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Past Workshops and Events

Friday 24th March 2017

Return to Rydell High (Grease Singalong)

This irresistibly guilty pleasure eve is an homage to the iconic Grease, where chills will multiply and control will be lost. That feeling where deep down all you want to do is croon out every word to the film? Well this is the perfect opp…

Friday 24th March 2017

Play it Back

One of our signature Antidote games sessions with old school playground classics like Tag, Wink Murder & Bulldog. Hosted by games master Jim. Throwing things, hiding, making stuff up, adding up, Jim mixes it up and challenges all your senses to keep you entertained. With his…

Friday 24th February 2017

Return Of the Tambourine

Triangles, plastic bananas filled with beans and tambourines  – music room cupboards were pretty great. So much so a classroom instruments workshop was called for! We have a lot of love for multi-percussionist Jo May here at Antidote, who’s teaching experience stretches from Senegal to…

Tuesday 13th December 2016

Timfoolery

An Antidote signature games session, with games guru Tim. Think remixed versions of old school games like Mafia, skipping ropes, throwing things, running around and forgetting the rules. Or Timfoolery as we like to call it. A nostalgic throwback to the glory days of the playground…

Monday 12th December 2016

Play It Back

One of our signature Antidote games sessions with old school playground classics like Tag, Wink Murder & Bulldog. Hosted by Kevin. Throwing things, hiding, making stuff up, adding up, Kevin mixes it up to keep you entertained. You’ll find often Kevin fooling around at big…

Monday 12th December 2016

Djembe Drumming & World Music Singing

Always a firm favourite with Antidote regulars, this is a soulful djembe workshop designed to teach you some traditional drum techniques and world music beats & harmonies. Hosted by renowned musician & one of the best djembe facilitators around, Tom Morley, you can expect a…

Monday 12th December 2016

American Yard Games

One of our signature Antidote games sessions hosted by Loose: a throwback to the glory days of the American schoolyard where clapping, jumping rope & Dodgeball ran the show. Expect to play a mixed bag of old school games and some juicy new ones Loose…

Monday 12th December 2016

Balkan Folk Dance

Beautiful Balkan & Armenian moves come together in a class open to all levels of dance ability. Dalila’s sessions are both peaceful & energizing; combining traditional folk dances from across the globe with a bit of poetic background on them too. And as we’re all…

Monday 12th December 2016

Soul Classics

An uplifting singing session for people who love music but aren’t so keen on songsheets & solos. Beautiful harmonies taught to you by ear by professional singers Gemma & Kelly whose experience has seen them perform in The Lion King, Sister Act & at the…

Monday 12th December 2016

The Playstation

A signature Antidote games session inviting you to relive your playground heydays with actor, director & teacher Mick. What kind of games though? Ok so those old school ones you loved as a kid, remember those? Things like Duck Duck Goose, Mafia & modern takes…

Monday 12th December 2016

Contemporary Flamenco Fusion

Fiery flamenco meets the fluid and dynamic nature of contemporary dance in this uplifting fusion class taught by Anuska. Our dance sessions are all about reconnecting with the fun, freeing side of movement, so expect to let loose and have some fun while you explore…

Monday 12th December 2016

Contemporary African Dance Flow

A dynamic & fun class exploring African Contemporary Dance, taught by performer & choreographer Francis Angol. Expect to learn some traditional rhythms & play around with expressing yourself through flowing contemporary moves too. Influenced by Jazz, Western and Caribbean dance – this is a far…

Friday 2nd December 2016

Frankie’s Disco Workout

A disco class with a health kick. If you’re feeling the Jan blues let Frankie’s passion for disco take you on a journey back to 1979 and let loose while you learn some classic Disco choreography. Expect to learn some iconic moves and laugh while…

Friday 2nd December 2016

Folk Songs for the New Year

Seriously soulful songs from Blues, World, Folk and African traditions all in one sweet all levels singing class. We got bored of classes where solos & song sheets got in the way, so when we met Cleo, who creates the magic of an old school singing session where…

Friday 2nd December 2016

Get Your Game Face On

An Antidote signature games session, hosted by George. A playful throwback to the glory days of the playground where Bulldog, Mafia & Wink Murder ran the show. Expect to play a mixed bag of old school games and some juicy new ones George has straight up made up…

Wednesday 2nd November 2016

The Playful Escape Festival

A celebration of all things playful. Escape the city and get lost in a day festival championing the importance of playfulness as an adult. Why do we stop playing and how can weave a bit more playfulness into our everyday? Co-produced by Antidote, Museum of Happiness, & PlayDays, The Playful Escape is…

Monday 5th September 2016

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Dance Class

Let’s do the time warp again. A dance class exploring the cult classic’s greatest moments in all their hip thrusting glory. Learn a routine coloured with your favourite Rocky Horror shapes and just generally get lost in an eve of Magenta-tinged madness. As Halloween calls…

Friday 22nd July 2016

The Bitesize Festival

Craving a bit of field-based fun in the sunshine but can’t make any festivals this year? We totally hear you. So this little number should tick all your boxes. It’s a mini festival in an eve. Picnic, Rounders, old school games session & reggae yoga…

Monday 20th June 2016

PlayDays 2016

Play Days 2016 returns with Antidote, London’s leading playful events company, for a day festival of play & games ALL for adults. You heard, this one’s for the grownups. A giant throwback to the playground, Play Days is all about getting people together to connect…

Friday 10th June 2016

Playground Games

A playful throwback to the glory days of the playground where Bulldog, Mafia & Wink Murder ran the show. Expect to play a mixed bag of old school games and some juicy new ones Loose has straight up made up too! And you really couldn’t be…

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