My name is Bentley Browning-I am a graduate of the Comedy School and i have performed stand up as a character and under my own name. I can offer help and assistance in taking the first tentative steps in comedy stand up. Stand Up Comedy Virgins is for people who have done none or very little stand up comedy.This is a place to get encouragement,help and inspiration on building a routine,finding your voice and just trying out humour and jokes. I am a big fan of the psychology of being fearless and …

We have fun, make theatre and learn English! Learn English with a tefl qualified, professional theatre practitioner.  These are the only English classes in London that will develop your imagination, self-confidence and your physical well-being whilst expanding your grammar, vocabulary and fluency! The classes will be held in a professional rehearsal studio, there will be no desks, and you will explore and celebrate your English using theatre games and exercises designed to maximise your creativi …

This group is for anyone interested in deepening their spiritual journey through constellations therapy, healing, meditation or creative arts therapy. Healing Into Health offers constellation workshops and one-to-ones, healing and meditation circles and one-to-one healing sessions, as well as creative arts therapy sessions, workshops and courses. Sargam Picker has over ten years’ experience as a Professional Healer and Body-worker. She trained for two years as a Professional Healer with Kathy J …

Politics made personal - and personality made political This meet-up is for the purpose of exploring a new dimension in political practice that is summed up in Dr Mike Roth's claim: the quality of our personal and political judgments stems directly from the intelligence and the rapport that we are able to embody in the inter-personal space. (for more on "inter-personal space" follow this link: http://bit.ly/yqdaWi#inter-personal%20space ) Mikes claim - that our politics can only be as good as th …

It is your birthright to live a life of love, happiness, and abundance. A lot of people cannot see their true potential, because of their own negative beliefs, and those of others around them. Your thoughts, both conscious and unconscious have a direct effect on your health, wealth, relationships and all other aspects of your existence. It doesn’t matter what drama you’ve faced in your life, your connection to infinite source, creativity and divine unconditional love will always prevail. The pur …

This Group is for those people who love exploring their own and other peoples cultures and having a fun time doing so. If you have any events your interested in /want to organise an event please place in the suggested box/contact me..:-) Events planned. Music Events- Listening to the best World Music from Around the world and having a good dance as well. Films- Watching amazing films and documentaries that are food for your mind and soul. Restaurants- Eating amazing spicy food from far off …

The London Culture Vultures explore the city's dynamic and diverse cultural life, visiting the hottest and most happening events. We meet two or three times a month with a preference for fun, cutting edge arts events, which usually end with a visit to a nearby bar. Our group has a low membership fee (this helps to cover our meetup charges and should be paid after one month or after your first meetup experience!) and a not-for-profit ethic - money left over after organising expenses is put back …

The distinction between the past present and future is an illusion, existence is a wide open field with multiple realities with different versions of YOU. To attract the desired future you have to become a vibrational match to that reality in the present. Creativity is a great way of getting you into the vortex by using your imagination to bring the future into the NOW. This meetup is for All people who wish to access divinity from within. We'll be exploring: Art & Spirituality - Law of Attract …

Who is lurking in the shadows of our psyche? Best friends? Bad influences? (GOOD FUN!) Role models? Siblings? Children? Parents? Those we love, loathe and lust after the most? What about partners and primary relationships? We do slick rounds of questions, listen to ourselves and one another, get real, hang out, have a laugh. We often get into a topic early on and only one round is done. The funniest stories can provide the most valuable insights! The name of the game is self awareness. No one te …

This group is concerned with inner kundalini awakening, mind body cleansing and celebrating. We propose to have regular classes and workshops to explore: 1. Kundalini awakening kriyas and kundalini dance. Movement and Breath, Bellows, Fire Breath, Paranayama, Chi Kung, Kundalini Shaking and Tantra. 2. Dance - Tango, Neo Tango, Contact Improvisation, 5 Rhythms, Salsa, Bachata, Sufi Whirling, Belly and Arabic Dance 3. Massage - Thai Yoga, Aromatherapy, Shiatsu, Swedish and Indian Head 4. Detox - F …

Welcome to up in the cheap seats. This group aims to bring together people who share a common aim - to see more theatre at reasonable prices. UpInTheCheapSeats on Twitter All are welcome at our events -  I've already met so many lovely people and everyone has been so friendly and enthusiastic. We always keep the group sizes small, usually under 10, so that we can meet up before and get a chance to talk to each other. We've already seem some great shows, and we've got loads of events scheduled in …

A publishing professional who has represented writers for years as Commissioning Editor at Amazon and Head of Writers' Services for Bloomsbury and The Writers' & Artists' Yearbook, I’ve learnt a few integral things along the way, and wanted to share that knowledge with fellow writers on the way up. So, here’s the service I’ve come up with: [u]London Novelists' Salon[/u] Regular marathon writing sessions with all the energy of writing in company but without the group drama or competing for airti …

We deliver dynamic drama workshops that are social and fun.  We’re a warm, friendly bunch who work hard, play harder and end up feeling great. With high standards, we challenge our participants to be the best they can be in a social, supportive atmosphere. We set people up to succeed and they do. Specializing in devised theatre, we tailor our classes to what our participants want. We also cover improvisation, script work and physical theatre. The topics we explore include characterization, diffe …

For: Lovers of Asian cinema, be it retro Kung Fu or latest award winning arthouse or just your average cinema goer who want to know more about Far East Films What we like to do: Gather, talk, drink, watch films, some are pre-release, some are current, some are undiscovered gems, and others might be classics that are worth seeing again. Tell each other about things we discovered or news of films in production worth talking about. Enjoy ourselves!

