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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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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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Would you like to do something rewarding and exciting? Are you friendly, helpful and proactive? Would you like a chance to develop your own skills while helping other people? Meet Me at the Albany is looking for volunteers.
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Explore and challenge the social complexities created by constructs of racism, power and privilege.
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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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We believe the arts are a force for good in our community.Your support will help us foster creativity in Lewisham and beyond.
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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.
Project
Heart n Soul's Allsorts is a place where adults with learning disabilities can try new art activities, meet new people and have fun.
Project
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?
Project
Greens glorious greens! From the ground to your plate.
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A self-portrait painting session for Muslim women.
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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.
Project
Greens glorious greens! From the ground to your plate.
Project
A fun opportunity for PG’s to socialise and sing within a warm and friendly environment, to express themselves and have a laugh!
Project
A two-hour workshop with Sabrina Mahfouz aims to help working class artists to get their idea for a project application-ready, demystifying the process and discussing your plans.
Event
An uplifting blend of club styles fused with African and Contemporary dance, great music, a good dose of humour and HAIR stories!
Event
A journey over a generational bridge, mixing poetry, storytelling and a Jamaican grandmother's voice.
Event
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.
Event
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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Three visually impaired performers from Japan, Nigeria and the US follow their example to tell contemporary stories of migration to the UK.
Event
An evening of beatboxing, live music and puppetry.
Event
Glory takes us into the wrestling ring in this painfully funny, sweaty and gutsy story about what people will do to achieve glory.
Event
An immersive melting pot of future soul melodies, west African rhythms, spiritual jazz and UK bass music.
Event
A weekly radio show featuring sonic journeys through Lewisham, news and sounds from the Albany garden, creative activities, provocations, and conversations with members and artists.
Event
Uncover Drama – Woodpecker Carnival programme for ages 10-16
For ages 10 - 16
Free, fun and energetic drama and performance workshops for 10-16 year olds
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Meet Me at Downham Health & Leisure Centre
For ages 60+
Join our dementia friendly, free movie club.
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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.
Project
Deptford Live! is our local community’s chance to take centre stage, share a skill and meet other local creative people.
Project
A celebration of the creative work of older residents from four Lewisham Homes Independent Living Schemes and Meet Me at the Albany.
Project
Allsorts is a place where adults with learning disabilities can try new art activities, meet new people and have fun.
Project
Evenings in care homes can be quiet and lonely, so every week Magic Me volunteers host cocktail parties where volunteers and residents socialise together.
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A dance workshop hosted by Move Me founder Bert Roman.
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Are you 55+ and love to dance?
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A workshop series for musicians or music practitioners interested in applying for funding.
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A 3 day dance theatre course for young people aged 10 - 16.
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Do you aspire to a career in the creative world? Perhaps you'd love to be on the stage or behind it, present your own radio show or podcast or learn the ins and outs of how they are put together?
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At Canada Water Theatre
Spoken Word Open Mic
FREE Spoken Word Open Mic sessions at Canada Water Theatre.
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At Canada Water Theatre
Losing the Night: Creative Writing Workshop
Wed 4 – Thu 5 Mar 2020For ages 14+
Join Cecilia Knapp for a creative writing workshop and have the chance to perform what you create as a curtain raiser.
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Are you a young artist looking to develop your work and perform it?
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Discover new skills in lighting, sound and stage management in this hands-on workshop day
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Young Creatives Industry Workshops
For ages 14-25 year olds
This series of free online workshops, delivered by Industry professionals, are designed for young people interested in working in the creative industries.
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This session will provide an inspiring overview and hands on experience of these backstage jobs.
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Dream Big, Step Small: Creative Development Music Workshop
For ages 14-25 year olds
In this creative development workshop, Ahnansé from Steam Down will outline strategies for developing a more positive mindset in your creative practice.
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The SceneMakers Filmmakers Award is a programme set up to support young emerging filmmakers from South East London.
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Free creative opportunity for young people aged 13-17. Presented by Shado and the Albany
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At the Albany
Tomorrow’s Warriors presents Live at the Albany with Xhosa Cole
Sun 20 Jun 2021For ages 16+
In the first of our in-person gigs in the Live at the Albany series, Tomorrow’s Warriors are proud to present Xhosa Cole.
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For the second indoor screening Deptford Cinema will be showing the classic 1980 musical THE BLUES BROTHERS. This summer film programme is organised in partnership with Deptford Cinema and Deptford Lounge.
