Past Workshops and Events

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.

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. Bring your…

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…

Oh hello budding Lindy Hoppers. Here’s just the thing for you. A dance class devoted to the National Anthem of swing dance, Shim Sham. Come learn the iconic steps swing dancers have been showcasing since the 30s. Run by the ultimate experts in the field,…

You ‘eard. A unique workshop exploring the musical potential of your cutlery drawer with beautiful folky percussion from Jo May and music and song from Frances Watt. Playing the spoons, body percussion, dance and singing. Basically the whole shebang.

A basketload of cracking Easter-themed playground games hosted by King of the Games Magpies, Kevin Davidson. Expect running-around vibes, terrible egg-puns, throwing, dodging, catching. You get the picture. Game? YOU’RE IT.

A big beautiful booty-shaking workshop pulsating with the rhythms of Africa, hosted by the celebrated Frititi. During the session you’ll learn a little about the history of traditional African dances before soaking up a soulful sequence of steps. Hand-eye coordination optional, shaking-what-your-mama-gave-you mandatory.

A beginners’ workshop in the guitar’s legendary little bro. Master some basic chords and strumming techniques with expert tuition from Nele, uke queen of Belgium band Nele Needs A Holiday. What better way to get to know the uke than in a chilled workshop suitable for…

An evening romp comprised purely of old school fun & games. Expect bad puns and good vibes from Tim Goldman; an actor and musician by trade who divides his time between delivering games and drama workshops and making widespread mischief. Bring your mates/mum.

Douse yourself in pop vibes with this dance class devoted to Michael Jackson’s iconic moves. Think mastering the moonwalk, lots of 80s pelvic thrusts and the odd Jacko ‘OWW,’ thrown in for good measure. Dancing skills totally un-required, full enthusiasm mandatory.

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.

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

In need of some actually fun fitness? We totally hear you. So we came up with The Big Samba Workout, where dance meets fitness in an uplifting fusion class. Soak up some Latin tunes and shake off the day in a session suitable for all levels,…

A blissful singing workshop open to all levels of singing expertise that’ll spruce up your shower-singing no end. Whether you’re tone deaf or a tremendous tenor, our Soulful Sessions are all about enjoying the beautiful power of music (and feeling as sassy as Aretha in…

A playground games session with Jim Rastall. Tag, Wink Murder, Bulldog, you get the vibe! Games at Antidote: Stuck-In-The-Mud, Duck Duck Goose, Grandma’s Footsteps – remember those? We say you’re never too old to play them. Expect remixed versions of playground classics and some tasty…

Amidst a world of whirling dancers, velvet drapes and hula hoops, you’ll discover your inner swinger (no, not the key-swapping kind) and reclaim your youth in an evening extravaganza of old school games and swing dancing. Tunes and games filling every nook and cranny and…

Test out the ultimate in portable instruments with the charming Vincenzo Fratelli. Portable instruments are pretty in right now. They’re practical AND there’s nothing better than effortlessly whipping out a harmonica and serenading idle friends. Vincenzo first discovered the harmonica through Blues, and has since…