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Project
Dennis of Penge: Creative Workshop

Dennis of Penge: Creative Workshop

Fri 12 Oct 2018
For ages 16+
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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Festival of Creative Ageing: Engagement Launch
At 277

Festival of Creative Ageing: Engagement Launch

Tue 20 Nov 2018
For all ages
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.

Find out how you can support
Project
Albany Annual General Meeting
At 277

Albany Annual General Meeting

Thu 24 Jan 2019
For ages 18+
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
Allsorts Spring 2019
At 277

Allsorts Spring 2019

Thu 7 Feb – Thu 14 Mar 2019
For ages 18+
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
Motherhoody
At Canada Water Theatre

Motherhoody

Sun 12 – Sun 19 May 2019
For ages 12+
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
Get Growing
At 277

Get Growing

Tue 9 Apr 2019
For ages 4+
Greens glorious greens! From the ground to your plate.
Project
How Would We Look Through Our Own Eyes?
At 277

How Would We Look Through Our Own Eyes?

Sat 13 Apr 2019
For ages 16+
This workshop will explore what it would take or feel like for women to look at our own selves with our own eyes.
Project
Get Growing
At 277

Get Growing

Thu 25 Jul – Thu 29 Aug 2019
For ages 4+
Greens glorious greens! From the ground to your plate.
Project
PG Singers
At 277

PG Singers

Sat 30 – Fri 29 May 2020
For ages 18+
A fun opportunity for PG’s to socialise and sing within a warm and friendly environment, to express themselves and have a laugh!
Project
Smashing It: Working Class Artists Making It Happen
At 277

Smashing It: Working Class Artists Making It Happen

Sat 23 – Fri 22 May 2020
For all ages
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
The Head Wrap Diaries
At 277

The Head Wrap Diaries

Tue 26 – Wed 27 Feb 2019
For ages 5+
An uplifting blend of club styles fused with African and Contemporary dance, great music, a good dose of humour and HAIR stories!
Event
Likkle Rum with Grandma
At 277

Likkle Rum with Grandma

Thu 28 – Sat 30 Mar 2019
For ages 14+
A journey over a generational bridge, mixing poetry, storytelling and a Jamaican grandmother's voice.
Event
Luca Rutherford’s Political Party
At 277

Luca Rutherford’s Political Party

Thu 14 – Fri 15 Feb 2019
For ages 14+
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
Food for Thought
At 277

Food for Thought

Tue 26 Mar 2019
For ages 12+
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
Flight Paths
At 277

Flight Paths

Fri 1 – Sat 2 Mar 2019
For ages 14+
Three visually impaired performers from Japan, Nigeria and the US follow their example to tell contemporary stories of migration to the UK.
Event
MASH UP
At 277

MASH UP

Fri 8 Mar 2019
For ages 13+
An evening of beatboxing, live music and puppetry.
Event
Glory
At 277

Glory

Tue 19 – Wed 20 Mar 2019
For ages 14+
Glory takes us into the wrestling ring in this painfully funny, sweaty and gutsy story about what people will do to achieve glory.
Event
Steam Down: The Album
At 277

Steam Down: The Album

Sat 26 Jan 2019
An immersive melting pot of future soul melodies, west African rhythms, spiritual jazz and UK bass music.
Event
Meet Me on the Radio
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.
Project
Albany Annual General Meeting
At 277

Albany Annual General Meeting

Thu 23 Jan 2020
For ages 18+
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! Callout
At Deptford Lounge

Deptford Live! Callout

For all ages
Deptford Live! is our local community’s chance to take centre stage, share a skill and meet other local creative people.
Project
Meet Me On Tour
At Deptford Lounge

Meet Me On Tour

For all ages
A celebration of the creative work of older residents from four Lewisham Homes Independent Living Schemes and Meet Me at the Albany.
Project
Allsorts Summer 2019
At 277

Allsorts Summer 2019

Thu 8 Aug – Thu 12 Sep 2019
For ages 18+
Allsorts is a place where adults with learning disabilities can try new art activities, meet new people and have fun.
Project
Cocktails in Care Homes Volunteer Induction
At 277

