The Croydonist Presents - Tales of Croydonia

A Southern train speeds into London, packed with morning commuters. Heads stuck in books, people lost in day dreams gazing out of windows and eyes glued to phones. A chance glance, a missed opportunity, will fate step in? Croydon's Cupid is written by Charlotte Anne Leonard and read by Florence O'Mahony who is artistic director and a principal artist at Zoo Co Theatre. About the author Charlotte Anne Leonard wears many different hats. She is fundraiser for an international development charity but she also loves to write. She sometimes tries to write emotional stories to tug at peoples heartstrings but then she forgets about that and just tries to make people laugh...sometimes she's successful. She also loves to act and is a spinning and Zumba addict. All in all, these things manage to keep her out of trouble (occasionally). For more Tales of Croydonia, please subscribe for free or follow us @croydonist on facebook, twitter and Instagram.

A morning run, a chance glimpse and a questioning mind. Can it really be that I've just seen a ghost? Real or imagined. You decide... About the author: Elizabeth Sheppard (Liz Sheppard-Jones) is a former associate editor of the Croydon Citizen news magazine, author of 'Not A Proper Child' (Mirror Books 2018) with Nicky Nicholls and a regular contributor to Tales of Croydonia. Tales of Croydonia is brought to you by the Croydonist. For the latest news and podcast releases, follow us on twitter, facebook and Instagram @Croydonist

Friendship comes in all shapes and sizes, and are often formed when you least expect it, such as on a dark and stormy night. About the author: Amy Jones has lived in pubs in central Croydon for most of her life, so should know the town rather well. Unfortunately she's had her head in a book for at least fifteen years so relies on whispers and rumours to learn about the Outside World. A Cat Called Idiot is read by Rosalind Hoy who is creative producer and a principal artist at Zoo Co Theatre Company. Warning, contains strong language.

The pub goers of Croydon fight an invasion of zombies, but will they save the day? Will Esther remain a vegetarian? Will Gavin ever make it to his studio session? Join us for this humorous tale of zombie munching action, featuring some of Croydon's best loved haunts and characters. About the Author: Jenny Lockyer is a performer and writer. She runs music and story sessions for Children across the South East. For more information on her work and up and coming events, follow Jenny on twitter @jennylockyer

The sun is shining and the pub is calling to Tom who decides a sneaky pint is the order of the day instead of work. Little did Tom know, that a pints not all that awaits him at The Oval Tavern. About the author: Rob Preston is the man behind the Breakfast Cat Theatre Company. He has written several plays and short stories, and currently divides his time between acting and working for the charity, Oxfam.

Alvin shuts the Croydon Visitor Centre for the evening, but all is not as it seems as he makes his way along Dingwall Road. What is that noise coming from the building site? The Spirit of Croydon by Elizabeth Sheppard is a clever tale with wit and charm that takes an unexpected turn. It is a relatable story to any city, town, borough or village, leaving readers to ponder, for better or worse, the evolution of a local area. Elizabeth Sheppard (Liz Sheppard-Jones) is former associate editor of the Croydon Citizen news magazine, author of 'Not A Proper Child' (Mirror Books 2018) with Nicky Nicholls and a regular contributor to Tales of Croydonia. Follow the Croydonist on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @Croydonist