed to all types of music. It’s very easy to pick up, no special clothes are required and you don’t need to bring a partner as we make sure everyone mixes together. Beginners: 8pm; Intermediate: 9pm Freestyle: 9.30pm-11pm Membership £2, Admission £6 For further info tel: 020 8466 5030 or visit: www.cerockent.com Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office: 020 8688 9291 www.fairfield.co.uk • Quiz: The Builders Arms General knowledge quiz, always well supported, from 9pm. The Builders Arms • Quiz: The Sandrock Music/general knowledge quiz from 8.30pm every Tuesday. The Sandrock, Upper Shirley Rd, Shirley, CR0. 020 8662 1931. • Quiz: The Crown From 8.30pm The Crown, 28 Wickham Road, Shirley, 020 8662 7801 • Quiz: Dog and Bull from 9ish. The Dog and Bull, Surrey Street, Croydon • Club: Beautiful People Beautiful people is on every Tuesday night. This long running alternative night continues to leap ahead having been ahead of the pack in the past playing nu-metal and screamo we are now

moving into playing a majority of emo. Our recent celebrity visitors have included My Chemical Romance (we were first UK club to play them) and Alkaline trio alongside them we championed Fallout Boy and Panic at the Disco. Resident DJ Zoe Urchin also blends in ska (Mad Caddies to Specials to Desmond Dekker) and punk ( Undertones to Afi to Green day to Minor Threat) some new school rock (Trivium to Queens of stone age) and a pinch of hip hop and dance (Pendulum to Kano). Drinks deals are an unbeatable £2 for Jack daniels and coke, £1.50 for house spirits and two bottled beers for £3 11pm-3am. £3 flyer/conc before midnight £5 after or otherwise all night theres a full listing, downlaodable flyer, photo gallery , Djs picks and links to our my space page www.wolfshead.co.uk Metro, Basement 19 Oxford Street London W1, www.wolfshead.co.uk • Club: Common People The best indie night in your life! EVER! £1 entry before 10pm, £2 after, £1 drinks till 11pm! Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar

Every Wednesday: • Market: Surrey Street London’s oldest continuously running market since 1276, with fruit and veg, bits and pieces, meat and fish, hot food, all sorts. Monday - Saturday. Surrey Street, Croydon www.surreystreetmarket.com • Dance: Salsa Lessons No partner is required and beginners will find a fun and friendly introduction to latin moves. All levels catered for. Lessons start at 8.00pm and cost £6. Club enterance is free. Info : 0208 688 0934 Bar Latino, 48 Park St, CR0. 0208 688 0934. www.barlatino.co.uk • Event: Pool Competition NEW! The weekly pool competition returns to the Oval, from 7pm. £2 in, cash prizes. The Oval Tavern, Oval Road, East Croydon. • Karaoke: The Old Derby From 7pm. Old Derby, 44 Pitlake, CRO. 020 8688 5674. 22

• Club: Club Camp GAY night at the sheep with cabaret at 11pm + electro, sleeze and cheese till late from Linton. Doors at 8pm, £5 after 9pm www.blacksheepbar.com/clubcamp. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar

Every Thursday: • Market: Surrey Street London’s oldest continuously running market since 1276, with fruit and veg, bits and pieces, meat and fish, hot food, all sorts. Monday - Saturday. Surrey Street, Croydon www.surreystreetmarket.com • Music: Live Jazz Every Thursday lunchtime from 12.30pm. FREE! Cafe Opera, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, CR0. 020 8253 1030. www.croydon.gov.uk/clocktower • Music: The New Delta Big Band From Ellington to Herman, big band jazz at its best! 8.15pm to 11pm. FREE! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath CR7. 020 8653 2286 • Music: The Brian Hetherington Jazz Band Listen or jive to the authentic rythyms of New Orleans. 8.30pm-11pm. FREE! Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath CR7. 020 8653 2286 • Music: Open Mic at The Good Companions, Hamsey Green, South Croydon, every Thursday 8.30 p.m. Musicians ( Guitarists or others with any ‘reasonable’ instrument ), Duo’s, Trios, Singers, welcome Tel: 0208 6576655. wwwthegoodcompanions.com The Good Companions, Hamsey Green, South Croydon • Club: Xplosive The Wolfshead alternative mafia try a new night at this poular South London bar known up until now for its dance events just around the corner from Brixton tube. Into its plush surroundings will come DJ Zoe Urchin and guests cunningly blendingly together an eclectic romp through the alternative genre

what’s on featuring indie (Arctics to White Stripes), emo, (My Chemical Romance to Panic at the Dsico), alternative rock ( System of a Down to Green Day), punk (Misfits to Blink 182) ,ska ( Specials to Less than jake)and alternative dance (Pendulum to Kanye). Drinks deals are Jack daniels and coke £2.50, house spirits and mixer £2.00 and 2 selected beers for £3. 10pm- 3am £3 before midnight, £5 after less for students/flyers/members. flyer to download at website www.wolfshead.co.uk Tongue and Groove, 50 Atlantic Road Brixton • Club: Discotek Midweek gay music club with world class music. Two rooms of music every Thursday with 'The Phunked Up Disco' in the lounge and pumping house vibes in the main room. Resident DJs Femi B, Jeffrey Hinton, Luke Hope, Guy Williams, Paul Heron, Tom McMillan, plus international and UK guests. Weekly pre-party @ The Edge and Candy Bar (from 2100) The End, 18 West Central St London WC1A 1JJ. 020 7419 9199 www.endclub.com • Club: Rock Night South London’s biggest and best rock night. Live music every Thursday from 8-9.30. FREE before 10pm and most drinks are at happy hour prices till 9pm...what more do you want?! Bands are followed by DJ Tony X. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Dance: Salsa De Cuba with Leo & Co. Classes from 8pm followed by club salsa until 1am. The Norbury Complex, 1300 London Road, Croydon. 020 8679 0632. • Dance: Simply Salsa Learn to dance salsa every Thursday. Beginners welcome. No partner required. Classes from 7.30pm, club til midnight. Admission £7.00 class and club, £3.00 club only. It’s fun and friendly, monthly Sunday’s also!! For further info. simplysalsa@ukonline.co.uk 07957 431216 or 07759 584591 The Treehouse, South End, Croydon • Dance: Clog Dancing Free taster sessions for newcomers to try out some lively N.W. English clog team dances - wear trainers or similar footwear. Musicians with portable

acoustic instruments always welcome too. PLEASE CALL BEFORE HEADING OUT, as some Thursdays this night is not on. 8.30 pm. FREE! Call 020 8654 5211/020 8657 4056 (eves.) for details United Reformed Church Hall, corner Enmore/Cobden Road, S. Norwood • Dance: Morris Dancing North Wood Morris Men are teaching Men's Morris to complete beginners on Thursday evenings at the Scout Hut in Purley Park Road at 8.15 pm and newcomers are welcome (first call 020 8668 1830) see www.northwoodmorris.org.uk • Dance: Soca / Calypso Beginners welcome and rum punch served! The Newton Arms, 175 Queens Road, Croydon, 020 8684 7654 • Dance: The South East London Lindy Hop Club Come and learn to dance Lindy Hop (Jitterbug) like they did in the 1940's. No partner required and Caron and Steve specialise in helping those with two left feet get together with those with two right. Doors open 7.30pm Beginners Class 7.45pm Intermediate Class 8.30pm Freestyle (practice) 9.15pm The Royston Club, 85 Royston Road Penge, London, SE20 7QW www.52ndstreetjump.co.uk • Karaoke: Arkwrights Wheel All together now... Arkwrights Wheel, 151 North End, CR0. 020 8649 8638. • Karaoke: Selhurst Arms Thursday night would appear to be karaoke night bleedin’ everywhere... From 8pm. Selhurst Arms, Selhurst Rd, SE25. • Quiz: Purley Arms Quiz-a-rama, every Thursday from 8.30pm, £1 in for cash prizes + other goodies. Purley Arms, 345 Brighton Road, South Croydon, 020 8686 3792 • Quiz: Cricketers General knowlegde quiz with £50 prize. The Cricketers, 47 Shirley Rd, CR0 7ER 020 8655 3507 • Music: Boulevard Live music while you eat. Boulevard, 7-8 Ruskin Parade, Selsdon Road, South Croydon. 020 8649 9990. • Music: Open Mic Quiz Night at The Good Companions 8.00 p.m. ww.thegoodcompanions.com Limpsfield Road, South Croydon 23

0208 657 6655 • Quiz: The Valley - NEW! From 9.00pm Mike K’s general knowledge quiz The Valley, 76 Croydon Road, Caterham

Every Friday: • Market: Surrey Street London’s oldest continuously running market since 1276, with fruit and veg, bits and pieces, meat and fish, hot food, all sorts. Monday - Saturday. Surrey Street, Croydon www.surreystreetmarket.com • Photography: Camera Club Camera Club meeting in West Croydon every Friday night welcomes visitors and new members. Full programme of events including print/slide talks, portrait evenings, competitions, etc. Ample parking. Contact Colin on 020 8665 1678. Visit www.thorntonheathcameraclub.co.uk • Club: DJ Night - NEW Every Friday. Pistols, Brighton Road, Coulsdon • Club: Upstairs DJ's including Louis from Choice FM. Drink promotion from 9pm - 11pm with all house spirits £2. The only club in Croydon licensed until 3am. Entry £3 before 11pm and £5 after. Free entry to diners of the restaurant. Guest list and venue hire available, please contact 020 8688 9837 for details. www.treehousepeople.com Upstairs, above Treehouse restaurant 78 South End, CR0 020 8688 9837 • Music: DJ Party Night The Newton Arms, 175 Queens Road, Croydon, 020 8684 7654 • Karaoke: Karaoke Madness Singalong fun with Jerry Baker & Co in the bar from 9pm. The Norbury, The Norbury Complex, 1300 London Road, Croydon. 020 8679 0632. • Club: Club Zone following on from Karaoke Madness is Club Zone @ The Edge Nightclub playing club & party classics with guest DJs, open til 3am. The Edge Nightclub, The Norbury Complex, 1300 London Road, Croydon. 020 8679 0632. • Club: Dj Steve Mapp in the main room Dj Mark B in Surfers All Drinks £1.50 5pm to 9pm Dress code: Smart casual.

what’s on Walkabout, Crown Hill, Croydon • Disco: Twinkle-Toes Music from the 50s to present with DJ Twinkle-Toes. 5pm-close.. Old Derby, 44 Pitlake, CRO. 020 8688 5674. • Karaoke: Forestdale Arms Featherbed Lane, CR0. 020 8651 1260. • Karaoke: Swan & Sugarloaf Swan and Sugarloaf, 1 Brighton Rd, CR0. 020 8686 2562 • Karaoke: The Norbury From 9pm. The Norbury Complex, 1300 London Road, Croydon. 020 8679 0632. • Music: Alma Tavern Live music. Alma Tavern, 129 Lwr Addiscombe Rd, CR0. 020 8654 5842. • Music: Jolly Farmers Live music every Friday Jolly Farmers, 7 High Street, Purley (on Purley Cross) 020 8660 2076 • Singles: Swan & Sugarloaf Over 30 single’s night in the function room. Swan and Sugarloaf, 1 Brighton Rd, CR0. 020 8686 2562 • Music: Mama K’s Blues Bar Mama K's blues bar, run by local blues/rock musicians, open jam from 8 pm, full backline provided. Main band 10pm. Licensed bar. £2 entry. Ruskin House,Coombe Road, CRO. 020 8661 0183

Every Saturday: • Market: Surrey Street London’s oldest continuously running market since 1276, with fruit and veg, bits and pieces, meat and fish, hot food, all sorts. Monday - Saturday. Surrey Street, Croydon www.surreystreetmarket.com • Dance: Bollywood Groove & Bhangra Funky and energetic dance class. Beginners and improvers welcome. Come along and bring your friends. From 12.30pm – 1.30pm. £5 a class. Free parking available. Ground Floor, Dance & Drama Studio Archbishop Lanfranc, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 3AS. Tel: 020 8776 1717 or 07932 530 370 • Games: Pool Competition From 3pm. Old Derby, 44 Pitlake, CR0. 020 8688 5674. • Games: Pool / Domino Tournaments in the afternoon - call for more details. The Newton Arms, 175 Queens Road,

Croydon, 020 8684 7654 • Music: DJ Party Night The Newton Arms, 175 Queens Road, Croydon, 020 8684 7654 • Music: Jolly Farmers Live music every Saturday Jolly Farmers, 7 High Street, Purley (on Purley Cross) 020 8660 2076 • Disco: 70’s & 80’s. Swan and Sugarloaf, 1 Brighton Rd, CR0. 020 8686 2562 • Club: Saturday Night With Linton and Friends A plethora of musical carnage from the beast of butch and his followers… Dance floor fillers, cheese and sleaze. Open til stupid-o’clock in the morning. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Club: The Big Double Classic hits in the bar from 9pm followed by guest acts and DJs at The Edge, open til 3am. The Norbury & The Edge Nightclub. The Norbury Complex, 1300 London Road, Croydon. 020 8679 0632 • Club: Dj Andy B in the main room & Dj Randy T in surfers All drinks £1.50 7pm to 9pm Dress code: Smart casual. Walkabout, Crown Hill, Croydon • Club: Upstairs See ‘Every Friday’ for full details. Upstairs, above Treehouse restaurant 78 South End, CR0, 020 8688 9837 • Music: Live Music - NEW Every Saturday. Pistols, Brighton Road, Coulsdon

Every Sunday: • Music: Open Mic Acoustic ‘ Open Mike’ night at The Jolly Farmers, Purley, every Sunday 8.45 p.m. Tel: 0208 6602076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk The Jolly Farmers, on ‘Purley Cross’, Purley • Quiz: Good Companions Quiz Night at The Good Companions 8.00 p.m. www.thegoodcompanions.com Limpsfield Road, South Croydon 0208 657 6655 • Music: Open Mic All welcome! The Newton Arms, 175 Queens Road, Croydon, 020 8684 7654 • Disco: Twinkle-Toes 24

DJ Twinkle-Toes plays out your requests. 12pm-7pm. Old Derby, 44 Pitlake, CRO. 020 8688 5674. • Karaoke: Karaoke Madness With Jacko and Co + DJ in the bar til 1am. The Norbury Complex, 1300 London Road, Croydon. 020 8679 0632 • Club: Disco Gold Until 1am. FREE! before 10pm. The Edge Nightclub. The Norbury Complex, 1300 London Road, Croydon. 020 8679 0632 • Club: Croydon Backgammon Club Sundays from 8PM. Ruskin House, Coombe Road, Croydon • Quiz: Forestdale Arms Weekly music quiz. Forestdale Arms, Featherbed Lane, CR0. 020 8651 1260 • Quiz: The Crown From 8.30pm The Crown, 28 Wickham Road, Shirley, 020 8662 7801 • Quiz: The Rail View Every Sunday from 8.30pm. The Rail View 188 Selsdon Rd, CR2 020 8688 2315 • Quiz: The Kenley Hotel From 9.00pm Mike K’s general knowledge quiz The Kenley Hotel, 68, Godstone Road, Kenley CR8 5AA • Music: Live New Orleans Jazz Every Sunday 12.30 - 2.30pm at The Lord Napier Jazz Pub. Entry £2, dance floor, raffle, great atmosphere at one of the longest running Jazz Pubs in Great Britain The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath CR7. 020 8653 2286

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Pick Of The Month • Event: Croydon Food Festival Throughout October A host of foodie events around town including a chocolate village market. Mmm, chocolate. For more details see our what’s on listings or check out www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Event: Croydon Eco-Expo Throughout October A host of environmentally friendly events around town including a madhatters tea party on a newly created roof garden - Q-Car Park, Surrey Street. For more details see our what’s on listings or check out www.croydonecoexpo.com • Event: Beer Festival 10th and 11th October 15th Croydon & Sutton Real Ale &

Wed 01 October • Event: Croydon Food Festival Throughout October get 24 hour parking for £5 in Q-Park, Surrey Street. The Green Dragon is running a vegan/veggie menu throughout Oct and there willl be visiting stalls providing fresh and interesting food in Surrey Street Market. A host of other events through the month - see the what’s on listings for an overview! For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Football: Croydon FC v Kingsbury London Tigers London Senior Cup, KO 7.45. Adults £6, concessions £3. Croydon FC, Croydon Sports Arena, Albert Road, South Norwood, SE25 4QL. 020 8654 8555. Buses 312, 197 and 130. Tram to Arena Tram Stop • Club: Gay Wednesday with comedy and cabaret from MISS THUNDERPUSSY. Croydon's Gay Alternative featuring cheese, sleaze and dancefloor smashes from DJ Linton. Doors 8pm, £2 after 9pm. Happy hour bar until 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Dance: Salsa Lessons Every Wednesday from 8pm. £3. The Brief, George Street, Croydon www.myspace.com/thebriefcroydon

Cider Festival Wallington Hall Stafford Road Wallington. See www.croydoncamra.org.uk for further details. • Club: Croydub 19th October Dubstep comes home Featuring CHEF, CLUEKID, ONEMAN, DEAPON, SURGE and micman SGT POKES. £4 before 10pm, £5 after, 8pm till late. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar

• Event: Crash Morgan and the Curse of the Lost Totem 30th and 31st October EX-Productions and the Green Dragon offer you a spooky treat! Please do come along, sit down with a Fish 'n' Chip suppa and be transported back to the good old 1930’s era of the radio play, recorded in front of a live audience. Performers from Exit will be recording 4 episodes of the excellent CRASH MORGAN radio show, which is a modern homage to the FLASH GORDON serials. 7.30pm. Tickets: £10 all in - including a FISH 'N' CHIP SUPPA! Upstairs at The Green Dragon 60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA TEL: 020 8667 0684 or 020 8406 1497 call to reserve tickets in advance

