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A Festival about migration. As boats continue to arrive on the shores of Europe, we shine a light on stories of migration from across the globe.
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Four fundraising concerts for the Ed Renshaw Award.
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Circus meets sculpture in this exciting new outdoor show.
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An action-packed week long course of circus, street dance and parkour workshops for adventurous young creatives.
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An award-winning, playful and acrobatic dance-piece exploring the relationship between reality and fiction in our everyday life.
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A thrilling and energetic hip-hop dance performance.
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A three year, cross London project which has brought outstanding, free outdoor arts event to London.
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Featuring two incredible performers and a driver, EXO is a stunning outdoor spectacle for dancers and JCB diggers.
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A vibrant programme of music, theatre, art and dance will celebrate diversity in the creative arts, making sure that everyone can enjoy the action
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Legendary front woman and bassist from the Noisettes ignites a new chapter with her debut solo show.
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A mesmerising new show exploring the creative interface between juggling, geometry and classical Indian dance.
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This new show is a wild and musical celebration about the importance of imagination.
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Alternative hip hop group Soulushun and alternative RnB artist Wiley Coyote are doing a joint headline show together here at the Albany.
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A powerful and evocative new aerial theatre production from acclaimed circus theatre company Paper Doll Militia.
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A response to the timeless songs, the journeys, questions and reflections raised by The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.
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An ethereal and electronic driven exploration, rooted in a fusion of hip hop, R&B, soul and jazz.
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This new show is a wild and musical celebration about the importance of imagination.
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Combining live drum ‘n’ bass, jungle beats and spoken word, this is the story of one man caught between the daily grind and his real passion – music.
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Leyendekker presents ’Rate / Repeat’; a new bi-monthly club night.
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Taking inspiration from spoken word show, Dennis of Penge Annie Siddons and the team behind the production will lead a three-hour workshop to help get your own creative juices flowing.
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When we can have sex whenever we want, with whomever we want, why settle for a normal relationship?
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Dennis of Penge is part gig, part poetry, part theatre performance, all transcendent.
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Letters I Haven't Written invites you on a voyage into the lost art of letter-writing through music and film.
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Castaways explores the nature of friendship, trauma and tribal loyalties in a neighbourhood where the blue touch paper is waiting to be lit…
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A new play that tells the story of the struggle to move freely in the 21st Century and the dark, persistent ripples of the British Empire.
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Matt Abbott presents a personal and political spoken word show exploring the chaos behind Brexit.
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Catch Tawiah for this intimate gig on home turf, while you still can.
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An intimate love story spanning Sweden and Zimbabwe that tackles belonging, migration, racism and power.
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City girl Jacina must leave her Facebook-fuelled life to travel on a quest for her grandma, into the Amazon jungle.
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Explore and challenge the social complexities created by constructs of racism, power and privilege.
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The true story of the artist’s journey from Korean refugee to international cabaret performer.
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Seamlessly crossing new music, poetry, song and rap - HUH looks at movement and identity through rhythm and rhyme.
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Dad’s usually got some tricks up his sleeve to help send Baby off to the Land of Nod. But tonight, Baby has other ideas…
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Oscar Wilde’s classic tale is re-imagined for the stage in this magical adventure for the whole family.
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Nigeria. A grandmother passes. London, a son cooks a pot of stew for his mother hoping to uncover hidden stories and unanswered questions.
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Our autumn tea dance takes a walk on the wild side with a multi-sensory celebration of nature in our city.
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Established artists and emerging performers bring ground-breaking works-in-progress to the Albany.
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One of four fundraising concerts for the Ed Renshaw Award.
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FANS is a heart-warming tribute to music lovers.
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One of four fundraising concerts for the Ed Renshaw Award.
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One of four fundraising concerts for the Ed Renshaw Award.
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Join our intrepid characters as they step into the unknown in an uplifting tale of friendship, courage and facing your fears.
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Exploring neurodiversity, Jess Thom's Not I asks who is allowed to perform what and who gets the final say.
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One of the most inventive and creative artists around, Lisa Knapp pushes boundaries with her radiant interpretation of traditional folk music.
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An honest gig and an unflinching poem: a story of a mental breakdown assembled from rapper and composer Dizraeli's own diary entries.
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Join Hejira for this exclusive first chance to hear their highly anticipated 2nd album live Thread of Gold.
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Join our intrepid characters as they step into the unknown in an uplifting tale of friendship, courage and facing your fears.
