FORTHCOMING SHOWS

10th to 13th  March 2026       (7.45)

SINGLE SPIES: DOUBLE BILL

Olivier Award-winning portrayal of two infamous spies for Russia; Guy Burgess and Anthony Blunt. 

The first play features exiled Burgess meeting Coral Browne, an actress visiting Moscow. 

The second imagines Blunt questioned by Queen Elizabeth about a mysterious painting and by the police.

Tickets direct from SADC - (click here)

Saturday 14th March 2026       (7.30)

WHERE ELSE WOULD YOU RATHER BE ON St PADDY'S WEEKEND?

U2 Baby capture the unique sound of U2 as well as the look, covering every detail down to the exact vintage mic stand Bono is never seen without. 

If you close your eyes they really are U2. Not that you'd want to miss the fact that these guys even look like U2 with accurate costumes and best of all, our Bono sings exactly like the real thing and puts on a great show with star swagger. 

ADDITIONAL SEATS ADDED!

Sunday 15th March 2026       (3.00)

"FROM BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD"

The Bill Geldard Big Band, directed by Barry Forgie returns to the Cryer with a programme of famous tunes from the theatre and cinema.

Band numbers will include hits from the Broadway stage, such as ‘The Continental’, ‘Hello Dolly’ and ‘Strike up the Band’; ‘St Louis Blues March’ and ‘Sing, Sing, Sing’ from the Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman biopics, and themes from ‘Shaft’, ‘Peter Gunn’ and ‘The Pink
Panther’ will also be featured. 

Saturday 21st March 2026       (7.30)

🔥 New look. Same fire. All Tina. 🔥

Get ready for an unforgettable night as Tina Live – The Tina Turner Experience returns with a brand-new, streamlined show packed with energy, attitude, and iconic hits. This is Tina like you’ve never seen her – raw, powerful, and electric.

From the early days of the Ike & Tina Revue to her global solo superstardom, this show takes you on a high-octane journey through the life and music of a true rock legend.

Friday 27th March 2026       (8.00)

The students at ArtsOne Rocks are proud to present the Abbey Road Album project! 

They will be performing the whole of the Abbey Road album from cover to cover, note for note, live at the Cryer Arts Centre.

With support from the younger groups, who will be playing an assortment of classic covers.

Doors at 6.30pm

First band at 7pm

Friday 27th March 2026       (8.00)

Our very own PHIL DINSDALE returns to host another great evening of fun and laughter.

Headlined by the amazing Alistair Barrie

Saturday 28th March 2026       (8.00)

Is this CryerArts most in-demand show..??

Delivering the world's most authentic tribute to Simply Red.  

Recreating the stunning and mesmerising atmosphere of a live Simply Red concert. 

This amazing lead vocalist, backed by a band of class musicians, capture the era defining sounds of Mick Hucknall and Simply Red.  

So join them on an incredible musical journey as they pay tribute to one of the greatest British bands of all time.  

Sunday 29th March 2026       (3.00)

EXTRA DATE ADDED due to huge demand.!

Delivering the world's most authentic tribute to Simply Red.  

Recreating the stunning and mesmerising atmosphere of a live Simply Red concert. 

This amazing lead vocalist, backed by a band of class musicians, capture the era defining sounds of Mick Hucknall and Simply Red.  

So join them on an incredible musical journey as they pay tribute to one of the greatest British bands of all time.  

Sat 4th April  2026       (11.00/1.00/2.30)

A Rabbit’s Tale

Our friendly little rabbit has lost his Jacket!
Where could it be…In the woods? Down by the pond? Or in the Garden? He must keep looking and not give up. 

Join our bunny on his search and meet his wonderful friends along the way in this nursery rhyme adventure based on the characters from the tales of Beatrix Potter. 

Running time approx 35mins

Under 12 months/babes in arms do not require a ticket but no seat will be allocated.

Thursday 9th April  2026       (7.30)

Get Ready to Dance for a Cause! 

Join us for an unforgettable Charity Music Night in support of Clowns in the Sky — the amazing children’s charity dedicated to bringing joy and support to youngsters affected by brain tumours and their families 

Presenting the evening will be our surprise guest host, bringing laughs, energy and entertainment to keep the good times rolling! 