• Theatre: A Child’s Christmas in Wales Together in London for the first time in repertoire, the classic Dylan Thomas story especially created for this critically acclaimed production, directed by Anthony Hopkins "Bob Kingdom's

spellbinding performance as the genius Thomas in his beautiful story is one of those rare moments in theatre when you have shaken hands with greatness. It is essential viewing." BBC Radio CRITICS CHOICE: THE GUARDIAN, TIME OUT, TIMES. "Kingdom's passionate,

Please mention Deep-London when visiting venues... unpretentious, impersonafication, seamlessly directed by Anthony Hopkins." Observer. "Thomas' intense love affair with language transmitted with hypnotic beauty." New York Times 8pm. SPECIAL REPERTOIRE PRICES Wed Fri and Sat £10 (£8). Thursday £8 The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Dance: Dancercise Keep fit and meet new people at this fun and friendly beginners dance class. Come and join the fun every Wednesday. 7.30pm. £3.50. Central Court, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Quiz: The Edge Weekly quiz: gen knowledge / music / sport / missing link / mystery year. £50 bar tab to the winner. 8pm. £1 per person entry The Edge, 1 South End, Croydon • Music: Dragon’s Ball with K*nt and the Gang (electro-cheese rudeness), Stanley Forbes (satirical lounge filth). 8pm. FREE! *As part of Croydon Food Festival we’ll be offering a special Vegetarian Menu alongside our regular menu for the whole of October.* The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Thu 02 • Event: Croydon Food Festival Black History Month Food Fayre in North End until 5th. For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Music: Live Blues Bands start 5pm-ish Sundays and 8pm-ish Thursdays. FREE! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, East Croydon, CR0 1BR, 020 8686 6023 www.myspace.com/ovaltavern • Club: ALT X South London's biggest rock and metal night with DJ Tony X. Doors 7pm, free before 10pm www.blacksheepbar.com/thursday Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar

• Theatre: A Child’s Christmas in Wales See Weds 01 October. 8pm. Wed Fri and Sat £10 (£8). Thursday £8 The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Music: The New Delta Big Band From Ellington to Herman, big band jazz at its best! 8.15pm to 11pm. FREE! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath CR7. 020 8653 2286 • Club: Death By Stereo Live music from Ferocity Lights, Candy Panic Attack plus DJs Rock’n’Ruin play Punk, Ska, Metal & Riot Grrl. We play music coz it’s Good not because it’s cool. 8pm- 2am. FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT Death By Stereo @ The New Cross Inn, 323 New Cross Road, London SE14 6AS 07984 178940 • Quiz: Two Brewers Fun general knowledge quiz. From 9pm. Two Brewers, 221 Gloucester Road, Croydon, 020 8684 3544 • Quiz: JF Big Quiz From 8pm. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Quiz: Crown and Sceptre Fun general knowledge quiz. Every Thursday from 9pm. Crown and Sceptre, 32 Junction Road, South Croydon, 020 8688 8037

Fri 03 • Event: Croydon Food Festival The Great Croydon Cook-Off at Croydon College Black History Month Food Fayre in North End until 5th. For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Music: Dissolved In + Bundle Of Id + Class War Doors 8pm, entry £4. The Brief, 48 George Street, Croydon www.myspace.com/franticpromotions • Poetry: Poets Anonymous Poetry at the Dog and Bull, Surrey Street, Croydon, Surrey. Floor spots. From 8pm. £2 waged, £1 unwaged. Contact Peter for further details; peter@poetsanon.org.uk, 020 8645 9956 26

what’s on • Quiz: Croydon FC Quiz night at Croydon FC's bar on Friday evening. Entry £3 per person, max 6 in a team. Croydon FC, Croydon Sports Arena, Albert Road, South Norwood, SE25 4QL. 020 8654 8555. Buses 312, 197 and 130 take you there, along with a tram to Arena Tram Stop. • Club: WTF with DJ Zoe Urchin serving up the best Indie, Pop and Alternative all night long. Doors 7pm, free entry before 10pm.. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: DJ BennyManyHats playing indie, ska and classics. *As part of Croydon Food Festival we’ll be offering a special Vegetarian Menu alongside our regular menu for the whole of October.* The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Theatre: A Child’s Christmas in Wales See Weds 01 October. & The Truman Capote Talk Show Bitchy, Glitzy, Chic, Unique, Heartbreaking… No one looked, or sounded, like Truman Capote. A five foot four terror, with a highpitched, Southern drawl, he wrote as he spoke, like a surgeon with a scalpel; made by words, destroyed by words, drugs and alcohol. FRINGE FIRST AWARD WINNER."A terrific script, tight, funny, poignant and bursting with celebrated one-liners. Go straight to this show” The Guardian. "By recreating the style, elegance and poetic tragedy of Truman Capote, Mr.Kingdom, in one of the crowning achievements of the acting profession, has created new poetry of his own" Rex Reed, New York Observer. 8pm. Double Bill price £15 The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Music: Electric Experience 9.30pm - FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Red Herring Live music at the Brewers Two Brewers, 221 Gloucester Road, Croydon, 020 8684 3544

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• Event: Croydon Food Festival Shakeaway balloon competition North End Black History Month Food Fayre in North End until 5th. Launch of the Surrey Street Sizzler Surrey Street - Surrey Street Cook Book On Sale here Surrey Street Museum Opening Whitgift Centre - Surrey Street Cook Book On Sale here Doughnut Eating Competition (tbc) Surrey Street Working Bees Demonstration Surrey Street (will that work with the doughnuts?!?) For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Theatre: A Child’s Christmas in Wales See Weds 01 October. 8pm. Wed Fri and Sat £10 (£8). Thursday £8 The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Club: DJ Linton Dance Bombs. Funk Rockets. Beat Seeking Missiles. Never Outgunned. DJ LINTON serves up the biggest dancefloor monsters. Doors 7pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Club: DJ Rob Delta playing a gargantuan mix of 60s + 70s soul, blues, rock, funk, jazz, latin, psychedelia, reggae & ska every 1st Saturday of the month. 8pm. FREE! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, East Croydon, CR0 1BR, 020 8686 6023 www.myspace.com/ovaltavern • Music: Retro Band Covers. 9.30pm - FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Terry O’Stereo Terry O’Stereo’s Dragon DJ Debut! *As part of Croydon Food Festival we’ll be offering a special Vegetarian Menu alongside our regular menu for the whole of October.* The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

• Event: Indoor Market Indoor Market at Croydon FC's bar. Tables out 8AM for an 8.30 start. Croydon FC, Croydon Sports Arena, Albert Road, South Norwood, SE25 4QL. 020 8654 8555. Buses 312, 197 and 130 take you there, along with a tram to Arena Tram Stop. • Event: Croydon Food Festival Black History Month Food Fayre in North End until 5th. For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Theatre: Croydon Family Learning Join us for a FREE show and watch Pekko’s Puppets in ANANSI: TALES, TIGER TALES and A Community Showcase For children 3 yrs & up Tickets are free but not bookable in advance. 12 noon. The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Music: Dick Pearce Quartet (Trumpet and flugel) Live jazz every Sunday 1-3.30pm. FREE! www.jazznet.co.uk for details *As part of Croydon Food Festival we’ll

what’s on be offering a special Vegetarian Menu alongside our regular menu for the whole of October.* The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Live New Orleans Jazz Every Sunday 12.30 - 2.30pm at The Lord Napier Jazz Pub. Entry £2, dance floor, raffle, great atmosphere at one of the longest running Jazz Pubs in Great Britain The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath CR7. 020 8653 2286 • Music: Live Blues Bands start 5pm-ish Sundays and 8pm-ish Thursdays. FREE! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, East Croydon, CR0 1BR, 020 8686 6023 www.myspace.com/ovaltavern • Event: Rock’n’Roll Dance Night Red Dress Productions, presents its third Rock N’ Roll night. This is a unique night bringing together the romance of vintage rock n’ roll together with the experience and professionalism of 52nd Street Jumps seasoned jive and swing dance teachers. A perfect opportunity for people to get dressed up, vintage outfits are actively encouraged, spats, swing skirts, quaffs, leather jackets and

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Don’t forget to check out the weekly what’s on... anything else your heart desires. The best outfit will be awarded a prize. After learning some jive steps participants will be able to put them into practice to a line up of vintage rock n’ roll and rockabilly tunes for the remainder of the night. Doors open at 7pm and all tickets are £4 on the door. If you arrive before 8.30pm you will get a FREE beginners dance class taught by the most highly respected and professional of Jive teachers from 52nd Street Jump dance club. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Theatre: A Child’s Christmas in Wales See Weds 01 October. & The Truman Capote Talk Show See Friday 03 October. 5pm. Double Bill price £15 The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Quiz: Two Brewers Fun general knowledge quiz. From 9pm. Two Brewers, 221 Gloucester Road, Croydon, 020 8684 3544 • Music: Open Mic Sundays Live music every Sunday The Brief, George Street, Croydon www.myspace.com/thebriefcroydon • Music: Live Acoustic Live Acoustic Music every Sunday from 5.30pm - 7.00pm for more info visit www.halfandhalf.uk.com Half and Half Lounge Bar, 282 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NG 020 8726 0080 • Comedy: Comedy Club Every Sunday from 8pm. FREE! The Milan Bar, Grants Complex, 14-32 High Street, Croydon, 020 8603 0870 • Music: Tenebrous Liar DOORS 8pm ADM £4 adv Live acts: Tenebrous Liar + Scul Hazzards + Uncle Ponto Genre; alternative Age Limit: Over 18s Only VENUE: Windmill Brixton, 22 Blenheim Gardens, London SW2 5BZ NEAREST TUBE: Brixton WEB: www.windmillbrixton.co.uk and www.myspace.com/windmillbrixton TIX: www.wegottickets.com/event/35628 TEL: 020 8671 0700

Mon 06 • Dance: Ballroom Dancing Beginners £7.50. Dancers £8.50. Evening £9.75. 7.30pm. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, 020 8688 9291 www.fairfield.co.uk • Music: Singers and Musicians Night From 8pm. £2.50 Croydon Folk Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon, 020 8660 5919 e mail:- croydonfolkclub@aol.com, www.croydonfolksongclub.org.uk Tickets from:- www.wegottickets.com • Music: Community Choir (upstairs) to get involved please contact Catherine Pestano at communitymusicservice@gmail.com *As part of Croydon Food Festival we’ll be offering a special Vegetarian Menu alongside our regular menu for the whole of October.* The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Club: Monday Club half price drinks until 12pm, with music from The Katie and Alex Show. Doors 7pm, free before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: The Big Beer Band Live big-band music. Every Monday from 9ish. FREE! The Brief, George Street, Croydon www.myspace.com/thebriefcroydon • Music: Witchfest Battle Of The Bands Heat 3 See who goes through to try to win the chance to play at this year’s witchfest. The Ship, High Street, Croydon www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon • Music: Oldseed DOORS 8pm ADM £4 Live acts: Oldseed + My First Tooth + Pat Rowles Genre: Americana/pop-folk Age Limit: Over 18s Only VENUE: Windmill Brixton, 22 Blenheim Gardens, London SW2 5BZ NEAREST TUBE: Brixton WEB: www.windmillbrixton.co.uk and www.myspace.com/windmillbrixton TIX: on the door TEL: 020 8671 0700 28

• Music: Croydon Jazz Band Big band jazz - 1st Monday of every month Botley Hill Farmhouse, Limpsfield Road, Warlingham Surrey, CR6 9QH. Phone: 01959 577154 email: enquiries@botleyhillfarmhouse.co.uk

Tue 07 • Event: Croydon Food Festival Surrey Street Museum from 11am-3pm - Whitgift Centre. For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Event: Anna’s Cocktail Night The Oval does kitsch! Great house cocktail menu complete with twiglets on the bar. Watch out for DJs and guest live music slots. Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. FREE entry. The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, East Croydon, CR0 1BR, 020 8686 6023 www.myspace.com/ovaltavern • Music: Freedom Of Expression with Amelia Tucker, Adrian Taylor + Open mic. 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Club: Common People cheap drinks till 11pm with pure Indie and dancefloor tunes from The Spiv's. Doors 7pm, £1 entry. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Theatre: A Child’s Christmas in Wales See Weds 01 October. & The Truman Capote Talk Show See Friday 03 October. 6.30pm. Double Bill price £15 The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Music: Witchfest Battle Of The Bands Heat 4 See who goes through to try to win the chance to play at this year’s witchfest. The Ship, High Street, Croydon www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon • Dance: Morris Dancing Alternate Tuesdays from 8pm. FREE! The Brief, George Street, Croydon www.myspace.com/thebriefcroydon • Quiz: The Dog and Bull From 9pm-ish, a quiz, a game of play your cards right and a sing-song.

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Wed 08 • Event: Croydon Food Festival Team Fantastique Continental Food Market in North End until 11th. For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Club: Gay Wednesday Croydon's Gay Alternative featuring cheese, sleaze and dancefloor smashes from DJ Linton. Doors 8pm, £2 after 9pm. Happy hour bar until 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Quiz: The Edge Weekly quiz: gen knowledge / music / sport / missing link / mystery year. £50 bar tab to the winner. 8pm. £1 per person entry The Edge, 1 South End, Croydon • Dance: Salsa Lessons Every Wednesday from 8pm. £3. The Brief, George Street, Croydon www.myspace.com/thebriefcroydon • Theatre: A Child’s Christmas in Wales See Weds 01 October. 8pm. Wed Fri and Sat £10 (£8). Thursday £8 The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Dance: Dancercise Keep fit and meet new people at this fun and friendly beginners dance class. Come and join the fun every Wednesday. 7.30pm. £3.50. Central Court, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon www.croydonclocktower.org.uk

Wallington Hall Stafford Road Wallington. See www.croydoncamra.org.uk for further details. • Club: Alt X South London's biggest rock and metal night with DJ Tony X. Doors 7pm, free before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: The Brian Hetherington Jazz Band Listen or jive to the authentic rythyms of New Orleans. 8.30pm-11pm. FREE! Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath CR7. 020 8653 2286 • Music: Live Blues Bands start 5pm-ish Sundays and 8pm-ish Thursdays. FREE! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, East Croydon, CR0 1BR, 020 8686 6023 www.myspace.com/ovaltavern • Quiz: Two Brewers Fun general knowledge quiz. Every Thursday and Sunday from 9pm. Two Brewers, 221 Gloucester Road, Croydon, 020 8684 3544

Thu 09 • Event: Croydon Food Festival Team Fantastique Continental Food Market in North End until 11th. For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Event: Beer Festival 15th Croydon & Sutton Real Ale & Cider Festival 12 noon – 10.30pm. 29

what’s on • Quiz: Crown and Sceptre Fun general knowledge quiz. Every Thursday from 9pm. Crown and Sceptre, 32 Junction Road, South Croydon, 020 8688 8037 • Music: Metal! Mumspace Promotions presents live Metal, bands tbc. FREE! *As part of Croydon Food Festival we’ll be offering a special Vegetarian Menu alongside our regular menu for the whole of October.* The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Theatre: The Truman Capote Talk Show See Friday 03 October. 8pm. Wed Fri and Sat £10 (£8). Thursday £8 The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Comedy: Upfront Comedy Club Three Hens & A Stag. A banging international comedy bill, featuring three of the funniest female comedians currently at work on the comedy circuit … and a bloke. Gayla Johnson from Los Angeles mixes some Hollywood flavour with some street smart observations; alongside former British prison guard

Don’t forget to check out the weekly what’s on... Ava Vidal (Sisters wid Gags and Channel 4’s Kings of Comedy) and the musings of Brit-born, Aussie-raised, salt of the earth Kerry Leigh. Hosted by Teletubbieturned-comedian John Simmit, who brings a little male perspective to all things funny.. 8pm. £8 (£9). Braithwaite Hall, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Quiz: JF Big Quiz From 8pm. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk

Fri 10 • Event: Croydon Food Festival Team Fantastique Continental Food Market in North End until 11th. Surrey Street Museum from 11am-3pm - Whitgift Centre. For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Event: Beer Festival 15th Croydon & Sutton Real Ale & Cider Festival 12 noon – 10.30pm. Wallington Hall Stafford Road Wallington. See www.croydoncamra.org.uk for further details. • Club: WTF! with DJ Zoe Urchin serving up the best Indie, Pop and Alternative all night long. Doors 7pm, free entry before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: DJ BennyManyHats playing indie, ska and classics. *As part of Croydon Food Festival we’ll be offering a special Vegetarian Menu alongside our regular menu for the whole of October.* The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Theatre: A Child’s Christmas in Wales See Weds 01 October. 8pm. Wed Fri and Sat £10 (£8). Thursday £8 The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk

• Music: F-IRE Collective Large Ensemble: Tales from London Looking quite jazzy from a distance, FIRE Collective’s Large Ensemble has the brass and rhythm section of a big band, with additional woodwind, percussion, strings and two amazing singers. 7.30-9.15pm. £12 (£9 concessions) Braithwaite Hall, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Comedy: Croydon Comedy Club Fortnightly at Fairfield, see some of the top acts on the circuit olus special guests and exciting new acts, fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe. 9pm. £9. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, Box Office: 020 8688 9291 www.fairfield.co.uk • Music: Red Herring Hendrix inspired covers. 9.30pm - FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk