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The Albany invites young people aged 6-11 to join one, of two, week-long Summer Arts Holiday Clubs.
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The Grimm Sisters present their marvellous mix of storytelling, comedy & live music. Socially distanced, interactive outdoor theatre - perfect for 2021!
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An autumn feast of workshops, shows, installations, music and dancing presented by Angela Clerkin.
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Told through magical, theatrical chamber music and performed by exceptional musicians, Smile takes the audience on a delightful musical adventure.
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Ahead of Lewisham’s London Borough of Culture year in 2022, meet Little Amal, a young refugee, as she arrives in Deptford as part of her remarkable journey across continents.
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Told through magical, theatrical chamber music and performed by exceptional musicians, Smile takes the audience on a delightful musical adventure.
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This October half term we invite young people aged 12-16 to join an exciting 2 day dance workshop with Extended Play at Deptford Lounge.
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The Digital Home invites you into both a British and Japanese care home to experience what care is like.
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Join multi-instrumentalist, vocalist & producer Quinn Oulton at Canada Water Theatre playing with his explosive five piece band and Ella Hohnen-Ford, as part of London Jazz Festival 2021.
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The Learning Lottery puts audiences in the black lace-ups of some UK teenagers and gives them one simple goal: do well at school.
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At the Albany
Tomorrow’s Warriors presents Live at the Albany with The Donovan Haffner Quintet
Sun 26 Sep – Sun 21 Nov 2021For ages 12+
Tomorrow’s Warriors return with young, emerging home-grown talent as part of this ongoing series.
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A 6 week creative writing course introducing young people to the power of words, and the different ways you can express yourself as an artist!
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Join Rudy the Reindeer in a Christmas adventure! Enjoy live music, storytelling & puppetry combined in an original story for children aged 3+
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A 6-week training course presented by the Albany
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A 6 week training course presented by the Albany
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You Heard Us is a public art project which celebrates women taking up public space. Come along to Deptford Lounge to view portraits of local women from the community.
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JUSTICEMVMNT will be hosting FREE workshops for creatives between the ages of 18-30.
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Are you a young person between 18-25 based in Lewisham and interested in putting on creative events? Deliver your own music event within the Revolution through music programme.
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The Albany invites young people aged 7-10 to attend our 4 days Easter Holiday Arts Club 2022
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Easter Workshops – Adventure Play & Fashion
For ages 10 - 16
FREE adventure play and creative activities with Sounds Like Chaos and the Albany this Easter. Come and learn new skills, play and make new friends.
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Climate Home: The Team
For ages 14-25 year olds
Join the climate home building team and gain construction experience and skills
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Climate Home: Reach For Speech Poetry Collective
For ages 13 - 21
For aspiring creative writers, spoken word artists and poets to work with professional poet Gboyega Odubanjo to explore new forms and styles of poetic writing.
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Climate Home: Fashion Futures Design and Making Sessions
For ages 10-16
Work alongside Climate Home’s resident fashion designer to learn design and making skills and create new designs for the catwalk.
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Climate Home: Dance with The Unknown
For ages 10 - 16
Join celebrated Lewisham street dance trio The Unknown to learn new moves and styles including street dance, commercial and freestyle.
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Climate Home: Adventure Play
For ages 8 - 14
Take part in open play on the outdoor adventure playground and join in with guided creative activities.
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Acclaimed youth theatre Sounds Like Chaos are looking for young people aged 12 to 18 to join our company of young performers and make a new show that will be performed at the Albany in the summer.
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We are looking for creative ideas, which can take place on or off line and will connect with the people of Lewisham or Southwark, where the Albany is based.
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At the Albany
Leap into Spring: Easter Holiday Arts Club 2023
We're inviting young people aged 6-16 to leap into Spring and join us for the Easter Holiday Arts Club.
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Join our fortnightly Come 'n' Grow club for Over 60's in the Albany garden every other Tuesday from 11am – 12pm.
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Weekly gardening sessions at the Albany.
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A new theatre show devised by the SOUNDS LiKE CHAOS company.
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REZON8 is offering free recording sessions to 14-25 year olds two days a week.
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Love2Dance
For ages 8 - 18
Street dance lessons for 8 to 18 year olds in Deptford, Honor Oak and Sydenham.
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REZON8 Artist Development Sessions
For ages 14 - 25
We will create music together, and support you to enhance your own tracks!
