What’s On
Take part in a range of special events that take place all year round such as our Attenborough Lates, Craft & Art Fairs and more.
Come on down for the launch of a brand new season of WORD! at Attenborough Arts Centre – kicked off in style by Clothes Swap Story Shop. Co-curated with Cathi Rae, a poet, campaigner against ageism and body positive model, the event will feature a clothes swap, drop-in poetry workshop and spoken word open mic. Bring […]
Attenborough Arts Centre opens its doors after dark for a night of art, performance, workshops — and pizza. Explore the galleries, get creative in hands-on sessions, experience live performances throughout the building, and soak up the buzz of a building that doesn’t sleep early. Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, this is your […]
Join Deaf artist Rubbena Aurangzeb-Tariq on a BSL Tour of 'We Grown Ups Can Also Be Afraid'– an exhibition that takes its name from the Swedish nursery rhyme that features in the show. Drawn from the David and Indrė Roberts Collection, one of the UK’s foremost private art collections, the exhibition encompasses sculpture, works on […]
'What do they see when they see you?' – the question asked by Vidal Montgomery's debut short film 'Infectious'. Inspired by the poetry of Gwendolyn Brooks and the artistry of Allesandra Seutin, Infectious is a jazz soul poetry film about emotional wellbeing and sensually transmitted dependency in diaspora. The film is a soulful collection of […]
BAKUYARD presents a transformative journey into ancestral connection, through creative expression, art, music and communal ritual. Every one of us has roots that go back to a people who lived with grounded practice, in harmony with the Earth and with beautiful cultural traditions. These can be (re)connected to in memory, imagination, creative envisioning and conversation. Facilitated […]
Celebrating the life and work of David Cousins at his alma mater. Attenborough Arts Centre is honoured to host the first screening of ‘The Magic Of It All’, a documentary celebrating the life, music, and legacy of David Cousins (General Science BSc 1962, Honorary Doctor of Music 2023), alumnus and founder and singer / songwriter […]
A conversational and practical space to think, connect and ask questions. This workshop is for artists and creatives who enjoy writing poetry or are keen to develop techniques in writing and performing poetry or spoken word. We will focus on some of the tools and habits that can be useful to incorporate within our working […]
Join us for a very special evening celebrating the poetry and words of international poet John Agard and local poet sensations brought to you through a collaboration between Renaissance One and Word! We'll offer a space for conversation, performance and a Caribbean-style lime. John Agard is a poet, playwright and short story writer who grew up in […]
Whether you’re returning to acting, trying it out for the first time, or just looking for a creative outlet—this is a space for you. Join us for a brand-new series of acting workshops designed to be exploratory, low-pressure, and collaborative. Across six fortnightly sessions, participants will explore acting techniques, ensemble-building, and creative expression in a […]
Join us in our art galleries with our wonderful weekend team, as they guide your group through our current exhibition. Each tour will respond to the exhibitions on display, providing alternative insight and personal perspective on the works. You can discuss the artworks, share your opinions and get answers to any burning questions the works […]
Unlock Your Story: A Creative Writing Workshop with Juliette Burton Ready to write the story only you can tell? Join award-winning writer, comedian and storyteller Juliette Burton for an uplifting, joy-sparked creative writing workshop designed to ignite your imagination and get words flowing. Whether you’re a seasoned scribbler or haven’t picked up a pen in years, this session will […]
We are partnering with local creative community groups for our weekly Sunday Sessions, to support artists and organisations while bringing you incredible workshops each week. The sessions are designed and led by a local artist and groups, as they bring their own expertise to facilitate exciting creative workshops. Ranging from painting to pottery, wellbeing to […]
