Croydon’s Fairfield Halls is set to shine even brighter this December, thanks to a new community project encouraging families to get into the spirit of the festive season.
Visitors are encouraged to design, decorate, and donate a festive bauble. Each bauble will be proudly displayed on the venue’s Christmas trees in the main entrance in a dazzling showcase of seasonal spirit.
Baubles can be donated during show times and throughout the venue’s opening hours. In addition, optional contributions can be made to the Fairfield Halls Outreach Fund, which helps provide cultural opportunities for underprivileged young people who would not otherwise be able to access them due to social or economic barriers.
Fairfield Halls is operated by registered charity and social enterprise BH Live in partnership with Croydon Council.
On behalf of BH Live, Steve Turner, Director of Venues, shared;
“From big band concerts and pantomime magic to Christmas singalongs, Fairfield Halls is where memories are made. This year, we’re especially excited to see the foyer sparkle with everyone’s wonderful bauble designs – a true celebration of community creativity. We can’t wait to welcome audiences to share in the joy of the season together.”
Fairfield Halls is hosting a spectacular variety of festive shows and performances perfect for all ages. Highlights include:
- Beauty and the Beast pantomime (Friday 12 December 2025 – Sunday 4 January 2026) starring Ellie Dadd (EastEnders), West End star Sorelle Marsh, and Croydon panto favourites Jamie Steen and Charlie Guest
- Scarlet and Gold (Friday 12 December) performed by members of The Household Division and special guests Matt Goss and James Cosmo
- Step Into Christmas (Monday 15 December) – a feel-good show bringing all the magic of the season to life, with all your favourite festive songs you know and love.
For full listings of information, What’s On, and to book the best seats in the house, visit fairfield.co.uk. Contact groupsales@bhlive.org.uk for more information on tickets, booking, and group rates.
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Notes to Editors:
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About BH Live
Champions of community engagement, health and wellness across Dorset, Hampshire, and London
BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, is a leading operator of sports and leisure centres, theatres, and event venues. Our vision is to create sustainable and inspiring opportunities, deliver great experiences for our communities, and improve health and well-being.
With a strong commitment to accessibility and community engagement, BH Live continues to enhance the quality of people’s lives, health and wellbeing in the communities it serves.
BH Live was established in 2010. Local authority partners include BCP Council, Portsmouth City Council, Croydon Council, and Southampton City Council.
We are at the heart of the UK’s growing social economy. Together with our partners we are helping to change lives and make a positive impact in the community.
For more visit bhlive.org.uk.
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BH Live is a leisure and cultural trust, established in 2010 as a ‘non profit distributing organisation’ (NPDO) for public benefit to promote participation in leisure and cultural events. BH Live is a Company Limited by Guarantee and Registered Charity. Charity No: 1138311. Company No: 07092112. VAT Reg No: 108 2248 37. BH Live (Enterprises) Ltd, is a Private Company Limited by Shares and a wholly owned subsidiary of BH Live. Company No: 07175626. VAT Reg No: 108 2248 37. Registered Office: Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5BH. Registered in England and Wales.
About Fairfield Halls, Croydon
Fairfield Halls is managed BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, in partnership with Croydon Council.
With a long and distinguished history, Fairfield Halls sits in the heart of Croydon.
Spaces inside the venue include its 809-seat Ashcroft Theatre, the world-class 1,802-seat Concert Hall, and The Recreational a 750-capacity standing live music venue. Additional studio space is available in the adjoining Cube Studio. As well as the main auditoriums, there are additional spaces and rooms that regularly accommodate local business events, conferences, exhibitions, meetings, consumer-led events, and attractions such as family gatherings and celebrations.
Companies in residence at Fairfield Halls include Talawa, and London Mozart Players.
Following a major refurbishment in 2019, the venue’s opening seasons included an eclectic mix of theatre, music, comedy, performance, dance and family entertainment including an annual festive pantomime.
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother opened the Fairfield Halls on Friday 2 November 1962. The inaugural concert in the Concert Hall was performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir Malcolm Sargent, with renowned soloist Yehudi Menuhin also performing.
The Ashcroft Theatre was opened on 5 November by Croydon-born Dame Peggy Ashcroft, with the opening ceremony including a monologue by Sir John Betjeman called ‘Local Girl Made Good’. The first play performed was Royal Gambit, starring Dulcie Gray.
The Arnhem Foyer is named after Croydon’s twin-town of Arnhem in the Netherlands.
Buy tickets
- Buy tickets online at fairfield.co.uk
- Buy tickets by phone 0300 500 0595
- In person from box office at Fairfield Halls – see website for opening times.
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