Sat 11 • Event: Croydon Food Festival Team Fantastique Continental Food Market in North End until 11th. Polly Tyrer Cooking Demo from 11am-3pm - Surrey Street. For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Theatre/Kids: Shoe Baby Join the adventurous baby who takes to the sea, the air and the zoo all in a shoe! This funny, sing-a-long, magical puppet show is a delight for young children and their families. Fantastic songs and music by talented musician Tom Gray of the award-winning band Gomez, and you get to meet the puppets at the end of the show too! Suitable for ages 2-5 years. "Absolutely fantastic" The Guardian. www.longnosepuppets.com. £5.80 (£4.80). 2pm and 3pm. Central Court, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Poetry: Poets Anonymous Poetry in the Primary Room, United Reformed Church, Addiscombe Grove, Croydon, Surrey. 2.30-4.00pm. £1.50. Bring your poetry to read and share. Contact Peter for further details; peter@poetsanon.org.uk, 020 8645 9956 30

what’s on • Event: Beer Festival 15th Croydon & Sutton Real Ale & Cider Festival 11am – 6pm. Wallington Hall Stafford Road Wallington. See www.croydoncamra.org.uk for further details. • Music: DJ Rob Delta plays a vast array of aural delights… *As part of Croydon Food Festival we’ll be offering a special Vegetarian Menu alongside our regular menu for the whole of October.* The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Club: DJ Linton Dance bombs. Funk Rockets. Beatseeking missiles. Never outgunned. The biggest dancefloor monsters from DJ LINTON. Because it's war on the dancefloor. Doors 7pm.. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Theatre: The Truman Capote Talk Show See Friday 03 October. 8pm. Wed Fri and Sat £10 (£8). Thursday £8 The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Music: Debbie Freer Unique Cajun Blues. 10pm - FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: The Windmill Of Your Mind DOORS 7.30pm ADM £5 Event: The Windmill Of Your Mind (1965 Records’ club night) Live acts: Secret 1965 Headliners + Gaoler’s Daughter + Elfred & the Uber Peas + Dallas Compere: The Famous Poet Derek Meins DJs: 65 Soundsystem, Coley Coles Genre: Indie. Age Limit: Over 18s Only VENUE: Windmill Brixton, 22 Blenheim Gardens, London SW2 5BZ NEAREST TUBE: Brixton WEB: www.windmillbrixton.co.uk and www.myspace.com/windmillbrixton www.wegottickets.com/event/37430 TEL: 020 8671 0700

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Sun 12 • Music: Art Themen Quartet Live jazz every Sunday 1-3.30pm. FREE! www.jazznet.co.uk for details *As part of Croydon Food Festival we’ll be offering a special Vegetarian Menu alongside our regular menu for the whole of October.* The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Live New Orleans Jazz Every Sunday 12.30 - 2.30pm at The Lord Napier Jazz Pub. Entry £2, dance floor, raffle, great atmosphere at one of the longest running Jazz Pubs in Great Britain The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath CR7. 020 8653 2286 • Music: Live Blues Bands start 5pm-ish Sundays and 8pm-ish Thursdays. FREE! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, East Croydon, CR0 1BR, 020 8686 6023 www.myspace.com/ovaltavern • Club: Bangers South London's Bo-est Live Hip Hop & Open Mic Cypher. Hosted by Oliver Sudden feat DJs Al Mighty & Blue Movies on the record players and lots of rapping and breakdancing and drawing and stuff. Doors 7pm, £2 all night. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Theatre: A Child’s Christmas in Wales See Weds 01 October. & The Truman Capote Talk Show See Friday 03 October. 5pm. Double Bill price £15 The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Music: Open Mic Night with host Rob Cushman. All singers and musicians welcome. 8.45pm - FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Comedy: Comedy Club Every Sunday from 8pm. FREE! The Milan Bar, Grants Complex, 14-32 High Street, Croydon, 020 8603 0870 • Music: Open Mic Sundays Live music every Sunday The Brief, George Street, Croydon www.myspace.com/thebriefcroydon

• Music: Live Acoustic Live Acoustic Music every Sunday from 5.30pm - 7.00pm. for more info visit www.halfandhalf.uk.com Half and Half Lounge Bar, 282 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NG 020 8726 0080

Mon 13 • Event: Croydon Food Festival Eco Home in North End until 27th. For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Music: Ken Perlman From 8pm. £8 (£7). Superb instrumentalist, acclaimed teacher of instrumental skills, gifted performer, award-winning folklorist, Ken is both a pioneer of the 5-string banjo style

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Don’t forget to check out the weekly what’s on... known as "melodic clawhammer," and a master of fingerstyle guitar. He is considered one of the top clawhammer players in the world, known in particular for his skillful adaptations of Celtic tunes to the style. On guitar, Ken's sparkling finger-picked renditions of traditional Celtic and Southern fiddle tunes are simply not to be missed Croydon Folk Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon, 020 8660 5919 e mail:- croydonfolkclub@aol.com, www.croydonfolksongclub.org.uk Tickets from:- www.wegottickets.com • Music: Community Choir (upstairs) to get involved please contact Catherine Pestano at communitymusicservice@gmail.com *As part of Croydon Food Festival we’ll be offering a special Vegetarian Menu alongside our regular menu for the whole of October.* The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Club: Monday Club half price drinks until 12pm, with music from The Katie and Alex Show. Doors 7pm, free before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: The Big Beer Band Live big-band music. Every Monday from 9ish. FREE! The Brief, George Street, Croydon www.myspace.com/thebriefcroydon • Dance: Ballroom Dancing Beginners £7.50. Dancers £8.50. Evening £9.75. 7.30pm. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, 020 8688 9291 www.fairfield.co.uk • Signing: Noel Clarke signs copies of his film ‘Adulthood’, from 6pm. HMV Oxford Street, London • Football: Croydon FC v Woking FA Youth Cup. Adults £3, concessions £1. Croydon FC, Croydon Sports Arena, Albert Road, South Norwood, SE25 4QL. 020 8654 8555. Buses 312, 197 and 130 take you there, along with a tram to Arena Tram Stop

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• Event: Croydon Food Festival Surrey Street Museum from 11am-3pm - Whitgift Centre. Eco Home in North End until 27th. For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Club: Common People cheap drinks till 11pm with pure Indie and dancefloor tunes from The Spiv's. Doors 7pm, £1 entry. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Theatre: A Child’s Christmas in Wales See Weds 01 October. & The Truman Capote Talk Show See Friday 03 October. 6.30pm. Double Bill price £15 The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Music: Blues and Acoustic Open Mic Night From 8.30pm. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. FREE entry. The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, East Croydon, CR0 1BR, 020 8686 6023 www.myspace.com/ovaltavern • Music: Freedom Of Expression with MJ Hibbett, Eddie’s Brother, Matt Knowles. 8pm. FREE! *As part of Croydon Food Festival we’ll be offering a special Vegetarian Menu alongside our regular menu for the whole of October.* The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Witchfest Battle Of The Bands Final See who wins the chance to play at this year’s witchfest. The Ship, High Street, Croydon www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon • Quiz: The Dog and Bull From 9pm-ish, a quiz, a game of play your cards right and a sing-song. Mental. 50p in including sarnies. See article, April issue. The Dog and Bull, Surrey Street, Croydon

• Event: Croydon Food Festival The Chocolate Business from 5.30-8.30pm - Vintage Bar and Restaurant. Eco Home in North End until 27th. For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Club: Gay Wednesday Croydon's Gay Alternative featuring cheese, sleaze and dancefloor smashes from DJ Linton. Doors 8pm, £2 after 9pm. Happy hour bar until 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Dance: Salsa Lessons Every Wednesday from 8pm. £3. The Brief, George Street, Croydon www.myspace.com/thebriefcroydon • Theatre: The Truman Capote Talk Show See Friday 03 October. 8pm. Wed Fri and Sat £10 (£8). Thursday £8 The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Quiz: The Edge Weekly quiz: gen knowledge / music / sport / missing link / mystery year. £50 bar tab to the winner. 8pm. £1 per person entry The Edge, 1 South End, Croydon • Dance: Dancercise Keep fit and meet new people at this fun and friendly beginners dance class. Come and join the fun every Wednesday. 7.30pm. £3.50. Central Court, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Music: Boy George Back by popular demand. 8pm. £26. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, Box Office: 020 8688 9291 www.fairfield.co.uk

Thu 16 • Event: Croydon Food Festival Continental Chocolate Village Market in North End until 19th. Eco Home in North End until 27th. For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com

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Don’t forget to check out the weekly what’s on... • Quiz: Green Dragon The return of the Green Dragon Pub Quiz with wonderful Wenders. 8pm. *As part of Croydon Food Festival we’ll be offering a special Vegetarian Menu alongside our regular menu for the whole of October.* The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Club: Alt X South London's biggest rock and metal night with DJ Tony X. Doors 7pm, free before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: Live Blues Bands start 5pm-ish Sundays and 8pm-ish Thursdays. FREE! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, East Croydon, CR0 1BR, 020 8686 6023 www.myspace.com/ovaltavern • Music: The New Delta Big Band From Ellington to Herman, big band jazz at its best! 8.15pm to 11pm. FREE! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath CR7. 020 8653 2286 • Theatre: A Child’s Christmas in Wales See Weds 01 October. 8pm. Wed Fri and Sat £10 (£8). Thursday £8 The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Theatre: Elizabeth & Raleigh: Late but Live A new comedy by Stewart Lee, starring Simon Munnery as Queen Elizabeth and Miles Jupp as Sir Walter Raleigh. Walter is in love with Elizabeth, the spiritual embodiment of England. But will he end up in her bed or will he loose his head? Potatoes, tobacco, Elizabethan dance, crossdressing, xenophobia and laughs galore from the most creative comictheatre team on the circuit. "Snortingly funny is the only way to describe it." The Daily Telegraph 8pm. £12 (£9) Braithwaite Hall, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Film: The Duchess Stars: Charlotte Rampling, Ralph Fiennes, Keira Knightley. Keira Knightley plays 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire who lived an

extravagant, shameless and promiscuous life of political and romantic intrigue. Although a vibrant beauty and celebrity of her time, she was trapped in an unhappy triangle with her husband and his live-in mistress. She eventually fell in love with an ambitious young politician, and the resulting affair threatened to erupt into a scandal. *Contains moderate sex. Director: Saul Dibb 2008 UK 115mins. 8.15pm. £7.30 (£4.80) David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Quiz: JF Big Quiz From 8pm. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk

Fri 17 • Event: Croydon Food Festival Continental Chocolate Village Market in North End until 19th. Surrey Street Museum from 11am-3pm - Whitgift Centre. Eco Home in North End until 27th. For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Club: WTF! with DJ Zoe Urchin serving up the best Indie, Pop and Alternative all night long. Doors 7pm, free entry before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Theatre: The Truman Capote Talk Show See Friday 03 October. 8pm. Wed Fri and Sat £10 (£8). Thursday £8 The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Music: Bad Influence 9.30pm - FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076. www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: DJ BennyManyHats playing indie, ska and classics. *As part of Croydon Food Fest we’re offering a special Vegetarian Menu alongside our regular menu for the whole of October.* The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA, www.myspace.com/greendragonpub 33

Sat 18 • Event: Croydon Eco-Expo Public Launch Team Extreme, the UK’s only professional team for BMX, Skateboarding and Inline skating displays, performers and coaches. Many of whom hold World and European titles. Come along to this alternative freestyle sports event, full of urban creativity. Extreme athletes showcase complex moves on a mini ramp set to music. They will also provide skills training workshops geared toward teaching young people how to ride or skate safely, encouraging an active lifestyle. Equipment provided. A great day out! Whitgift Centre, Croydon. For more details and other events visit www.croydonecoexpo.com • Event: Croydon Eco-Expo Eco Music Fest The Green Dragon bring you an extravaganza of fantastic live music, while at the same time supporting the planet. Guest band “Recoup”+ support will be playing live. 9pm-late Upstairs The Green Dragon, 50-60 High Street, Croydon For more details and other events visit www.croydonecoexpo.com • Music: DJ Rob Delta Downstairs at the Dragon. *As part of Croydon Food Festival we’ll be offering a special Vegetarian Menu alongside our regular menu for the whole of October.* The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Hell in High Heels Tour with Pseudo Philosophers + Sanguine + Exoteric Doors 8pm, entry £4. The Brief, 48 George Street, Croydon www.myspace.com/franticpromotions • Football: Croydon FC v Beckenham Town Kent League Premier Division, KO 3PM. Adults £6, concessions £3. Croydon FC, Croydon Sports Arena, Albert Road, South Norwood, SE25 4QL. 020 8654 8555. Buses 312, 197 and 130 take you there, along with a tram to Arena Tram Stop • Club: DJ Linton Dance bombs. Funk Rockets. Beatseeking missiles. Never outgunned. The biggest dancefloor monsters from DJ LINTON. Because it's war on the

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Don’t forget to check out the weekly what’s on... dancefloor. Doors 7pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Theatre: A Child’s Christmas in Wales See Weds 01 October. 8pm. Wed Fri and Sat £10 (£8). Thursday £8 The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Comedy: Joe Pasquale 8pm. £19.50/£18.50. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, Box Office: 020 8688 9291 www.fairfield.co.uk • Music: Dave Mac and PJ popular songs from accross the decades. 9.30pm - FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk

Sun 19 • Event: Croydon Food Festival Continental Chocolate Village Market in North End until 19th. Eco Home in North End until 27th. For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Event: Croydon Eco-Expo Indecent Exposure The wildest event of the year! We expose our underwear to draw attention to the negative environmental and social impacts of a car dominated culture. Ride your bike or anyone’s bike and make a “wheel” difference. Please call 07958 397794 or e-mail expo@croydon.gov.uk to register. Starts at The Queen’s Gardens, Katharine Street. 1pm-3pm. For more details and other events visit www.croydonecoexpo.com • Music: Christian Brewer Band (alto sax) Live jazz every Sunday 1-3.30pm. FREE! www.jazznet.co.uk for details. *As part of Croydon Food Festival we’ll be offering a special Vegetarian Menu alongside our regular menu for the whole of October.* The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Live New Orleans Jazz Every Sunday 12.30 - 2.30pm at The Lord Napier Jazz Pub. Entry £2, dance

floor, raffle, great atmosphere at one of the longest running Jazz Pubs in Great Britain The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath CR7. 020 8653 2286 • Music: Live Blues Bands start 5pm-ish Sundays and 8pm-ish Thursdays. FREE! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, East Croydon, CR0 1BR, 020 8686 6023 www.myspace.com/ovaltavern • Club: Croydub Dubstep comes home Featuring CHEF, CLUEKID, ONEMAN, DEAPON, SURGE and micman SGT POKES. £4 before 10pm, £5 after, 8pm till late. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Theatre: A Child’s Christmas in Wales See Weds 01 October. & The Truman Capote Talk Show See Friday 03 October. 5pm. Double Bill price £15 The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Music: Open Mic Night with host Steve Bright. All singers and musicians welcome. 8.45pm - FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Quiz: Two Brewers Fun general knowledge quiz every Thursday and Sunday from 9pm. Two Brewers, 221 Gloucester Road, Croydon, 020 8684 3544 • Comedy: Comedy Club Every Sunday from 8pm. FREE! The Milan Bar, Grants Complex, 14-32 High Street, Croydon, 020 8603 0870 • Music: Open Mic Sundays Live music every Sunday The Brief, George Street, Croydon www.myspace.com/thebriefcroydon • Music: Live Acoustic Live Acoustic Music every Sunday from 5.30pm - 7.00pm. for more info visit www.halfandhalf.uk.com Half and Half Lounge Bar, 282 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NG 020 8726 0080

Mon 20 • Event: Croydon Food Festival Eco Home in North End until 27th. For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Music: Cathryn Craig and Brian Willoughby From 8pm. £10 (£8). " ..Brian and Cathryn have a lovely warmth and the understanding of years together, which makes for a well tuned and cosy evening. But, even if they’d just met that day, they both have such impressive musical pedigrees that a successful concert is, more or less, assured. For 25 years Brian was the Strawbs lead guitarist and has played with Mary Hopkin, Joe Brown, Roger Whittiker etc... Meanwhile Cathryn honed her skills in Nashville and sung with Nanci Griffiths, Emmylou Harris, Ray Davies as well as on soundtracks for film and TV. So don’t be late! Croydon Folk Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon, 020 8660 5919 e mail:- croydonfolkclub@aol.com, www.croydonfolksongclub.org.uk Tickets from:- www.wegottickets.com • Music: The Big Beer Band Live big-band music. Every Monday from 9ish. FREE! The Brief, George Street, Croydon www.myspace.com/thebriefcroydon • Music: Community Choir (upstairs) to get involved please contact Catherine Pestano at communitymusicservice@gmail.com *As part of Croydon Food Festival we’ll be offering a special Vegetarian Menu alongside our regular menu for the whole of October.* The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Dance: Ballroom Dancing Beginners £7.50. Dancers £8.50. Evening £9.75. 7.30pm. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, 020 8688 9291 www.fairfield.co.uk • Club: Monday Club half price drinks until 12pm, with music from The Katie and Alex Show. Doors 7pm, free before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar

Don’t forget to check out the weekly what’s on... • Music: The Basket Club DOORS 8pm ADM: FREE (donations go direct to artists) Event: The Basket Club Live Acts: The Left Outsides + Bob Meyer + Brigid Power-Ryce + The Ascendancy On Trial Genre: Blues/Folk/Acoustic Age Limit: Over 18s Only VENUE: Windmill Brixton, 22 Blenheim Gardens, London SW2 5BZ NEAREST TUBE: Brixton WEB: www.windmillbrixton.co.uk and www.myspace.com/windmillbrixton TEL: 020 8671 0700

Tue 21 • Event: Croydon Food Festival Eco Home in North End until 27th. For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Event: Croydon Eco-Expo Croydon Green Drinks All interested in environmental, social, local & sustainability issues are invited.

