October at Churchill Theatre Bromley is packed: a glamorous musical, a gothic one-man drama, family theatre for half-term, huge tribute concerts and plenty of spooky-season choices.
This monthly guide is your one place to see what is coming up. It is designed to be published in advance, then refreshed with cast news, official images, ticket offers and links to the fuller show guides as they go live.
October highlights at a glance
- 1 October — The ELO Experience
- 2 October — An Evening With John Terry & Jody Morris and The Close-Up Show: Real Magic, Real Close
- 3 October — Jekyll and Hyde and Live Next To The Apollo on Tour
- 4 October — Man In The Mirror – A Tribute to Michael Jackson
- 6–10 October — High Society
- 9 October — Baby Broadway
- 11 October — Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston
- 15 October — Motown – How Sweet It Is and An Evening of Clairvoyance with the Cockney Medium
- 16 October — 80s Live! and Soul Night Out UK
- 17 October — The Best of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells I, II and III
- 18 October — The Passing of Mrs Nelson and An Evening With Henry Cole
- 20–21 October — The Hare and the Tortoise
- 22 October — Fanny Galore’s Big Big Bingo Party
- 24 October — Churchill Comedy Club
- 27–31 October — Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
- 28 October — K-Pop Demon Hunters Dance Workshop
- 29 October — Tarot Nice To Meet You
- 30 October — Open Mic Cabaret at the Studio and Stage Fright – A Halloween Special
Start the month with music, magic and a dark classic
Thursday 1 October — The ELO Experience
A live celebration of Electric Light Orchestra’s much-loved music.
Friday 2 October — An Evening With John Terry & Jody Morris
A special-event evening with the former Chelsea and England footballers.
Friday 2 October — The Close-Up Show: Real Magic, Real Close, Studio
An intimate table-to-table evening of close-up magic. Recommended for ages 11+.
Saturday 3 October — Jekyll and Hyde, Studio
Jonathan Goodwin performs both Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde in a new one-man adaptation of the gothic horror classic. It is 70 minutes long and has an age guidance of 11+.
Saturday 3 October — Live Next To The Apollo on Tour presents Kiri Pritchard-McLean + Friends
A comedy night featuring Kiri Pritchard-McLean and guest acts.
Sunday 4 October — Man In The Mirror – A Tribute to Michael Jackson
A concert-style tribute celebrating Jackson’s hits, choreography and unmistakable stage style.
High Society brings glamour to Bromley
Tuesday 6–Saturday 10 October — High Society
A stylish musical built around Tracy Lord’s high-society wedding plans, champagne-fizz comedy and classic songs. There is a captioned performance on Friday 9 October at 7:30pm.
Book High Society at Churchill Theatre Bromley →
Friday 9 October — Baby Broadway, Lounge
An interactive family concert with West End singers, bubbles, puppets, actions and songs from musicals and films. Recommended for ages 0–7; under-twos go free. Please note: the Lounge has steps and no step-free access.
Queen Of The Night
Sunday 11 October — Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston
A live-band, concert-style celebration of Whitney Houston’s biggest songs, including I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment in Time and I Will Always Love You. Under-14s must attend with an adult aged 18 or over.
A full Queen Of The Night guide is being prepared.
Mid-month music and special events
Thursday 15 October — Motown: How Sweet It Is
A live celebration of Motown legends including Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five and more.
Thursday 15 October — An Evening of Clairvoyance with the Cockney Medium, Lounge
A special-event evening in the Lounge.
Friday 16 October — 80s Live!
A nostalgic 80s music celebration packed with familiar hits.
Friday 16 October — Soul Night Out UK, Lounge
A night of soul anthems with guest DJ James O’Reilly. Over-21s only. The Lounge is reached by steps and has no step-free access.
Saturday 17 October — The Best of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells I, II and III
A live concert revisiting the distinctive music of Mike Oldfield.
Half-term and Halloween theatre
Sunday 18 October — The Passing of Mrs Nelson, Studio
CB Theatre Co, which grew out of Churchill Theatre’s Part Time Acting class, presents Conrad Cross’ original farce. As Mrs Nelson’s 100th birthday approaches and preparations begin for a royal visit, one inconvenient development sends the afternoon into escalating chaos. The cast includes Laurelai George, Lana Bella, Estella Aliot and Conrad Cross. Runtime: approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. Age guidance: 11+.
Sunday 18 October — An Evening With Henry Cole
A live conversation show with TV presenter and motorcycle enthusiast Henry Cole, hosted by Steve Parrish.
Tuesday 20–Wednesday 21 October — The Hare and the Tortoise, Studio
A warm, playful family retelling of the classic fable from Little Gems Theatre Company. Running time is approximately 50 minutes and it is suitable for ages 2+.
Thursday 22 October — Fanny Galore’s Big Big Bingo Party, Lounge
An adults-only bingo party hosted by Fanny Galore, with a welcome drink and bar snacks included. Age 18+; the Lounge has no step-free access.
Saturday 24 October — Churchill Comedy Club
A stand-up comedy night at the theatre.
Tuesday 27–Saturday 31 October — Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Mischief’s Cornley Amateur Drama Society tackles Dickens — with predictable chaos, delays, missing actors and plenty of laughs. A perfect early dose of festive theatre with a gloriously disastrous twist.
Book Christmas Carol Goes Wrong at Churchill Theatre Bromley →
Wednesday 28 October — K-Pop Demon Hunters Dance Workshop, Studio
A high-energy workshop for ages 7–12. No experience is needed; just comfortable clothes, trainers and a named refillable water bottle.
Thursday 29 October — Tarot Nice To Meet You
A Halloween-week special event.
Friday 30 October — Open Mic Cabaret at the Studio
A welcoming open-mic night for music, comedy, storytelling, dance, magic and more. Age 16+ advised.
Friday 30 October — Stage Fright: A Halloween Special with Dr Ross Friday, Lounge
A spooky-season event in the Lounge.
Planning your visit
Churchill Theatre has events across the Main Auditorium, Studio and Lounge. The Lounge is accessed by stairs and does not have step-free access, so check the venue information before booking an event there. Always confirm the latest show times, prices, availability and age guidance on the official ticket page before you travel.
See the full Churchill Theatre Bromley programme →