Cocktails in Care Homes Volunteer Induction

Mon 16 Sep 2019
For all ages
Evenings in care homes can be quiet and lonely, so every week Magic Me volunteers host cocktail parties where volunteers and residents socialise together.
Project
Wannabe: Dance Workshop
At Deptford Lounge

Wannabe: Dance Workshop

Thu 19 Sep 2019
For all ages
A dance workshop hosted by Move Me founder Bert Roman.
Project
The Creative Industries: Career Insight Day
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?
Project
Spoken Word Open Mic
At Canada Water Theatre

Spoken Word Open Mic

FREE Spoken Word Open Mic sessions at Canada Water Theatre.
Project
Losing the Night: Creative Writing Workshop
At Canada Water Theatre

Losing the Night: Creative Writing Workshop

Wed 4 – Thu 5 Mar 2020
For ages 14+
Join Cecilia Knapp for a creative writing workshop and have the chance to perform what you create as a curtain raiser.
Project
Young Creatives Industry Workshops

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.
Project
Tech Industry Workshop
This session will provide an inspiring overview and hands on experience of these backstage jobs.
Event
The Blues Brothers Screening – Summer Season
At Deptford Lounge

The Blues Brothers Screening – Summer Season

For ages 15+
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.
Project
The Albany Summer Arts Holiday Club
At the Albany

The Albany Summer Arts Holiday Club

For ages ages 6-11
The Albany invites young people aged 6-11 to join one, of two, week-long Summer Arts Holiday Clubs.
Event
Summer in the Garden: The Grimm Sisters
At the Albany Garden

Summer in the Garden: The Grimm Sisters

Sat 31 Jul 2021
For ages 6+
The Grimm Sisters present their marvellous mix of storytelling, comedy & live music. Socially distanced, interactive outdoor theatre - perfect for 2021!
Event
The Festival of Radical Care
At the Albany

The Festival of Radical Care

For ages 12+
An autumn feast of workshops, shows, installations, music and dancing presented by Angela Clerkin.
Event
Smile
At the Albany

Smile

Sun 10 Oct 2021
For ages 3+
Told through magical, theatrical chamber music and performed by exceptional musicians, Smile takes the audience on a delightful musical adventure.
Event
The Walk
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
Smile
At Canada Water Theatre

Smile

Sat 23 Oct 2021
For ages 3+
Told through magical, theatrical chamber music and performed by exceptional musicians, Smile takes the audience on a delightful musical adventure.
Event
The Digital Home
The Digital Home invites you into both a British and Japanese care home to experience what care is like.
Event
Quinn Oulton
At Canada Water Theatre

Quinn Oulton

Sun 14 Nov 2021
For ages 12+
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
At Canada Water Theatre

The Learning Lottery

Fri 19 Nov 2021
For ages 13+
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
The Power of Words
At Canada Water Theatre

The Power of Words

Thu 2 Dec 2021
For ages 12+
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
The Ballad of Rudy
At Canada Water Theatre

The Ballad of Rudy

Fri 10 – Sun 12 Dec 2021
For ages 3+
Join Rudy the Reindeer in a Christmas adventure! Enjoy live music, storytelling & puppetry combined in an original story for children aged 3+
Project
Producing Live Events
At the Albany

Producing Live Events

For ages 16-30
A 6 week training course presented by the Albany
Project
You Heard Us
At Deptford Lounge

You Heard Us

For all ages
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.
Project
JUSTICEMVMNT
At the Albany

JUSTICEMVMNT

For ages 18 - 30
JUSTICEMVMNT will be hosting FREE workshops for creatives between the ages of 18-30.
Project
Revolution Through Music – Event Producers
At the Albany

Revolution Through Music – Event Producers

For ages 18 - 25
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.
Project
Climate Home: The Team