Just turn up, on your own or with friends and we will make sure everyone (especially new faces) are very welcome. Look for the plant on a table. Contact jimbo@jimbush.wanadoo.co.uk Tel. 020 8760 5640. 6pm-late.*As part of Croydon Food Festival we’ll be offering a special Vegetarian Menu alongside our regular menu for the whole of October.* The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub For more eco-expo details and other events visit www.croydonecoexpo.com • Games: Poker Night Every Tuesday Walkabout Croydon,12-18 Crown Hill Church street, Surrey, CR0 1RZ Tel: 0208 680 5559 www.myspace.com/walkaboutcroydon www.walkabout.eu.com • Dance: Morris Dancing Alternate Tuesdays from 8pm. FREE! The Brief, George Street, Croydon www.myspace.com/thebriefcroydon • Music: Freedom Of Expression with Alan Lacroix, tbc + open mic. 8pm. FREE! Uptairs

what’s on *As part of Croydon Food Festival we’ll be offering a special Vegetarian Menu alongside our regular menu for the whole of October.* The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Event: Anna’s Cocktail Night The Oval does kitsch! Great house cocktail menu complete with twiglets on the bar. Watch out for DJs and guest live music slots. Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. FREE entry. The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, East Croydon, CR0 1BR, 020 8686 6023 www.myspace.com/ovaltavern • Club: Common People cheap drinks till 11pm with pure Indie and dancefloor tunes from The Spiv's. Doors 7pm, £1 entry. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Quiz: The Dog and Bull From 9pm-ish, a quiz, a game of play your cards right and a sing-song. Mental. 50p in including sarnies.

Don’t forget to check out the weekly what’s on... See article, April issue. The Dog and Bull, Surrey Street, Croydon

Wed 22 • Event: Croydon Food Festival Demonstration Kitchen in the Whitgift Centre. Eco Home in North End until 27th. For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Event: Croydon Eco-Expo Croydon Mad-Hatters Tea Party 5:30pm - 7:30pm - Q-Park Car Park, Surrey St, Croydon Croydon Garden in the Sky Garden in the Sky 12:00pm - 2:00pm, Daily half-hour lunchtime tours at QPark Car Park, Surrey St, Croydon - until Monday 27th October Discover Croydon’s most uniquely located roof garden on top of the QPark Multi-storey car park. Learn simple & easy ways to grow food & compost your waste from Paul Richens, our roof growing guru. Could this be a glimpse of Croydon’s future? Urban agriculture is making more sense each day & Croydon town-centre’s flat roofs provide a fantastic opportunity. The garden public launch will take place from 5.30pm on Wednesday 22 October in the form of a Mad-Hatters Fair-trade Tea Party. Places are restricted so please book early. To book your place, call Ruth Coulson: 020 8726 6000 x61507 email urbandesign@croydon.gov.uk For more details and other events visit www.croydonecoexpo.com • Club: Gay Wednesday Croydon's Gay Alternative featuring cheese, sleaze and dancefloor smashes from DJ Linton. Doors 8pm, £2 after 9pm. Happy hour bar until 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Karaoke: Walkabout Every Wednesday. bottles of Stella £1.50 all night Walkabout Croydon,12-18 Crown Hill Church street, Surrey, CR0 1RZ Tel: 0208 680 5559 www.myspace.com/walkaboutcroydon www.walkabout.eu.com

• Dance: Salsa Lessons Every Wednesday from 8pm. £3. The Brief, George Street, Croydon www.myspace.com/thebriefcroydon • Film: The Times BFI 52nd London Film Festival The David Lean Cinema will be hosting two evening screenings on Wednesday 22 October as part of Film in the City – an initiative designed to bring the Festival experience to local cinemas across the capital. Visit www.bfi.org.uk/lff for details of the complete Festival programme of feature films, shorts, documentaries and archive restorations to be presented at this year's Festival.. David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Dance: Dancercise Keep fit and meet new people at this fun and friendly beginners dance class. Come and join the fun every Wednesday. 7.30pm. £3.50. Central Court, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Quiz: The Edge Weekly quiz: gen knowledge / music / sport / missing link / mystery year. £50 bar tab to the winner. 8pm. £1 per person entry The Edge, 1 South End, Croydon • Event: Beer Festival Until 4th November. The Green Dragon’s Autumn Ale Festival starts today, hurrah! *As part of Croydon Food Festival we’ll be offering a special Vegetarian Menu alongside our regular menu for the whole of October.* The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Thu 23 • Event: Croydon Food Festival Demonstration Kitchen in the Whitgift Centre. Keen Green Food Market in North End - until 26th Oct. Spreadeagle Pie Tasting at the Spreadeagle, Katharine Street evening after 5pm. Eco-Expo - Grow Your Own film screening at 8.15pm in the David Lean Cinema, the Clocktower, Katharin Street. 36

what’s on Croydon Food Group Launch Jury’s Inn, Wellesley Road. Eco Home in North End until 27th. For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Event: Croydon Eco-Expo Croydon Garden in the Sky Garden in the Sky 12:00pm - 2:00pm, Daily half-hour lunchtime tours at QPark Car Park, Surrey St, Croydon - until Monday 27th October. Grow Your Own film screening at 8.15pm in the David Lean Cinema, the Clocktower, Katharine Street. For more details and other events visit www.croydonecoexpo.com • Club: Alt X South London's biggest rock and metal night with DJ Tony X. Doors 7pm, free before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Quiz: JF Big Quiz Every Thursday from 8pm. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Quiz: Crown and Sceptre Fun general knowledge quiz. Every Thursday from 9pm. Crown and Sceptre, 32 Junction Road, South Croydon, 020 8688 8037 • Music: Live Blues Bands start 5pm-ish Sundays and 8pm-ish Thursdays. FREE! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, East Croydon, CR0 1BR, 020 8686 6023 www.myspace.com/ovaltavern • Music: The Brian Hetherington Jazz Band Listen or jive to the authentic rythyms of New Orleans. 8.30pm-11pm. FREE! Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath CR7. 020 8653 2286 • Event: Autumn Ale Festival See 22 October. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Quiz: Green Dragon The return of the Green Dragon Pub Quiz with wonderful Wenders. 8pm. *As part of Croydon Food Festival we’ll be offering a special Vegetarian Menu alongside our regular menu for the

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Fri 24 • Event: Croydon Food Festival Demonstration Kitchen in the Whitgift Centre. Keen Green Food Market in North End - until 26th Oct. Fair Trade Feast 12pm-2.30pm - Croydon College (see eco-expo below). Eco-Expo - Composting Class Junction Spa Hill & Northwood Road, SE19. Eco Home in North End until 27th. For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Event: Croydon Eco-Expo Fairtrade at Chef’s The Croydon Fairtrade Network invite you to a Fairtrade “eat as much as you like’” buffet for just £8 per head. Chef’s will be running a special one-day menu containing as many Fairtrade products and ingredients as possible - everyone welcome. Advance booking would be appreciated. For tickets info@fairenough.co.uk or just turn up on the day. Chef’s, Croydon College. 12pm-2pm For more details and other events visit www.croydonecoexpo.com • Music: Godsized + The More I See + Mantra Doors 8pm, entry £5. FREE JAGERMEISTER SHOT ON ENTRY! The Brief, 48 George Street, Croydon www.myspace.com/franticpromotions • Club: WTF! with DJ Zoe Urchin serving up the best Indie, Pop and Alternative all night long. Doors 7pm, free entry before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: DJ BennyManyHats playing indie, ska and classics. *As part of Croydon Food Festival we’ll be offering a special Vegetarian Menu alongside our regular menu for the whole of October.* The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

• Theatre: Hard Times Until November 16 adapted from Charles Dickens directed by Nancy Hirst. With buckets of energy, original new music, mime, movement and puppetry, Icon Theatre bring Dickens' classic novel to life in a powerful new stage adaptation. At age 18, the beautiful Louisa is forced to marry a man she detests, while watching her brother descend into a gambling addiction. Factory worker Stephen Blackpool hides the endless repercussions of a shameful early marriage, while his factory co-workers bay for his blood. The arrival of handsome James Harthouse unleashes the desires of these isolated lives, casting them from the dark mills of Coketown into the high spirited world of the Victorian circus. PRICES & TIMES: Tuesday @ 6.30pm £10 (£8 concessions) Wednesday @ 8pm £10 (£8 concessions) Thursday @ 8pm £8 Friday @ 8pm £15 (£10 concessions) Saturday @ 8pm £15 Sunday @ 5pm £10 (£8 concessions) The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Music: The Monikers Superb lively rock band with covers 70s - 00s. 9pm - FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Comedy: Croydon Comedy Club Fortnightly at Fairfield, see some of the top acts on the circuit plus special guests and exciting new acts, fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe. 9pm. £9. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, Box Office: 020 8688 9291 www.fairfield.co.uk • Festival: Festival New Orleans The unmistakable sounds, sights, tastes and styles of New Orleans are set to descend on London for two days in October. The O2 will become home to Festival New Orleans. Coinciding with the New Orleans Saints’ official NFL game against the San Diego Chargers at Wembley, London is preparing for one of the largest ever celebrations of New Orleans music and culture outside of Louisiana and the USA. Featuring: Dr John, Allen Toussaint, Buckwheat Zydeco, BeauSoleil avec Michael 37

Doucet, Rebirth Brass Band, Kermit Ruffins and The Barbecue Swingers, Marcia Ball, John Mooney and Bluesiana, Pleasure Club, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, New Birth Brass Band, The Anointed Jackson Sisters, Apache Hunters and Hardhead Hunters Mardis Gras Indian Tribes, New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian Rhythm Section, Young Men Olympia Untouchables Social Aid. 5pm – 11pm. FREE ENTRANCE! The O2, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX. More info and travel details from www.TheO2.co.uk • Event: Autumn Ale Festival See 22 October. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Sat 25 • Theatre: Little Red Riding Hood A hungry Wolf, a dizzy Grannie and dancing butterflies… Thrill at the Silliness! Swoon at the Granniness! Squeal at the Furryness! Silly puppets and madcap dancing and fully intergrated sign language. For children 3 to 7 years. 11am. The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Event: Croydon Food Festival Demonstration Kitchen in the Whitgift Centre. Keen Green Food Market in North End - until 26th Oct. Cheese and Ale Event The Green Dragon - £10 per ticket. Eco-Expo - Coulsdon Farmers Market 10am-5pm in Coulsdon. Eco Home in North End until 27th. For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Event: Croydon Eco-Expo Waste Not, Wear It! Finale Chantal Cooke co-founder of Passion for the Planet, the UK’s green radio station will be the MC & present awards to the 3 top designers. Revamp fashion & guest designers will present “one-of-akind” garments. A show not to be missed! You can listen to Passion for the Planet on DAB radio and the Internet at www.passionfortheplanet.com. 2pm-2.30pm, Centrale Atrium, North End, Croydon For more details and other events visit www.croydonecoexpo.com

Don’t forget to check out the weekly what’s on... • Club: DJ Linton Dance bombs. Funk Rockets. Beatseeking missiles. Never outgunned. The biggest dancefloor monsters from DJ LINTON. Because it's war on the dancefloor. Doors 7pm.. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Club: DJ BennyManyHats Every 4th Saturday of the month. 8pm. FREE! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, East Croydon, CR0 1BR, 020 8686 6023 www.myspace.com/ovaltavern • Theatre: Hard Times See Friday 24th October. The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Music: The Rescuers Mod-inspired rock. 9.30pm - FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Size Nine with Raison D’etre. FREE before 9pm. The Hootenanny, 95 Effra Road, Brixton, London SW2 1DF 020 7501 9671 www.lemonrock.com/hootenanny • Art: Charlotte Crittenden Charlotte Crittenden brings her sensuous and innovative collection to the newly created gallery space: a converted photographic studio/ warehouse of the Light Gallery. Charlotte is part of a trend of emerging artists finding a space for themselves and using all their resourcefulness to have a chance to show their work to collectors and public without going through the traditional gallery route. The space will play host to Charlotte’s new series of large oil on canvas paintings. Charlotte is inspired and energised by artists such as Louise Bourgeois and Francis Bacon. The echoes and references of these iconic artists can be found in the rich and intense wet-into-wet brush work. Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th open 10am - 4pm. Tea parties at midday, all welcome. Light Gallery, Unit 4, 9 Park Hill, Clapham London www.charlottecrittenden.com

• Festival: Festival New Orleans See Friday 24th. 3pm – 11pm. FREE ENTRANCE The O2, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX More info and travel details from www.TheO2.co.uk • Event: Autumn Ale Festival See 22 October. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Wendy’s Birthday Shenanigans with DJs Sam Pluck and Mike McLean. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Sun 26 • Event: Croydon Food Festival Demonstration Kitchen in the Whitgift Centre. Keen Green Food Market in North End - until 26th Oct. Eco-Expo - Happy Eco Garden 11am-3pm - David Lean Cinema, the Clocktower, Katharine Street. Eco Home in North End until 27th. For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Music: Eco Expo Live Extravaganza Croydon Ecology Awareness Bash feat. Size Nine, Oliver Sudden, Wonk Unit, Pyro + Yookay Great local bands that are eco - aware. 6:00pm - late. Admission £3:00. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar For more eco expo details and other events visit www.croydonecoexpo.com • Music: Brandon Allen and Alex Garnet Quartet (tenor sax) Live jazz every Sunday 1-3.30pm. FREE! www.jazznet.co.uk for details *As part of Croydon Food Festival we’ll be offering a special Vegetarian Menu alongside our regular menu for the whole of October.* The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

what’s on • Music: Open Mic Night with host Neil Mac. All singers and musicians welcome. 8.45pm - FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Theatre: Hard Times See Friday 24th October. The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Music: Live New Orleans Jazz Every Sunday 12.30 - 2.30pm at The Lord Napier Jazz Pub. Entry £2, dance floor, raffle, great atmosphere at one of the longest running Jazz Pubs in Great Britain The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath CR7. 020 8653 2286 • Music: Live Blues Bands start 5pm-ish Sundays and 8pm-ish Thursdays. FREE! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, East Croydon, CR0 1BR, 020 8686 6023 www.myspace.com/ovaltavern • Art: Charlotte Crittenden See Saturday 25th Light Gallery, Unit 4, 9 Park Hill, Clapham London www.charlottecrittenden.com • Event: Autumn Ale Festival See 22 October. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Club: Cloud 9 Every Sunday: Uplifting Funky Electro House. Forget the chilled out Sundays. Loop is here to provide you with unrelenting partying throughout the week, and Sundays is no exception. Free admission. 9pm until 1am Loop, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ 020 8760 7000. www.looppoolbar.com • Comedy: Comedy Club Every Sunday from 8pm. FREE! The Milan Bar, Grants Complex, 14-32 High Street, Croydon, 020 8603 0870 • Music: Open Mic Sundays Live music every Sunday The Brief, George Street, Croydon www.myspace.com/thebriefcroydon • Music: Live Acoustic Live Acoustic Music every Sunday from 5.30pm - 7.00pm. for more info visit www.halfandhalf.uk.com Half and Half Lounge Bar, 282 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NG 020 8726 0080

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Mon 27 • Event: Croydon Food Festival Eco Home in North End until 27th. For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Music: Singers and Musicians Night From 8pm. £2.50. Croydon Folk Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon, 020 8660 5919 e mail:- croydonfolkclub@aol.com, www.croydonfolksongclub.org.uk Tickets from:- www.wegottickets.com • Music: Community Choir (upstairs) to get involved please contact Catherine Pestano at communitymusicservice@gmail.com *As part of Croydon Food Festival we’ll be offering a special Vegetarian Menu alongside our regular menu for the whole of October.* The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Club: Monday Club half price drinks until 12pm, with music from The Katie and Alex Show. Doors 7pm, free before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: The Big Beer Band Live big-band music. Every Monday from 9ish. FREE! The Brief, George Street, Croydon www.myspace.com/thebriefcroydon • Dance: Ballroom Dancing Beginners £7.50. Dancers £8.50. Evening £9.75. 7.30pm. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, 020 8688 9291 www.fairfield.co.uk • Music: Major Matt Mason USA DOORS 8pm. ADM £5 Live acts: Major Matt Mason USA + Sergeant Buzfuz + Brother Francisco + Satans Cock Genre: antifolk/indie Age Limit: Over 18s Only VENUE: Windmill Brixton, 22 Blenheim Gardens, London SW2 5BZ NEAREST TUBE: Brixton WEB: www.windmillbrixton.co.uk and www.myspace.com/windmillbrixton www.wegottickets.com/event/36645 TEL: 020 8671 0700

• Event: Autumn Ale Festival See 22 October. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Tue 28 • Event: Croydon Food Festival Demonstration Kitchen in the Whitgift Centre. For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Club: Common People cheap drinks till 11pm with pure Indie and dancefloor tunes from The Spiv's. Doors 7pm, £1 entry. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Theatre: Hard Times See Friday 24th October. The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Music: Blues and Acoustic Open Mic Night From 8.30pm. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. FREE entry. The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, East Croydon, CR0 1BR, 020 8686 6023 www.myspace.com/ovaltavern • Quiz: The Dog and Bull From 9pm-ish, a quiz, a game of play your cards right and a sing-song. Mental. 50p in including sarnies. See article, April issue. The Dog and Bull, Surrey Street, Croydon • Music: Freedom Of Expression with Trombone Poetry, Roshi Nasehi, Laveer, Pale Marble Movie. 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Event: Autumn Ale Festival See 22 October. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Wed 29 • Event: Croydon Food Festival Whitgift Weenies in the Whitgift Centre. For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Club: Gay Wednesday Croydon's Gay Alternative featuring cheese, sleaze and dancefloor smashes 39

from DJ Linton. Doors 8pm, £2 after 9pm. Happy hour bar until 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Dance: Salsa Lessons Every Wednesday from 8pm. £3. The Brief, George Street, Croydon www.myspace.com/thebriefcroydon • Theatre: Hard Times See Friday 24th October. The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Quiz: The Edge Weekly quiz: gen knowledge / music / sport / missing link / mystery year. £50 bar tab to the winner. 8pm. £1 per person entry The Edge, 1 South End, Croydon • Dance: Dancercise Keep fit and meet new people at this fun and friendly beginners dance class. Come and join the fun every Wednesday. 7.30pm. £3.50. Central Court, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Event: Autumn Ale Festival See 22 October. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Thu 30 • Event: Croydon Food Festival Whitgift Weenies in the Whitgift Centre. For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Event: Crash Morgan and the Curse of the Lost Totem A radio play by Ian Wheeler This Halloween EX-Productions and the Green Dragon offer you a spooky treat! Please do come along, sit down with a Fish 'n' Chip suppa and be transported back to the good old 1930’s era of the radio play, recorded in front of a live audience. Performers from Exit will be recording 4 episodes of the excellent CRASH MORGAN radio show, which is a modern homage to the FLASH GORDON serials. This new comedy play was written by Ian Wheeler and you’ll probably recognise tributes to THE MUMMY movies and RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, to name but a few of the influences woven into the intricate plot.

