In ‘London on Lockdown 1664-2020′ we are reading together a text written by Daniel Defoe. The Journal of the Plague Year, published in 1722 about the outbreak of the Plague in London in 1664. We are using this reading to also reflect on what is happening in people’s lives now. 

We have already worked with two groups and are currently working with a third, who will continue to be involved as we work towards a performance or documentation to be presented in early 2021. 

Any Member who has not yet been part of this workshop series is welcome to attend this taster workshop. The workshop will last 90 mins and is led by Adrian Jackson, CC’s Artistic Director. Workshops will take place on the internet platform Zoom, involving a group of no more than 10 people. 

After this taster workshop, there will be an opportunity to sign up to take part in a series of workshops every Monday and Thursday throughout August and the beginning of September. Please note this will be the final opportunity to join the London on Lockdown project. After this series of sessions we will re-engage with Members from Groups 1-4 to continue to develop this project throughout September to November (more details to follow soon).  

Who are these workshops for?

These workshops are for inducted Members of Cardboard Citizens only. If you are unsure whether you are a registered Member please email Bonny@cardboardcitizens.org.uk.

If you have experienced homelessness/or are at risk of homelessness and would like to become a Member please complete the online enquiry form – (note that it may take us a while to respond due to the number of enquiries we are dealing with at this time).

Dates and Times

Taster: Monday 17 August, 1.30 – 3pm

Weekly sessions:

Thursday 20 August, 1.30 – 3pm
Monday 24 August, 1.30 – 3pm
Thursday 27 August,  1.30 – 3pm
TUESDAY 1 September, 1.30 – 3pm (Monday is bank holiday)
Thursday 3 September, 1.30 – 3pm
Monday 7 September, 1.30 – 3pm
Thursday 10 September, 1.30 – 3pm
Monday 14 September, 1.30 – 4pm

How do I sign up?

To register for the London On Lockdown Taster workshop email Bonny@cardboardcitizens.org.uk 

Please note we have a limited capacity for this taster session so places will be offered on a first, come first served basis.