Climate Home: The Team

For ages 14-25 year olds
Join the climate home building team and gain construction experience and skills
Project
Climate Home: Dance with The Unknown
Join celebrated Lewisham street dance trio The Unknown to learn new moves and styles including street dance, commercial and freestyle.
Project
Climate Home: Adventure Play
Take part in open play on the outdoor adventure playground and join in with guided creative activities.
Project
Join Youth Theatre SOUNDS LiKE CHAOS at the Albany
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.
Project
Pizza and Pitches: Call Out
At the Albany

Pizza and Pitches: Call Out

For all ages
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.
Project
Come ’n’ Grow @ Meet Me
At the Albany

Come ’n’ Grow @ Meet Me

For ages 60+
Join our fortnightly Come 'n' Grow club for Over 60's in the Albany garden every other Tuesday from 11am – 12pm.
Project
Come ’n’ Grow
At the Albany

Come ’n’ Grow

For ages 18+
Weekly gardening sessions at the Albany.
Event
Hold on to Letting Go
At the Albany

Hold on to Letting Go

Wed 12 – Thu 13 Jul
For all ages
A new theatre show devised by the SOUNDS LiKE CHAOS company.
Project
Love2Dance

Love2Dance

For ages 8 - 18
Street dance lessons for 8 to 18 year olds in Deptford, Honor Oak and Sydenham.
Event
GROUNDATION – Dancing from the Archive
At the Albany

GROUNDATION – Dancing from the Archive

Tue 10 Oct
For all ages
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
Event
Love2Dance Showcase
At the Albany

Love2Dance Showcase

Sun 26 Nov
For all ages
Love2Dance members come together to showcase their talents in a spectacular live street dance showcase.
Event
The Head Wrap Diaries
At 277

The Head Wrap Diaries

Tue 26 – Wed 27 Feb 2019
For ages 5+
An uplifting blend of club styles fused with African and Contemporary dance, great music, a good dose of humour and HAIR stories!
Event
Likkle Rum with Grandma
At 277

Likkle Rum with Grandma

Thu 28 – Sat 30 Mar 2019
For ages 14+
A journey over a generational bridge, mixing poetry, storytelling and a Jamaican grandmother's voice.
Event
Luca Rutherford’s Political Party
At 277

Luca Rutherford’s Political Party

Thu 14 – Fri 15 Feb 2019
For ages 14+
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
Food for Thought
At 277

Food for Thought

Tue 26 Mar 2019
For ages 12+
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
Flight Paths
At 277

Flight Paths

Fri 1 – Sat 2 Mar 2019
For ages 14+
Three visually impaired performers from Japan, Nigeria and the US follow their example to tell contemporary stories of migration to the UK.
Event
MASH UP
At 277

MASH UP

Fri 8 Mar 2019
For ages 13+
An evening of beatboxing, live music and puppetry.
Event
Glory
At 277

Glory

Tue 19 – Wed 20 Mar 2019
For ages 14+
Glory takes us into the wrestling ring in this painfully funny, sweaty and gutsy story about what people will do to achieve glory.
Event
Steam Down: The Album
At 277

Steam Down: The Album

Sat 26 Jan 2019
An immersive melting pot of future soul melodies, west African rhythms, spiritual jazz and UK bass music.
Event
Meet Me on the Radio
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
PureGold REDUX – Goldsmiths
Following our Lockdown Live show, final year MMus and BMus Popular Music students perform live sets of original work.
From our friends
Event
The Blues Brothers Screening – Summer Season
At Deptford Lounge

The Blues Brothers Screening – Summer Season

For ages 15+
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
Summer in the Garden: The Grimm Sisters
At the Albany Garden

Summer in the Garden: The Grimm Sisters

Sat 31 Jul 2021
For ages 6+
The Grimm Sisters present their marvellous mix of storytelling, comedy & live music. Socially distanced, interactive outdoor theatre - perfect for 2021!
Event
PureGold [REDUX]
At the Albany

PureGold [REDUX]

Thu 2 – Fri 3 Sep 2021
For ages 12+
Final year students on the MMus in Popular Music at Goldsmiths, perform sets of original work.
Event
The Festival of Radical Care
At the Albany

The Festival of Radical Care

For ages 12+
An autumn feast of workshops, shows, installations, music and dancing presented by Angela Clerkin.
Event
Smile
At the Albany

