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Category Archives: CYTO
Green-eyed monster prowls the stage in South Norwood
Othello opens at the Shoestring Theatre in South Norwood tomorrow night, with Kristian Michael Swaby, recognised last week at the Croydon Youth Awards, leading the cast. Swaby won the Creative Expression prize at the awards. for his “exceptional talent, dedication … Continue reading
Youth theatre is raising funds to make an impact in the long run
Charity is feeling the squeeze after its landlord – Croydon Council – makes it pay for all repairs and maintenance of its council-owned building. Now they are calling for public support at a fundraising festival on July 25 A Croydon … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Art, Charity, CYTO, South Norwood, Theatre
Tagged Anna Shields, Croydon Youth Theatre Organisation, CYTO, Shoestring Theatre, South Norwood, Ultramarathon
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Kevin Costner Christmas show is Shirley teen’s screen debut
EXCLUSIVE: ABC in the United States is airing a biblical epic tonight, with a starring role played by an 18-year-old actor from Croydon A Croydon teenager tonight makes his screen debut in an American television show fronted by Hollywood superstar … Continue reading
CYTO presents Peter Pan, Shoestring Theatre, Dec 11 to 13
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Shirley teen to release Christmas single to support charities
A teenaged actor and musician from Shirley has revived a family song to raise funds to support young people and seriously ill children this festive season. At the end of this month, 18-year-old Ethan Thorne is releasing two versions of … Continue reading
Posted in CYTO, Music, Shirley North, Shirley South, Theatre, Trinity School
Tagged Christmas, Ethan Thorne, Shirley, St George's Hospital, Sugar Snow, Trinity School, WellChild
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The Croydonites Festival looks more edgy than just the fringe
This year’s Croydonites Festival opens on October 8, marking 10 years of supporting local artists and bringing high-quality performances to Croydon. Croydonites’ artistic director Anna Arthur says the festival’s mission “is to identify and nurture local theatre and performance makers through … Continue reading
Podcast: Why diversity and inclusion should matter to us all
Our Croydon Insider podcast is exclusive premium content for our paying subscribers. On our panel this month are Anna Arthur, director of The Croydonites Festival, now in its 10th year, Darryl Chamberlain, the Editor of the Greenwich Wire news website, … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Athletics, Commissioners, Cricket, Croydon Council, Croydon Insider, Croydonites Festival, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood, CYTO, Debbie Warren, Donna Fraser, Inside Croydon, Sport, Theatre
Tagged Anna Arthur, Commissioners, Croydon, Croydon Council, Croydonites Festival, Darryl Chamberlain, DEI, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Donna Fraser, Hammersfield, Labour, Patreon, Podcast, Spotify, The Croydon Insider, The Greenwich Wire, Westfield, Whitgift Centre, Yusuf Osman
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Youth theatre celebrates talent at its Diamonds anniversary
Preparations are well underway for Croydon Youth Theatre Organisation’s 60th anniversary celebrations later this month. A triple bill of plays, together called Diamonds, written by CYTO’s go-to professional playwright, Richard Vincent, will herald the anniversary. There are nearly 100 in … Continue reading
Posted in Art, CYTO, South Norwood, Theatre
Tagged Croydon, Croydon Youth Theatre Organisation, CYTO, South Norwood, Theatre
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Fear on the streets – our latest podcast looks at crime and ASB
The Croydon Insider is the only news podcast for London’s most populous borough, and in our latest episode our panel discusses a range of news stories and the issues that matter to them – including difficulties encountered in reducing the … Continue reading
Posted in 2026 council elections, 2026 Croydon Mayor election, Boxpark, Business, Council Tax, Crime, Croydon Council, Croydon Greens, Croydon Insider, CYTO, Esther Sutton, Fairfield, Inside Croydon, Local media, London-wide issues, Theatre, Under The Flyover
Tagged Cllr Esther Sutton, Conservative, Council Tax, Crime, Croydon, Croydon Council, Croydon Youth Theatre Organisation, CYTO, East Croydon station, Fairfield, Green Party, Johnny Dobbyn, Lee Townsend, London Borough of Croydon, Our Croydon, PSPO, Rebecca Clarke-Irons, Street drinking, Tory, Town centre Task Force, Yusuf Osman