With live music that’ll have you up on your feet, singing and dancing in the aisles.

Sunday 12th April  2026       (3.00)

A respectful and heartfelt tribute to Cliff Richard and the Shadows featuring

The Evening Shadows and  Mark Henry as Cliff Richard.

They have previously performed in front of Cliff and his Fan Club and have played on stage alongside original members of the Shadows.

Enjoy all the legendary hits such as Apache, Wonderful Land Move It, Summer Holiday,Devil Woman and We Don't Talk anymore and many more ...

Wednesday 15th April  2026       (7.30)

THE FILTHY SIX are back following a fully sold out gig last year.

Thursday 16th April  2026       (7.30)

Clash n' Sleazy

... the music of The Stranglers and The Clash.  

Made up musicians who've played for the UK Subs, Chords UK, Chelsea and Bruce Foxtons Solo band, and having seen both bands live many times, they play with a passion and care, that we hope you'll appreciate.

They are not a tribute band, but most definitely passionate lovers of both bands, playing a song from each band
 in a chronological order, with the classics held back to the end.

Fri 17 & Sat 18 April  2026       (7.30)

After a two night sell-out last year this remarkable show is back again to wow our audiences with all the greatest Queen hits.

Many saw the first show and then returned for the second.! It's that good.

Mainly standing but with unrestricted view seated tickets available to book.

Friday 24th April  2026       (7.30)

A phenomenal 4-piece tribute to Thin Lizzy and their iconic frontman Phil Lynott.

The band faithfully recreates the energy and power of arguably one of thegreatest rock bands of all time and has been described as the closest sounding tribute to the music of Thin Lizzy.

Unlike other Lizzy tribute acts Twin Lizzy incorporate a number of Phil Lynott's solo numbers and lesser known but still loved Thin Lizzy album tracks.

No audience sees the same show twice..!

Saturday 25th April  2026       (7.30)

(REARRANGED DATE)

For the real, authentic Rolling Stones live experience, you can’t do better than

The Rolling Clones!

Performing since 1997, bringing the fun and the attitude of the Stones’ live gigs for over 25 years.

They perform in all venues and for all kinds, and are proud of the reputation they’ve garnered as the best live Rolling Stones tribute band working today!

They’ve been touring ifor decades, bringing sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll to the masses

Sunday 26th April 2026       (3.00)

Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain's No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties, with their tribute to over twenty five bands of that era.

Enjoy the fantastic music of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Dave Clark Five, The Kinks and The Monkees - to name but a few - all recreated in this stunning show.

Join us for an afternoon of wonderful sixties nostalgia!

SHOWREEL

Sunday 3rd May 2026       (3.00)

The Macaroons are South London’s most original band, performing an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, latin and soul – with a dash of European quirkiness. 

Their wide range of influences can take you from the streets of New Orleans and the beaches of Brazil to the nightclubs of Paris. 

They will be joined by outstanding London jazz pianist Caroline Cooper. 

Friday 8th May  2026       (7.30)

Welcome to a fabulous tribute show to one of the 60's and 70's greatest bands, 

'The Hijacked Hollies'  aim to recreate that same feeling.

Playing a string of 'Hollies' classic hits with a few more obscure favourites thrown in for good measure.With attention to detail in the musical arrangements and harmonies 'The Hijacked Hollies' will leave you humming the tunes all the way home.

Saturday 9th May  2026       (7.30)

GLAMSTAR will take you  back to the seventies to re-live all the glitz and glamour of that iconic era of pop rock music.

With all the glitter and colour of the outrageous costumes, they recreate the mad atmosphere of the glam rock era!

T Rex, David Bowie, Queen, The Sweet, Mud, Mott the Hoople, Slade, Suzi Quatro, Alice Cooper, Elton John, Steve Harley and many more, Glamstar will provide you with an evening of pure nostalgia and reminiscence of those heady days.

Sunday 10th May  2026       (2.00)

THE SCOTTISH DETECTIVE:

A chance to go behind the scenes of Britain’s most chilling murder investigations with crime expert and former murder detective David Swindle – who worked on hundreds of murders, exposed serial killer Peter Tobin and created the nationwide Operation Anagram which changed the way Cold Cases and missing persons are investigated.