Smile

Sun 10 Oct 2021
For ages 3+
Told through magical, theatrical chamber music and performed by exceptional musicians, Smile takes the audience on a delightful musical adventure.
Event
The Walk
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
Smile
At Canada Water Theatre

Smile

Sat 23 Oct 2021
For ages 3+
Told through magical, theatrical chamber music and performed by exceptional musicians, Smile takes the audience on a delightful musical adventure.
Event
The Digital Home
The Digital Home invites you into both a British and Japanese care home to experience what care is like.
Event
Quinn Oulton
At Canada Water Theatre

Quinn Oulton

Sun 14 Nov 2021
For ages 12+
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
At Canada Water Theatre

The Learning Lottery

Fri 19 Nov 2021
For ages 13+
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
The Power of Words
At Canada Water Theatre

The Power of Words

Thu 2 Dec 2021
For ages 12+
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
The Snow Queen
At the Albany

The Snow Queen

Sat 4 – Fri 31 Dec 2021
For ages 3+
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....
Event
The Ballad of Rudy
At Canada Water Theatre

The Ballad of Rudy

Fri 10 – Sun 12 Dec 2021
For ages 3+
Join Rudy the Reindeer in a Christmas adventure! Enjoy live music, storytelling & puppetry combined in an original story for children aged 3+
Event
Lewisham Sound System Trail
A trail of sound systems placed in venues and outdoor locations across Deptford and New Cross, celebrating Lewisham’s role in sound system culture.
Event
Sun & Sea

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.
Event
Climate Home
Young people took centre stage at pop-up venue, Climate Home.
Event
Close To Home: The Mass Dance Event

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.
Event
Hold on to Letting Go
At the Albany

Hold on to Letting Go

Wed 12 – Thu 13 Jul
For all ages
A new theatre show devised by the SOUNDS LiKE CHAOS company.
Event
Static Monsters World Championship 2023
At the Albany

Static Monsters World Championship 2023

Sat 29 – Sun 30 Jul
For all ages
A weekend of Strength with athletes from across the World, competing for the honour and title of World champion.
From our friends
Event
GROUNDATION – Dancing from the Archive
At the Albany

GROUNDATION – Dancing from the Archive

Tue 10 Oct
For all ages
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
Event
What Are Statues For?
At the Albany

What Are Statues For?

Wed 15 Nov
For ages 16+
A free roundtable event followed by creative workshops.
From our friends
Event
Love2Dance Showcase
At the Albany

Love2Dance Showcase

Sun 26 Nov
For all ages
Love2Dance members come together to showcase their talents in a spectacular live street dance showcase.
Project
Get Growing
At 277

Get Growing

Tue 13 Feb – Tue 23 Oct 2018
For all ages
Inter-generational gardening and nature activities in the Albany Garden.
Project
Summer Arts 2018: Uncover Theatre
At 277

Summer Arts 2018: Uncover Theatre

Thu 9 Aug 2018
For ages 9 - 13
A day of free drama and performance workshops, where young people can learn more about theatre making.
Project
Allsorts Summer 2018
At 277

Allsorts Summer 2018

Thu 9 Aug – Thu 4 Oct 2018
For ages 18+
Allsorts is a place where adults with learning disabilities can try new art activities, meet new people and have fun.
Project
Love2Dance Auditions
At 277

Love2Dance Auditions

Sat 1 Sep 2018
For ages 10 - 18
Come along to audition for our dance shows
Project
Freelancers Breakfast Club
At Deptford Lounge

Freelancers Breakfast Club

Fri 16 Jun 2017 – Tue 30 Oct 2018
For ages 16+
Do you work in participatory arts as a freelancer? Come and have breakfast with us!
Project
The People’s Poetry Writing Workshops
At Deptford Lounge

The People’s Poetry Writing Workshops

Thu 18 Oct 2018
For ages 16+
Join spoken word artist and activist Matt Abbott and air your views and opinions on the issues of the day.
Project
Employability Workshop & CV Surgery
At Deptford Lounge

