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The Albany Events Archive



 

If you would like details of any of the events that have happened at The Albany, please select from the following list.

Shoe Baby
Sun 7 October
Long Nose Puppets present

Shoe Baby


Shoe Baby is a magical puppet show, a fantastical, funny sing-a-long adventure with a baby who takes to the sea, the air and the zoo all in a shoe!


The Tinderbox
Wed 5 December - Sat 5 January
London Bubble Theatre Company in association with The Albany presents

The Tinderbox


London Bubble returns to the Albany with their fantastical new Christmas show.


Mat Ricardo's Real Deal Vaudeville!
Thu 13 December - Wed 19 December
The Impossibles present

Mat Ricardo's Real Deal Vaudeville!


A rare chance to see some of the most awesome cabaret and burlesque artistes


Annual Stakeholders Event
Tue 22 January

Annual Stakeholders Event


Find out what's happening at the Albany over the last year and our plans for the future.

 


Mannix’s Street Preachers
Fri 25 January
Apples & Snakes in association with The Albany present

Mannix’s Street Preachers


Get ready for an eclectic mix of clued up poetry and cranked up beat box.


From Hymns 2 Hip Hop
Fri 1 February - Sun 3 February
The Millenium Action Group Presents...

From Hymns 2 Hip Hop


Back by popular demand, this smash hit musical charts the evolution of gospel music.


Icicle Bicycle
Sun 24 February
Half Moon Young People’s Theatre presents

Icicle Bicycle


Our Family Sundays season debuts with this sparkling show which follows Spike and Bella as they discover a fantastical world of balloons, trapezes and acrobats.


Dr Nose Travels Through Time
Sun 2 March
Dynamic New Animation presents

Dr Nose Travels Through Time


Join Thurtinkle the storyteller as he travels through time meeting a range of amazing characters along the way...


The Beautiful Octopus Club
Thu 6 March
Heart n Soul in association with the Albany present

The Beautiful Octopus Club


The original club run by people with learning disabilities splashes into 2008 with special guests from all around the UK.


The Book Bites Back
Fri 7 March

The Book Bites Back


Get between the covers with four page-turning poets.


The Stronger
Fri 7 March - Sat 8 March

The Stronger


This exciting new production looks at two women who seemingly need the same man and explores the female relationship which exists within this dynamic.


Hansel And Gretel
Sun 9 March
Lyngo Theatre and The Egg, Theatre Royal Bath presents

Hansel And Gretel


Hansel and Gretel's journey takes them from a house with empty cupboards, to a house made of sweets and someone who loves children - on toast!


I Hear Voices
Thu 13 March
Contact Theatre in association with The Albany presents

I Hear Voices


Three rising stars of spoken word mix history and urban paranoia in a multi-character mash-up.


RAR!
Fri 14 March
NXP present

RAR!


Eclectic electric 14+ band night - where the stars (bands, djs and audiences alike) of the underground come out to play.


Speak Da Times
Thu 27 March
Be Totally You

Speak Da Times


A fresh, positive and powerful insight on a day in the life of a young person through Dance, Drama, Spoken Word and Vocals.


The Squidz Club
Fri 28 March
Heart n Soul in association with The Albany presents

The Squidz Club


Get set for another slammin' Squidz Club! This unique event showcases the talents of young artists with learning disabilities and gives friends, families and schoolmates the chance to join in too.


Portfolio Collection/Corpus
Thu 3 April
StopGAP Dance Company presents

Portfolio Collection/Corpus


Prepare for a dance banquet of serene chaos, sinister loveliness and shocking beauty, choreographed by four inspirational artists.


Albany Upfront with Richard Blackwood
Sat 5 April
Upfront Comedy presents

Albany Upfront with Richard Blackwood


The multi-talented Richard Blackwood (MTV, Choice FM  and The Richard Blackwood Show) headlines a one-off international line-up


In the Darkness
Thu 10 April
Punto Cero in association with the Albany presents

In the Darkness


A physical theatre show combining circus, aerial artistry, visual illusions and comedy in a unique theatrical experience.


Market Exhibition launch
Thu 10 April - Fri 2 May
The Albany, Entelechy Arts and Lewisham Local History and Archives Centre present

Market Exhibition launch


This interactive, multi-sensory exhibition mixes film and sound with stories, objects and costumes to capture Deptford market’s past and present.


Apples and Snakes Housewarming Poetry Party
Fri 11 April
Apples and Snakes present

Apples and Snakes Housewarming Poetry Party


Hosted by poetry’s most pumped-up party-animal, Ms Salena Godden.


Does A Monster Live Next Door?
Sun 13 April
Tall Stories presents

Does A Monster Live Next Door?


Little Maud has a mystery to solve as she tries to find out why a monster is trying to get into her house!


Rage...and Breathe
Tue 15 April
biggerthanME presents

Rage...and Breathe


An ambitious multi-media performance/art piece, Rage... and Breathe depicts the rise and fall of a love affair in a multi-ethnic, urban environment.


On da Road to Ballin Hip Hop Musical
Thu 17 April
Tipper Entertainment

On da Road to Ballin Hip Hop Musical


A Hip Hop musical produced to explore the issues surrounding gun crime and how it occurs.