He’s joined on stage by London and Croydon Journalist Cheryl Fergus-

Ferrell.

Friday 15th May  2026       (8.00)

Carshalton's very own comedy night returns with a clutch of brilliant comedians.

Hosted, of course, by the much loved Phil Dinsdale.

Saturday 16th May  2026       (7.30)

The best of Brit-Pop comes to Carshalton with two extraordinary tributes to Blur & Pulp on the same stage on the same night.

A mainly standing show with a limited number of guaranteed seats available.

* reduced price early-bird standing tickets up for grabs if you're quick.!

Sunday 17th May  2026       (3.00)

‘The year is 1544 and King Henry, the Eighth of that name, is engaged upon Royal Progress about his Realm; and has halted here to afford his Loyal Subjects the opportunity to have 'audience' with their Sovereign Lord and King. 

The King, recently married to his new, and sixth, wife, Queen Catherine Parr, is in poor health; his leg continues to cause him considerable pain and he is often in a poor humour! 

Friday 22nd May  2026       (7.30)

TALON 

THE ACOUSTIC COLLECTION

HANDLE WITH CARE

Sitting on bar stools and armed with no more than their trademark four-part vocal harmony, acoustic instruments and laid-back banter, Talon will leave you simply spellbound.

“ESSENTIAL LISTENING IF YOU APPRECIATE GREAT MUSICIANSHIP, MAJOR LABEL PRODUCTION STANDARDS AND THE TIGHTEST HARMONIES YOU WILL HEAR THIS SIDE OF CROSBY STILLS NASH”

‘MAVERICK’ 

(The UK’s Leading Country Music Magazine)

*****

WWW.TALONACOUSTIC.CO.UK

Saturday 23rd May  2026       (7.30)

Paul Cox (aka The Voice), with a reputation as one of Britain's finest blues and soul singers, fronts a Stella line-up of top musicians with CVs to die for.

They are promising a night of Should and Funkclassics to keep you dancing, singing and maybe even shedding a tear or two.

Saturday 30th May  2026       (7.30)

The Amy Wineglass Band was formed by a group of seasoned musicians brought together by a shared love of Amy Winehouse’s music and unmistakable style. 

Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Zoe, whose voice captures both the soul and attitude of Amy’s unmistakable sound, the band is led by Music Director Dave on lead guitar, bringing texture and swagger. Doug on drums drives the rhythm with precision and flair, while Jon,  bass lays down the deep, groove-led foundation

Fri 5th & Sat 6th June        (7.30)

(* Limited early-bird tickets available)

The definitive tribute to Manchester's super group Oasis.

Sing your hearts out to all of the biggest hits in this full-on show.Formed in 2006 the band has toured extensively performing the anthems that have defined a generation!With obsessive attention to detail Noasis recreates the real Oasis playing experience playing all the classic songs as if they were their own.

"A SUPERSONIC SHOW OF THE VERY BEST OASIS ANTHEMS"

Thursday 11th June  2026       (7.30)

NOTE REVISED DATE

Step into the heart and heat of one of music’s most powerful and timeless genres — Soul. 

Bringing every ounce of passion, rhythm, and undeniable stage presence, dynamic performer Ben Thompson unleashes a high-energy celebration of the artists who shaped a generation. 

From the velvet vocals of Sam Cooke to the moves of James Brown, and the iconic sounds of Wilson Pickett, Solomon Burke, Ben takes you on a journey that defined an era.

Friday 12th June  2026       (7.30)

THE SMALL FAKERS ARE BACK..!

Following stand out shows in 2022,  2023, 2024 and again in 2025 we are delighted to welcome back this extraordinary tribute to The Small faces.

Formed in 2007, the Small Fakers are the UK's only tribute to mod legends the sensational Small Faces.

Hits galore at every show including All Or Nothing, Itchycoo Park, Lazy Sunday and many more mixed in with B-sides and fan favourites from the Small Faces' back catalogue.

Saturday 13th June  2026       (7.30)

Returning by huge public demand after their fantastic Christmas show.

Pete McCall and his amazing live band deliver a soulful and uplifting tribute to one of the UK's most favourite rock stars with a few laughs along the way

Standing ovations every time at CryerArts and guaranteed to sell out fast.