Don’t forget to check out the weekly what’s on... Basically, all you need to remember is that Crash Morgan is an all American hero, he always gets the girl and the baddies are Nazis, a mad Scientist and a revived Egyptian Mummy! Fast, funny and very entertaining - simply not to be missed! 7.30pm. Tickets: £10 all in including a FISH 'N' CHIP SUPPA! Upstairs at The Green Dragon 60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA TEL: 020 8667 0684 or 020 8406 1497 call to reserve tickets in advance • Club: Halloween Slaughterhouse Fetish Ball Get on your hospital garb and take a wander down to the Sheep hospital for a night of filthy beats, sideshow freaks, dirty nurses, shows that will make your eyes fall out. Free cloakroom and queue jump for those who make the effort Those who don’t may not be let in! £4 before 10, £6 after www.blacksheepbar.com/fetish we are a members only bar please bring ID. The management reserve the right to refuse entry. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Theatre: Hard Times See Friday 24th October. The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Quiz: JF Big Quiz From 8pm. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Live Blues Bands start 5pm-ish Sundays and 8pm-ish Thursdays. FREE! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, East Croydon, CR0 1BR, 020 8686 6023 www.myspace.com/ovaltavern

Fri 31 • Event: Halloween WoooOOOOooooooo! • Event: Croydon Food Festival Whitgift Halloween Day in the Whitgift Centre. For more details and other events visit www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Party: Halloween at The Dog Fancy dress party from 7.30-midnight. Special Halloween quiz and prizes for the best costume. FREE entry

Dog and Bull, 24-26 Surrey Street, Croydon, CR0 1RG 020 8667 9718 • Party: Halloween at The Deer Fancy dress party/disco. FREE entry The Red Deer, 279 Brighton Road, Croydon CR2 6EQ 020 8688 5599 • Party: Halloween at the Brewers Fancy dress Halloween shindig. Two Brewers, 221 Gloucester Road, Croydon, 020 8684 3544 • Party: Halloween at the Ship Fancy dress at The Ship, although how you’d tell I’m not entirely sure. Only joking - always a good turn-out of dressed up loons for this one... The Ship, High Street, Croydon www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon • Party: Hallowe’en Circus of Horrors Fancy Dress party with Djs Freeqboi and Cherrybomb… scary clown costumes obligatory! From 8pm. Downstairs at The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Party: Halloween Special Fancy dress party at the brief with ‘the worst music ever’ and, showing on the screens ‘the worst films ever’! From 8pm - FREE The Brief, George Street, Croydon www.myspace.com/thebriefcroydon • Event: Crash Morgan and the Curse of the Lost Totem A radio play by Ian Wheeler This Halloween EX-Productions and the Green Dragon offer you a spooky treat! Please do come along, sit down with a Fish 'n' Chip suppa and be transported back to the good old 1930’s era of the radio play, recorded in front of a live audience. Performers from Exit will be recording 4 episodes of the excellent CRASH MORGAN radio show, which is a modern homage to the FLASH GORDON serials. This new comedy play was written by Ian Wheeler and you’ll probably recognise tributes to THE MUMMY movies and RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, to name but a few of the influences woven into the intricate plot. Basically, all you need to remember is that Crash Morgan is an all American hero, he always gets the girl and the baddies are Nazis, a mad Scientist and a revived Egyptian Mummy! Fast, funny and very entertaining - simply not to be 40

what’s on missed! 7.30pm. Tickets: £10 all in including a FISH 'N' CHIP SUPPA! Upstairs at The Green Dragon 60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA TEL: 020 8667 0684 or 020 8406 1497 call to reserve tickets in advance • Theatre: Hard Times See Friday 24th October. The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Club: WTF! with DJ Zoe Urchin serving up the best Indie, Pop and Alternative all night long. Doors 7pm, free entry before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: Robin Bibi 9.30pm - FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Feed Me Halloween Halloween Special with Sugarmonkey 9.40pm Baxter 9.00pm Friday Night Hero 8.20pm Soprano 7.40pm The Purple Shots 7.00pm London Astoria 2, 165 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0EN Tickets £8 in advance (via ticketweb) £10 on the door • Event: Autumn Ale Festival See 22 October. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Saturday 01 November • Theatre: Hard Times See Friday 24th October. The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Club: DJ Rob Delta playing 60s + 70s soul, blues, rock, funk, jazz, latin, psychedelia, reggae & ska every 1st Saturday of the month. 8pm. FREE! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, East Croydon, CR0 1BR, 020 8686 6023 www.myspace.com/ovaltavern • Music: Jinn House New to the JF - excellent rock band. 9.30pm - FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road,

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Don’t forget to check out the weekly what’s on... Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Event: Race Night Race Night run by Croydon Sea Cadets in aid of the Mayor of Croydon's Charity. Croydon FC, Croydon Sports Arena, Albert Road, South Norwood, SE25 4QL. 020 8654 8555. Buses 312, 197 and 130 take you there, along with a tram to Arena Tram Stop. • Event: Autumn Ale Festival See 22 October. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Sun 02 • Music: Live Jazz Live jazz every Sunday 12-3.30pm. FREE! www.jazznet.co.uk for details The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Live New Orleans Jazz Every Sunday 12.30 - 2.30pm at The Lord Napier Jazz Pub. Entry £2, dance floor, raffle, great atmosphere at one of the longest running Jazz Pubs in Great Britain The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath. 020 8653 2286 • Music: Live Blues Bands start 5pm-ish Sundays and 8pm-ish Thursdays. FREE! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, East Croydon, CR0 1BR, 020 8686 6023 www.myspace.com/ovaltavern • Theatre: Hard Times See Friday 24th October. The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Event: Rock’n’Roll Dance Night Red Dress Productions, presents its third Rock N’ Roll night. This is a unique night bringing together the romance of vintage rock n’ roll together with the experience and professionalism of 52nd Street Jumps seasoned jive and swing dance teachers. A perfect opportunity for people to get dressed up, vintage outfits are actively encouraged, spats, swing skirts, quaffs, leather jackets and anything else your heart desires. The best outfit will be awarded a prize. After learning some jive steps participants will be able to put them into practice to a line up of vintage rock n’ roll and rockabilly tunes for the remainder of the night.

Doors open at 7pm and all tickets are £4 on the door. If you arrive before 8.30pm you will get a FREE beginners dance class taught by the most highly respected and professional of Jive teachers from 52nd Street Jump dance club. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Event: Autumn Ale Festival See 22 October. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Comedy: Comedy Club Every Sunday from 8pm. FREE! The Milan Bar, Grants Complex, 14-32 High Street, Croydon, 020 8603 0870 • Music: Open Mic Sundays Live music every Sunday The Brief, George Street, Croydon www.myspace.com/thebriefcroydon • Music: Live Acoustic NEW! Live Acoustic Music every Sunday from 5.30pm - 7.00pm. for more info visit www.halfandhalf.uk.com Half and Half Lounge Bar, 282 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NG 020 8726 0080

Mon 03 • Music: Singers and Musicians Night From 8pm. £2.50. Croydon Folk Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon, 020 8660 5919 e mail:- croydonfolkclub@aol.com, www.croydonfolksongclub.org.uk Tickets from:- www.wegottickets.com • Music: The Big Beer Band Live big-band music. Every Monday from 9ish. FREE! The Brief, George Street, Croydon www.myspace.com/thebriefcroydon • Music: Croydon Jazz Band Big band jazz - 1st Monday of every month Botley Hill Farmhouse, Limpsfield Road, Warlingham Surrey, CR6 9QH. Phone: 01959 577154 email: enquiries@botleyhillfarmhouse.co.uk • Event: Autumn Ale Festival See 22 October. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Tue 04 • Theatre: Hard Times See Friday 24th October. The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Music: Freedom Of Expression with Jeremy Ayre, tbc + open mic. 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Quiz: The Dog and Bull From 9pm-ish, a quiz, a game of play your cards right and a sing-song. Mental. 50p in including sarnies. See article, April issue. The Dog and Bull, Surrey Street, Croydon • Event: Autumn Ale Festival See 22 October. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Dance: Morris Dancing Alternate Tuesdays from 8pm. FREE! The Brief, George Street, Croydon www.myspace.com/thebriefcroydon

Wed 05 • Event: Bonfire Night OOoooooOOOOooooooo! • Club: Gay Wednesday Croydon's Gay Alternative featuring cheese, sleaze and dancefloor smashes from DJ Linton. Doors 8pm, £2 after 9pm. Happy hour bar until 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. ww.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Dance: Salsa Lessons Every Wednesday from 8pm. £3. The Brief, George Street, Croydon • Theatre: Hard Times See Friday 24th October. The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Quiz: The Edge Weekly quiz: gen knowledge / music / sport / missing link / mystery year. £50 bar tab to the winner. 8pm. £1 per person entry The Edge, 1 South End, Croydon • Music: Dragon’s Ball with Thumpermonkey and more tbc. 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

pubs, clubs & bars • Addington Village Inn Beer garden, parking, big screen, food: 12-8pm. 36 Addington Village Rd, Addington, CR0 01689 842057 • All Bar One 2 floors. Decent food all day. Fiendish German beers. Dress code Fri/Sat: smart casual. 10 Park Lane, CR0. 020 8686 1033 • Alma Tavern - DS Beer garden at rear, patio out front, parking, 4 tvs & big screen, kids welcome til 8pm, live music at weekends - see ‘what’s on’, pool table (FREE pool on Mondays), darts and a cashpoint. Food: 12-3pm MonFri. 129 Lower Addiscombe Rd, CR0, 020 8654 5842. • Arkwrights Wheel - DS Decent sized boozer, pool table, screen for sports, food 12-8pm. Karaoke every Thursday. 151 North End, CR0 020 8649 8638 • Bar Red Square - DS Stylish, light & friendly bar with outside seating. Happy hour 3pm-12am Monday-Saturday: Buy One Get One Free on Smirnoff, Kronenbourg and Wine. DJs at weekends. Dress code: Smart casual - smart trainers ok. 63-65 High St, CR0 020 8688 1020 • Bedford Tavern - DS Large patio garden out front, pool table, bar billiards, tv inside, regular bbqs on the patio. 16 Sydenham Rd, CR0 2EF. 020 8688 2584 • Beehive - DS Large boozer with massive beer garden, right on the green. 47 Woodside Green, South Norwood, SE25 5HQ. 020 8662 1941 • Bird in Hand - DS Croydon’s longest serving gay/mixed pub. 2 bars & beer garden, pool table, large screen tv and function room for hire. Fri: DJ Rita. Sat & Sun: DJ Ma Meacham. First Sat of every month is ‘Birds in the Back Bar’ ladies only night in the 2nd bar. 291 Sydenham Rd, CR0. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.info

• Bishops Wine Bar Only sell wine. Homemade food served between 12pm and 2.30pm. Opening times subject to change. 1129 Whitgift Centre, CR0. 020 8681 7340 Mon-Sat: 11.30am-4.45pm Closed Sunday. • Black Sheep Bar - DS Possibly Croydon’s most progressive venue. See what’s on for night details. 68 High St, CR0 1NA. 020 8680 2233 www.blacksheepbar.com • Bricklayers Arms - DS 237 High Street Beckenham • Bodega - DS New tapas restaurant / bar. Civilised atmosphere. Wide selection of meat, seafood and veggie tapas. Spanish beers, exclusive Spanish wines. Buy a bottle of our exclusive selected spirits (complimentary mixers) and gain access to our intimate VIP area. Disabled access. Covered heated smoking area. Sky and Setanta sports. Private parties and corporate meeting catered for. Over 21s only. Dress code: No hoodies, tracksuits, caps or football shirts. Open 12-11 Sun-Thu 12-12 Friday-Saturday Food served 12-3 and 5-10pm every day. 14 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DL, 020 8680 9728 • Brief - DS Decent boozer with screens showing music videos/freeview, Dress code at weekends smart casual, no headwear. Door charge at weekends. 48 George St, CR0. 020 8686 6878 • Builders Arms - DS Friendly Fullers pub with conservatory restaurant area, 2 bars, one with 2 tvs. Board games available. General knowledge quiz night every Tuesday from 9pm. Live music last Friday of every month. Large, grassy, pleasant beer garden out back with nice seating, giant Connect 4, giant Jenga and giant skittles, Over 18s only. 65 Leslie Park Rd, CR0 6TP. 020 8654 1803 • Bulls Head - DS Small friendly local. Recently

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refurbed and under new management. All sports & Setanta sports shown. Real ales Bar food mon-fri: 12-4pm. 39 Laud St, CR0 020 8760 0150 • Carbon - DS Cocktails, lounge bar, indian food, chill-out, ambient, funky music. Wi-fi zone.. Mon-Sat: 12pm-3pm, 5pm12,30am 90 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1ND, 020 8688 0889 www.myspace.com/carbonbbq • Claret Free House Real ale bar. 5a Bingham Corner, Lower Addiscombe Rd, CR0 7AA 020 8656 7452 • Coombe Lodge Large pub/restaurant with enormous beer garden, conservatory and outdoor dining as well as posh dining room. Food served all day. Also a Travel Inn with rooms around £60. 104 Coombe Rd, CR0 020 8686 2030 • Crescent Arms 323 Whitehorse Road, CR0. 020 8684 2310 • Cricketers - DS Good food, screens for sports, huge garden, pool table. 47 Shirley Rd, CR0 7ER 020 8655 3507 • Cricketers Pub grub served weekdays 123.30 and Sunday Roast served Sundays 12 ‘til they run out! 107 Addiscombe Rd, CR0. 020 8662 1921 • Croham Arms - DS Croham Rd, CR2 020 8688 7356. • Crown Inn - DS Massive pub with beer garden, parking etc. Good food and weekly quiz nights. 28 Wickham Rd, Shirley, CR0 020 8654 8235 • Crown and Anchor - DS 19 Park Road, Bromley • Crown & Pepper - DS Friendly staff and punters, large pub, nice beer garden / patio at the back heated and lit smoking area, conservatory dining area, car park, sofas, wide range of bottled beers, shots and good food. Dinner table reservations available. 42

