Our latest news plus blogs from staff, artists and more.
Browse our latest news and blog posts below. Our blog posts come from a wide range of contributors, some of them are about our work – events, partnerships or projects – some of them are about stuff happening in the arts or our local area.
We hope you’ll find something to interest you and we love comments and conversation so feel free to post them on the blog pages or get in touch on email or social media. We’d also like to hear from you if you have an idea for a blog or you’ve written something you’d like to appear here.
Top image from a performance of NoFit State Circus and Motionhouse’s BLOCK in Fordham Park. Photo by @TheSnapshotCafe.
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Black Lives Matter: Generational Responses
Fri 26 Jun 2020
In the last few weeks numerous conversations have been had regarding racial justice in all aspects of society. Earlier this month we shared our response to the murder of George Floyd. We called for voices from our friends, partners and collaborators to share their views with us. This week,
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The Albany and ARC Stockton announce two original Christmas shows for local families
Tue 23 Jun 2020
We’re pleased to announce two new Christmas co-commissions from Wrongsemble and Kitchen Zoo, who will be creating new pieces of family theatre specifically for audiences in Deptford and ARC in Stockton on Tees for 2021 and 2022. Wrongsemble, based in West-Yorkshire, will be bringing to life
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Our Journey to Reopening
Fri 19 Jun 2020
Almost three months have passed since we closed our doors to the public, however we’re pleased to announce that we’re beginning the process of reopening over the next few months. Beginning in early July we will host new twice-weekly drop in Come ‘n’ Grow for anyone interested in community
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Open Source Collaborations: Applications Open!
Mon 15 Jun 2020
Applications are now open for Open Source Collaborations, a project that links artists who work with audio-visual mediums (or make work which can be presented audio-visually) with mentors who have the experience and equipment necessary to bring a creative project to life. Successful applicants will be matched with someone from our
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Pizza and Pitches is back!
Tue 9 Jun 2020
What is this opportunity? We are looking for creative ideas, which can take place right now (on or off line) and will connect with and benefit the people of Deptford and New Cross where the Albany is based. We usually host our ‘Pizza and Pitches Parties’ live in the Albany
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Black Lives Matter: Our Response
Wed 3 Jun 2020
In light of the murder of George Floyd, over the last few days we’ve seen a huge outpouring of grief and anger from our community. We feel this pain and sadness too and although there is so much that has already been said, we will not stay silent. The issue