# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Incident Room
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: It is the late 1970s, and the hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper has the nation on edge. On stage, the claustrophobic Incident Room becomes a pressure cooker of mistakes, exhaustion, and relentless workload, where tempers flare and dark humour cuts through the chaos.  

First performed in 2019, and hailed by The Guardian as 'beautifully crafted', Olivia Hirst and David Byrne’s play offers a tense and compelling glimpse behind the headlines. 

Content warning: although no scenes of violence are depicted, due to the subject matter this production is not suitable for those under 16. 

Please note that performances start at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm).
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/croydon/the-incident-room/200029926750641
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Croydon
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Downsview Methodist Church
- **lat**: 51.413926858434
- **long**: -0.10074659152448
- **full address**: Downsview Methodist Church, Waddington Way,London, United Kingdom, Croydon

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Incident Room
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/ac6d48044fb88c68d17c6cad6ca9a1d89ffd9e02272863f7d59a695f60e4bf3d-rimg-w1200-h836-dcaca3a5-gmir?v=1775895880

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Incident Room being held?
  - **A:** The Incident Room takes place on Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Downsview Methodist Church, Waddington Way,London, United Kingdom, Croydon.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Incident Room?
  - **A:** The Incident Room is organized by The Downsview Players.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Incident Room is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Croydon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Incident Room sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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