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Steam Down brings their immersive, melting pot of future soul melodies, west African rhythms, spiritual jazz and UK bass music to the Albany.
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Kiko, a confused young girl, struggles to understand how she feels about the strange new world she lives in.
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For three weeks in September and October 2019, Lewisham will become a hive of creative activity, celebrating the transformative power of the arts in our lives as we age.
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Be sure to pack your imagination and join us on an unforgettable journey to Moomin Valley .
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A spoken word theatre piece which maps the journey of a young girl from Brighton to the tenements of East London.
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A Pair of Pantos is a transpositive, all-gender-inclusive, queer pantomime mash-up for all the family and all families.
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Full of the type of fun, mischief and magic that normally only happens when grown-ups turn their backs for a second.
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Join us to celebrate the Albany's achievements over the last year and find out about our plans for the future at our Annual General Meeting.
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An immersive melting pot of future soul melodies, west African rhythms, spiritual jazz and UK bass music.
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A late night clubbing experience and a gig wrapped up in one night!
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Join us for an immersive re-imagining of Romeo and Juliet where the audience is guided through the story in contemporary language spoken by the narrator – the Friar.
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Genre fluid music echoing new sounds from the south east London underground, other London and UK scenes, and internationally renowned players in a heady and engaging mix.
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A show with something for everyone – enormous shoes, tiny houses, showers of silver and gold and a big, leafy explosion!
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Near the foothills of the Himalayas, three orphans open a magical book under a Banyan tree and watch as stories of the forest rise from the pages.
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Luca reached a point where thinking about politics made her want to lie down on the pavement and not get up. Instead of doing this she is throwing a party.
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Multi-Instrumentalist, Geo, steps to the forefront with his solo project, showcasing his dreamy alternative take on Modern Soul and Electronic music.
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Join Rabbit Girl and her Dad around the campfire and hear about some pretty awesome adventures from all over the world.
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A story about finding strength when someone we love is injured, and about the love that endures when everything else has changed.
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Anglo American songstress Sarah Gillespie performs from her new album Wishbone.
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An uplifting blend of club styles fused with African and Contemporary dance, great music, a good dose of humour and HAIR stories!
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Three visually impaired performers from Japan, Nigeria and the US follow their example to tell contemporary stories of migration to the UK.
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Join us on a quest for adventure on a boat with no name. Mole and Gecko is an interactive rap musical that you (the audience) help create.
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Join us on a quest for adventure on a boat with no name. Mole and Gecko is an interactive rap musical that you (the audience) help create.
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What happens when a Beatboxer, a Singer and a Puppeteer arrive on stage but nothing is ready for them? No set, no instruments, no puppets. No rules.
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An evening of beatboxing, live music and puppetry.
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A girl-power aerial theatre show about a neat little girl whose world is turned upside down when is transported to the rainforest.
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Heart n Soul's Allsorts is a place where adults with learning disabilities can try new art activities, meet new people and have fun.
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Glory takes us into the wrestling ring in this painfully funny, sweaty and gutsy story about what people will do to achieve glory.
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Genre defying weave of vivid poems and experimental beats featuring 19 of the best current poets recorded in a bedroom studio.
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A self-portrait painting session for Muslim women.
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A show with something for everyone – enormous shoes, tiny houses, showers of silver and gold and a big, leafy explosion!
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Join Displace Yourself Theatre in a feast for the senses and tastes from around the world in this new show that asks who is winning (and losing) in the game to get food onto our plates and into our bellies.
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A journey over a generational bridge, mixing poetry, storytelling and a Jamaican grandmother's voice.
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The Boy lives by the sea with his Grandma, forbidden from venturing beyond the shore, but the tall tales she tells of monsters in the deep only whet his appetite.
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The Boy lives by the sea with his Grandma, forbidden from venturing beyond the shore, but the tall tales she tells of monsters in the deep only whet his appetite.
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Greens glorious greens! From the ground to your plate.
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Disruptive, radical and responsive international arts projects led by young emerging artists.
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A surreal and confronting new work combining dance and new writing, participation and performance, children and adults.
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This workshop will explore what it would take or feel like for women to look at our own selves with our own eyes.
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Watch Sourpuss on his journey of discovery, learning the secrets of the great outdoors.
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Is technology shaping us or are we shaping it?
