WHAT'S ON

PRINCIPLES OF DECEPTION

As a child, acclaimed magician Ali Cook was given a copy of a 1948 book THE PRINCIPLES OF DECEPTION. It was the first book to describe every type of magic trick and now Ali is going to perform them all in one show!

Thrilling, funny and fast paced, with a script co-written by Ali Cook (star of Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Now You See It, Dirty Tricks, and Secret World of Magic) and Dave Gorman (star of Dave Gorman: Modern Life is Goodish, Terms and Conditions Apply, and Taskmaster), this is a magical tour de force, which also features Movement Architects BirdGang Ltd.

LATITUDE

BIRDS OF THE FOUR SEASONS is a dance theatre production from award-winning hip hop movement architects BirdGang Ltd. Inspired by the renowned Japanese painter Kanō Motonobu’s work of a similar name, it explores the profound relationship between BirdGang founder Simeon Qsyea and his father, Roosevelt Richard. Drawing on Motonobu’s opulent panel paintings from the Momoyama Period, their vibrant colours and rich symbolism, Qsyea takes audiences on a powerful, abstract journey across space and time, with some of the UK’s most skilled hip hop dancers. As performers weave between moments of grace and intensity, they explore themes of lineage, legacy, and the eternal cycle of life. BIRDS OF THE FOUR SEASONS is a celebration of artistic heritage and familial bonds, a world where movement becomes poetry and emotion takes flight.

HATCHWORK 24

HATCHWORK 24 is a two-week professional development residency designed for eight artists. During this program, artists receive mentorship from BirdGang Ltd Movement Architects and engage in workshops led by external specialists in areas such as music, lighting, costume/set design, and business development. Throughout the residency, artists explore diverse creation methods and are encouraged to consider how film and immersive technologies can impact their work, expanding the work's accessibility.

This public performance is the culmination of this intensive two-week experience hosted at Stanley Arts.

THE BATTLE CAGE

An exhilarating Street Dance competition that brings some of the UK’s most skilled dancers together to go head to head for their chance to claim the Championship Title. Joined and judged by expert dancers who are world-renowned for their unique and courageous artistry. A chance to immerse yourself in an exciting culture of music, dance and togetherness. Enter to compete or come as a spectator, we welcome you with open wings!

THE PLAYGROUND TOUR 2024

A hip hop dance adventure where two friends need your help! Join in with the dancers and get the chance to finish telling their story in this interactive and lively show. BOOK 4 SHORTS promises to engage and inspire children through this unforgettable experience!

CROYDON LONDON BOROUGH OF CULTURE

Croydon is proud to be London Borough of Culture 2023, hosting a big, bold and cross-cultural year-long programme of events across the borough, starting 1 April 2023. After performing at the programme launch on 14th March, we look forward to being a part of this year's cultural celebration. Keep an eye out for announcements!

IMPRESSIONS: Ensign 7

"IMPRESSIONS" is inspired by the imagery of the famous "Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima" photo and the responsibility we have as artists to continue carrying the flag for our artforms.
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The new film premiered at Breakin’ Convention 3rd - 4th July 2021 and is now live on our FILM CHANNEL

FLYING HOME

Directed by Simeon "Van Hasselt" Qsyea, Six dancers from the Flock explore isolation, delivering a kinetic reflection of a world transformed during the global pandemic.

Flying Home aired on BBC Four on 20th February 2022 and will be available to view for the rest of the year.