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A research and development journey exploring roots and legacy while delving into the traditions and heritage that have shaped contemporary African and Caribbean dance.
From our friends
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Have you got an interest in working in backstage and technical for live events?
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Love2Dance members come together to showcase their talents in a spectacular live street dance showcase.
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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!
Event
A journey over a generational bridge, mixing poetry, storytelling and a Jamaican grandmother's voice.
Event
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.
Event
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.
Event
Three visually impaired performers from Japan, Nigeria and the US follow their example to tell contemporary stories of migration to the UK.
Event
An evening of beatboxing, live music and puppetry.
Event
Glory takes us into the wrestling ring in this painfully funny, sweaty and gutsy story about what people will do to achieve glory.
Event
An immersive melting pot of future soul melodies, west African rhythms, spiritual jazz and UK bass music.
Event
A weekly radio show featuring sonic journeys through Lewisham, news and sounds from the Albany garden, creative activities, provocations, and conversations with members and artists.
Event
Uncover Drama – Woodpecker Carnival programme for ages 10-16
For ages 10 - 16
Free, fun and energetic drama and performance workshops for 10-16 year olds
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Following our Lockdown Live show, final year MMus and BMus Popular Music students perform live sets of original work.
From our friends
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At the Albany
Tomorrow’s Warriors presents Live at the Albany with Xhosa Cole
Sun 20 Jun 2021For ages 16+
In the first of our in-person gigs in the Live at the Albany series, Tomorrow’s Warriors are proud to present Xhosa Cole.
Event
For the second indoor screening Deptford Cinema will be showing the classic 1980 musical THE BLUES BROTHERS. This summer film programme is organised in partnership with Deptford Cinema and Deptford Lounge.
Event
The Grimm Sisters present their marvellous mix of storytelling, comedy & live music. Socially distanced, interactive outdoor theatre - perfect for 2021!
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Final year students on the MMus in Popular Music at Goldsmiths, perform sets of original work.
Event
An autumn feast of workshops, shows, installations, music and dancing presented by Angela Clerkin.
Event
Told through magical, theatrical chamber music and performed by exceptional musicians, Smile takes the audience on a delightful musical adventure.
Event
Ahead of Lewisham’s London Borough of Culture year in 2022, meet Little Amal, a young refugee, as she arrives in Deptford as part of her remarkable journey across continents.
Event
Told through magical, theatrical chamber music and performed by exceptional musicians, Smile takes the audience on a delightful musical adventure.
Event
The Digital Home invites you into both a British and Japanese care home to experience what care is like.
Event
Join multi-instrumentalist, vocalist & producer Quinn Oulton at Canada Water Theatre playing with his explosive five piece band and Ella Hohnen-Ford, as part of London Jazz Festival 2021.
Event
The Learning Lottery puts audiences in the black lace-ups of some UK teenagers and gives them one simple goal: do well at school.
Event
At the Albany
Tomorrow’s Warriors presents Live at the Albany with The Donovan Haffner Quintet
Sun 26 Sep – Sun 21 Nov 2021For ages 12+
Tomorrow’s Warriors return with young, emerging home-grown talent as part of this ongoing series.
Event
A 6 week creative writing course introducing young people to the power of words, and the different ways you can express yourself as an artist!
Event
At the top of the world lives the Snow Queen who is supposed to control the weather. But the seasons aren’t behaving. The world is getting warmer. And it hasn’t snowed for years....
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Join Rudy the Reindeer in a Christmas adventure! Enjoy live music, storytelling & puppetry combined in an original story for children aged 3+
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A trail of sound systems placed in venues and outdoor locations across Deptford and New Cross, celebrating Lewisham’s role in sound system culture.
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Sun & Sea
Thu 23 Jun – Sun 10 Jul 2022
Audiences watched from above as a day at the beach unfolded into a musical exploration of our relationship with our planet.
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Young people took centre stage at pop-up venue, Climate Home.
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Close To Home: The Mass Dance Event
Sat 22 – Sun 23 Oct 2022
An intergenerational cast of hundreds came together for an exhilarating dance performance that explored Lewisham’s history in a whole new way.
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A new theatre show devised by the SOUNDS LiKE CHAOS company.
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A weekend of Strength with athletes from across the World, competing for the honour and title of World champion.
From our friends
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A research and development journey exploring roots and legacy while delving into the traditions and heritage that have shaped contemporary African and Caribbean dance.
