Culture Shox

Free arts and culture for
13-19 year-olds in Westminster

This is Culture Shox, a unique opportunity to visit FREE arts, culture and science venues and events for 13 – 19 year-olds in Westminster. All the venues and events in these listings are completely FREE to under 16s, and most are also free to over 16s. Music, art, science, theatre, photography, film, history, literature, media and dance - there’s something for everyone here.

Culture Shox is a Westminster City Council initiative.

Every event on this site is Free to 13-19 year-olds!

Choose an art form from the list below:

Music and Performing Arts

CARNIVAL THE MUSICAL NEEDS YOU!!
DreamArts are looking for 16-25 year olds for a new unrban musica set over 48 hours of Notting Hill Carnival. You need to be able to; Attend workshops and rehearsals Mon -Fri 9.30 - 5pm 1st August - 1st September Tour the show to London Venues betwen 3rd - 11th Spetember Be passionate about developing your skills learning from professionals. Experiences is not as important as enthusiasm and commitment. Text CARNIVAL and your area of interest (actor, costume etc) to 07930 606 210 or email graham@freamarts.org.uk Rating: 0.0 / 5

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OPEN AUDITIONS CARNIVAL THE MUSICAL!
Main cast (actors and singers) THURSDAY 2ND JUNE 3PM OR 6PM START SUNDAY 5TH JUNE 2PM START DANCE COMPANY SUNDAY 5TH JUNE 3.30PM START please register 15 mins before start time tect name+CARNIVAL to 07930 606 210 Rating: 0.0 / 5

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Free writing workshop with famous author!!!
Meet Brixton’s award winning author Alex Wheatle MBE. After leaving school at just 14, Alex went on to be described as ‘one of the UK’s most exciting writers,’ and will be talking about his life, work PLUS giving YOU feedback on your own writing. WANT BE A WRITER? WHERE DO YOU START? FIND OUT AT THIS FREE WORKSHOP 5pm-6:45pm Victoria Library 160 Buckingham Palace Rd, SW1W 9UD Rating: 0.0 / 5

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SITCOM THURSDAY AT CHURCH ST LIBRARY
Yes, all those who live, work and play in Westminster - at last the chance to Put A Smile On Your Face With RealDeal Theatre's sitcoms near you! RealDeal will be presenting Sitcom Thursday @ Church Street Library at half term on Thursday, February 24 at 2.30 pm. That's right, the celebrated library which made Frank Skinner eat his words and then issued him with a library card! http://tinyurl.com/frankskinnereatyerwords See three of our stonkingly funny sitcoms by stonkingly talented emerging writers put on by equally stonkingly talented and professional directors and actors. Partake of our refreshments and then quiz our writers, actors and directors on creating new sitcoms. And all this for FREE! Those nice chaps at Westminster Libraries and Culture are supporting our tour as a New Initiative 'cos the tour's new and we always use our initiative, naturally ;). And of course we don't only want libraries all over to be saved - we want them to breed! http://www.tinyurl.com/saveourlibrariesguardian PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE WITH SITCOM THURSDAY @ CHURCH STREET LIBRARY! :) Rating: 0.0 / 5

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Free Audition Masterclass!
So You Want To Go To Don’t miss this FREE workshop that will help you in Choosing the right piece Dealing with nerves Sight reading Easy to use improv and workshop skills All this and much more! Who: Beverley Hills, Actress, Drama coach and Westminster’s very own Creative Careers Adviser will guide you through the hazards of the audition process When: 27 Feb. 11am-1pm Where: Cockpit Theatre, Gateforth St NW8 8EH To sign up for this FREE two hour workshop contact Beverley on 020 7641 8630 or bhills@westminster.gov.uk. But hurry, places are strictly limited on a first come first served basis!! This workshop is part of the Creative Support Service, giving young people free advice and guidance on activities and careers in the arts. Contact Beverley for more info, or visit www.cultureshox.org.uk Rating: 0.0 / 5

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Free dance event at the Southbank!
Aspire, discover, Emerge... Admission Free - Drop-in event (no advance booking required) Join us and engage in a programme of free activities inspired by the Emerging Dancer Award. Event Programme 10.30am – 11.45am: English National Ballet class Follow the Company as they kickstart their day with daily class. Gain a unique insight into the rigours of classical ballet training and join in a Q&A session. 12pm – 1pm: English National Ballet rehearsal Observe English National Ballet’s top male dancers as they rehearse Wayne Eagling’s high energy, invigorating and athletic choreography Men Y Men. 2pm – 3.30pm: English National Ballet School class and rehearsal See the stars of tomorrow in training in a class and open rehearsal with English National Ballet School's Director of Dance and internationally renowned choreographer, Michael Corder. 4pm – 5.30pm: English National Ballet workshop Join in or observe this creative dance workshop, a fun and challenging way to discover warm up exercises, ballet technique and choreographic procesank. Rating: 0.0 / 5