Alex Wilson Uplifting Roots
Sat 19 April

Alex Wilson Uplifting Roots


An exciting new project by latin pianist Alex Wilson and co-led by veteran Jamaican drummer Kenrick Rowe (Janet Kay, Jazz Jamaica)


Flyaway Katie
Sun 20 April
Long Nose Puppets presents

Flyaway Katie


A delightful show about the power of imagination based on the book by Polly Dunbar.  SORRY - SOLD OUT


Ourselves
Thu 24 April - Sat 26 April
Entelechy Arts in association with the Albany presents

Ourselves


From 1950’s Ghana to present day Deptford, Ourselves will take you on a real-time adventure with London's premier seniors performance company. 


Comedy Inc with Robin Ince
Sat 26 April
Comedy Inc presents

Comedy Inc with Robin Ince


Richard Coughlan hosts a riotous evening of achingly funny comedy featuring Robin Ince (The Office, Have I Got News for You, 8 out of 10 Cats).


The Elves And The Shoemaker
Sun 27 April
Theatre of Widdershins presents

The Elves And The Shoemaker


This well loved Grimm fairy tale has been re-heeled into a world where magic does exist and wishes do come true.


Lipsticks and Lollipops
Wed 30 April - Thu 1 May
Deafinitely Theatre in association with the Albany presents

Lipsticks and Lollipops


A comedy-drama, about the lives and loves of a group of Deaf women, set in the toilet of a London nightclub - where secrets and dark truths are exposed, and friendships are put to the test.


The Beautiful Octopus Club
Fri 2 May
Heart n Soul in association with the Albany present

The Beautiful Octopus Club


Join Heart n Soul for some inspiring and surprising nights of music, dance, theatre and digital art brought to you by this truly amazing company of artists with learning disabilities.


Chris Difford & Boo Hewerdine
Sun 4 May
Benefit Night for the Magdi Yacoub Institute

Chris Difford & Boo Hewerdine


Chris and Boo return to their old Deptford stomping ground, plus there's an exclusive performance from the legendary band Squeeze.


Fewer Emergencies
Thu 15 May - Sat 17 May
Shared Property Theatre Company

Fewer Emergencies


FEWER EMERGENCIES Live Music. A primary school shooting. A national emergency.  An abandoned child. An incendiary exposé of modern living and modern fears.


Nodding at the Back, launch event
Thu 15 May
Punch presents

Nodding at the Back, launch event


Join us for the launch of this exciting exhibition as hip hop maverick image purveyor Ian Reynolds explores the impact of hip hop culture on the local Birmingham scene and beyond.

 


A Warwickshire Testimony by April de Angelis
Thu 15 May - Sat 24 May
Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts - Acting Programme

A Warwickshire Testimony by April de Angelis


This funny, fresh and disarming play reveals snapshots of a century of change in village life.


Fringe Confidential
Fri 16 May
Apples & Snakes presents

Fringe Confidential


Many spoken word artists take shows to the Edinburgh Fringe, some even living to tell the tale. Tonight you get a sneak preview of some of this year’s crop.


The Comedy Cafe Feast
Fri 23 May
Dem Boyz presents

The Comedy Cafe Feast


Join silver-tongued hostess Kamilah and fresh-faced acts representing Africa, the Caribbean, Canada and the UK for an evening of international cuisine and laughter.


Home
Fri 23 May - Sat 24 May
Tangled Feet

Home


Using their trademark blend of physicality, image, comedy, atmosphere, music and narrative, Tangled Feet explore where the edge of “home” is.


Pure Gold
Tue 27 May - Thu 29 May
Goldsmiths College University of London

Pure Gold


A new experience each night, featuring an eclectic mix of pop, jazz, and live visuals from students on the Popular Music course at Goldsmiths.


RAR!
Fri 30 May
NXP present

RAR!


The best club for the underage masses and the only all ages music event worth talking about! Performing on the night will be acclaimed rap duo Dan L Sac v Scroobius Pip.


Comedy Inc with Shazia Mirza
Sat 31 May
Comedy Inc presents

Comedy Inc with Shazia Mirza


Richard Coughlan MC’s a great line up featuring Shazia Mirza one of the most controversial and unique comic performers on the circuit.


London Community Gospel Choir
Sat 31 May

London Community Gospel Choir


An outstanding evening of contemporary and traditional gospel music from this hugely popular group known for their up-tempo gospel flair.


Pure Gold
Mon 2 June - Wed 4 June
Goldsmiths College University of London

Pure Gold


A new experience each night, featuring an eclectic mix of pop, jazz, and live visuals from students on the Popular Music course at Goldsmiths.


Daevid Allen + The Magick Brothers, and Kangaroo Moon
Thu 5 June
Tin Pot Productions

Daevid Allen + The Magick Brothers, and Kangaroo Moon


Come and join us for a positive and spiritually uplifting evening with Daevid Allen, the psychedelic Alien poet.