From our friends
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Join this workshop to develop photographic responses to statues of Empire.
From our friends
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Join our two-hour workshop to develop poetic responses to statues of Empire.
From our friends
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A free roundtable event followed by creative workshops.
From our friends
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Join this workshop to develop campaign skills and build networks.
From our friends
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Love2Dance members come together to showcase their talents in a spectacular live street dance showcase.
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Inter-generational gardening and nature activities in the Albany Garden.
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A day of free drama and performance workshops, where young people can learn more about theatre making.
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A unique opportunity to work on a new theatre-dance piece, The Kids Are Alright.
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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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Allsorts is a place where adults with learning disabilities can try new art activities, meet new people and have fun.
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Come along to audition for our dance shows
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Do you work in participatory arts as a freelancer? Come and have breakfast with us!
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Join spoken word artist and activist Matt Abbott and air your views and opinions on the issues of the day.
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FREE employability workshops and CV surgery for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers.
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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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Explore and challenge the social complexities created by constructs of racism, power and privilege.
Project
Allsorts is a place where adults with learning disabilities can try new art activities, meet new people and have fun.
Project
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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Write your own material and explore themes of masculinity and mental health through creative activities and collaboration.
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Festival of Creative Ageing Grants
For all ages
Applications have closed for the Festival of Creative Ageing Project Grants.
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Do you work in participatory arts as a freelancer? Come and have breakfast with us!
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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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Attention young people 18-25: Work and tour with rapper and activist ‘Potent Whisper‘ in a fully funded international project.
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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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A three day songwriting workshop for 12 - 18 year olds with Sarah Gillespie.
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Would you like to learn how to grow your own food? Then come and join us every Thursday for our gardening club.
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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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We are inviting you to decide which artists and projects we should support next.
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Greens glorious greens! From the ground to your plate.
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How many times in our lives are we told to be quiet, yet our spirit is shouting out to make noise?
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A self-portrait painting session for Muslim women.
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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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Heart n Soul's Allsorts is our creative taking part project for adults with learning disabilities (aged 18+).
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A session for music industry professionals interested in the Arts Council funding programme ‘Develop Your Creative Practice’.
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In the Embodied Social Change workshop by Camille Barton, dance, somatics and mindfulness are used to explore how oppression is rooted in the body and how we can shift its hold on our lives using mindful attention and movement.
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On Saturday 5 October 2019, the Albany will join hundreds of Fun Palaces taking place nationally and internationally, with free and fun activities for the community to take part in. If you would like to get involved in the Albany’s Fun Palace or you just want to hear some more
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Greens glorious greens! From the ground to your plate.
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Young people who are part of the Albany’s Youth Programme are invited to come on a trip to see Some Like it Hip Hop – ZooNation smash-hit sensation.
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Allsorts is a place where adults with learning disabilities can try new art activities, meet new people and have fun.
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A fun opportunity for PG’s to socialise and sing within a warm and friendly environment, to express themselves and have a laugh!
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A two-hour workshop with Sabrina Mahfouz aims to help working class artists to get their idea for a project application-ready, demystifying the process and discussing your plans.
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In normal circumstances, sessions happen 50 weeks of the year at the Albany and various locations around Lewisham. Due to restrictions imposed by COVID-19, we had to rapidly rethink how we deliver this. The programme was originally borne out of a need to address social isolation amongst older members of
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Over three years, artist teams have worked alongside older residents at 14 Lewisham Homes Independent Living schemes, developing a total of twelve sustained projects and many more drop in sessions with over 100 participants. Artists and residents have come together in shared lounges to develop projects that have included poetry
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Artist Advice Surgeries
Thu 29 Oct – Thu 17 Dec 2020
Albany Artist Advice Surgeries are back!
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REZON8
For ages Ages 14 - 21
REZON8 is a Youth Record Label directed by music producer Kamzz, partnered with the Albany and Alchemy at Goldsmiths University.
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The three artists working with and for our local community this year
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Delivering creativity to doorsteps
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ENLIGHTEN aims to uplift black creatives and those from disadvantaged backgrounds by creating accessible resources offering guidance and support.
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The three artists working with and for our local community this year
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Alchemy
For ages 14-18
Alchemy is an evolving collective that works in partnership with the Albany, offering access to professional music production, recording, rehearsal and mentoring to local people aged 14 - 18.
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At the Albany
Call Out: Singers for Sun & Sea Choir
We are looking for London-based singers to form a new choir for Sun & Sea!
