Thursday 2 June:

7pm @ Platform – Word2016 is proud to present Speakeasy#3 the third collaboration between Cardboard Citizens and Lyrix Organix

…The mic stands there, so tempting -A chance to stand up for yourself and whisper or shout – Telling the world what it’s all about – If only you could get over the barriers in the way – Of you having your say – Preventing you from turning up on the day – So you stay in your room, locked away…

Speakeasy is the result of a collaboration between Cardboard Citizens, Lyrix Organix and the young people of Islington, working together to overcome our barriers to freedom of expression. Come on the day and have your say, and maybe show our main character the way. Pay what you think it’s worth.

Also happening today…

11am-2pm: Family Arts Day @ Estorick Collection – Colour and Word Tricks –  – Try out the interactive Stroop Effect experiment to see how our brains experience the relationship between colour and words. Explore a variety of optical colour and word tricks and make your own using collage and drawing. Drop-in workshops, no booking required. Free for children accompanied by a paying adult £5, £3.50 (JSA, OAP, Disabled) £2.50 National Art Pass Holders. Suitable for all ages.

6-7.30pm: Writing the Moment @ Central Library – Join Spread the Word for a relaxing creative writing workshop to help you release your work and reconnect with your ‘writer’s voice’. Using creative techniques and imagination exercises to help you find focus, this workshop will help anyone with writers block, or any writer feeling lost in their project. Suitable for beginner – intermediate writers of fiction and poetry. Booking