Whitstable Umbrella Centre

Theatre Workshop for adults
2024-11-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-16 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
A new, friendly drop-in Theatre Workshop for Adults. Each class will begin with a warm-up and then we will work together as an ensemble on Voice, Movement, Scripted scenes and Improvisation to grow your acting skills and self-confidence. Please wear clothes you can move in. All abilities and ages welcome (18+).
Emma Dewhurst is a professional actress with a long and varied career in theatre, TV and film. She has worked with a number of exceptional theatre practitioners, including directors Richard Eyre (National Theatre), Roger Michell (Almeida Theatre) and Nancy Meckler (Shared Experience). In 2020 she became an accredited Transformational Life Coach and has also since earned a qualification in Group Coaching.
Emma is an experienced teacher and facilitator of groups. She was a Visiting Tutor at Lewisham College on their BTEC drama course; led drama workshops for River Drama, a weekly group for SEN children; and more recently has combined her acting and coaching skills to facilitate communication and public speaking skills for young adults.
Emma’s style is warm, friendly and inclusive. All ages are welcome to the W
orkshops and although this is a drop-in class, Emma hopes that a community ensemble might grow from the more regular participants. There are ten sessions in total between now and Christmas 2024.
This is a ‘Pay What You Feel’ community class supported by Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre. Donations are appreciated but please don’t let lack of means prevent you from attending! All are welcome.
Please note: participants are asked to wear clothes you can move in.
For any questions about the Workshops please email Emma: edewhurst100@gmail.com

Ecstatic Dance Whitstable
2024-11-29 17:00 - 23:00, 2024-12-13 08:00 - 17:00
Ecstatic Dance Whitstable is all about dancing like no one is watching you. Tea, Breathwork, DJ with Sound System, and Crystal Bowl Sound Bath.
Book online via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/hannah-chrystal-29545538099
Ecstatic Dance is all about dancing like no one is watching you; dancing without the judgment of others and dancing without limits.
This is an opportunity for free-form movement and dance in a chat free zone. You can dive deeply into the heart and body, connecting and expressing, letting go and having fun. Combing an inspiration of fusion club culture and active meditation, this is not one to be missed.
What to Expect
A warm welcome with an energising Siberian Ginseng Tea
An opportunity to land in the space and inwardly set intentions
A short meditation and warm up to lead you in to the dance
A conscious and diverse musical journey with a range of tempos. With a great sound system and live DJ
A vibrant room filled with colourful lighting, incense, candles
People who love dancing!
A relaxing meditation and crystal bowl sound bath to ground and relax you after dance.
Opportunity to stay for optional tea
There will be amazing musical rhythms that will keep you dancing from beginning to end. No prior experience is needed. All are welcome.
The good thing about Ecstatic Dance is that there are no expectations. No experience is required. You dance however you feel comfortable, without judgment.
There are only a few things to bear in mind when you’re joining an Ecstatic Dance.
Please, no talking during the main dance. You can talk in the foyer area or kitchen
Move however you wish, respect yourself and those around you
Drug-Free, Smoke-Free, Alcohol-Free environment
No photos or videos, Mobile phones muted and out of sight
No spectating
Shoes off to stay grounded
There are a limited number of low income tickets on sale for those who are earning very little or on benefits. This is honesty based. If you are able to pay for the General Admission tickets please do as this will support the event greatly.
If you are interested in helping to set up or pack away for a ticket. Please get in touch to discuss.
Contact Hannah on 07771362035 or ecstaticdancewhitstable@gmail.com for any questions.

Ecstatic Dance Whitstable
2025-04-18 17:00 - 23:00, 2026-01-09 17:00 - 23:00, 2026-02-06 17:00 - 23:00, 2026-03-06 17:00 - 23:00, 2026-04-17 17:00 - 23:00, 2026-05-15 17:00 - 23:00, 2026-06-12 17:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-10 17:00 - 23:00 and 5 more dates | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom

UNDER THE UMBRELLA
2025-06-14 20:00 | Whitstable Umbrella Centre – St Marys Hall, Umbrella Centre, Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD, United Kingdom
UNDER THE UMBRELLA – Saturday 14th June
A night of music, community and fundraising – to help keep the Umbrella Centre in the hands of the community.
TICKETS:
With live music from:
BEANS ON TOAST – @beans.on.toast
The much-loved folk singer whose songs of hope, humanity and everyday life have built him a loyal worldwide audience.
SAMUEL ASHTON & THE INSTINCTS – @_samuel_ashton_
Soul-infused roots musicians with deep ties to the local area.
CHINA SOUL – @chinasoulmusic
LA-born, Whitstable-based artist known for her rich, soulful voice and beautifully crafted songs.
Music on the decks comes from Maddie-O & The CoHo Collective, resident DJs at Whitstable’s renowned party pub, the Coach & Horses. @coachandhorseswhitstable
We’ll also be hearing from some of the local people and projects that make Whitstable such a vibrant and special place to live.
Tickets are £20 in advance, with all proceeds helping to keep the Umbrella Centre in the hands of the community. We don’t expect these to last very long, so if you’d like to come, act fast.
8pm–12am | Saturday 14th June | The Umbrella Centre, Whitstable
www.umbrellacentre.co.uk

Location
Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre, CT51DD
