Tag Archives: Shoestring Theatre

Green-eyed monster prowls the stage in South Norwood

Posted on July 7, 2026 by insidecroydon

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 →

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Youth theatre is raising funds to make an impact in the long run

Posted on June 20, 2026 by insidecroydon

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 →

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CYTO presents Peter Pan, Shoestring Theatre, Dec 11 to 13

Posted on December 7, 2025 by insidecroydon

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CYTO Summer Sizzle theatre acting and crew project, Aug 5-17

Posted on July 13, 2024 by insidecroydon
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Wilde’s gothic novel given fresh feel by Croydon youth theatre

Posted on July 12, 2024 by insidecroydon

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 →

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Tram Tales short plays, Shoestring Theatre, July 20

Posted on July 11, 2024 by insidecroydon
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Silent Disco Ball for 12-19-year-olds, South Norwood, July 20

Posted on July 9, 2024 by insidecroydon
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Dance Festival Croydon, Shoestring Theatre, Sep 9

Posted on August 27, 2023 by insidecroydon
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Youth theatre is taking on new role as local community hub

Posted on June 13, 2023 by insidecroydon

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 →

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Youngsters take to the stage to finish summer with a sizzle

Posted on August 17, 2022 by insidecroydon

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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