Our latest news plus blogs from staff, artists and more.
Browse our latest news and blogs below. Our blogs come from a wide range of contributors, some of them are about our work – events, partnerships or projects – some of them are about stuff happening in the arts or our local area.
We hope you’ll find something to interest you and we love comments and conversation so feel free to post them on the blog pages or get in touch on email or social media. We’d also like to hear from you if you have an idea for a blog or you’ve written something you’d like to appear here.
Top image from a performance of NoFit State Circus and Motionhouse’s BLOCK in Fordham Park. Photo by @TheSnapshotCafe.
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Black Lives Matter – Our Statement of Action
Tue 25 Aug
The response to Black Lives Matter by the arts in the UK has been revealing and, like many other organisations, the Albany has responded artistically, shared its stats, and started conversations. However, it is clear to me that any commitment we make has to be backed up with action that
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At the Albany we’ve always been community-first – presenting, programming and developing work that reflects our local area. However, with so much upheaval over the last few months it feels right to examine what ‘community first’ really means and how we can truly deliver on this promise. At a time
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Online family fun from our friends
Fri 14 Aug
With school holidays in full swing, many of us are facing a different kind of summer. While for many, routines may have gone out the window a long time ago, keeping young ones entertained after such a prolonged period at home is sure to be a challenge! We’ve missed being
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The Albany’s Youth Programme supports young people from Lewisham and the surrounding areas, at the Albany and youth centres across the borough. We provide opportunities in dance, drama and music, and support young people in leadership roles and artistic progression. Well, we did before the COVID-19 crisis. Prior to the
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Age Against the Machine Festival of Creative Ageing was a three week festival using art to explore issues around ageing. Produced by the Albany and Entelechy Arts in September-October 2019, the festival took place in theatres, community halls, markets, libraries, care homes, shops, and parks, pouring itself into every
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Our Response #PullUpOrShutUp
Tue 14 Jul
A few weeks ago we shared our response to the murder of George Floyd and also further reflections on the Black Lives Matter movement from across the generations. As part of our ongoing work to be actively anti-racist we’re publishing our diversity figures within the Albany including staff,