Employability Workshop & CV Surgery

Fri 19 Oct 2018
For ages 16+
FREE employability workshops and CV surgery for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers.
Project
Dennis of Penge: Creative Workshop

Dennis of Penge: Creative Workshop

Fri 12 Oct 2018
For ages 16+
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.
Project
Allsorts
At 277

Allsorts

Thu 8 Nov – Thu 13 Dec 2018
For ages 18+ (plus friends and family)
Allsorts is a place where adults with learning disabilities can try new art activities, meet new people and have fun.
Project
Festival of Creative Ageing: Engagement Launch
At 277

Festival of Creative Ageing: Engagement Launch

Tue 20 Nov 2018
For all ages
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.
Project
I, The Unmaster: Workshop
At 277

I, The Unmaster: Workshop

Tue 13 Nov 2018
For ages 16+
Write your own material and explore themes of masculinity and mental health through creative activities and collaboration.
Project
Freelancers Breakfast Club 2019
At Deptford Lounge

Freelancers Breakfast Club 2019

Tue 12 Feb 2019
For ages 16+
Do you work in participatory arts as a freelancer? Come and have breakfast with us!
Project
Albany Annual General Meeting
At 277

Albany Annual General Meeting

Thu 24 Jan 2019
For ages 18+
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
ID: BABYLON WORKSHOP
At 277

ID: BABYLON WORKSHOP

Tue 8 Jan 2019
For ages 18-25 years olds
Attention young people 18-25: Work and tour with rapper and activist ‘Potent Whisper‘ in a fully funded international project.
Project
Allsorts Spring 2019
At 277

Allsorts Spring 2019

Thu 7 Feb – Thu 14 Mar 2019
For ages 18+
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
Albany Gardening Club
At 277

Albany Gardening Club

Thu 21 Feb – Thu 31 Oct 2019
For ages 16+
Would you like to learn how to grow your own food? Then come and join us every Thursday for our gardening club.
Project
Motherhoody
At Canada Water Theatre

Motherhoody

Sun 12 – Sun 19 May 2019
For ages 12+
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
Get Growing
At 277

Get Growing

Tue 9 Apr 2019
For ages 4+
Greens glorious greens! From the ground to your plate.
Project
Protest Drumming
At 277

Protest Drumming

Sat 25 May 2019
How many times in our lives are we told to be quiet, yet our spirit is shouting out to make noise?
Project
How Would We Look Through Our Own Eyes?
At 277

How Would We Look Through Our Own Eyes?

Sat 13 Apr 2019
For ages 16+
This workshop will explore what it would take or feel like for women to look at our own selves with our own eyes.
Project
Allsorts – The Reality Season
At 277

Allsorts – The Reality Season

Thu 16 May – Thu 20 Jun 2019
For ages 18+
Heart n Soul's Allsorts is our creative taking part project for adults with learning disabilities (aged 18+).
Project
Artist Funding Workshop
At Deptford Lounge

Artist Funding Workshop

Tue 11 Jun 2019
A session for music industry professionals interested in the Arts Council funding programme ‘Develop Your Creative Practice’.
Project
At Deptford Lounge

Embodied Social change workshop

Sat 6 Jul 2019
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.
Project
Fun Palace Workshop
At 277

Fun Palace Workshop

Mon 8 Jul 2019
For all ages
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
Project
Get Growing
At 277

Get Growing

Thu 25 Jul – Thu 29 Aug 2019
For ages 4+
Greens glorious greens! From the ground to your plate.
Project
Some Like it Hip Hop trip

Some Like it Hip Hop trip

Sun 27 Oct 2019
For ages 8+
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.
Project
Allsorts – The New Look Season
At 277

Allsorts – The New Look Season

Thu 7 Nov – Thu 12 Dec 2019
Allsorts is a place where adults with learning disabilities can try new art activities, meet new people and have fun.
Project
PG Singers
At 277

PG Singers

Sat 30 – Fri 29 May 2020
For ages 18+
A fun opportunity for PG’s to socialise and sing within a warm and friendly environment, to express themselves and have a laugh!
Project
Smashing It: Working Class Artists Making It Happen
At 277