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A youth-led research project exploring the value of arts and creativity in supporting young people with their mental health.
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ID: BABYLON began in late 2018 with conversations and interviews with young people with experience of migration and from a broad range of backgrounds. The interests, hopes and fears they discussed form the basis of all we do and make on the project.
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At the Albany
Creative Communities Membership
Our membership scheme offers access to our co-working hub, rehearsal space and artist development opportunities.
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Supporting artists and encouraging democracy and collaboration.
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A directory of online resources and tool kits, available to Creative Communities Members.
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A series of artworks by six young people from Ukraine and the UK, who have met under new and extraordinary circumstances.
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Bookings for last-minute activities of all sorts, available to our Creative Communities Members.
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SOUNDS LiKE CHAOS is a theatre company for teenagers who want to perform and increase their drama skills.
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Meet Me at Downham Health & Leisure Centre
For ages 60+
Join our dementia friendly, free movie club.
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Come along to our IDEAS-MAKING SESSIONS - fun and creative workshops where you can bounce your ideas with project staff and other participants.
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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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This season we are offering a series of 'Gateway to the Creative Industries' Workshops.
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Deptford Live! is our local community’s chance to take centre stage, share a skill and meet other local creative people.
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Deptford Live! is our local community’s chance to take centre stage, share a skill and meet other local creative people.
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A celebration of the creative work of older residents from four Lewisham Homes Independent Living Schemes and Meet Me at the Albany.
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Ever wondered what goes on backstage? Check out our workshop, placement and paid trainee opportunities to get professional experience...
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Come to a playful workshop creating stories with your bodies and making theatre with award-winning theatre company, Tangled Feet.
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A practical, playful workshop unlocking how award winning Tangled Feet make their work.
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Woodpecker Music
For ages Ages 11 to 16
Free, fun, creative music workshops.
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As part of the Albany REBELS Season there will be two days of FREE activities for children and families in May Half Term.
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As part of the Albany REBELS Season there will be two days of FREE activities for children and families in May Half Term.
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Woodpecker Drama
For ages Ages 8 to 13
Develop drama and creative skills, have fun and make an exciting new show over the course of eight weeks. Learn new skills over the course of the sessions leading to a showcase celebration on Saturday 13 July. All levels welcome. The only requirement is a commitment of your time and
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Come together with other talented local musicians to form a brand new Albany Music Collective.
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Have a go at drama and join in with a variety of exciting games.
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At Deptford Lounge
Summer Arts 2019: Street Dance & Hip Hop Masterclass
Wed 7 Aug 2019For ages 8 - 12 & 12 - 18
Street dance and Hip Hop workshops with ZooNation.
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Learn to create rhythms and make music.
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At 277
Summer Arts 2019: Summer Garden Party – Dance, Craft & Gardening
Wed 31 Jul – Mon 12 Aug 2019For ages 5 - 8 & 8 - 12
A three day course filled with street dance, craft and outdoor fun.
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Learn the basics of how to make a professional video using just your mobile phone.
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At 277
Summer Arts 2019: Street Dance & Digital – Social Media Clips
Mon 19 Aug 2019For ages 12 - 18
Learn how to film and edit professional videos for social media on your mobile phone.
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At Deptford Lounge
Summer Arts 2019: Nearly There Yet Circus Workshop
Thu 22 Aug 2019For ages 6 - 10 & 10 - 14
Work on your circus skills with the bold and brilliant Nearly There Yet Circus.
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Love2Dance is looking for dancers aged 10 to 18 to join their Show Cast, and Performance Troupe!
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Allsorts is a place where adults with learning disabilities can try new art activities, meet new people and have fun.
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Evenings in care homes can be quiet and lonely, so every week Magic Me volunteers host cocktail parties where volunteers and residents socialise together.
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A dance workshop hosted by Move Me founder Bert Roman.
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Are you 55+ and love to dance?
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A unique opportunity to meet funders from the PRS for Music Foundation and Help Musicians UK.
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An informal opportunity to discuss your ideas and get invaluable feedback.
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At 277
Dance to the Visual Beat of Z-Access: Interactive Dance Course
Wed 23 Oct 2019For ages 10 - 16
Dance to the visual beat of Z-Access is a one day interactive dance course for young people aged 10 - 16.
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Join director Ros Philips, writer-performer Mira Dovreni, and UCL gender science researchers to create a freestyle cabaret.
