Register your interest in an Underground Workshop
Gain new skills in acting, writing, lyrics, music and performance.
No experience needed!
Underground for 15-18 yrs
Saturdays 3:00pm-5:00pm
from Sat 31 Jan - 28 Mar
Develop your skills - acting, spoken word & lyrics
Gain new skills in acting, writing, devising, lyrics, music, performance and backstage roles.
No experience needed and new people are always welcome.
Spring Term workshops now on.
What happens when I arrive?
You will be greeted by our friendly team of tutors and young people who will help you with the registration form and give you a tour of our studio and rehearsal rooms.
You can relax in our foyer with games and light refreshments before the workshops begin!
We welcome new people all through the term, and you will find many friendly faces in the workshop. We encourage everyone to take part in their own time.
On Saturdays, our centre is open for young people from 10:30am - 5pm.
Want a tour of Wave? Let Wavers show you around 🎥...
Our Centre
Where is Second Wave?
In the heart of Deptford!
Walk all the way down Deptford High Street (towards Greenwich side) until you reach Creek Road. There, you will find the big red brick Methodist Mission Building on 1 Creek Road.
Cross the road and when you reach the green doors, ring the Intercom buzzer for Second Wave. Our friendly team will buzz you up! Want helpful directions? Let Wavers be your guide in this 🎥...
Our address 📍
1st Floor. Deptford Mission Building.
1 Creek Road. Deptford. SE8 3BT
Nearest buses 🚌
Deptford High Street Stop
188, 199, or 47 (1-minute walk)
53, 453, 177, or 225 bus (6-minute walk)
Nearest station 🚊
Deptford Station (5-minute walk)
Deptford Bridge DLR (15-minute walk)
Other workshops you might enjoy...
Taster Sessions for 11-15 yrs
Saturdays 11:00am-11:45am
Intro to Second Wave - try a session, see what you think!
A group for young people new to Second Wave.
Find out about us and meet the friendly team.
Fusion for 13-16 yrs
Saturdays 12:00am-2:00pm
from Sat 24 Jan - 28 Mar
Explore performance - create your own plays
A fun and friendly group, Saturday Fusion is a great way to develop your skills and confidence.
No experience needed and new people are always welcome.
Spring Term workshops now on.
Coming Up
Young Women's Group for 13-18 yrs
Thursdays from 3:30pm - 6pm
Music and Media
Build your music, lyrics, singing, songwriting, filmmaking and media skills.
No experience needed and new young women are always welcome.
Workshops will run on key Thursdays in Spring.
Register your interest to find out more.
Youth Symposium
Thursday 26 Mar 6pm - 9pm
Community event at Second Wave
Interested in connecting with your local community? Want to represent other young people? Register your interest in our Symposium event today.
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Work Experience
Develop your creativity, confidence and event skills
Flexible times
Get in touch or ask your school, college or university to contact
hena@secondwave.org.uk.
Learn what happens behind the scenes in community arts settings.
Meet different members of the team and discover career opportunities and connect with current projects.
Young Creative Leaders
Developing your leadership skills and potential
Evenings and weekends
Discover your voice and engage positively in your community.
Support your peers, gain qualification and build your skills and CV.
Expenses provided.
Critical Encounters
Learn how to manage conflict and reduce violence
Evenings and weekends
Take part in workshops with police officers where young people set the agenda.
Use your creative skills to manage conflict.
Sharpen your critical skills, learn your rights and support young people in the community.
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