February 14, 2026
Speed History - Telling East End Tales starting Saturday 14 February 2026
Speed History – a short course
Dates February 14, 2026 - March 7, 2026
Price FREE
Location Oxford House, Bethnal Green, London E2 6HG
Calling all storytellers … bring history to life at Oxford House!
Are you interested in uncovering the history of East London?
Do you want to explore creative storytelling?
Do you want to be part of a unique event that brings local characters to life in a special setting?
Following on from our Speed History taster on 5 February, these free weekly workshops will develop your performance skills and creative writing, devising short pieces of site-specific performance for a unique event in the hidden spaces of Oxford House on 7 March. No experience needed, just your curiosity and imagination.
Key dates and content:
- Story Structure: Saturday 14 February 2026 | 10.30am–3.30pm
- Story Development: Saturday 21 February 2026 | 10.30am–3.30pm
- Performance Development: Thursday 26 February 2026 | 6.30pm-8.30pm
- Dress Rehearsal: Thursday 5 March 2026 | 6.30pm-8.30pm
- Public Performances: Saturday 7 March 2026 | 12pm – 5:30pm (1st performance at 1pm and 2nd performance at 4pm)
What people say about Speed History:
“Brilliantly delivered”
“Fabulous and full of surprises”
“A beautiful, funny, moving experience.”