Friday 19th June  2026       (7.30)

Hats Off to Led Zeppelin continue to be the only tribute act in the UK officially endorsed by MARSHALL AMPLIFIERS and are MANAGED BY WARREN GRANT, son of Led Zeppelin’s legendary manager Peter Grant - the connection to the original band is unsurpassed.

They have received many accolades over the years, including winning BEST LED ZEPPELIN tribute for the eighth year running at the National Tribute Awards and BEST TRIBUTE BAND IN THE UK 2020.

Saturday 20th June  2026       (7.30)

We are  delighted to welcome back The UK's leading UB40 tribute band.

Homegrown are an internationally acclaimed tribute band.

Their authentic sound is created by musicians who have played on the professional music scene worldwide for many years.

Their attention to detail and uncanny vocal sound-a-like is what forces Homegrown to the forefront of the tribute band circuit as they emulate what others only attempt.

Saturday 27th June  2026       (7.30)

Having taken the roof off with their Christmas Special the boys are back with a party to get you in the mood for summer..!

Always selling out, always a great night.!

We want them "back for good".

Saturday 4thJuly  2026       (7.30)

ONE OF THE UK’S TOP STAGE HYPNOTISTS & MIND READERS - DIRECT FROM LONDON’S WEST END

Blending jaw-dropping moments, comedy and music as Mind Hacker Daniel Sinclair takes you on the rollercoaster ride of your minds – leaving you laughing out loud while questioning your own realities.

SEE the show or be IN the show 

An ultimate evening of amazement and laughter!

“Performance used for research purposes. Hypnosis to be self-induced through the hypnotist”

Saturday 4thJuly  2026       (7.30)

Experience the music and story of THE CARPENTERS like never before. 

Rainy Days, Mondays & Good Old Dreams explores the rise, influences, and challenges of the iconic sibling duo, celebrating their timeless songs while sharing their remarkable — and sometimes tragic — journey.

Kerry Le Bern brings Karen Carpenter’s soulful contralto to life with sensitivity and nuance, offering her own heartfelt interpretations of these beloved classics.

Wed 8th & Thur 9th July  2026       (7.30)

Ben Thompson is back as Elvis for a spectacular summer special.

Accompanied by his extraordinary live band this will be the biggest summer party in town..!

Book early to be sure of your seat for the event of the year

Friday 10th July  2026       (7.30)

The Christmas and January "reviver" shows were so amazing and sold so fast we just had to get them back for the summer!

The leading 80s show in the UK comes to town to get your weekend started!

100% live,  this is a party night like no other.

A simply superb performance of all 80s bangers to get you up and dancing, singing and watching a performance that is touring the country. It’s an evening featuring the best-loved and most popular music that defined a decade.

Saturday 11th July  2026       (7.30)

Featuring the same incredible band that are "So True", we are delighted see the return of the UK's top tribute to Spandau Ballet.

Extraordinary musicianship, attention to detail and the amazing voice of Ian Pont will make you think you are back with Tony Hadley and the lads.

Memorable is not the word.!

Saturday 18th July  2026       (7.30)

These fellas gave us a wonderful singalong evening last year so...

It’s time to “put your beer in the sideboard here” and get yerself along to this wonderful show that celebrates the music of the great
Chas & Dave.

They'll have you singing along with all the feel-good songs the boys did.

Enjoy hits such as Gertcha!, Sideboard Song, London Girls, Margate, Poor Old Mr. Woogie, Ain’t No Pleasing You and of course – Rabbit plus plenty more including some surprises!!

Sun 19th & Mon 20th July  2026       (7.30)

A reverse murder mystery musical where the question isn't "whodunit?" but "who got done?" 

"Ditzy" club worker, Britney Deers takes the witness stand to recount the chaotic events aboard a luxury yacht on the day of the so-called "incident." 

Britney's story spirals into a sea of lies, jealousy, and champagne-soaked mischief. 

- in the world of the rich and ridiculous, everyone's dying to stay afloat!

NB:  adult humour, strong language and mature themes.

Fri 24th & Sat 25th July  2026       (7.30)

 Following  amazing sold-out nights last year we are delighted to welcome back a West End quality act that always delivers full houses and extraordinary shows.

THE JERSEYS LIVE

Guaranteed to to have you up dancing and signing your hearts out.

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