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Join us this October Half Term for ZooNation’s Some Like it Hip Hop themed dance workshops.
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Audition to join the cast of SOUNDS LiKE CHAOS youth theatre's new show.
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The People’s Party is a day of workshops organised by Nkechinyere Nwobani-Akanwo in which Deptford locals are invited to express their political ideas and form their own ‘party’.
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Drop-in Studio Sessions with Rosie Lowe and Afrikan Boy
For ages 13 - 19
Work with professional artists to make and record original music.
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After the success of their first issue of Viva La Vulva, Leah and Jay bring you a live zine making workshop.
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This session will walk you through how to prepare a project budget.
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Uncover Drama with SOUNDS LiKE CHAOS
For ages 8 - 13
Drama and performance workshops including dance, music, costume and set design.
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Understanding power, how to build it and how to use it.
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Join world renowned grime artist Afrikan Boy (aka Shola) to build your lyricism and music making skills.
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A workshop series for musicians or music practitioners interested in applying for funding.
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Learn about available funding schemes, what kind of applications the Arts Council is looking for and get some useful advice around how to write a clear project plan.
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Woodpecker Carnival programme for ages 10-16
For ages 10 - 16
This Carnival-inspired programme offers a variety of free creative workshops and courses throughout the year, each lasting six or eight weeks young people ages 10 -16.
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A new programme with a mission to help young women express themselves creatively while gaining skills that could help them in education and employment.
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At 277
Pizza and Pitches Fund
Call-out for creative ideas in Deptford!
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Play Makers is a two day drama programme for people aged 12-16 from Lewisham and the surrounding area.
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A 3 day dance theatre course for young people aged 10 - 16.
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Allsorts is a place where adults with learning disabilities can try new art activities, meet new people and have fun.
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Do you aspire to a career in the creative world? Perhaps you'd love to be on the stage or behind it, present your own radio show or podcast or learn the ins and outs of how they are put together?
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At Canada Water Theatre
Spoken Word Open Mic
FREE Spoken Word Open Mic sessions at Canada Water Theatre.
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Music Writing, Recording And Production with Afrikan Boy
For ages 14 - 18
This 6 week music project will develop your lyric writing and music production skills, as well as exploring musical styles and lyrical content in a safe and positive space.
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At Canada Water Theatre
Losing the Night: Creative Writing Workshop
Wed 4 – Thu 5 Mar 2020For ages 14+
Join Cecilia Knapp for a creative writing workshop and have the chance to perform what you create as a curtain raiser.
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ARC Stockton and the Albany are seeking to commission two new Christmas shows for children aged 3 – 7.
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Are you dreaming of a career in the performing arts? Do you want to get your work out there but don’t know how? Are you wondering what next?
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Are you a young artist looking to develop your work and perform it?
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At Canada Water Theatre
Call-out for Mayflower 400-Themed Ideas in Southwark
We're opening out Canada Water Theatre for artists to work with local Southwark audiences to develop new work as part of the Mayflower 400 Festival for two weeks in June-July 2020.
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Are you dreaming of a career in the performing arts? Do you want to get your work out there but don’t know how? Are you wondering what next?
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Ever wondered what goes on backstage at a show? Are you interested in lighting, sound or stage management?
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Industry professionals work alongside young artists in this 6 day intensive project taking place in the Albany theatre working together to make tracks to be aired on Resonance FM. All of our programmes are working to current government guidelines, and are subject to change. To apply to the course
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Applications are now open for the Ed Renshaw Music Award 2021
For ages 16 - 25
Established in the memory of gifted musician Ed Renshaw, the award helps young musicians in South East London to achieve their potential.
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Discover new skills in lighting, sound and stage management in this hands-on workshop day
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Introducing ORBIT, a new creative podcast series for young artists
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Come ‘n’ Grow
For ages 18+
Get outdoors and get growing with the Albany's very own gardening club.
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Young Creatives Industry Workshops
For ages 14-25 year olds
This series of free online workshops, delivered by Industry professionals, are designed for young people interested in working in the creative industries.
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This session will provide an inspiring overview and hands on experience of these backstage jobs.
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Dream Big, Step Small: Creative Development Music Workshop
For ages 14-25 year olds
In this creative development workshop, Ahnansé from Steam Down will outline strategies for developing a more positive mindset in your creative practice.
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The SceneMakers Filmmakers Award is a programme set up to support young emerging filmmakers from South East London.
