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Miriam Makeba, known as Mama Africa, is arguably the most famous African singer of the 20th century. Her international career took off when she was recruited to sing and act the female lead in the musical King Kong. Under the shadow of apartheid this inter-racial collaboration was a groundbreaking enterprise that had reverberations for decades to follow, in South Africa and globally, including in London, where it was performed in 1961.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

The philosophical sublime refers to those terrifying and delightful realities that exist beyond the common everyday, it is these that the magician seeks to experience and use to achieve a cosmic elevation of the self.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Do you want to find out more about writing comedy? Explore some fundamental aspects of humorous scriptwriting for television, beginning with sketches, and looking at sitcoms from initial idea through to finished script.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Come and explore Brazil, South America's largest country, a diverse nation with a rich history and traditions.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

This course will focus on a specific decade of French film production – the 1980s. French cinema’s dynamic relationship with Hollywood finds expression in this decade in the so-called cinéma du look, exemplified by directors such as Luc Besson. The course will look at the industrial, cultural and social factors in play during this period and it will explore the work of Besson and others.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Come and explore the sunny Mediterranean Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Menorca, Cabrera, Ibiza and Formentera). Each island has its own special character: Mallorca with its glorious churches, ancient villages, and inspiring monasteries; Menorca known for her seaside and nature; Formentera for its unspoiled coastline and nature reserve; Cabrera for its 14th century Castle and not to forget Ibiza famous for its lively ambience and beaches.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

This course will introduce students to a number of well-known puzzles concerning the concept of identity – and to some of their solutions.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

A Pierrot costume, the wrong party dress, a pair of white kid gloves – these items of clothing enable Colette, Virginia Woolf and Elizabeth Bowen to explore large themes within short stories; for Pauline Melville and Tessa Hadley two very different jackets have rich tales to tell. Join author and lecturer Lynn Knight for a lively and engaging discussion about the meaning of clothes and the power of the short story.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Have fun acting, with theatre games and character exercises. Build your confidence, meet new people while you will learn and practice the key techniques needed for performing improvised comedy scenes.



This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit

Explore London's places of protest and discover the stories of radicals, agitators and campaigners who fought for social justice, equal rights and better lives for all from the 1790s to the 1930s.



A series of virtual guided tours.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

If you want to have fun keeping fit then look no further. A belly dance class is a great workout and a wonderful way to learn a new skill. It is inspiring and empowering, improving posture, balance and self-esteem, and offers a glamorous way to get fit. This class can be enjoyed by all ages.



We've changed some of our teaching arrangements in response to the coronavirus outbreak. You'll get the same great learning experience with lots of support but with adjustments to keep us all safe for your return to the studio.



This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit

Learn all of the basics of playing the ukulele in this introductory course. You’ll learn complete songs from the first week. Strumming patterns will be learnt and applied to various songs. By the end of term you should be able to accompany your own singing or play along to records.



This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit

Explore and play folk music of Britain and Ireland. This is an intermediate-level online course for any instruments: lectures, demonstration, ornamentation, and ensemble repertoire with your teacher in live online sessions. You should have at least two to three years' experience on your instrument.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.