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A stunning spoken word theatre piece melding Adam Kammerling's award-winning poetry with a duo of tight-knit acrobatic dancers.
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At the Albany
WOW EVERYTHING IS AMAZING – Young People’s Performance
Thu 18 AprFor ages ages 13 - 21
SOUNDS LiKE CHAOS’ latest production especially for 13 - 21 year olds.
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What does it mean to be simultaneously demanded and derided by the public eye?
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Imagine an experience – turbulent yet seductive, surrounded by sound and bathed in love...
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For the Attention of Freakz - Frisky and their friendz are back for some freaky fun!
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A multi-arts festival from UK-based Middle Eastern and South Asian artists hosted at the Albany.
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This classic fairytale gets a dance makeover where African and Contemporary dance are weaved together.
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6 storytellers, 6 myths, 1 winner, 0 f**ks.
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At Deptford Lounge
Over the Moon – a first opera for little people
Tue 30 AprFor ages 0 - 2 years old
An interactive musical adventure that offers a calm, playful and creative first opera experience for babies and toddlers.
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Politics isn’t just some grey old men talking on TV. Cabaret is for everyone.
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A late night clubbing experience and a gig wrapped up in one night!
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One day, when his big brother is at school and Billy has no-one to play with, a magical bird chirps out of his big, curly, bird’s nest hair. The bird grants him three wishes.
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Let’s whine, twerk and get sensual!
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At Canada Water Theatre
A Self Help Guide to Being In Love With Jeremy Corbyn
Thu 9 MayFor ages 14+
Jess Green has fallen in love with Jeremy Corbyn and his raw socialist magnetism, if only everyone else agreed.
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You are invited to dinner with Scottee & Friends to talk about the C word …class!
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We need you, the new world warriors, to help us. Repurposing recycled materials; sticking, drawing and crafting your way to a rebellious paradise.
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The National Theatre Connections festival is a celebration of young people, theatre-making and the importance of access to the arts.
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Allow us to transport you to a distant metropolis: the only city that exists twice, once on earth and once in heaven.
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Bursting with mirrors, lights, colours and sound, Kaleidoscope is the perfect introduction to theatre for your little one.
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Tilly and Inga exist in a surreal bubble called Girl World where the only rule is “No boys allowed!”
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Two Cabaret powerhouses side by side, for one night only.
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Are you a mother? What is it to be a mother? Can you become a mother? Have you ever decided not to become a mother? Have you never even thought about motherhood?
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A raucous new show with live music about England’s forgotten revolution.
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Unleash your inner rebel in the company of the Entelechy Arts Tea Dance Team.
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Do you ever feel like your body takes up too much space in a world that doesn’t want to make any room?
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Three unique women. Three unique voices. All bringing their radically different sounds together for an unmissable evening of original music.
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Enter a world of electronic punk, amazing music and exotic birds with Brigitte Aphrodite and Quiet Boy.
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How do we define ourselves? How do others define us and what happens when these two viewpoints are in conflict?
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The final London performances of the critically acclaimed This Heat iteration.
From our friends
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Everyone is invited into a large, clear space. The walls are lined with spare parts, materials, stuff. The floor is empty. Then we draw the line.
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The planet is spinning off its axis. Humankind is at a tipping point. We are heading towards disaster. Divided, we will fall.
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Ravioli Me Away invite you to experience a vivid, witty-wry opera about greed, aspiration and freedom.
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A season about politics, protest, breaking the mould and celebrating difference.
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Join the all-women/femme identifying sound and performance collective experiment, celebrate and make noise!
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Quentin Blake's beautiful children's book The Green Ship is brought to the stage for the first time by Librarian Theatre.
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Seeing the Levitation Orchestra live is to join a joyous musical journey.
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At the Albany
Dan Samsa curates nonclassical: Kamikaze Space Programme / Unit 137 / Luke David Harris & Henrik Oppermann
Wed 10 JulFor ages 16+
Nonclassical Associate Composer Dan Samsa curates a night of spatial soundscapes, electronic music and UK sound system culture.
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Beyond Woodpecker brings together streaks of rejoice, moments of acceptance and nostalgic unity performed by young artists around Woodpecker Youth Centre.
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Uncover Theatre brings together incredible local young people aged 8-13 for a live showcase at the Albany.
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This live gig brings together some of the best up and coming young artists together with professionals, Abimaro, Geordan Reid-Campbell , Sam Beste, and Alex Reeve.