242 High St, CR0 1NF. 020 8688 7507 • Crown and Sceptre - DS Small friendly local with outside seating, parking, screen for sports and top food served Mon-Thu 12-9pm, Fri-Sun + bank Hols: 12-6pm 32 Junction Road, CR2. 020 8688 8037 • Davy’s Wine Vaults - DS Intimate underground wine bar, tucked away in North End. Big screen, comfy sofas and booths. Excellent selection of wines. Quiz night first Weds of every month at 7.30pm, Salsa classes and intermediate every Sat. Quality food served everyday 11am-10pm. 122 North End, CR0, 020 8680 2419 • Dog and Bull - DS The Dog comes into its own as the sun arrives - the best beer garden in Croydon, with alfresco bar and bbq. Brilliant. 24 Surrey St, CR0. 020 8688 3664 • Drum and Monkey 7 Gloucester Rd, CR0 • Duke of Cambridge Small pub, popular with footie fans on matchdays. 7 Holmesdale Rd, CR0 2LR 020 8665 6440 • Duke of Gloucester 258 Sydenham Rd, CR0 2EB. 020 8684 3971 • Eagle - DS Under new management. 52 Tamworth Road (Reeves Corner), 020 8686 7474 • Earl of Eldon - DS All sports shown, big screen, beer garden, occasional live music. Sunday lunches served 12-4.30pm. 63 Brighton Rd, CR2. 020 8688 1473 • Edge - DS Under New Management. Beer garden, Wednesday quiz night. Weekday food 12-3pm. Live music from rock riot promotions www.myspace.com/ rockriotpromo 1 South End, CR0. 020 8774 9933 • Elliott’s - DS Food served Mon-Fri 122.30pm. Function room, 42”

pubs, clubs & bars plasma screen for sports. Occasional Karaoke. Weds: Fun Blackjack (£1 entry) and Salsa classes from 8pm. 5 High Street, Purley, CR8 2AF. 020 8668 3361 • Fairfield Tavern - DS Only open to theatre-goers. Fairfield Halls, CR0 • First Base City Limits, The Colonnades, Purley Way • Fishermans Arms 78 Windmill Rd, CR0 2XP 020 8689 7887 • Folly - DS Large and airy split level pub with pool table, outside patio, big screen, comfy seats. Food served 12-6pm every day. Happy hour 4-8pm every day. DJs from 8pm every Sunday. 13-15 Selsdon Rd, CR2. 020 8688 3920 • Forestdale Arms New food menu, massive smoking tent, karaoke Fridays, quiz on Saturday lunch times. Cricket/ football net. Featherbed Lane, CR0 020 8651 1260 • Fountainhead Large pub with large grassy beer garden, kiddie’s slide and, as far as we’re aware, it still has a ‘swingball’ out there too. 114 Parchmore Rd, Thornton Heath. 020 8653 4025 • Fox Pub and restaurant with enormous beer garden set pretty much in the countryside. Nice food last time we visited. Coulsdon Common, Coulsdon, CR3 01883 330401 • Foxley Hatch 8-9 Russell Hill Rd, Purley, CR8. 020 8763 9307 • Freelands Tavern - DS 31 Freelands Road, Bromley • George - DS Wetherspoons pub with cheap beer offers running constantly, large restaurant at rear with no smoking area and disabled access. 17-21 George St, CR0 020 8649 2944 • George Outside courtyard, inside screens for sport, live music, quizzes and karaoke occasionally. Bar food available all day. 132 Canterbury Rd,

21 Norbury Rd, Thornton Heath, CR7. 020 8653 3783 • Green Dragon - DS 2 pool tables, sports screens, hire-able upstairs bar. Live music Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays; Djs at the weekend. Quality Ales and Proper Food (big Sunday Roast and lots for veggies); table service. Thursday Quiz, Sunday Pub Games night, a BookSwap scheme and local artist's work for sale. Food served 12-9 daily. Mon-Thurs 12-12 Fri -Sat 12-1 Sun -12-10.30 58-60 High St, CR0 1NA 020 8667 0684 Mon-Thu: 12pm-12 midnight Fri/Sat: 12pm-1am Sun: 12pm-10.30pm • Gun Tavern - DS Live music venue as well as a friendly boozer. Pool tables, Sky on big screen TV. Church St, CR0 1RN. 020 8667 1472 • Gypsy Tavern Wine bar. 12 Station Rd, CR0 020 8688 6750 • Half and Half The perfect place to chill- out, with cosy sofas, eclectic tunes, basement area for business meetings, private parties, meet up with work colleagues or friends very friendly and relaxed. Visit www.halfandhalf.uk.com for more info and discounts! 282 High St, CR0 1NG 020 8726 0080 www.halfandhalf.uk.com • Hare and Hounds 325 Purley Way, CR0 020 8688 0420 • Harvest Home 27 Beddington Lane, CR0 020 8688 0813 • Horseshoe Beer garden, pool table and screens for sport. Live music/quiz/karaoke occasionally on Fri-Sun. Kids welcome until 6pm. Food derved 12-2pm and 5-8pm. 745 London Rd, Thornton Heath, CR7, 020 8665 6305 • Hub New club 80-88 High St, CR0 020 8680 5500 • Hustler Club Croydon’s newest (and only) table dancing club. 8pm-3am 12-20 Crown Hill, Croydon,

CR0 020 8689 7911 • Gipsy Moth - DS Massive boozer - kiddies play area, car park, screens etc. Unit 7, The Colonnades, 619 Purley Way, CR0 4RJ 020 8686 8923 • Glamorgan - DS Top quality food in friendly gastro-pub surroundings. beer garden, pool table, big screens for sport (not football). South African ‘Bunny Chow’ a speciality. 81 Cherry Orchard Rd, CR0 020 8688 6333 • Golden Lion 144 Stanley Rd, CR0 3QB 020 8684 1395 • Good Companion Family friendly pub on the southern edge of South Croydon, on the Limpsfield Road. Main Bar: large screen TV and additional screens showing all major sports, pool table/darts. Live music and DJ nights (Includes established ‘Open Mic’ night on Thursdays, but see the web site for details of all events). Non smoking Lounge Bar and large Restaurant. Home prepared foods inc. kids options available from 12 daily. Special menu on Sundays includes a choice of roasts and other meal options (booking is recommended on Sundays). Very large family gardens. Car Parking for 60 cars. Private weddings, functions and parties catered for. ( no room hire charges ). Open until 11.30p.m. weekdays and Midnight on Fridays and Saturdays Limpsfield Road, South Croydon. Tel: 0208 657 6655. www.thegoodcompanions.com • Goose on the Market DS Huge boozer with an eclectic age range of punters and eyewateringly low prices. 1 Surrey St, CR0 1RG 020 8688 4798 • Granaries 6 Overtons Yard, 020 8667 1000 • Grange Beer garden, screens for sport, pool table. Bar food available every day, occasional live music, quiz, karaoke. 43

020 8633 1621 www.hustlerclubuk.com • Jack and Jill Longlands Ave, Coulsdon, CR5 • Jolly Farmers - DS Good beers and ales, and coffees, with home cooked foods served at lunchtimes. (No TV screens inside) Seating areas to the front and side, with car parking to the rear. Live music on Fridays (rock/blues band night), Saturdays (mixed bands and singers) and Sundays (great ‘open Mic’ nights with different hosts every week) See the Web site for details www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk 7 High Street Purley, Tel 0208 660 2076 • Lion Inn Beer garden, pool table, darts, screens for sport. Karaoke Saturday nights. Main and evening menu, bar snacks all day. 182 Padsons Rd, CR0 020 8684 2978 • Lord Napier Renowned Thornton Heath boozer noted for its quality live jazz music. 111 Beulah Rd, Thornton Heath, CR7. 020 8653 2286 • Loop - DS “Loop is a members-only, award winning (Best New Late Night Venue - Theme), stylishly designed club with, impressive cocktail bar, american pool tables and some of Londons top DJs.” Dress Code varies, check each listing in what’s on. DJs from 9pm. General Enquiries: 020 8760 7000 www.looppoolbar.com 12 Crown Hill, CR0 • Man on the Moon 112 Headley Drive, New Addington, CR0 0QF 01689 847550 • Milan Bar / Lloyds - DS Hugely popular bar over two floors. Relatively cheap booze. Food served throughout the day until 30mins before closing. Screens showing music videos, 70’s 80’s 90’s night every Thursday from 8pm. DJ’s at weekends Dress code: Smart casual - no hats or trainers. 14-32 High St, CR0, 020 8603 0870 • New Inn 148 Mitcham Rd, CR0 020 8665 1440

• Newton Arms 175 Queens Rd, CR0 020 8684 1654 • Norbury - DS Incorporating The Edge nightclub. Sports bar with 3 big screens and pool tables. Outside seating area. 1300 London Road, Norbury. SW16 4DG. 020 8679 0632 • Old Derby - DS Screens for sport, pool table, darts, benches outside at front. Quiz every 3/4 weeks, live bands and karaoke every two weeks. DJ Twinkletoes every Frdiay and Sunday. Lunch menu served 11am-2.30pm and a diferent meal every night for £1.50. 44 Pitlake, CR0 020 8688 5674 • Old Fox and Hounds Thai food served Mon-Sat: 123pm. Beer garden, pool table, big screen sport, house doubles at £2, function room available. 1 London Rd, CR0 • Orchard - DS Large pub with pool table, darts, big screen, beer garden with kids play-area. 112 Cherry Orchard Rd, CR0 020 8688 3682 • Oval - DS One of our favourite pubs. Brilliantly friendly. Pool table, great beer garden. Real Ales. Food served between 12-3pm every day and 6-9pm Fridays new menu and bar menu (nachos, calamari, potato skins etc). Sunday Roast (2 choices + vege) 12.30-3.30pm. BBQs in summer (available to hire - call for details). Pool competition every Thurs, DJs Fri/Sat, monthly quiz night and live blues (see what’s on for details). 131 Oval Rd, CR0 020 8686 6023 • Parchmore Tavern 82 Parchmore Rd, Thornton Heath, CR7. 020 8771 3816 • Padson’s Arms Beer garden, screens for sport and kids welcome until 7pm. 69 Padsons Rd, CR0 2QA 020 8684 2378 • Pitlake Arms 73a Waddon New Rd, CR0 1XD 020 8688 0428 • Pistols - DS 208-210 BrightonRoad, Coulsdon, CR5 2NF

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• Plough and Harrow 774 London Rd, Thornton Heath, CR7. 020 8665 7151 • Plough Inn Croydon Rd, The Broadway, CR0 4QR. 020 8647 1122 • Porter and Sorter - DS The Editor’s local, friendly and lively. Table service, good food - new menu including sarnies and wraps as well as main meals. Dining area at rear, 7 different real ales, drinks offers, no smoking area, outside seating, 3 screens. A top boozer! 1 Billinton Hill (formerly Station Rd), CR0, 020 8688 4296 • Prince George 2 High St, Thornton Heath, CR7. 020 8239 0029 • Purley Arms - DS Outside patio, big screen, cashpoint inside. Food served Mon-Fri: 12pm-7pm Saturday: 12-5pm Sunday: 1pm-5pm. 345 Brighton Rd, CR2 020 8686 3792 Mon-Wed: 12pm-11pm Thu-Sat: 12pm-12am Sun: 12pm-10.30pm • Railview - DS Under New Management. Beer Garden, Darts, Sky Sports, Parking. Sunday Lunch 1-5pm. 11am-11pm Sun-Thu, 11am-12am Sat/Sun 188 Selsdon Rd, CR2 020 8688 2315 • Railway Telegraph 19 Brigstock Rd, Thornton Heath • Randall Tavern Fieldway, New Addington, CR0 9DX, 01869 841476 • Rectory - DS Huge barracuda pub in Purley. Loads of seating, booths, wooden floors etc. Pay car park at rear. Food served 12-10pm. 908-912 Brighton Rd, Purley, CR8 2LN. 020 8660 6396 • Red Deer - DS Under New Management. Massive pub in South Croydon with 2 bars, pool table, 2 big screens + 6 smaller ones for sport. Car park. Large function room available for hire - call for details. Reasonably priced drinks. DJs every Friday and Saturday night from 8midnight playing dance / RnB / Garage etc. 279 Brighton Rd, CR2

020 8688 5599 Mon-Thu: 12-11pm Fri-Sat: 12pm-12am Sun: 12-10.30pm • Reform Tavern 69 Osbourne Rd, Thornton Heath, CR7 020 8653 9991 • Rileys Croydon Pool / Snooker club. 1st Floor, 63 Frith Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1TB. Telephone: 020 86497788 • Rileys Purley Way Pool / Snooker club. 31 Imperial Way, Purley Way, CR0 4RR. Telephone 020 8688 3479. • Royal Standard - DS Small, friendly Fullers pub with beer garden over the road. Food served Mon-Fri: 122.30pm. Dart board. No music. Rugby pub! 1 Sheldon St, CR0 1SS 020 8688 9749 • Saints and Sinners Pleasant little pub with small beer patio. 482 London Rd, CR0. 020 8689 3713 • Sandrock Hotel - DS Restaurant/pub - patio out the back, parking, good quality market-fresh food served 12 noon to 10pm every day. Music/gen knowledge quiz, every Thursday from 9pm. Monthly live music (phone for date/details). 152 Upper Shirley Road Croydon, CR0 5HA 020 8654 3829 • Selhurst Arms Large Palace pub with 2 bars, big screen, pool table, beer garden /patio, car park. Selhurst Rd, SE25 • Ship - DS Institutional alternative pub. Food Mon-Sat: 12-7pm, Sun: 12.30-3pm. 47 High St, CR0. 020 8688 2810 www.theship.org • Ship of Fools Wetherspoons outfit. 9-11 London Rd, CR0 020 8681 2835 • Shirley Inn - DS Compact pub with beer garden, parking, pool table, darts, 4 screens inc big one. Steak-out menu available MonSat 12-6.30pm and Sun 122.30pm. Karaoke on some 44

Thursdays, and Entertainment on Saturdays (phone for dates and details). 158 Wickham Rd, CR0. 020 8654 1362 • Sir Julian Huxley 152-154 Addington Rd, Selsdon, CR2. 020 8657 9457 • Skylark Large pub spread over two floors. 34 South End, CR0 1DP. 020 8649 9909 • Smugglers Inn 320 Chipstead Valley Rd, Coulsdon. 020 8657 9457 • Spread Eagle - DS Extensive traditional pub menu served 12-9pm Mon-Sat and 12-5pm Sunday. Real Ales, Cask Conditioned ales. Outside seating. Sky big screen downstairs, plasma screen upstairs. Function room for hire with buffets available. 39 High St, CR0 1QD 020 8781 1134 • Stag 234-236 Addington Rd, Selsdon, 020 8657 6265 • Stag and Hounds - DS Local pub with beer garden. Friendly atmos. Home cooked food every Friday 11am-3pm. 26 Selsdon Rd, CR2 020 8688 1908 • Star 101 Southbridge Rd, CR0. 020 8688 2638 • Surprise Inn - DS Karaoke every Sunday evening from 5.30 until closing. 107 Upper Shirley Rd, CR0. 020 8656 6820 • Surrey Cricketers - DS Friendly, triangular shaped pub, seats outside, pool table, screens, darts. 23 West St, CR0 020 8288 1781 • Swan and Sugarloaf - DS Large pub with parking, screen for sports, pool table and darts. Function room for hire. B&B (room only £20pppn). 1 Brighton Rd, CR2. 020 8686 2562 020 8688 7888 • Thomas Farley 61 High St, Thornton Heath, CR7. 020 8665 7975 • Tiger Tiger - DS 6 bars, a restaurant: modern classic food and a club spread over 2 floors. Happy hour 57.30pm. Dress Code: Smart

pubs / clubs / bars / restaurants casual, collared shirts, no trainers. 16 Grant’s Building, High St, CR0. 020 8662 4949. www.tigertiger-croydon.co.uk • Tudor Rose Coulsdon Rd, Coulsdon, CR5 01737 553368 • Two Brewers - DS Pleasant little Shepherd Neame pub with tables outside, screens for sport, darts. Gets busy with footie fans as it’s on the way to Selhurst Park, but still manages to stay friendly and welcoming. 221 Gloucester Rd, CR0. 020 8684 3544 • Txt Bar - DS New upmarket bar. Cocktails a speciality. Review imminent. 73 South End, CR0 020 8667 1308 • Upstairs Gorgeous, grown-up, intimate club.Thursday - Simply Salsa. Friday & Saturday Club nights with DJ's including Louis from Choice FM. Guest list and venue hire available, please contact 020 8688 9837 for details. www.treehousepeople.com 78 South End, CR0. 020 8688 9837 • Victoria Cross 228 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7. 020 8684 3022 • Vintage 34 Surrey Street, Croydon CR0 1RJ 020 8686 5600 www.vintage-bar.com • Walkabout - DS Large and lively Aussie boozer. Club attached, (open Fri/Sat). Live bands and DJs through the week. Large portions of food (inc. crocodile & kangaroo) served until 1 hour before closing. 2 big screens for sport, loads of seating and comfy sofas. Dress code: smart casual - no trainers. 12 Crown Hill, CR0 1RZ. 020 8680 5559 mail: croydon@walkabout.eu.com for birthdays special occasions and guest list. • Welcome Inn 300 Parchmore Rd, Thornton Heath, CR7 • Wheatsheaf

020 8686 2030 • Tree House - DS 78 South End, CR0 020 8688 9837 • Sandrock Hotel - DS Good quality market-fresh food served 12 noon to 10pm every day. 152 Upper Shirley Road Croydon, CR0 5HA 020 8654 3829

Large and allegedly haunted boozer on Thornton Heath Pond. 759 London Rd, Thornton Heath, CR7. 020 8665 7161 • Wheelwrights Arms - DS 126 Southbridge Rd, CR0. • Windmill - DS Friendly local with large grassy beer garden and big screen. Food served Mon-Sat 12pm2.30pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm. Quiz night at the end of every month - phone for details. 224 St James Rd, CR0 2BW. 020 8684 2272. Mon-Sat: 11am11pm. Sun: 12pm-10.30pm • Windsor Castle - DS (Toby Carvery and Innkeepers Lodge) Pub, restaurant, hotel. Car park. Garden & patio. Food served 12pm-9.30pm, set menu and carvery. 415 Brighton Rd, CR2. 020 8680 4559 • Woodman - DS Small and friendly pub with beer garden at back, outside seating at front and screen for sports. Unusual and interesting ceiling decor. 36 Upland Rd, CR2 020 8688 4725 • Yates’s Wine Lodge - DS New and vastly improved, friendly, relaxed and with pool hall upstairs. 3-11 High St, CR0 020 8681 8219 • Ye Olde Clock Tower 35 Whitehorse Road, CR0 020 8684 0288