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Free until Famous Comedy with Lewis Schaffer
Every Tuesday and Wednesday through July 2011 "Lewis Schaffer is Free until Famous". Controversial, funny New York stand-up returns with his hit show. Sourcebelow.com to reserve tickets Free admission with voluntary collection made after the show. Doors open at: 7pm Rating: 0.0 / 5

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FREE CREATIVE CAREERS ADVICE
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Want to be creative but don't know where to start? Got a creative career in mind but no clear path? If you've answered yes to any of thos questions then this is for you! You can now have your own tailor made advice session in person with Creative Industry Specialist and star of Tv and stage Beverley Hills. FREE 1 to 1 sessions - FREE follow up sessions - FREE email aftercare. Contact Beverley in person to arrange a chat near you. bhills@westminster.gov.uk 0207 641 8630
  • Web:http://www.beverleyhills.co.uk
  • Address: Lupus st SW1 and Harrow rd
  • By Tube: Pimlico for Lupus st and Royal Oak for Harrow rd
  • By Bus: 24, C10 for Lupus st and 18, 36 for Harrow rd
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INTERESTED IN MAKING YOUR OWN MUSIC?
With state of the art equipment you can learn how to use industry standard music equipment and will receive professional training from our specialist music tutor. You will receive support and guidance from our key worker; on progression and personal development. You will have a chance to build tracks, learn how to sample, create beats, add vocals, and much more. You will take a trip to an event or a show and learn more about the music industry. You will build a portfolio, and work towards a literacy qualification and a Bronze Arts Award. Finally you will meet new likeminded people and end up with a CD of your own music! Best of all it's totally FREE! Latest Apple Mac's Logic pro 9 Midi keyboards Help with transport costs (call for details) Contact us for more information and to register: SMS TEXT: 078 2775 0809 TEL: 020 7245 2269 EMAIL: aherelle@cwh.org.uk or ptaylor@cwh.org.uk WEB: www.vitalregeneration.org
  • Web:http://www.vitalregeneration.org
  • Address: The Beethoven Centre, Queens Park New Media Centre, Third Avenue, London
  • By Tube: Queens Park, Kensal rise, Kensal Green, Kilburn Park
  • By Bus: 18, 6, 228, 36
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The ICA is now free

The ICA is delighted to announce that from 1 September 2008 it will no longer be charging a day admission charge. You can now access a wide range of innovative arts, ideas and culture on the Mall  for free.

And with no entry charge until 11pm each evening, everyone is free to indulge in café culture with attractive food and cocktail menus at the ICA Bar Café, a stylish haven in the bustle of central London.

  • Web:http://www.ica.org.uk
  • Address:

    ICA, The Mall, London

  • By Tube: Charing Cross, Piccadilly
  • By Bus: 3,6,9,11,12,13,14,15,19,22,23,24,29,38,77a,88,91,139,159 and 176.
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Masterclass at The Theatre Royal Haymarket

Be inspired by leading actors, directors, playwrights and producers – free talks and workshops for 17 – 30yrs olds at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

 

  • Web:http://www.masterclass.org.uk
  • Address:

    Theatre Royal Haymarket, London

  • By Tube: Piccadilly Circus, Charing Cross, Leicester Square
  • By Bus: 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77A, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176, 453
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Royal Academy of Music Museum

Recommended as one of Britain's five best music museums in Classic FM magazine in February 2007, the Academy’s Museum showcases music instruments, manuscripts, images and other artefacts from the Academy’s collections. Admission to the museum and all events is FREE. On the ground floor, the Academy Chimes shop has a wide range of printed music, books and accessories, as well as Academy-themed gifts.

The Royal Academy of Music is Britain’s senior conservatoire. You can come to free events at the Academy most days during term-time. As well as museum events, we offer everything from opera, orchestral and chamber music to jazz and musical theatre — please pick up a Diary of Events in the foyer, or see www.ram.ac.uk for regularly-updated event details.

  • Web:http://www.ram.ac.uk/museum
  • Address:

    Marylebone Road, London

  • By Tube: Baker Street, Regent’s Park
  • By Bus: 27, 30, 88, 205, 453, 2, 13, 74, 82, 113, 139, 189, 274
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BBC

Be part of a live studio audience for your favourite TV & radio shows including comedy, music, and quizzes

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Royal College of Music Museum of Instruments
With over 800 European, African and Asian instruments and accessories from 1480 to the present day, this is an un-missable collection for anyone who plays an instrument Rating: 0.0 / 5

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Free Events at Southbank Centre
If you’re a musicians, singers or dancer, visit the festivals listing webpage for great gigs and workshops in The Clore Ballroom and The Front Room at the Southbank Centre Rating: 0.0 / 5

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Cockpit Theatre Weekend Youth Projects
Youth projects include the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, where you can play Big Band Jazz, with no auditions and no fees and DreamArts acting, singing and dancing workshops, where the first day is free for newcomers Rating: 0.0 / 5

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