Push Arts Showcase 2008
Sat 7 June
Push Arts

Push Arts Showcase 2008


Young people who have been attending Push Arts workshops showcase their skills, featuring local artists including Sky Montique and GMA.


People of a Moment
Mon 9 June - Mon 21 July

People of a Moment


An exhibition of recent acrylic paintings and prints by Lucy Edkins.


The Squidz Club
Fri 13 June
Heart n Soul in association with the Albany present

The Squidz Club


This unique event showcases the talents of young artists with learning disabilities. It will feature high quality performances, DJs and lots of activities for young people to join in with.


Lewisham Irish Festival: Storytelling & Film Event
Sat 14 June
Lewisham Irish Community Centre

Lewisham Irish Festival: Storytelling & Film Event


Afternoon of Irish film and storytelling.


Lewisham Irish Festival: CRAN in Concert
Sat 14 June
Lewisham Irish Community Centre

Lewisham Irish Festival: CRAN in Concert


These fine musicians are masters of traditional Irish music and song.


Lewisham Music Service Summer Extravaganza
Sat 21 June
Lewisham Music Service

Lewisham Music Service Summer Extravaganza


LMS would like to invite all young musicians and their families and friends to enjoy an afternoon packed full of music-making fun!


Climb Every Mountain
Tue 24 June - Wed 25 June
Trinity College of Music

Climb Every Mountain


Trinity College of Music present a celebration of the musicals of Roger and Hammerstein.


Dancing in Time
Sat 28 June
Montage Theatre Arts with Elder People’s Support Project and the Albany present

Dancing in Time


A dance/theatre production, written and performed by an exceptional group of Lewisham women aged 55 to 87yrs in a lively and humorous depiction of past and present.


Comedy Inc with Stephen Carlin
Sat 28 June
Comedy Inc

Comedy Inc with Stephen Carlin


Unfortunately this event has been cancelled.  Join us at the next Comedy Inc on 26th July!


DAGE Summer Party
Sun 29 June

DAGE Summer Party


Join us for Deptford's Action Group for the Elderly's popular summer shindig.


Tidemill School International Event
Thu 3 July

Tidemill School International Event


Pupils of Tidemill School perform in an evening to celebrate the many different cultures represented in their school.


Silver Sounds Sunsplash
Fri 4 July
A Sally Stardust Production in partnership with Silver, Southwark Council's Older People's Festival and the Albany present

Silver Sounds Sunsplash


Shake off the blues and get in rhythm for the Silver Sounds Sunsplash. An event for mature clubbers featuring essential summer sounds with ska, soca and calypso beats.


Madcap Coalition at Made in Deptford Festival
Sat 5 July - Sun 6 July
MADCAP Coalition

Madcap Coalition at Made in Deptford Festival


Come down, celebrate and kick-off the Made in Deptford Festival at MADCAP's Urban Village Fete.


RAR!
Sat 5 July
NXP

RAR!


Eclectic electric 14+ band night - where the stars (bands, djs and audiences alike) of the underground come out to play. Featuring Princess Superstar & Diskokaine.


The Beautiful Octopus Club
Fri 11 July
Heart n Soul in association with the Albany present

The Beautiful Octopus Club


Join Heart n Soul for some inspiring and surprising nights of music, dance, theatre and digital art brought to you by this truly amazing company of artists with learning disabilities.


Albany on Tour @ Lewisham People's Day
Sat 12 July

Albany on Tour @ Lewisham People's Day


The Albany Stage returns to Mountsfield Park for Lewisham’s premier outdoor festival. Headlined by Ty and Red Snapper.


Hypnotic Brass Ensemble & Bassclef
Fri 18 July
Contemporary Music Network presents

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble & Bassclef


This New York ensemble deliver a unique and exhilarating sound, mixing jazz, Afropop, hip-hop and R&B. They are joined by Bass Clef, another true original and festival favourite.


Summer Arts Season
Mon 28 July - Fri 15 August

Summer Arts Season


3 hot weeks of unADULTerated fun for 13-19 year olds with a passion for the arts.


Mylife
Thu 31 July - Fri 1 August
Lewisham Youth Theatre in collaboration with LIghtwork Theatre Company

Mylife


Mylife presents an authentic account of the lives of a particular group of young people and gives urban do it yourself video a new theatricality.


Gone Too Far!
Thu 14 August - Sat 16 August
The Royal Court Theatre and ATC in association with the Albany present

Gone Too Far!


EXTRA SHOW ADDED - SAT 16 AUG 3PM
An exclusive chance to see this Olivier Award winning play by Bola Agbaje, transferring from the Royal Court.


A Slam Too Far! Poetry & Identity
Fri 15 August
ATC with Apples & Snakes presents

A Slam Too Far! Poetry & Identity


To celebrate the run of Gone Too Far!, Apples & Snakes are following Friday's night's show with a special poetry slam contest.


RAR!
Sat 30 August
NXP and the Albany, in association with the Young Mayor of Lewisham present

RAR!


Sell out monthly club night for the underage masses. Tonight's lineup features n-trance, A1 Baseline, Dogshow, Toy Toy, DJ Host Dean Tynan & DJ Stereo-Slapper