“One to watch!”
— The Stage
“Sharp, Clever & Fun”
— Stagedoor
You’re SO F**KING Croydon! is a bold, unapologetic dive into the female working-class life experience and noughties club culture, blending music, dance, comedy, and spoken word — plus Croydon’s most infamous celebrities.
“It was my nemesis, I hated Croydon with a real vengeance. It represented everything I didn’t want in my life, everything I wanted to get away from. I think it’s the most derogatory thing I can say about somebody or something: ‘God, it’s so f**king Croydon!’”
— David Bowie
Set against Croydon’s gritty reputation, this interactive show challenges Bowie’s words, exploring identity, resilience, and breaking free from stereotypes.
With a cheeky ‘Love of Huns’ aesthetic and a euphoric ‘Save the Last Dance’-style finale, it’s a celebration of strength, humour, and refusing to be pigeonholed.
Whether you’ve walked Croydon’s streets or not, this show resonates with heart, humour, and a strut down memory lane — with David Bowie appearing in unexpected ways.
For visually impaired audiences, there is a touch tour available at 6.30pm on Tuesday 20th May. An audio introduction to the performance can be listened to here.
Proudly presented as part of our 50th anniversary year.
Edinburgh Fringe 2024
Excellence Award Runner Up
The Scotsman
“A very likeable performer”
“Well staged”
FEST
“Hurley is an engaging performer”
“Balanced between the hopeful and the resonant”
“The show is warm and hopeful”
Credits
- Written and performed by: Katie Hurley
- Director & Dramaturg : Louisa Sanfey
- Director: Nevena Stojkov
- Producer: Nina von der Werth
- Stage Manager: Leigh Arthur
- Sound Design: Felix Dubs & Hattie North
- Costume Design: Ray Gammon
- Dramaturg: Frank Peschier
- Projection Designer: Ghost Chan
- Lighting Design: Imogen Clarke