A whole host of improvisation games designed to help sharpen that beautiful brain of yours. In this session you’ll create, imagine, pretend and improvise while games expert Loose takes you on a journey into making and messing it up. Life’s better when you improvise. Bring a…
It’s official, we’ve got the country dancing bug. Stetsons & a knees-up – what’s not to love? Expect to throw some barn-shaking shapes while you soak up some classic country music. Hosted by hoedown King Ed Hicks and suitable for total beginners. Bring your mates/a…
A games session inviting you to relive your playground heydays with games guru Mick. What kind of games though? Ok so those old school ones you loved as a kid, remember those? Duck Duck Goose, Bulldog and modern takes on classics that Mick will whip up…
When playground games get Ghoulish. So you’ve carved your pumpkin lantern and been out tricking and treating, now all you need is a spooktacular evening of old school games to celebrate All Hallows Eve. Hosted by ghastly games magpie Kevin Davidson, you’re bound to have…
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.
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…
Join us to celebrate World Laughter Day in The Canvas Cafe, London’s first Happy Cafe, a beautiful little cafe nestled in the heart of Shoreditch. There’ll be Laughter Yoga, Happy Meditation, Rapping, a talk on the Neuroscience of Laughter, GAMES WITH US *cough cough*, Ukulele…the…
A workshop in the skills that pay the Big Top’s bills. Enchanting tricks and techniques straight from the travelling troop’s handbook. In this workshop you can have a go at a range of classic circus tricks from Diabolo to plate spinning to the unicycle. Pretty…
The ultimate in uplifting hippy music fixes, suitable for all levels of drumming expertise. Expect to learn some easy djembe drumming techniques and some world music diamonds to accompany them. Above all, expect Tom Morley’s infectiously good cheer. Vibes aplenty.
What better way to celebrate the summer than getting stuck into some picnic grub and playing some classic park games? Exactly. Hosted by Loose (the Game Mistress you WISH you had in school) get ready for an evening full of grass stains and games. Meet…
LOVE FREE CLOTHES? Come and get them at the Antidote Swap Shop! Bring your pre-loved clothes, shoes and accessories and exchange them with others’ top quality items. One token per item of clothing, half token for accessories. A new wardrobe for free: WINNER. Please note…
Take the sultry taste of Belly dancing and mix it with the vibrant energy of Bollywood and you’ve got Bellybolly. So it’s essentially a fusion class with lashings of sass piled on top? Yup. Sign me up Scotty.
A bucketload of boredom-busting games. From high-energy Tag to mind-bending word & rhythm ones, our Games Maestro Mick Barnfather has something for everyone up his sneaky sleeve. Knocks another dull night with the telly right out the picture.
A sing-a-long session dedicated to Maria’s pixie cut and all of our favourite things. Guilty pleasure? You bet. With expert tuition from Cleo Lane who will help you master some of the celebrated harmonies and high notes that characterise this iconic film. No vocal ability required….
Clowning exercises and improvisation games designed to tickle your funny bone good and proper. Hosted by clowning facilitator Carol Thompson who’s basically a real life ray of sunshine. This is the perfect workshop for anyone who fancies exploring their playful side a bit more.
Epic soundtrack: CHECK. Strengthened core: YOU BET. A playful fitness class where you’ll work on toning your abs and strengthening them glutes while you soak up a classic power ballad soundtrack. Complete with Bonnie Tyler, Meatloaf and good old Tina it’ll beat a solitary night at the…
Dust off our vocal chords and channel your inner pirate to get your teeth stuck into a series of swashbuckling sea shanty songs! The mesmerising musician Nick Hart is returning to Antidote by popular demand. This salty sea dog will teach the group a series…
A playground games sesh with Gamesmaster Flash Jim Rastall. What games you ask? Tag, Wink Murder, Bulldog… you get the vibe. This is the ultimate opportunity to shed your serious side and re-connect with your inner big kid. We won’t tell the boss if you…
Get your feet ready for some beautiful folk dance from the Balkans and Eastern Europe. One for the incurably curious dance enthusiasts that fancy something a bit different. There’ll be magical ethnic moves suitable for all levels, so get your tickets pronto.
Enter the festival season armed with some idyllic fireside crooners taught to you by the magical Cleo Lane. Expect a singing sesh saturated with beautiful World Music vibes and no faffing around with sheet music.