FRENCH • Auberge French cuisine. Unit 2153 (third floor) Whitgift Centre, CR0. 020 8680 8337 Sun-Wed: 10am-6pm Thu-Sat: 10am-10pm • Boulevard - DS Restaurant, bar, cafe. 7-8 Ruskin Parade, Selsdon Rd, South Croy. CR2. 020 8649 9990 • Chateau Napolean Upmarket French cuisine Coombe Wood Hs, Coombe Lane, 020 8686 1244, 020 8680 6027 • Little Bay French/Italian/English. Small intimate restaurant. 32 Selsdon Rd, CR2. 020 8649 9544 • Rayon D’Or French/Italian/English. Face painting for kids on Sunday, dinner and dancing on Saturday. Airport House, Purley Way, CR0. 020 8781 1933 • Savana 222 London Rd, CR0 020 8680 7452

restaurants

GREEK • L’Unico Greek cuisine. 265 High St, CR0, 020 8688 7998

AMERICAN • Frankie and Benny’s Pizza, pasta & burgers. Valley Leisure Park, Purley Way, CR0. 020 8760 5021 • Old Orleans Authentic New Orleans cuisine and cocktail bar. City Limits, The Colonnades, Purley Way. 020 8225 1999 • T.G.I Fridays 702-704 Purley Way, CR0. 020 8681 1313

INDIAN • 1860 Indian / South African cuisine. 28 South End, CR0 020 8688 3839 • Anika’s Contemporary Indian & Bangladeshi cuisine. 4 Selsdon Parade, Addington Rd, Selsdon, CR2, 020 8651 6602 020 8651 6603 • Banana Leaf Award winning South Indian cuisine. 7 Lower Addiscombe

ENGLISH • Cockney’s Pie and Mash Pies, mash, liquor, vinegar in huge bottles, 82 Church St, CR0 - 020 8680 4512 • Coombe Lodge 104 Coombe Rd, CR0 45

Rd, CR0. 020 8688 0297 020 8688 9922 • Bharat Bhavan 10 Lower Addiscombe Rd, CR0.020 8688 6239 020 8680 5553 • Bombay Blue - DS Fine Indian cuisine. 23 High Street, Purley, CR8 2AF. 020 8645 0022 • Carbon - DS Bar & BBQ Indian - review coming soon.. Mon-Sat: 12pm-3pm, 5pm12,30am. 90 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1ND, 020 8688 0889 www.myspace.com/carbonbbq • Catamaran South Indian Kerala cuisine. Veggie and non-veggie. Takeaways available. 62 South End, Croydon CR0 1DP, 020 8688 6996 020 8688 7002 www.mcdosa.com • Chat House 14 Brighton Rd, CR2 020 8688 6327 • Depa Indiana 5 Derby Rd, CR0 020 8688 9695 020 8686 4902 • Go East 212 London Rd, CR0 020 8667 1700 • India Palace 79 High St, CR0 020 8686 6730 • Kerala Bhavan South Indian. 16 London Rd, CR0. 020 8688 6216 • Mensab 39 Stafford Rd, CR0 020 8667 9090 • Mohini Balti 202 Croydon Rd, Beddington, CR0. 020 8686 8700 020 8688 5265 • Panahar 316 Limpsfield Rd, CR2 020 8651 9662 • Rose Indian/Chinese/Sri Lankan 305 London Rd, CR0 020 8684 1198 020 8684 1536 • Royal Asia Tandoori 91 Lower Addiscombe Rd, CR0. 020 8656 7818 • Sanderstead Tandoori 5 Station Parade, Sanderstead Rd, CR2. 020 8651 6489 • Sangri New indian - fantastic food! 265 High Street, Croydon CR0 1QH

restaurants • Taste Of Bengal 1 Station Parade, Sanderstead Rd, CR2. 020 8651 5445 • Tikka Masala 227-229 High St, CR0 020 8686 8800 • Zafran 349 Lower Addiscombe Rd, CR0. 020 8655 0055 • Zara’s Kitchen Quality Indian, bring your own alcohol. 60 South End, CR0 020 8688 4277 020 8688 0782

South End, CR0. 020 8649 8403 MEXICAN • Chiquito Unit 3, Valley Park Leisure Development, Purley Way, CR0. 020 8686 8341 • Conchitas 27/29 South End, Croydon Tel: 020 8255 8028 • Tequila Rock Cafe 281 High St, CR0 020 8686 8030 020 8686 3223

ITALIAN • Bagatti’s 56-58 South End, CR0 020 8680 1336 • Bella Italia Live Opera as you eat. 18 George St, CR0, 020 8688 5787 • Ciao Bella 38a South End, CR0, 020 8688 8524 • Dario 248 Brighton Rd, CR2 020 8686 2680 • Elio 17 Limpsfield Rd, CR2 020 8657 2953 • Il Cavallino 89 Lower Addiscombe Rd, CR0. 020 8656 9679 • Il Ponte Great food, but a bit crowded. 91-101 High St, CR0 020 8686 1112 • Il Teatro Wood oven baked pizza 64-66 London Rd, CR0 020 8667 1788 • La Pergola Streatham Italian with institutionally hilarious Elvis show. 66 Streatham High St, SW16. 020 8764 2646 / 020 8769 2601 • Pasta San Giorgio Fresh pasta, friendly atmosphere but the service can suffer under pressure. 21-23 St Georges Walk, CR0, 020 8688 9428 • Pizza Express 3-7 South End, CR0 020 8680 0123 • Zizzi - DS Pasta and Pizza in modern surroundings with a wood oven for pizza. French doors all along the front, which they open up in summer. 57-59

ORIENTAL • Anna’s Thai. 1078 Whitgift Centre, CR0. 020 8681 6601 • Beijing Cottage Superior Cantonese. 49 South End, CR0 020 8688 2046 020 8688 1092 • Blossom House Chinese. 340 Limpsfield Rd, CR2. 020 8651 4723 • Excelsior Chinese. 264 Wickham Rd, CR0. 020 8656 1666 • Kelong All you can eat Malay/Chinese buffet. 1b Selsdon Rd, CR0 020 8688 0726 • Longquan Noodle Bar 97 South End, CR0 020 8667 9588 • Mae Ping Thai. 16-18 South End, CR0 020 8760 0278 • Malay House Malaysian BYO alcohol. 60 Lower Addiscombe Rd, CR0. 020 8666 0266 • Miso Noodle Bar. Geeorge Street, Croydon www.misonoodlebar.co.uk • New China King 6 Beddington terrace, Mitcham Rd, CR0 020 8689 8222 • Oriental Express Good value functional chinese food served super-fast. Ideal for filling up before a night on the town. 56 George St, CR0 020 8681 6598 • Osushi Croydon’s first sushi restaurant - sushi, tempura & ramen in contemporary surroundings 47 South End, CR0 1BF 020 8681 1166

• Paisaan Thai. Delivery of food and wines & beers available! 13-17 Station Rd, CR0 020 8686 6254 • Royal Garden Upmarket Chinese. Takeaway available. Shirley Hills Rd, CR0 020 8654 6491 / 020 8654 0170 • Spicy Penang Chinese / Malaysian cuisine. Restaurant / takeaway / free delivery (over £15 (after discount) within 3 mile radius. 10% discount on all takeaway collections and deliveries. 49b49c South End, Croydon, CR0 1BF. 020 8680 2010 Lunch Mon-Fri: 12-2.30pm Dinner Mon-Thu: 6-11.30pm Fri/Sat: 6pm-midnight Sun: 12 noon - 11pm. • Tai Tung Chinese. 550 Purley Way, CR0 020 8688 3668 / 0117 • Udon Noodle Bar 74 London Rd, CR0 020 8686 0602 • Welcome Friends Chinese. 4 Bingham Corner, Lower Addiscombe Rd, CR0. 020 8656 9981. NEPALESE • Gurkha Spice Seafood, Thai, Chinese, Indian, Nepalese cuisine 343 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQ 020 8686 8606 020 8667 0711 OTHER • Croydon Steak House T-bone steaks from 500g to 1500g. 31 South End, CR0 020 8688 8422. Closed Sun. • La Brasa Argentinian cuisine - mostly cow-based. 108a High St, CR0. 020 8760 9610 • Nando’s Portugese chicken restaurant. 26 High St, CR0 020 8681 3505, 0800 975 8181 • Pepperton UK - DS Relaxed and friendly licensed vegetarian restaurant and art gallery. Pepperton UK 25 Selhurst Road, SE25 020 8683 4462 • Tiger Tiger - DS Classic cuisine with a 46

contemporary twist, along with 6 bars, 2 dance-floors and happy hour 5pm-7.30pm. 16 Grant’s Building, High St, CR0. 020 8662 4949 www.tigertiger-croydon.co.uk • Tinkers New Modern European restaurant. 299 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QL, 020 8686 5624 • Tree House - DS Large contemporary restaurant with bar and garden offering modern European cuisine. Main meals from £8.95. 78 South End, CR0. 020 8688 9837 SPANISH • Bodega - DS New tapas bar / restaurant. Wide selection of meat, seafood and veggie tapas. Spanish beers, exclusive Spanish wines. Disabled access. Covered heated smoking area. Sky and Setanta sports. Private parties and corporate meeting catered for. Over 21s only. Dress code: No hoodies, tracksuits, caps or football shirts. Open 12-11 Sun-Thu 12-12 Friday-Saturday Food served 12-3 and 5-10pm every day. 14 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DL, 020 8680 9728 • Galicia Tapas Bar and restaurant. 269-275 High St, CR0 020 8686 0043 • La Tasca Tapas bar and restaurant. 38-40 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1YB, 0208 680 3388 • Las Fuentes Tapas bar and restaurant. 36-40 High St Purley Surrey CR8 2AA, 020 8763 1983 • Picasso Tapas Bar and restaurant. 910 London Rd, Thornton Heath, CR7 7PE, 020 8684 0049

cabs / cinema / music / adult cabs • A1 Minicabs 307 London Road, CR0, 020 8683 3535 or 020 8684 5050 • Circuit Cars 12 South End, CR0 020 8680 4321 • Croydon Carriage Co 270 Wickham Road, CR0 020 8656 1313 • Croydon Central Cars 35 South End, CR0 020 8686 4444 020 8686 4499 • Derby Minicabs 1 Derby Road, CR0 020 8680 5566 020 8680 7799 • Kendall Cars 11, Epsom Road, CR0 and 20 Station Road, CR0. 020 8681 3535 • Roadrunners 174 North End, CR0 0800 147369 020 8681 8700 • Station Cars Purley 10 Station Approach, Purley, CR8, 020 8660 6000 020 8668 8848 • Station Cars Sanderstead Sanderstead BR 020 8657 5550 020 8657 1110 020 8657 5588

hotels • Aerodrome Hotel 3 star. £60-£120 Purley Way, CRO 020 8680 1999 • Coombe Lodge Around £55. 104 Coombe Rd, CR0, 020 8686 2030 • Coulsdon Manor Hotel 4 star. £108-£130 Coulsdon Court Rd, Coulsdon, 020 8668 0414 • Croydon Park Hotel 4 star. £125 - £140. Gym and pool. And a bar open to non-residents. 7 Altyre Road, CRO 020 8680 9200 • Express Holiday Inn WS

Priddy’s Yard, off Frith Road, (behind Debenhams) Croydon • Fairfield Hotel 2 star. £60ish. 1 Lansdowne Rd, CRO 020 8681 3381 • Hilton Croydon 4 star. £110. Waddon Way (off Purley Way), CRO. 020 8680 3000 • Innkeepers Lodge (Windsor Castle) - WS £70. 415 Brighton Rd, South Croydon, CR2 0870 243 0500 • Jury’s Inn 3 star. From £69. Wellesley Rd, CR0, 0870 907 2222 • Kirkdale Hotel £45-£80. 22 St Peters Rd, CRO. 020 8688 5898 • Premier Travel Inn £55ish. The Colonnades Leisure Park, 619 Purley Way, CR0. 0870 990 6554 • Selsdon Park Hotel 4 star. £100-£175. 126 Addington Rd, CR2 020 8657 8811 • South Park Hotel 2 star. £55-£75 3-5 South Park Rd, CR2 020 8688 5644

• Memory Lane Records Old tunes. 55 Frith Road, CR0 020 8649 7220 • Online Studios 2 state of the art soundproofed, air-conditioned recording studios with vocal room. Studio hire, music production, training courses and DJ recording. Free parking. Unit 18-19 Croydon House, 1 Peall Road, Croydon, CR0 3EX. Tel: 020 8287 8585. www.onlinestudios.co.uk info@onlinestudios.co.uk • Rockbottom - WS Southern England’s largest music shop - keyboards, electronica, guitars & amps, drums & percussion (drum lessons available), woodwind & brass instruments. Buy and sell, downstairs rehearsal studios. 68/70 London Road, CR0. 020 8680 1042 • Scream Studios - WS Open 24 hours. 1000w rig with on board digital effects. Piezo mic recording system, air conditioning. Full backline available. Parking available. Daytime sessions from £18, evening sessions from £25. 20c South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN(next to E-Bar). 020 8686 5788 www.screamstudios.co.uk • Swag Records - WS Dance music specialists. 42 Station Road, West Croydon. 020 8681 7735 www.swagrecords.com • Vinyl Resting Place WS Now online only at: www.thevinylrestingplace. co.uk • World Domination Music Croydon’s newest independent music publisher. Looking for singers/songwriters. All demos listened to. 52 Upper Selsdon Road, South Croydon, CR2 8DE 020 8657 5565

music • Beanos - WS The UKs largest 2nd hand record shop. 3 floors of vinyl heaven. Star House, 7 Middle St (near Jim Thompsons / Surrey Street market) 020 8680 1202 • Jonathan Myall Music Europe’s leading woodwind & brass centre. New & secondhand. Sales, rental, repairs. 46 South End, CR0 020 8662 8400 www.justflutes.com • Livewire Recording Studios Streatham Ice Arena 386 Streatham high road London. SW16 6HT 020 8835 9913 • Martin Phelps Music Guitars, amps, digital pianos, keyboards. On site guitar workshop. Buy and sell instruments. 9 South End, CR0, 020 8680 9747 47

• 101 Records 2nd hand music. 11 Keeley Rd, CR0. 020 8681 8282

cinema / theatre .• Fairfield Halls - WS Theatre and cinema. Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG box office: 020 8688 9291 admin: 020 8681 3381 www.fairfield.co.uk • Warehouse Theatre - WS Theatre and bar. Dingwall Road, Croydon CR0, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Vue Grants 10 screen cinema complex. 14 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1GT. bookings and info: 08702 406020 enquiries: 020 8688 0606 www.warnervillage.co.uk • Vue Purley Way 8 screen cinema complex. Valley Park Leisure Complex, Hasterman Way, Croydon, CR0 4YA. bookings, info and enquiries: 08702 406020 www.warnervillage.co.uk • David Lean Cinema - WS 80 seater cinema & bar mostly art-house and alternative films. Croydon Clocktower, Katherine Street, Croydon, CR9 1ET. 020 8253 1030

adult • Hustler Club Croydon’s newest (and only) table dancing club. 8pm-3am www.hustlerclubuk.com 12-20 Crown Hill, Croydon, 020 8633 1621 • Private DVDs, videos, ‘marital aids’ toys etc in a discreet environment. Selsdon Road, South Croydon (opposite The Folly pub)

The Agony Septuagenarian agony aunt cum rock mutton Auntie May dons her flak jacket and braves the war-zone...

ello there again, Auntie May reporting from the very mean streets of Croydon once again, wearing as always my Cape of Anonymity to protect me from random attacks and the unwanted attention of people from Harrow-on-the-Hill – but more of that later. As usual I’ve been batting around searching out the best in musical talent and then drinking so much I can’t remember quite who I’ve seen and when. And even sometimes, why. However, I’ll start with Re-plugged Night featuring Cellar Door (Aimee, I’d

like your dimples when you’ve finished with them please), Kobayashi and the incorrigible Ten Foot Nun, who I had been desperate to see for some time due to their last show clashing disastrously with Eurovision Night. I was in the midst of the coursework element of my GCSE Handstamping qualification but only managed to achieve a low B due to a complaint by somebody’s mother that the vicar was not going to be impressed by her having “Frantic” stamped on her hand in church on Sunday morning. However, I digress. We had a thoroughly frantic night with only a slight hiccup

“We spent the evening bathed in UV light which highlighted the fact neither Edith or I had dusted ourselves for quite some time...”

when Ten Foot Nun’s Simon suffered an unfortunate nut malfunction on stage (nothing to do with Bunny for once) and had to substitute his equipment for a far less impressive version. The next week Edith and I headed off to the zebraskin garage which is the Fighting Cocks in Kingston to see an unbeatable combination - Zen Motel, Kitty Hudson and Disarm. After a close encounter with the diminutive David Van Day at Clapham Junction Station where he showed us the alarming effects of his most recent chemical peel we arrived and spent the evening bathed in blinding UV light which highlighted the fact the neither Edith nor I had dusted ourselves for some considerable time. This was closely followed by a rather blurry blurry night, which started off well

enough when I popped into the Brief to see the Hangovers and ended up in the Ship whereupon I was seized upon by Hound Dog Geoff, back for a flying visit during his world tour, and who at one point gave me quite a funny turn (you may recall in a previous article my pacemaker reacted very badly with his equipment at an event at The Colonnades last year). He’s left on the second leg of his epic journey and will keep you all posted about his exploits via these very pages. The next Friday, Edith was due another airing so we descended upon Rockstock, optimistically believing that we could pass for 16. Actually we had gone to see our good friends LeSkye up from Exeter and seemingly it was Pants-Out-of-TrousersNight, although no-one had thought to tell us. Edith entered the moshpit with extreme gusto only to be moshed off by a spotty youth with trousers dangling off his arse revealing a vast amount of greying y-frontage. It can’t be easy being a 16 year old girl in this day and age, I’m sure. I was back at the Brief a few days later

wearing my protective goggles as the rumour was circulating that Elmo from the Hangovers was planning to smash a guitar up on stage, Pete Townshend style. After dodging the flying shards of wood, Ten Foot Nun took to the stage where Simon’s Diva Guitar had another attack of petulance and required restringing midset, while we passed the time dancing to some nice melodic lift music. I did attempt to purchase the hair they were selling on the merch stand but couldn’t quite find a style or colour which suited my complexion. Before I go I must take the time to thank my knight in shining armour who staged a daring rescue bid in the Sheep rather late one Saturday night to save me from being carted off unwittingly to Harrow-on-the-Hill. Much appreciated, thank you very much – I owe you a Guinness. I also must thank all the Superheroes in the Ship for their prompt intervention in performing a citizens’ arrest the day before. You all get a Gold Star and a big kiss. Now it only remains for me to wish Chloe and Jon from the Ship every

