Zumba

Get your fitness freak on, January! Watch this video about zumba. Looks kind of raunchy, doesn't it? A bit of tropical fun while it's grey and freezing outside. A new class starts in Deptford, with Ladywell Leisure Centre's class continuing. See Zumba with Bianca.

Where: The Albany, Deptford
When: Sunday 10 January, 10am-11am
Cost: £4

Apples & Snakes' Open Mic

The Albany's Open Mic nights are where newcomers meet the seasoned performers on equal terms - courtesy of England's No 1 performance poetry organisation. Come early and claim your slot to perform.

Thursday 19th February 7.30pm
Tickets £3
The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford SE8 4AG
Box office: 020 8692 4446
http://www.thealbany.org.uk/

Upfront Christmas Comedy Jam

UK comedy pioneer and star of The Real McCoy and Absolutely Fabulous, Felix Dexter digs into his crate of colourful characters to deliver his famous edgy stand up.

Felix is joined by silky smooth veteran double act Jefferson & Whitfield and cocky new boy on the block, London-centric Kevin Jay.

Saturday 20th December at 8pm
The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford
Box office: 020 8692 4446
http://www.thealbany.org.uk/

The Skatalites

The Skatalites will be at the Albany for their only London date this year on 5th December. These internationally renowned veteran musicians fuse boogie woogie, blues, R&B, jazz, calypso and African rhythms to create the classic ska sound. The godfather of rocksteady and reggae in Jamaica, ska's influence streches from rap and drum & bass to the 2-tone movement and bands such as The Specials, Madness and The Beat. Unmissable.

Friday 5th December
The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford
Box office: 020 8692 4446
http://www.thealbany.org.uk/