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Free creative opportunity for young people aged 13-17. Presented by Shado and the Albany
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At the Albany
Open Source Collaborations – Round Three
Open Source Collaborations are back with their third round of applications.
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The Albany invites young people aged 6-11 to join one, of two, week-long Summer Arts Holiday Clubs.
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At the Albany
Pizza and Pitches
We’re inviting people with great ideas for local projects to make a short pitch for your support.
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Uncover Drama – Woodpecker Carnival programme for ages 10-16
For ages 10 - 18
Free, fun and energetic drama and performance workshops for 10-18 year olds.
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This October half term we invite young people aged 12-16 to join an exciting 2 day dance workshop with Extended Play at Deptford Lounge.
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Celebrated youth theatre Sounds Like Chaos are looking for 5 young people aged 12 to 18 to join our company of young performers and make a new show.
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A 6-week training course presented by the Albany
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A 6 week training course presented by the Albany
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Half Term Workshops – Create, Build & Perform
For ages 10 – 16
FREE creative activities with Sounds Like Chaos, Practice Architecture and the Albany this half term.
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You Heard Us is a public art project which celebrates women taking up public space. Come along to Deptford Lounge to view portraits of local women from the community.
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JUSTICEMVMNT will be hosting FREE workshops for creatives between the ages of 18-30.
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Are you a young person between 18-25 based in Lewisham and interested in putting on creative events? Deliver your own music event within the Revolution through music programme.
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The Albany invites young people aged 7-10 to attend our 4 days Easter Holiday Arts Club 2022
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Easter Workshops – Adventure Play & Fashion
For ages 10 - 16
FREE adventure play and creative activities with Sounds Like Chaos and the Albany this Easter. Come and learn new skills, play and make new friends.
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Lewisham Mixtape
For ages 14-25 year olds
Calling Lewisham 14 - 25 year olds - Get your music heard and perform as part of The Mayor's London Borough of Culture 2022
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Climate Home: The Team
For ages 14-25 year olds
Join the climate home building team and gain construction experience and skills
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Climate Home: Reach For Speech Poetry Collective
For ages 13 - 21
For aspiring creative writers, spoken word artists and poets to work with professional poet Gboyega Odubanjo to explore new forms and styles of poetic writing.
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Climate Home: Fashion Futures Design and Making Sessions
For ages 10-16
Work alongside Climate Home’s resident fashion designer to learn design and making skills and create new designs for the catwalk.
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Climate Home: Dance with The Unknown
For ages 10 - 16
Join celebrated Lewisham street dance trio The Unknown to learn new moves and styles including street dance, commercial and freestyle.
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Summer holiday activities for young people aged 6-16
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Climate Home: Adventure Play
For ages 8 - 14
Take part in open play on the outdoor adventure playground and join in with guided creative activities.
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Acclaimed youth theatre Sounds Like Chaos are looking for young people aged 12 to 18 to join our company of young performers and make a new show that will be performed at the Albany in the summer.
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We are looking for creative ideas, which can take place on or off line and will connect with the people of Lewisham or Southwark, where the Albany is based.
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At the Albany
Leap into Spring: Easter Holiday Arts Club 2023
We're inviting young people aged 6-16 to leap into Spring and join us for the Easter Holiday Arts Club.
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Join our fortnightly Come 'n' Grow club for Over 60's in the Albany garden every other Tuesday from 11am – 12pm.
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Weekly gardening sessions at the Albany.
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Meet Me at… is our award-winning programme of creative and social activities for over 60s.
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Our weekly Wednesday youth takeover.
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A project for young people aged 16 - 24 interested in tech and coding to come together with industry experts to make and collaborate.
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REZON8 is offering free recording sessions to 14-25 year olds two days a week.
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Our Summer Arts Club for 7-16 year olds.
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Love2Dance
For ages 8 - 18
Street dance lessons for 8 to 18 year olds in Deptford, Honor Oak and Sydenham.
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Join Meet Me... members on a storytelling tour around Deptford in a vintage caravan. Come and share food, fire, memories and magical tales.
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REZON8 Artist Development Sessions
For ages 14 - 25
We will create music together, and support you to enhance your own tracks!
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Have you got an interest in working in backstage and technical for live events?
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Celebrating joy, love, and connection through the lens of young men of colour.
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Book a subsidised space for your rehearsal or RnD, open for Creative Communities members to apply.