“Edith entered the moshpit with gusto only to be moshed off by a spotty youth with trousers dangling off his arse... ”

happiness in their venture into married life (and apologise profusely to any of the youth of Croydon who I may have inadvertently and inappropriately propositioned over the past month). Join me for a flapjackdaniels at www.myspace.com/auntiemay99 or I’ll see you at the bar. pictures previous page clockwise from top left: zen motel, hangovers, cellar door, ten foot nun this page left to right: kobashi, disarm, leskye all photos © sheilarock@hotmail.com except for zen motel © zen motel www.myspace.com/leskyeuk www.myspace.com/zenmotel www.myspace.com/cellardoorduo www.myspace.com/tenfootnun www.kobayashirock.com www.kittyhudson.com www.myspace.com/disarmmusic www.myspace.com/thehangoversuk

To paraphrase both The Killers and Bill Bailey; ‘I’ve got ham and I am a hamster...’

his month, in suitably apt fashion , Boris gets all Halloween-ey by visiting some of London’s spookiest and scariest pubs, with a little help (read, most of it) from the Fluid Foundation and The Shady Old Lady’s Guide to London, because he passed out around pub number three.. 1) Blind Beggar - 337 Whitechapel Road Whitechapel. Notorious for its association with the Kray Brothers, it was in the Blind Beggar, back in 1966, that Ronnie Kray shot and murdered a rival gangster, George Cornell. 2) Black Cap - 171 Camden High Street, Camden. The Black Cap has been

guards officer who was killed in a scuffle (or by flogging - there are two tales) following the discovery that he was cheating at cards. He tends to turn up in September (round about the anniversary of his death) whereupon there's plenty of poltergeist activity. The Inn was originally the Duke of Wellington's officers mess, and directly outside in the old Barrack Yard is the remaining stone of the Duke's mounting block, whilst an archway nearby forms part of his stables. 7) Garlic & Shots - 14 Frith Street Soho. This heavily Gothic styled bar doesn't rise from the previous evenings death till after the other pubs in the area

No one knew why the Bull and Bush was haunted until the discovery of a skeleton and used surgical knives in the cellar... licensed since 1751, when a witch was supposed to brew, quite literally, lethally potent ale. Her parents were hanged for killing a girl by black magic, and people mysteriously disappeared and died when in her company - all in all a landlady not to mess with. 3) Ben Crouch’s Tavern - 77a Wells St, Fitzrovia. One of the Eerie pubs in London, what marks the Ben Crouch’s Tavern (named after a notorious London grave-robber) out from the other pubs in the chain is the ‘London Vampire Group Meetings’ on the 2nd Thursday of every month – something a bit novel … 4) Camden Head - 2 Camden Walk Angel. Dating back to the 1800's, the Camden Head is supposed to be haunted. Problem is, the ghost ducked out of fulfilling its duties back in 1991 maybe this year it'll return from its holiday and make a reappearance. 5) The Gatehouse - 1 North Road Highgate. The ghost of a former guest of the place called Mother Marnes was once said to haunt the upper gallery of The Gatehouse, a 14th century pub. 6) The Grenadier - 18 Wilton Row Belgrave Square. One of the most famous haunted pubs in the world. The main attraction is the ghost of a young

have closed. The basement is candle lit and decked out all Goth-like, with skulls, spider-webs and its very own crypt. 8) London Stone - 109 Cannon Street The City. Positioned in the City, the London Stone lays on the ‘Olde London Towne’ spookiness for the tourists. 9) Marlborough Head - 24 North Audley Street, Marble Arch. Giving you Subterranean Hell Noise every Saturday this is a Goth paradise, playing the best Death, Black Metal, Gothic, Industrial, 80's and bang-up-to-date metal in the marvellously Gothic environment of the Marlborough Head. 10) The Old Bull & Bush - North End Way, Golders Green. Part of the Old Bull & Bush dates back to the reign of Charles I and it’s been haunted by knocks and bumps for years with no one knowing why until the recent discovery of a skeleton and used surgical knives, found in the cellar of this pub... 11) The Old Queens Head - 44 Essex Rd 52

Islington. Rebuilt in 1829, the Old Queen's Head is still haunted regularly. On the first Sunday of every month the tapping of feet and the rustle of a dress can be heard as the ghost of a small girl runs up the stairs and along the passageway. 12) The Royal Stag - The Green, Slough. Given the Royal Stag’s long history, it is not surprising that the pub is reputed to be haunted. A ghostly handprint said to appear on a downstairs windowpane was photographed in 1979 and is currently displayed at the bar. The hand allegedly belongs to a child who died outside in the churchyard while waiting for its drunken father on a dark night. 13) Spaniards Inn - Spaniards Road, Hampstead Heath. Two Spanish brothers built this pub in the 1500's. Unfortunately, soon after opening The Spaniard they killed each other in a duel over a woman. Surprisingly they don't haunt the pub, leaving that to the more illustrious figure of the notorious highwayman Dick Turpin 14) The Volunteer - 247 Baker Street Marylebone. The ghost of one Richard Neville is said to haunt the cellars of the Volunteer. He has been seen on many occasions walking through the cellars clearly dressed in surcoat, breeches and lavish stockings. www.fluidfoundation.com www.shadyoldlady.com

News-hound Pru, it’s all kicking off!

irst up this month we send our heartfelt congratulations to Elbow, who aren’t officially friends of the mag but who may as well be seeing as though they’ve been the soundtrack to a fair proportion of the me-sitting-downwriting-it-at-3am bits. Nice one. Actual Friends of Deep News; And it’s a big ‘BOO!’ as ‘Duchess of Croydon’ Natasha leaves the BBC6 Music weekend breakfast show, but a big ‘HURRAH!’ for the resurrection of her social life - kids permitting. Talking of which, ‘Tash is currently putting together a ‘Parental Advisory Manual’ for real advice from real parents about the realities of parenting. It’s very funny, and we hope to be able to have a chat with ‘Tash in the near future to get all the nappy-filled details. In the meantime, check out the manual - even if you don’t possess an ankle-biter of your own - at: www.parentaladvisorymanual.co.uk. Elsewhere, we’re delighted as increasingly saucy-looking former cover incumbent Kevin Bishop returns to our screens in a new series of the utterly genius and award winning Star Stories, on Channel 4 in November (they’re also repeating the last series on Thursday nights from Oct 2). The IT Crowd, penned by former interviewee and allround comedy legend Graham Linehan also returns to C4 in November, and over on the BBC, Children in Need are at the moment running a competition to win a chance to go backstage at the Doctor Who studios in Cardiff and have a wander around the Tardis, which is quite exciting for kids of all ages. Visit their website at www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho for details, enter and support a good cause at the same time - touch. And, in our regular Bill Bailey news-slot this month, increasingly essential viewing digital channel Dave has just started showing Mr B’s first foray into sketch-show-dom, ‘Is it Bill Bailey?’ on Tuesday and Sunday nights. He had more hair back then. In local news, our movers and shakers, pop pickers, are as follows, and I wish this bloody town would stay still for five minutes so we could all get our breath back, but no. This month we say a sad farewell to Bibi and Beppe, the fine

Italian eaterie, and welcome in its stead ‘Ciao Bella’ another Italian eaterie. Review imminent I’m sure. The former Duke’s Head (nee Firkin) is back up and running as a tapas bar called Bodega. Now more restaurant / bar than pub, it operates an over 21 age policy and is rather stylish, all of which will hopefully succeed in erasing the memory of its former incarnation. Elsewhere, the E Bar is shut for obvious reasons and around town a number of other pubs are hoping to shed their bad reps in various ways, all of which is most welcome, and we’ll keep you posted as everything becomes clearer (read - when we’re allowed to tell you). Now, as you know, we here at deep always try, in the face of all the evidence sometimes, to promote this town in which we live and its various establishments but we do feel sometimes like we’re banging our head against a brick wall, especially when we come across things like this, which we’re calling Staggering Marketing Statement of the Month: “Loop - Croydon's most sytlish [sic] bar, club & lounge... is situated a couple of doors from Walkabouts, opposite KFC” I’m not going to say where that came from to save embarrassment but, hilarious as it is and as much as we like Loop, it makes us weep, it really does... Things that are as far removed from weeping as is possible this month include growing excitement at the forthcoming Boot-Led Zeppelin gig at the Fairfield in early November. It appears that everyone who’s anyone will be there, including pretty much everyone we’ve ever met in Croydon, and it promises to be an absolute belter. If you haven’t got your ticket yet, get a shift on as they’re selling fast. It costs around £19 which includes a preamble from 5pm with a charity auction, Zep films and more, so visit www.fairfield.co.uk or call the box office on 020 8688 9291 for tickets, and we’ll see you at the bar... There was something else but I’ve forgotten what it was, so that’s it for now, please return to what you were doing... Got news? E-mail: hello@deep-london.co.uk 54

The 20 question interview returns with one of Croydonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest: Von Kleet... 1) First off - introduce yourselves. Kleet - lead vox/drums (answering the questions) Keef - guitar/backing vox Casandra - bass/backing vox 2) For the uninitiated, describe your music. Catchy like velcro. Pop that rocks. 3) What's the best gig you've played so far and why? For sheer weirdness factor, playing outside the Natural History Museum and being danced to by a bunch of sinister Elvis impersonator alkies. 4) And the worst? A gig in Brixton. We only got to play about three songs, then we had to get off so the promoter's mate's band could play for about two hours. How very dare they! 5) Best gig you're ever been to as a punter? Madness at Finsbury park. 'This is the heavy heavy monster sound' 6) Best gig you ever missed as a punter? Nirvana at reading where Kurt came onstage in a wheelchair. 7) Musical heroes? Stewart Copeland, Suggs, Little

Richard 8) Musical villains? All the Winehouse-alikes. Enough! 9) If you could travel back in time, which decade would you land in? The 80s, I'd join a band and play one of those keyboards you wear like a guitar. 10) What is your most unappealing habit? I think I enjoy swearing a bit too much. Actually, bollocks to that. 11) Which living person do you most admire and why? That's a secret. 12) Which living person do you most despise and why? Can I say people instead? The tough guy alpha males of Costa del Croydon. 13) Would you rather be ugly and clever, or stupid and attractive? Ugly and clever. 14) What was the first record you ever bought? Wunderbar by Tenpole Tudor. Bring back bands with swords. 15) Who would you invite to your dream dinner party? Mark Corrigan, Alan Partridge and

Chip Douglas from The Cable Guy. 16) How often do you have sex? I am a virgin. 17) What is your fancy-dress costume of choice? 'Lightweight drunken man'. Takes literally seconds to prepare. 18) Where's the party at? Centrale! 19) What are you doing today? Work, band practice, pot noodle, bed 20) What's in the pipeline? We're playing the O2 Arena busking stage on Oct 14th (James Blunt ('the housewife's favourite') is playing later that night on the main stage, it's all a bit surreal...) and at the London Half Marathon on the 5th (on stage number 2, Westparkside, near the O2 start/finish point) and at a disreputable venue near you. Check our myspace www.myspace.com/vonkleet www.vonkleet.com www.myspace.com/vonkleet www.theo2.co.uk www.runtothebeat.co.uk

Mystic Mike returns with more astrological predictions and goes bonkers with the word-count... Libra Sep 23-Oct 22 A friend of mine was suggesting that we meet up the other day, like, properly, and like, talk and stuff, about like, things or whatever. How weirded out was I? Like, what kind of people actually talk to each other these days, as in like, talking, when they can see each other. Oh my god, it’s mental. How freaky. I says to her look, don’t be messing with me because I’m having a patch now, just text me yeah, like, next week or something, or not, like, ok? Course I texted my other mates like, immediately, and told them how like, sad she was, and how we should like give her the f-bookoff. I mean, like, seriously. Aries Mar 21-Apr 20 I don’t tend to talk about it much but I used to occupy a position of strength and power, had a lot of people under me. People used to look up to me they did. I had gravitas. I was respected. People were in awe of the job I used to do until “the accident.” Still, you can’t be a trapeze artist with one leg can you? Well you can, in fact it might be beneficial if you did, but it wasn’t for me. What do I do now? I’m in the custard business. Making it, yeah, all day long I just stand around making sponges and custard and then leave them on the top for if I feel hungry in the night. Got insomnia you see, and hallucinations, from “the accident”. I don’t like to talk about it though.

Pisces Feb 20-Mar 20 Usually I write one longer star sign at about this point, just to make up some of the remaining word count because I’ve run out of ideas. I think it might be different this month though because I’m feeling quite refreshed and creative. There is quite a good chance I’d say of me actually beating my personal best star sign performance, of 12 star signs, which I’ve achieved on numerous occasions. Never managed to quite do the 13th but I reckon if I put in the hard yards, focus, eat right and maximise my attributes, I have a chance. I’d read somewhere that nobody had ever done 13 star signs in a month before so obviously I’d be breaking new ground, but records are there to be broken right and who’s to say it won’t be your humble astrologer extraordinaire Walker to do it? Anyway, must dash now, in training you see, practising my 11 and 12th star signs ready for the big push over the top. Cancer Jun 22-Jul 22 Under no circumstances should you attempt to read this star sign whilst under the influence of alcohol, drugs or sherbet dib-dabs. It will not make sense. You have been warned.

Aquarius Jan 21-Feb 19 A lot of you astrology fans, especially Aquarians, have been writing in, making the same request over and over again. In some cases it has almost bordered on begging. However, I am a serious, celebrity astrologer. I can see the future. I have a talent. So no, I will not do topless star signs, nor will I do speedo’s star signs either – you know who you are. Make do with the picture at the top of the page, enlarge it if you really must, stick it on your pillows or on the ends of whatever instruments you use in the privacy of your own bedrooms, so just stop asking ok? The Editor is getting fed up and her postman is off with back-ache. Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 What would you actually do if something I wrote in this here star sign happened, for real? You’d probably be disappointed because your expectations would be raised unfairly for future episodes. With this in mind I am merely going to predict this month you will more than likely not, die. If you do, take solace in at least knowing that you won’t be disappointed with future star signs. continued, page 60

Gemini May 21-Jun 21 The Editor would like to announce that it is her expressed aim to deliver high quality, robust star signs in which the public have confidence; responsive to the needs of the local community, written with integrity, pride, and respect for all. As a result she will be undertaking an assessment of her people, skills, structures and processes to ensure they are best placed to support the delivery of this vision. Having a good astrologer is fundamental to the success of the magazine: they have an essential role to play in leading and championing Croydon life, and in enabling and encouraging all readers to engage in this process, as well as managing risks and ensuring that month on month performance is maintained. Up to the job? Then write in, using no more than 11 words, stating clearly and concisely why you are the best candidate to be the new Mystic Mike. I dare you. Taurus Apr 21-May 20 This star sign is not appropriate for replacing the fluid lost during diarrhoea. Enjoy it as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Mystic Mike’s star signs – “giving you the mental edge.”

Capricorn Dec 22-Jan 20 Frank: What’s wrong with your feet? Hank: Nothing Frank, why? Frank: They’re wrapped in bandages. Hank: Oh, that. Frank: Yes, that. What’s wrong? Hank: Nothing. Frank: Then why are they bandaged? Hank: To stop people treading on my toes. Frank: Have people been? Hank: No, not yet, and they won’t if they think my feet hurt already. Frank punches Hank squarely in the face. Hank: Lucky I had my bandages on eh? Frank: I’ve probably just broken your nose and fractured your eye socket. Hank: Yes, but you didn’t tread on my toes did you?

Virgo Aug 23-Sep 22 And so we find ourselves, together again, at the commencement of another star sign. This is the time when we’re like newborn babies, naïve yet thirsting for knowledge, eager to learn, full of expectation. We move on though to the middle part of the star sign, when really everything has just kind of meandered nowhere, with no real intent or purpose, leaving you feeling cold and empty. A bit like middle-age I suppose. Of course as we approach the end of the star sign, which we are now, we may feel slightly relaxed, knowing that soon it will be over. Then we die; none the wiser. Just another star sign, just another solitary experience of existence…

Leo Jul 23-Aug 22 I can’t remember what I was doing the other day but it was something to do with lemons and a pitch-fork, when one of the chaps from that Top Gear programme came round asking if he could borrow the car. I said I didn’t drive and he looked a bit glum, pulled his trousers down and started singing the theme tune to Howard’s Way (instrumental). I didn’t really think anything of it until later that day when one of the Nolan sisters popped her head in and asked if I’d nibbled at her cheese straws while she wasn’t looking. That’s when I realised this star sign was a dream. Ahhhhhhhh.

Scorpio

Oct 23-Nov 21