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….
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…
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…
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…
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.
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,…
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….
Get ready for a killer workshop in the basics of Samba with Brazilian firecracker Romero. As spicy as a jalapeño and as uplifting as exercise classes get, this session comes with a bouncy samba soundtrack and lots of love as standard.
Think choirs are naff? Think again. Get your pipes primed for a soulful singalong that combines blissful world music vibes with a side order of Gospel. Perfect for those that simply love a good sing. Hosted by the awesome Cleo Lane off of Hackney Voices….
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…
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…
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.