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Youth theatre wants former members to join 60th birthday party
CYTO has issued a call to all its former members to contact South Norwood’s Shoestring Theatre to mark a special anniversary Croydon Youth Theatre Organisation will be celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, and it is seeking former performers, stage-hands … Continue reading
Posted in Art, CYTO, South Norwood, Theatre
Tagged Croydon, Croydon Youth Theatre Organisation, CYTO, South Norwood, Theatre
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Youngsters take to the stage for 30th NT Connections festival
Young people across London – including from Croydon, Sutton and Bromley – have been taking part in nationwide celebrations of the National Theatre Connections’ 30th anniversary. Connections is the National Theatre’s annual youth theatre festival, where youngsters from across Greater … Continue reading
CYTO Summer Sizzle theatre acting and crew project, Aug 5-17
Posted in Art, CYTO, Theatre
Tagged Croydon Youth Theatre Organisation, CYTO, Shoestring Theatre, South Norwood
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Wilde’s gothic novel given fresh feel by Croydon youth theatre
ELSIE GOWERS was at the first night of the Croydon Youth Theatre’s summer season Excitement and clarity is brought to the traditionally ambiguous story of Dorian Gray. The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde’s only novel, published in 1891, has … Continue reading
Tram Tales short plays, Shoestring Theatre, July 20
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Tagged Croydon Youth Theatre Organisation, CYTO, Shoestring Theatre, South Norwood, Tram Tales
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The Picture of Dorian Gray, CYTO, South Norwood, July 11-13
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Tagged Croydon Youth Theatre Organisation, CYTO, Oscar Wilde, South Norwood, The Picture of Dorian Gray
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Silent Disco Ball for 12-19-year-olds, South Norwood, July 20
Posted in Activities, CYTO, Dance, Music, Theatre
Tagged Croydon Youth Theatre Organisation, CYTO, Shoestring Theatre, Silent Disco, South Norwood
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Dance Festival Croydon, Shoestring Theatre, Sep 9
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Tagged CYTO, Dance Festival Croydon, Shoestring Theatre, South Norwood
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Youth theatre is taking on new role as local community hub
Croydon Council has this month granted Croydon Youth Theatre Organisation – CYTO to its friends – a long lease of its premises in South Norwood with a Community Asset Transfer. The asset transfer effectively hands over the responsibility for the … Continue reading
Croydon Youth Theatre seeks volunteers for its refurb project
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Tagged Croydon Youth Theatre Organisation, CYTO, South Norwood
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Drama, choir and production classes at CYTO, South Norwood
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Tagged Croydon Youth Theatre Organisation, CYTO
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Cherry Orchard Garden Centre could be offered CAT reprieve
CROYDON IN CRISIS: The cash-strapped council’s efforts to reduce its operating costs could see up to seven public-owned assets transferred to community groups, including a much-loved garden centre in the town centre that was under threat of closure. EXCLUSIVE by … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Charity, Community associations, Croydon Council, CYTO, Mayor Jason Perry
Tagged Cherry Orchard Garden Centre, Conservative, Croydon, Croydon Council, Harlow Hall, Mayor Jason Perry, New Addington, Norbury, Sanderstead Rec, Shirley Community Centre, South Norwood, Tory, Waterside Centre
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Youngsters take to the stage to finish summer with a sizzle
CYTO – Croydon Youth Theatre Organisation, based at the Shoestring Theatre in South Norwood – is presenting its Summer Sizzle, a brand-new programme created by artistic director Andrew McPherson and supported by Arts Council England. In just two weeks, two … Continue reading
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Tagged Croydon Youth Theatre Organisation, CYTO, Shoestring Theatre, South Norwood
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