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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The Albany receive Arts Council England funding for 2023-26
Fri 4 Nov 2022
We are incredibly grateful to receive this vital funding from Arts Council England and the DCMS, which will enable us to build on the legacy of London Borough of Culture 2022, continuing our work with artists, families, young and older people
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The Albany to step back from managing Canada Water Theatre
Thu 27 Oct 2022
Having worked with the council’s library and culture teams since the building opened its doors in 2011, we proudly look back at our joint achievements and we are keen to facilitate a smooth transition into the next chapter of this extraordinary venue. We will miss working with our partners in
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Alongside our partners, we have made a decision to postpone some events due to take place during the planned period of national mourning, including all scheduled London Borough of Culture events. Currently, this includes: Moving Day The Beautiful Octopus Club Be Seen & Be Heard: The Reason
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Seven young event producers have been selected to showcase the diversity of the interests and ideas of young people based in South East London. The group is currently completing an eight-week series of workshops where they are refining and planning their initial project ideas. Their events will take place between
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The Albany at People’s Day 2022
Wed 13 Jul 2022
South-East London’s longest-running free outdoor festival is back after a hiatus, and we’re excited to be involved. The Albany have programmed the Climate Conversations area – an area filled with workshops, performances and installations created in response to Climate activism & social justice.
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Vicki Amedume appointed as Creative Director
Thu 14 Apr 2022
Vicki is a leading practitioner of circus, theatre and outdoor arts. As Artistic Director of Upswing, a leading contemporary circus company, she has a long history of working closely with the Albany and in the local area, and was previously an Associate Artist from 2010-2018. She was appointed
