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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!

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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.

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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.
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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.
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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+
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Hold on to Letting Go
At the Albany

Hold on to Letting Go

Wed 12 – Thu 13 Jul 2023
For all ages
A new theatre show devised by the SOUNDS LiKE CHAOS company.
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GROUNDATION – Dancing from the Archive
At the Albany

GROUNDATION – Dancing from the Archive

Tue 10 Oct 2023
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
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Love2Dance Showcase
At the Albany

Love2Dance Showcase

Sun 26 Nov 2023
For all ages
Love2Dance members come together to showcase their talents in a spectacular live street dance showcase.
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Speaking Up Holiday Programme
At Deptford Lounge

Speaking Up Holiday Programme

Tuesday 2 April - Friday 5 April 2024
For ages Year 7 - 11
Speaking Up is an immersive oracy and public speaking course designed for students in Years 7-11.
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Love2Dance

Love2Dance

Saturday 13 April - Friday 21 June 2024
For ages 8 - 18
Street dance lessons for 8 to 18 year olds in Deptford, Honor Oak and Sydenham.
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Come ’n’ Grow
At the Albany

Come ’n’ Grow

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11am-1pm
For ages 18+
Weekly gardening sessions at the Albany.
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Creative Communities Ad Hoc Spaces
At Creative Communities

Creative Communities Ad Hoc Spaces

Thu 19 Dec – Sat 4 Jan 2025
Bookings for last-minute activities of all sorts, available to our Creative Communities Members.
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Creative Communities Rehearsal & RnD Space
At Creative Communities

Creative Communities Rehearsal & RnD Space

Fri 29 Nov – Wed 18 Dec
For ages 18+
Book a subsidised space for your rehearsal or RnD, open for Creative Communities members to apply.
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Creative Communities Coworking Hub
At Creative Communities

Creative Communities Coworking Hub

Mon 25 Nov – Mon 23 Dec
For ages 18+
Our flagship coworking space. Book a desk from as little as £5 per day.
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!
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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.
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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
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.
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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....
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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+
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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.
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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.
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Hold on to Letting Go
At the Albany

Hold on to Letting Go

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

Static Monsters World Championship 2023

Sat 29 – Sun 30 Jul 2023
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
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GROUNDATION – Dancing from the Archive
At the Albany

GROUNDATION – Dancing from the Archive

Tue 10 Oct 2023
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
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What Are Statues For?
At the Albany

What Are Statues For?

Wed 15 Nov 2023
For ages 16+
A free roundtable event followed by creative workshops.
From our friends
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Love2Dance Showcase
At the Albany

Love2Dance Showcase

Sun 26 Nov 2023
For all ages
Love2Dance members come together to showcase their talents in a spectacular live street dance showcase.
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AGM 2024
At the Albany

AGM 2024

Monday 18 March
For ages all ages (18+ to vote)
Join us to celebrate the Albany's achievements over the last year and find out about our future plans at our Annual General Meeting (AGM).
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Scratch Night Casting
At Deptford Lounge

Scratch Night Casting

Tuesday 19 November 2024
For ages 18+
We're connecting writers with actors for an upcoming scratch night at Deptford Lounge.
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Roller Disco
At Deptford Lounge

Roller Disco

Every third Thursday of the month
For ages 16+
Join us every third Thursday of the month for our popular Roller Disco.
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Just Write It!
At Deptford Lounge

Just Write It!

Monday 16 December
For ages 16+
This new writing group aims to create a group of writers to come together, to form a community and feel less isolated in our work.
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Jazz Saturdays
At the Albany

Jazz Saturdays

Saturday 14 December 2024
For all ages
Free performances in our CaffA from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.
Project
A Big Conversation
A youth-led research project exploring the value of arts and creativity in supporting young people with their mental health.
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Creative Communities Membership
Our membership scheme offers access to our co-working hub, rehearsal space and artist development opportunities.
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More Than a Hoodie
At the Albany

More Than a Hoodie

Saturday 9 - 31 March 2024
Celebrating joy, love, and connection through the lens of young men of colour.
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Meet Me…on the Dancefloor
At the Albany

Meet Me…on the Dancefloor

12 March - 11 June 2024
For ages 65+
Join Meet Me... for free weekly dance sessions for over 65s.
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Speaking Up Holiday Programme
At Deptford Lounge

Speaking Up Holiday Programme

Tuesday 2 April - Friday 5 April 2024
For ages Year 7 - 11
Speaking Up is an immersive oracy and public speaking course designed for students in Years 7-11.
Project
Love2Dance

Love2Dance

Saturday 13 April - Friday 21 June 2024
For ages 8 - 18
Street dance lessons for 8 to 18 year olds in Deptford, Honor Oak and Sydenham.
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Come ’n’ Grow
At the Albany

Come ’n’ Grow

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11am-1pm
For ages 18+
Weekly gardening sessions at the Albany.
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On Trees and Tower Blocks

On Trees and Tower Blocks

Wednesdays and Thursdays 31 July - 29 August 2024
For ages 14 - 25
A six week free photography programme for young people ages 14-22, designed and run by Pepys estate residents and artists.
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Holiday Arts & Gardening Club 2024
At the Albany

Holiday Arts & Gardening Club 2024

Monday 5 - Thursday 15 August 2024
For ages 7 - 12
Drama, food making, drawing, gardening, playing, and working together, in the Albany’s beautiful theatre & garden.
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Advanced Tech Course
At the Albany

Advanced Tech Course

Monday 2 September - Friday 6 September 2024
For ages 18 - 25
A free advanced coding course for 18-25 year olds living in South London.
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Confidence Building Drama Sessions
At the Albany

Confidence Building Drama Sessions

Tuesday 24 September - Tuesday 10 December 2024, 4.30pm - 6.30pm
For ages 14 - 18
Free workshops combining drama, poetry, movement and drum beats. Part of Come As You Are.
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21st Century Tea Dance
At the Albany

21st Century Tea Dance

Tuesday 22 October 2024
For all ages
Don your flippers or knot your hankies and come and celebrate with Entelechy Arts at this year’s 21st Century Tea Dance, 'Under the Sea'.
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REZON8: Introspection
At the Albany

REZON8: Introspection

Tuesday 29 October 2024, 7pm
For all ages
A showcase of collective strength voiced by young up-and-coming musicians through music.
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Festive Youth Roller Disco
At Deptford Lounge

Festive Youth Roller Disco

Thursday 19 December 2024
For ages 12+
Come As You Are take over our roller disco for the evening!
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Creative Communities Ad Hoc Spaces
At Creative Communities

Creative Communities Ad Hoc Spaces

Thu 19 Dec – Sat 4 Jan 2025
Bookings for last-minute activities of all sorts, available to our Creative Communities Members.
Project
Creative Communities Rehearsal & RnD Space
At Creative Communities

Creative Communities Rehearsal & RnD Space

Fri 29 Nov – Wed 18 Dec
For ages 18+
Book a subsidised space for your rehearsal or RnD, open for Creative Communities members to apply.
Project
Creative Communities Coworking Hub
At Creative Communities

Creative Communities Coworking Hub

Mon 25 Nov – Mon 23 Dec
For ages 18+
Our flagship coworking space. Book a desk from as little as £5 per day.