BOSS: PROS is our more advanced Stage & Screen class for 11-18 year olds. The sessions are designed to give our students professional standard training in ALL mediums of performing arts by working actors. Equal focus is given to training both on Screen (Film & TV) and Stage (Theatre & Performance). ​ BOSS: PROS is designed to encourage those wanting Read more…

Do you have experience with music production tools? Sign up to the Tuned In intermediate course (8 weeks) starting 12 October at 7pm. See further details below and if interested, click here to download your enrolment form and email it to hayley.holiday@citylit.ac.uk once completed. Read more…

Join professional storyteller Wendy Shearer for stories from across the Caribbean sea. Wendy Shearer is a professional Storyteller and author, with a love for bringing folktales, myths, and legends to life for everyone to join in. She often tells stories for festivals, in schools and venues including The British Museum, Shakespeare’s Globe, and the Royal Academy of Arts. Wendy’s repertoire Read more…

BOSS: PROS is our more advanced Stage & Screen class for 11-18 year olds. The sessions are designed to give our students professional standard training in ALL mediums of performing arts by working actors. Equal focus is given to training both on Screen (Film & TV) and Stage (Theatre & Performance). ​ BOSS: PROS is designed to encourage those wanting Read more…

October Half Term Workshops Free for Merton families. Workshops will take place on Zoom. Please note that to take part you will need to complete an enrolment form. For parents and carers to do with their children. Suitable for children aged 3-10. These workshops are inspired by Black History Month.  Multicultural storytelling, rhythm and rhyme Tuesday 27 October, 1-3pm Join Read more…

Are you feeling creative? Are you concerned about the environment? Do you live, work or study in Merton? From expert textile artists to beginners wanting to start learning to sew, everyone is invited to be part of this special community project… The COVID Pandemic has affected people in different ways. As well as suffering, sorrow, fear, loneliness, hard work for Read more…

Do you have experience with music production tools? Sign up to the Tuned In intermediate course (8 weeks) starting 12 October at 7pm. See further details below and if interested, click here to download your enrolment form and email it to hayley.holiday@citylit.ac.uk once completed. Read more…

Do you have experience with music production tools? Sign up to the Tuned In intermediate course (8 weeks) starting 12 October at 7pm. See further details below and if interested, click here to download your enrolment form and email it to hayley.holiday@citylit.ac.uk once completed. Read more…

Join local author and wellbeing expert Cara de Lange at the Lantern Arts Centre for a helpful and engaging talk to help you through these difficult times. Cara will speak about the challenges & stresses we are all facing during Covid and will share some simple but effective techniques to help you become more resilient. You will learn 7 strategies Read more…

Merton Council have funded some interactive online family learning courses for families in Merton. These free courses include; Beginners Knitting on Monday mornings How to Help with Homework on Monday after school World Story Bags on Tuesday morning To access these courses, you will need a smartphone or computer with internet access. Limited spaces available, so secure your space now. Read more…

Do you have experience with music production tools? Sign up to the Tuned In intermediate course (8 weeks) starting 12 October at 7pm. See further details below and if interested, click here to download your enrolment form and email it to hayley.holiday@citylit.ac.uk once completed. Read more…

Join Fizz Pop Science on a whizz through space with Stink the Solar System Superhero in your homemade rocket, we’ll visit the planets, find out if there really is life on Mars, and learn what the planets have to do with pizza.  This hands-on interactive Facebook live session will include experiments to take part in at home with help from Read more…

This year, Libraries Week encourages everyone to Discover a World of Reading. Have a look at Merton Libraries’ eBook and eAudio collection for both children and teens to mark the occasion. Each title has books, reading or libraries as a central theme. Additionally, as of Monday 5th October, all Merton Libraries will be re-opening for browsing, book borrowing and pre-booked Read more…

Merton Council and CityLit have collaborated once more to bring you a series of free online family courses. The themes will be Music & Storytelling and Me Time. All courses will be taking place via Zoom so can be done from a screen near you. For more information and to book a place contact Hayley on 07810 836811 or Hayley.holliday@citylit.ac.uk Read more…

Have you missed the Theatre during lockdown? This month, Lantern Arts Centre are welcoming you back with Virtual Cabaret! A film screening of many short acts recorded by talented LAC performers and wider community. It could be song, dance, drama or art and there will be some well known faces making an appearance. Social distancing will apply. A maximum of 6 Read more…

Have you missed the Theatre during lockdown? This month, Lantern Arts Centre are welcoming you back with Virtual Cabaret! A film screening of many short acts recorded by talented LAC performers and wider community. It could be song, dance, drama or art and there will be some well known faces making an appearance. Social distancing will apply. A maximum of 6 Read more…

Merton Council and CityLit have collaborated once more to bring you a series of free online family courses. The themes will be Arts & Crafts with World Story Bags, Fun with Food  and Beginners Knitting. All courses will be taking place via Zoom so can be done from a screen near you. For more information and to book a place contact Hayley Read more…

Love Wimbledon hosts an Arts & Crafts Market every autumn on The Piazza, where you’ll find unique pieces from local artisans. Enjoy live demonstrations and shop for: original art, unique pieces and reprints, handcrafted jewellery, textiles, homewares, skincare and gifts. Your favourite food stalls (vegan/vegetarian friendly) will also be there, including: LusoBrazil (selling Portuguese and Brazilian cakes) Little Greece (selling Read more…

Love Wimbledon hosts an Arts & Crafts Market every autumn on The Piazza, where you’ll find unique pieces from local artisans. Enjoy live demonstrations and shop for: original art, unique pieces and reprints, handcrafted jewellery, textiles, homewares, skincare and gifts. Your favourite food stalls (vegan/vegetarian friendly) will also be there, including: LusoBrazil (selling Portuguese and Brazilian cakes) Little Greece (selling Read more…