Drama
Breakfast Cat Theatre Company
A South London theatre company who perform biannually at the Charles Cryer Studio Theatre, everything from Ayckbourn to Shakespeare.
Also stage productions of original scripts by local writers at more intimate venues in and around Croydon, and at festivals and other events both
locally and further afield.
Contact: Roberto Prestoni on 07796 378678
Email address: pastelnomad@hotmail.com
Website: www.breakfastcattheatre.co.uk
Chase Theatre Company
The Chase Theatre Company was formed in 2003 by three enthusiastic amateur actors.
Since then Chase has produced at least two dramatic plays or comedies a year. Always
on the look out for new talent - the Chase would ask you to be in their play, no yearly
subscription involved.
Contact: Clare Gollop on 07855 757388
Email address: claregollop@hotmail.com
Website: www.chase-theatre-company.com
Croft Drama Group
An award-winning group of 7 - 18 year olds who meet weekly during term times in Carshalton
under professional tutelage. All aspects of communication and performance skills are explored
with regular performance opportunities and an annual LAMDA examination. Members normally achieve
Grades 6, 7 and 8 in Years 11, 12 and 13 - all of which carry UCAS tariff points. The Group
supports a pony at The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders.
Contact: Anne Page
Email address: annepage86@talktalk.net
Fallen Angels
Drama workshops for the over 50s with professional facilitator. Varied programme includes acting
techniques, theatre games, musicals, masks, mime, play readings and improvisation. We laugh a lot,
use our imaginations and make new friends! Meetings are on Thursdays 2 - 4pm (during term time)
at Wallington United Reformed Church, Stanley Park Road (on the corner of Holmwood Gardens.
Contact: Jean Raffe on 020 8647 9334
Email address: jeanaraffe@btinternet.com
Rough Mechanicals Theatre Company
The Rough Mechanicals Theatre Company was formed specifically to perform the works of Shakespeare
in a clear, fresh and unpretentious manner. Its aim is to demystify Shakespeare for audiences and
performers alike and make these wonderful plays available on a regular basis at the Charles Cryer
Studio Theatre, where the intimacy of the venue will make the performance of the plays a shared
experience that will challenge and entertain both audience and performer.
Contact: Bob Hamilton on 01306 815999 or 07791 193666
Email address: caliban@roberthamilton.demon.co.uk
Ruskin Players
The Ruskin Players are unique in South London in that all plays are performed ‘in-the-round’.
This means that we do not use a conventional stage. Rather, the floor of our theatre is the
stage and the audience sit on the sides, looking across to the actors on the same level.
Contact: Robert Ryan on 020 8395 2170
Email address: robbusmad@blueyonder.co.uk
Website: www.ruskinplayers.co.uk
St Dunstan’s & St John’s Players
St Dunstan’s and St John’s Players merged in 2007. Previously St Dunstan’s had celebrated 70 years
in Cheam and St John’s 46 years in Belmont. The Players usually present one production a year at the
Adrian Mann Theatre and also produce Castlewick Light, a regular audio drama distributed to talking
newspapers and hospital radios. We are also partners in Fusion Players with Worcester Park Dramatic
Society and St Paul’s Drama Group.
Contact: David Boyd on 01372 374262
Email address: david.boyd@btinternet.com
Website: www.fusionplayers.org
Savvy Theatre Company
Savvy Theatre is dedicated to youth and community arts with three main strands:
1. The young company - a drama group for teenagers aged 13 - 19, which meets in Wallington on
Thursdays from 4.30 - 7.30pm during term time.
2. Adult classes - giving local adults the opportunity to study the craft of acting.
3. Community projects - from one-off school workshops to large-scale theatre performances.
Contact: Sheree Vickers on 07748 040 614
Email address: sheree.Vickers@ntlworld.com or
savvytheatre@hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.savvytheatre.co.uk
Spiral Youth Theatre
Stages Theatre School
Local theatre school offering dance, drama and vocal coaching for children and adults. Giving everyone opportunities to participate in shows and local events. Chances to take exams, if desired. Friendly and fully insured teachers.
Contact: Claire Woods on 07725 948141
Email address: stages@live.co.uk
Website: www.stagestheatreschool.webs.com
Sutton Amateur Dramatic Club
SADC stages three major productions a year, all straight plays, many of which have been very
adventurous and have received considerable praise from critics and audiences alike. Recent
productions have included Somerset Maugham’s Sheppey, The National Theatre’s Animal Farm by
George Orwell and Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard.
Contact: Rob Clark on 020 8642 5886
Email address: clarkkayemoor@aol.com
Website: www.sadc.co.uk
The Torch Theatre Company - see under 'Music'
The Tudor Players
The Tudor Players are a very sociable group performing two plays each year at the Charles Cryer
Studio Theatre. Rehearsals are held every Monday in the Function Room at the Harvest Home Pub
in Beddington Lane. New members are always welcomed whether interested in backstage or acting.
Contact: Maureen Banks on 020 8669 1523
Email address: thetudorplayers@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.thetudorplayers.co.uk
For musical theatre see under 'Music'