Smashing It: Working Class Artists Making It Happen

Sat 23 – Fri 22 May 2020
For all ages
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.
Project
Meet Me at the Albany… A New Chapter
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
Project
Meet Me at Lewisham Homes
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
Project
REZON8

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.
Project
Artists of Change
The three artists working with and for our local community this year
Project
ENLIGHTEN
ENLIGHTEN aims to uplift black creatives and those from disadvantaged backgrounds by creating accessible resources offering guidance and support.
Project
Alchemy

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.
Project
A Big Conversation
A youth-led research project exploring the value of arts and creativity in supporting young people with their mental health.
Project
ID: BABYLON
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.
Project
Creative Communities Membership
Our membership scheme offers access to our co-working hub, rehearsal space and artist development opportunities.
Project
r u there? we r here… (2023)
A series of artworks by six young people from Ukraine and the UK, who have met under new and extraordinary circumstances.
Project
Creative Communities Ad-Hoc Spaces
At Creative Communities

Creative Communities Ad-Hoc Spaces

Mon 27 Nov – Fri 8 Dec
Bookings for last-minute activities of all sorts, available to our Creative Communities Members.
Project
SOUNDS LiKE CHAOS
At 277

SOUNDS LiKE CHAOS

For ages 13 - 19
SOUNDS LiKE CHAOS is a theatre company for teenagers who want to perform and increase their drama skills.
Project
Albany Annual General Meeting
At 277

Albany Annual General Meeting

Thu 23 Jan 2020
For ages 18+
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! Callout
At Deptford Lounge

Deptford Live! Callout

For all ages
Deptford Live! is our local community’s chance to take centre stage, share a skill and meet other local creative people.
Project
Deptford Live! Callout
At Deptford Lounge

Deptford Live! Callout

For all ages
Deptford Live! is our local community’s chance to take centre stage, share a skill and meet other local creative people.
Project
Meet Me On Tour
At Deptford Lounge

Meet Me On Tour

For all ages
A celebration of the creative work of older residents from four Lewisham Homes Independent Living Schemes and Meet Me at the Albany.
Project
Theatre workshop for Ages 8-12
At Deptford Lounge

Theatre workshop for Ages 8-12

For ages 8-12
Come to a playful workshop creating stories with your bodies and making theatre with award-winning theatre company, Tangled Feet.
Project
Woodpecker Music

Woodpecker Music

For ages Ages 11 to 16
Free, fun, creative music workshops.
Project
Rebel Kids at Deptford Lounge
At Deptford Lounge

Rebel Kids at Deptford Lounge

For ages Ages 5+
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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Rebel Kids at Canada Water Library
At Canada Water Theatre

Rebel Kids at Canada Water Library

For ages Ages 5+
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

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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SE8 Sound Collective
At 277

SE8 Sound Collective

For ages 12 - 18
Come together with other talented local musicians to form a brand new Albany Music Collective.
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Love2Dance Auditions
At Deptford Lounge

Love2Dance Auditions

Sat 7 Sep 2019
For ages 10 - 18
Love2Dance is looking for dancers aged 10 to 18 to join their Show Cast, and Performance Troupe!
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Allsorts Summer 2019
At 277

Allsorts Summer 2019

Thu 8 Aug – Thu 12 Sep 2019
For ages 18+
Allsorts is a place where adults with learning disabilities can try new art activities, meet new people and have fun.
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Cocktails in Care Homes Volunteer Induction
At 277

Cocktails in Care Homes Volunteer Induction

Mon 16 Sep 2019
For all ages
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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Wannabe: Dance Workshop
At Deptford Lounge

Wannabe: Dance Workshop

Thu 19 Sep 2019
For all ages
A dance workshop hosted by Move Me founder Bert Roman.
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Freestyle Cabaret Making Workshop
At 277

Freestyle Cabaret Making Workshop

For ages 15 - 25
Join director Ros Philips, writer-performer Mira Dovreni, and UCL gender science researchers to create a freestyle cabaret.
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The People’s Party: Workshop
At 277

