Whitechapel Arts Showcase
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6 reviews - London Hospital Tavern
Description
A new and exciting celebration of London’s finest expressions of creativity and talent, set right in the heart of the East End. From Monday through Friday, a variety of shows, from storytelling to drag, will take place in Whitechapel’s most intimate venue. Eager to learn more about the skills and talent behind our shows? For all fellow creatives, artist networking events and free workshops will be lead by performers during the afternoon. On Saturday, join us for “Kirk’s Birthday”, a whimsical fancy dress party like none other, where performers and attendees will blur the lines between the stage and stalls through installations and pop-up performances until late. Please find the full listings below.
As a thank you for celebrating our wonderful performers, all ticket holders for evening shows are invited to purchase a multi-ticket that includes entry for Saturday’s Extravagant “Kirk’s Birthday” for 60% off General Admission. For those attending Friday's Cabaret Night, you will automatically receive free entry for Saturday's event. Adorn your most fabulous fancy dress and let's party!
Monday - Lucy Hopkins ~ Solo Clown Show
Lucy Hopkins is an award-winning clown, director, creative consultant, workshop leader, High Priestess of Idiot and clever person. Lucy is bringing us a brand new show that only a fool would miss out on! (Fools welcome. Nay, encouraged.)
Tuesday - Niall Moorjani ~ Storytelling
"A Fairie Tale" is a brand new and original piece of storytelling from Niall Moorjani, it explores race and gender identities through a medievally fairie inspired landscape. Set to live music from the fantastic Sophie Albert, expect strangeness, sexy fairies and swearing in an evening of storytelling which is definitely not for kids.
Wednesday - Shortbread Improv
Who knows what's going to happen in this hour long group improvisation act? We certainly don't, and neither do the performers.
Thursday - Harriet Braine ~ Musical Comedy
Harriet Braine is a musical comedian, who dedicates a remarkably large portion of her oeuvre to Art History. Harriet is the winner of Funny Women 2016, and winner of Best Newcomer at the Musical Comedy Awards 2016. She is also a So You Think You're Funny Finalist. Harriet brings us a brand new 1 hour show
Friday - Cabaret Night!
Featuring some of the most exciting talent on the UK cabaret scene: Jordan Charles, John Travulva, Trinidad & Toogay Though, Vodka Terry and Ant Lightfoot. Hosted by Big Ben.
Saturday- Kirk’s Birthday
Lock-in disco party with over 15 secret pop -up performances from clowns, weirdos and artists. A mini-festival in itself.
Workshop Lineup:
Monday - Storytelling Workshop with Niall Moorjani
A toe dipping introduction to performance storytelling and writing. Expect some silly games, suggestions and techniques for: performing, places to find stories, how to tell them sensitively and considerately in a modern world, and probably some amusing nonsense. The workshop will be led by Niall Moorjani, who has worked as a professional storyteller for years and told all over the world.
Tuesday - Improvisational Comedy Workshop
Shortbread Improv (alumni of Edinburgh's longest running improv group, The Improverts) teach short-form, game-based improv comedy. Open to anyone, and no experience is ever necessary. For complete beginners this workshop will be an informal and fun way to let your comedic side out. For seasoned improvisers, this will be a great, encouraging and safe space to flex your improv muscles.
Wednesday - Hoo Hah House
Hoo Hah House is a production company founded by Everleigh Brenner and Maria Cristina Petitti that strive to focus on stories through the lens of the female gaze. The Elements is a two hour long workshop which aims to relate one's own body to the world that surrounds it through the universal understanding of the elements, and to explore and celebrate the human experience that connects us all.
Thursday - Artist's Clinic
Bored of working at home? Come do whatever work you want in this chill and supportive creative space! There will be a slappin' gentle playlist, tea and friendly co-workers! Literally anyone is welcome to do whatever.
Friday - Artist's Speed Dating
A networking event for anyone that makes art or just wants to network with artists. You will have 3 minutes to chat to each person, where you can introduce yourself and have short-conversations with people you might have never met before! Like all of our listings for the week, please note this is an LGBTQ+ positive event, ran by queer artists.
Offers
Promotions
Tickets/Times
Ticket | Event time | Cost |
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Evening Show - General Admission
* Only applicable from Monday-Thursday |
19:00 - 21:00 | £6.00 |
Cabaret - General Admission
This ticket is only valid for Friday's Cabaret Evening Show and Kirk's Birthday. To allow free entry into Kirk's Birthday, please show this ticket. |
19:00 - 21:30 | £10.00 |
Evening Show + Kirk's Birthday - Multi ticket
Valid for one Evening Show from Monday-Thursday and free entry into Saturday's event. Please keep this ticket to allow entry into Kirk's Birthday |
19:00 - 21:00 | £10.00 |
Kirk's Birthday - General Admission | 20:00 - 02:00 | £10.00 |
Workshop Entry
Valid entry for one workshop. See event description for workshop scheduling |
12:00 - 14:00 | Free admission |
Location
Address
London Hospital Tavern, 176, Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BJ
Nearest Station
Whitechapel (Tube)
Organiser
London Hospital Tavern
T&Cs
2. Tickets are issued subject to the rules and regulations of the venue.
3. Please check your tickets, as mistakes cannot always be rectified.
4. Occasionally, events are cancelled or postponed by the promoter, team, performer or venue for a variety of reasons. If the event is cancelled, please contact us for information on receiving a refund from the responsible party. If the event was moved or rescheduled, the venue or promoter may set refund limitations. It is your responsibility to ascertain the date and time of any rearranged event.
5. The venue reserves the right to refuse admission and may on occasion have to conduct security searches to ensure the safety of the patrons.
6. Every effort to admit latecomers will be made at a suitable break in the event, but admission cannot always be guaranteed.
7. We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.
8. Tickets are sold subject to the venue or promoter's right to alter or vary the programme due to events or circumstances beyond its control without being obliged to refund monies or exchange tickets.
9. If this ticket is re-sold or transferred for profit or commercial gain by anyone other than the promoter, venue management, DesignMyNight or one of their authorised sub-agents, it will become voidable and the holder may be
refused entry to or ejected from the venue.
10. The venue may operate a No Smoking Policy.
11. The promoter, venue management and DesignMyNight accept no responsibility for any personal property.
12. The event listed on the purchased ticket is strictly for ticket holders who are over 18 years of age. Identification may be required.