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Past Workshops and Events

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

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…

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…

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…

Friday 10th June 2016

Celebrating Xmas

Our Xmas shindig celebrating a year of Antidote fun & the people who make our events what they are! Join us for live music, ceilidh vibes, some old school playground games & lashings of Xmas spirit on top. There’ll be Chrimbo nibbles to feast on too….

Friday 10th June 2016

The Antidote Swap Shop

Love some new clothes in time for Autumn? Then come and get them at the Antidote Swap Shop! Ethical shopping at it’s finest, where you’ll bag some new gems & clean out your old wardrobe at the same time. How does it work? You bring…

Thursday 2nd June 2016

Flamenco Fever

A foxy class exploring the basics of flamenco, taught by professional dancer and teacher Danielle Allan. Dynamic driving gypsy rhythms, fierce footwork and some palmas hand clapping thrown in for good measure. This is a sure fire way to shake off the day.

Thursday 2nd June 2016

Build & Play: a ukulele

Blue Peter eat your heart out. Learn how to build your very own ukulele out of nothing but an empty Utterly Butterly tub, fishing wire, wood & love. That’s pretty sweet right? Oh, and then let the charming Steve Nutter (yes, his real name) teach…

Thursday 2nd June 2016

Djembe Drumming & Singing

Fancy learning to play the snazziest of West African drums? Course you do. Then come roadtest the djembe in a workshop comprised of beautiful beats, world music harmonies and Tom Morley’s infectiously good cheer. His love affair with drumming all started in a Native American Sweat…

Thursday 2nd June 2016

West African Dancing

Bored of your solitary gym sessions? Us too. So get a fitness fix in a vibe-packed workshop pulsating with the rhythms of West Africa, hosted by the incredible Frititi. A beautiful blend of live rhythms and movement. Hand-eye coordination optional, shaking-what-your-mama-gave-you mandatory.

Thursday 2nd June 2016

The Playstation

This one goes out to all the true players. You may be a big dog in the boardroom but we know you’re a big kid at heart. So shed the suit and tie and get stuck into a bunch of classic playground games. Throwing things,…

Thursday 2nd June 2016

Soul Classics

An uplifting singing session for people who love music but aren’t so keen on songsheets & solos. Beautiful harmonies will be taught to you by ear with expert tuition from the Songbird Sessions, and expect to learn some golden Soul Classics like Stand By Me….

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