Are you interested in learning acting and drama in order to gain confidence, improve focus and at the same time, to meet new people? You may already be a trained/training actor or you may have never tried acting before. In either case and anywhere in between, this group is for you. We don't do trust games, throwing balls or being trees but one thing we promise is that we WILL teach you to act, a skill that will stay with you for life. For over 8 years I have taught many hundreds of people inter …

Who is lurking in the shadows of our psyche? Best friends? Bad influences? (GOOD FUN!) Role models? Siblings? Children? Parents? Those we love, loathe and lust after the most? What about partners and primary relationships? We do slick rounds of questions, listen to ourselves and one another, get real, hang out, have a laugh. We often get into a topic early on and only one round is done. The funniest, most embarrassing stories can provide the most valuable insights! The name of the game is self a …

Self expression is reflective of your soul & inner being, creativity can be used for self exploration, healing and transformation, as Einstein said “Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions.” The distinction between the past present and future is an illusion, existence is a wide open field with multiple realities with different versions of YOU. To attract the desired future you have to become a vibrational match to that reality in the present. Creativity is a gre …

"This is the safe space for men over 50 to discuss anything and everything they wish, from health and relationships to money and retirement and everything in between. The men present in the group decide what's discussed in the group." Men Beyond 50 recently relaunched our website www.menbeyond50.net and already hold UK events - men's gatherings usually in the great outdoors camping style - giving a great male only environment to discuss, meet, reflect and listen to some pretty interesting peopl …

Hello hello! This group has been designed with the aim of bringing together people who are keen to tap into the abundant arts/culture/entertainment scene that London has to offer, while also making some new friends at the same time! It is open to anybody with an interest in the above but I should point out that if you're already a veteran of London's musesums/theatres, it may not suit you - it has been designed to bring together people who are only just starting out on the creative delights of t …

I'm looking for like minded people interested in writing for TV and Film to form a writing group and potentially a production company. I would like to collaborate on the development of films and television serials in the style of but not exclusively: TV: Battlestar Galactica, Sons Of Anarchy, The Wire, Weeds, Six Feet Under, Carnivale, Twin Peaks, X-Files, Californication, The Walking Dead, Dexter, etc, etc... Film: Mr. Nobody, The Matix, Fight Club, Hellraiser, Dawn Of The Dead, Dark City, Ev …

Hoopla offer one of the most fun and friendly places to learn and play with improv in the UK, with flexible improv comedy classes and courses across London. You don’t need any drama, acting, comedy or improv experience whatsoever. You don’t have to be fast, clever, or funny either. We create a friendly, fun and supportive atmosphere in all our classes where people are free to play and be themselves. In addition to classes and course we also organise Improv Shows, Networking Events and Socials.

The aim for this group is to share the experiences and knowledge with each other, share stories and contacts in the industry, get tips and pointers from each other, a way to meet actors and others close to the industry, create our own workshops and perhaps even have a chance to create and perform our own work. It is our aim to meet not only with each other but to bring in people such as... - Directors and Casting Directors for talks with the group. - Script writers with a script to test out - …

This group is for creatives who want to meet other creatives. It is for networking, mingling, chatting and meeting like minded people. It will also be a prime opportunity of course to, if you want to, discuss projects, organize activities, exchange opinions and advice, meeting just (maybe?) the right person for that project you had in mind. I personally would like to find people to play in a band with, as well as a group of actors and directors to put together a comedy/ drama play... where for f …

If you would like to form a sketch group performing initially in open spots, with a view to putting together a quality 45 minute - hour long set, with a writer/performer who was originally asked to write for the BBC, please read on. The the aim is to get a core group of 6 performers (4 males, 2 females, and occassional bit part players) together to perform sketches already written. The idea is to eventually - after rehearsing, testing and honing the sketches privately and on stage - to become …

We aim to have an event or two every month with either a specific theme (chosen by members) or a non-themed random party, or a fun alternate event in London and the SE. You can dress up in silly outfits and party.  Theatre, drama, dance and holistic fun events to break down barriers and make new friends. Please join and suggest themes, venues etc.

Q. Have you always wanted to try acting, but never given it a go? A. If the answer is yes, then this is the group for you. Introduction to Acting, gives members a unique opportunity to work with actress Tilly Blackwood, who teaches regularly at the renowned Actors Centre in Covent Garden. The aim of this group is to give you all the skills and methods necessary to create a character, whilst instilling confidence in your development as an actor. If you would like to know more then please go to ww …

Ever wanted to take centre stage? Always dreamed of being an actress or actor? Do you enjoy plays? Who did or didn't you play in your school theatre production? If you missed out then, now here's your chance as a member of The Cast! The curtains have gone up. The spotlight is on you! Enjoy plays? Enjoy acting? Enjoy reading out loud? Like being the centre of attention? Want to make new friends? Want to have fun? If this sounds like you join us every two months where we will be reading some of th …