The People’s Party: Workshop

For ages 18+
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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Viva La Vulva Zine Making Workshop
At 277

Viva La Vulva Zine Making Workshop

Thu 7 Nov 2019
For ages 16+
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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Albany Young Leaders
At 277

Albany Young Leaders

For ages 14 - 25
Understanding power, how to build it and how to use it.
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Woodpecker Carnival programme 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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Stitch Up Look Sharp
At Deptford Lounge

Stitch Up Look Sharp

For ages Ages 12 - 16
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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Play Makers 2020
At Deptford Lounge

Play Makers 2020

For ages 12 - 16
Play Makers is a two day drama programme for people aged 12-16 from Lewisham and the surrounding area.
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Allsorts
At 277

Allsorts

Thu 20 Feb – Thu 26 Mar 2020
For ages 18+
Allsorts is a place where adults with learning disabilities can try new art activities, meet new people and have fun.
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The Creative Industries: Career Insight Day
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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Spoken Word Open Mic
At Canada Water Theatre

Spoken Word Open Mic

FREE Spoken Word Open Mic sessions at Canada Water Theatre.
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Losing the Night: Creative Writing Workshop
At Canada Water Theatre

Losing the Night: Creative Writing Workshop

Wed 4 – Thu 5 Mar 2020
For 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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Industry Workshops: Music
At 277

Industry Workshops: Music

Sat 14 Mar 2020
For ages 16+
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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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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Industry Workshops: Theatre
At 277

Industry Workshops: Theatre

Sun 5 – Sat 4 Apr 2020
For ages 16+
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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SE8 Sound Collective
At 277

SE8 Sound Collective

For ages 11-16
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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ORBIT
Introducing ORBIT, a new creative podcast series for young artists
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Come ‘n’ Grow

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

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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Tech Industry Workshop
This session will provide an inspiring overview and hands on experience of these backstage jobs.
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The Albany Summer Arts Holiday Club
At the Albany

The Albany Summer Arts Holiday Club

For ages ages 6-11
The Albany invites young people aged 6-11 to join one, of two, week-long Summer Arts Holiday Clubs.
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Pizza and Pitches
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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Join Sounds Like Chaos
At the Albany

Join Sounds Like Chaos

For ages 12 - 18
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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Producing Live Events
At the Albany

Producing Live Events

For ages 16-30
A 6 week training course presented by the Albany
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You Heard Us
At Deptford Lounge

You Heard Us

For all ages
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
At the Albany

JUSTICEMVMNT

For ages 18 - 30
JUSTICEMVMNT will be hosting FREE workshops for creatives between the ages of 18-30.
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Revolution Through Music – Event Producers
At the Albany

Revolution Through Music – Event Producers

For ages 18 - 25
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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Lewisham Mixtape

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

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: Dance with The Unknown
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
Take part in open play on the outdoor adventure playground and join in with guided creative activities.
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Join Youth Theatre SOUNDS LiKE CHAOS at the Albany
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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Pizza and Pitches: Call Out
At the Albany

Pizza and Pitches: Call Out

For all ages
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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Come ’n’ Grow @ Meet Me
At the Albany

Come ’n’ Grow @ Meet Me

For ages 60+
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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Come ’n’ Grow
At the Albany

Come ’n’ Grow

For ages 18+
Weekly gardening sessions at the Albany.
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Meet Me At…
At the Albany

Meet Me At…

For ages 60+
Meet Me at… is our award-winning programme of creative and social activities for over 60s.
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Come As You Are
At the Albany

Come As You Are

For ages 12 - 25
Our weekly Wednesday youth takeover.
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The Creative Coding Collective
At the Albany

The Creative Coding Collective

For ages 16 - 24
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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Love2Dance

Love2Dance

For ages 8 - 18
Street dance lessons for 8 to 18 year olds in Deptford, Honor Oak and Sydenham.
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Meet Me…on a caravan tour
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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More Than a Hoodie

More Than a Hoodie

Thursday 9 - 30 March 2023
For ages 10 - 24
Celebrating joy, love, and connection through the lens of young men of colour.