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Past Workshops and Events

Tuesday 11th July 2017

Games Games Games

An evening of games designed to tickle your funny bone good and proper. Hosted by laughter leader 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.

Tuesday 11th July 2017

Ghoulish Games

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 (sorry) evening of old school games to celebrate All Hallows Eve. Hosted by ghastly games mistress Loose Baker, you’re bound to…

Tuesday 11th July 2017

Crash Course In Ukulele

Come road test the ukulele in this beginner’s workshop.  Paul Matania, a purveyor of musical medicine and playfulness will help you get your UKE on with his instrument of merriment and mirth!  Side effects include: smiling, laughing and swaying from side to side.

Tuesday 4th July 2017

African Drumming and Singing With Tom Morley

Fancy playing the snazziest of West African djembe drums? Then come road test the djembe in a workshop comprised of beautiful beats, world music harmonies and Tom Morley’s infectiously good cheer. Tom’s love affair with drumming all started in a Native American Sweat lodge (where…

Tuesday 4th July 2017

Playful Picnic

Summer is here and we’re putting on a playful picnic, games and jam session. This special addition is in collaboration with the Tribe of Doris. If you have ever been to a Tribe of Doris event or have wondered what it’s all about, come and…

Wednesday 28th June 2017

Now That’s What I Call Games!

A bucketload of amazing games. From high-energy Tag to mind-bending word & rhythm ones, our Games Maestro Mick Barnfather has something for everyone up his sneaky sleeve. Expect an extravaganza of fun, games and a cheeky song or two inspired by Mick’s extensive experience in…

Monday 8th May 2017

The Playful Escape

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, The Flying…

Monday 27th March 2017

Linedance for Inner City Cowboys

You know we like to keep you on your toes with what we programme. Ever linedanced before? Well here’s the perfect opportunity to let some heel-toe hoedown vibes enrich a dull week. Decidedly unserious and seriously uplifting, this class is suitable for all levels of…

Monday 27th March 2017

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.

Monday 27th March 2017

Flying High with the Songbirds

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 singer Kelly whose experience has seen her coaching for The X Factor, Channel 4’s Comedy Gala and BBC programme…

Friday 24th March 2017

Now That’s What I Call Games

A bucketload of amazing games. From high-energy Tag to mind-bending word & rhythm ones, our Games Maestro Mick Barnfather has something for everyone up his sneaky sleeve. Expect an extravaganza of fun and games inspired by Mick’s extensive experience in clowning and theatre. Knocks another…

Friday 24th March 2017

Soulful Summer Singing

Seriously soulful songs for all levels sending you home with a swing in your step! A singer-songwriter, choir leader and vocal/music coach based in London, Janna has over 15 years experience of performing and bringing music to groups & individuals of all ages. Janna founded…

Friday 24th March 2017

Hula Hoop

Sack off the gym and give your hips a proper hula hoop fun fitness fix: hooping with Carla the Queen of Hula. There’ll be tricks, tips and exercises for all levels of twirling expertise and an awesome soundtrack to stimulate the ears too. Note to…

Friday 24th March 2017

Games Games Games

Blisteringly silly games, hosted by the Games Mistress you wish you had in school, Loose Baker. Loose remixes playground classics such as Grandma’s Footsteps and Keepy-Uppy and injects them with modern vibes. She also makes some incredible new ones up. Your kind of thing? Then…

Friday 24th March 2017

African Drumming and Singing

Fancy playing the snazziest of West African djembe drums? Then come roadtest the djembe in a workshop comprised of beautiful beats and world music harmonies. Led by the wonderful Miriam Minz and Dawn Ellis, this promises to be a night to be a night to…

Friday 24th March 2017

​Improv Games for Everyday Life

An Antidote signature games sesh with an improv twist. Comedy queen & celebrated author of The Improv Book, Alison Goldie, is here to help you enrich your every day routine with a touch of playful spontaneity. Expect a workshop full of imagination-teasers, getting things fantastically wrong, running…

Friday 24th March 2017

Swing Train

All abilities are welcome in this swinging dance cardio workout inspired by the joyful energetic sounds of Charleston, Swing, Gospel and Hot Jazz. Have a HOOT trying to master the jazzy ankle twists and extended arms whilst burning up to 500 calories an hour! Professional…

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…

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