We’ve made it through January! We hope you’re ready for a new month filled with exciting events and creative workshops. Read on for this month’s #FriendsAtSTH and to find out more about our vibrant line up including our final MimeLondon performance and lots of opportunities for artists.

Rounding off MimeLondon

Vamos Theatre: Boy On The Roof

1 – 4 February

When neighbours Liam and Albert’s paths cross, no one can fathom what they have in common. But the boy and the man share more than they know, and what slowly grows is a friendship that both of them need, even if the rest of the world can’t see it. Presented by the UK’s leading full mask theatre company, Boy on the Roof is a tale of friendship, motivated by real experiences of ADHD, loneliness, aging, hearing loss, connection and community. You can find out more and grab your tickets by clicking here.

Vamos Theatre: Full Mask Masterclass

3 – 4 February

Through exercises and shared exploration, this two-day masterclass introduces mask characterisation, mask physicality, and techniques such as clocking, stillness and isolation, helping to build confidence and understanding of mask performance. This workshop is now sold out, but keep an eye out on our website for similar workshops coming up!

Upcoming Creative Workshops

Theatre Re: Monthly Training Class

11 February

Occurring monthly since September 2021 in partnership with Shoreditch Town Hall, Theatre Re‘s Sunday professional classes aim to support professional, semi-professional, recent graduates and performers-in-training in their regular practice with monthly day-long training sessions with a community of like-minded creatives – Led by Theatre Re Director Guillaume Pigé and other members of the company. Find out more and book on our website by clicking here.

Ballet Queer: The Queer History of You Through Movement

24 February

Delivered by Ballet Queer’s award-winning founder and choreographer, Jonathan Watkins, alongside other creative collaborators, go on a journey of discovery through chat, movement and self-led responses to music. Designed for those without formal training, this workshop is an opportunity to express your identity through your own movement and navigate your own queer history. Find out more by clicking here.

Marawa’s Majorettes

Weekly

Marawa’s Majorettes make everyone fall in love with hooping! They’ve become a leading fitness team and international performance troupe, teaching the world to hoop as they go. Every week we support the Majorettes in giving them space to rehearse at Shoreditch Town Hall. Find out more about them by clicking here.

Supporting the wider artistic community

STAMP Connects 2024

7 February

STAMP Connects enables independent artists to break down barriers with the organisations who exist to support them. As in previous years, it will feature panel discussions with a variety of programming, producing and commissioning theatres as well as Arts Council England. At our ‘marketplace’, ticket holders can also meet, chat and build relationships with London-based arts organisations, including the Camden People’s Theatre, Park Theatre, The Place, Soho Theatre, and more. Find out more and get your tickets by clicking here.

Artist Workspace

Ongoing

Our Made in Shoreditch: Artist Workspace initiative continues this month as we support artist development and the creation of new live performance. You can book a desk space for a day or week at a time, benefiting from a dedicated and safe communal working environment, interaction with other artists, and advice sessions with Town Hall staff. Find out more and book a desk by clicking here.

Want to hear more about opportunities for artists and creatives?

For first access to all of our artist-focused opportunities, such as discounted space hire, ticket offers, creative workshops and more you can sign up to our Artists’ Mailing List by clicking here.

Dance your heart out

Town Hall Tea Dance

12 February

The Shoreditch Town Hall classic is here to keep you cosy this winter with a cuppa, biscuits and a chance to relive those Tea Dance memories in our magnificent Assembly Hall. New dancers, group parties and all ages are welcome, and a Beginners’ Dance Class led by former world champion, Raymond Root takes place before every dance. Presented by Shoreditch Town Hall, you can book on our website by clicking here.

Supporting young people

Ministry of Stories: Speak Up

28 February

Speak Up is Ministry of Stories‘ long running speech writing project. Over 9 weeks, local Hackney Year 9 students work with Ministry of Stories facilitators to craft speeches to deliver in front of change makers, and they will hold the final event of this term at Shoreditch Town Hall. Each student gets to speak up on the subjects that matter to them to the people who can make real change. You can read more about the last Speak Up event they hosted at STH by clicking here, or find out more about Ministry of Stories by clicking here.