At The Greenhouse, our shows inspire, helping audiences build personal connections with the natural world around them. Our events and workshops go one step further, helping you put that newfound inspiration into action. Below is our collection of everything else that’s going on at The Greenhouse this summer in Canary Wharf. Tickets are always free, but due current social distancing guidelines, they must be booked in advance. So have a browse, and then get booking. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
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General Events and Workshops
Launch Party
Fri July 23rd, 6pm (90 mins)
The Greenhouse is open and ready to welcome you! Join us on our opening night for an evening full of music, lawn games, and fun, leading in to our opening performance of As You Like It. Dig out your best garden party attire!
Climate Model UN
Sat July 31st, 4:30pm (2 hours)
Get nerdy at The Greenhouse and hark back to your debate-club secondary school days with our climate-focused model UN. Play out a future climate negotiations, debates, and conflicts between countries.
Sustainable Clothes Repair
Sun August 1st, 4:30pm (2 hours, drop-in)
Come learn simple sewing skills that will allow you to mend torn clothing, reattach buttons, and fix socks. You will also learn about the future of sustainability in the fashion industry, and how you can be a more conscious consumer!
How to Spot Greenwashing
Sun Aug 8th, 4:30pm (1 hour)
Differentiating between genuine environmental action and greenwashing is getting more and more difficult. In this workshop, learn from experts in sustainability marketing and comb through popular ad campaigns to identify greenwashing.
Pub Night
Sun Aug 8th, 8:30pm (90 mins)
Join us for an evening of fun and socialising in The Greenhouse. With drinks, an open mic, and an actual, real-life, IN PERSON pub quiz, it’s sure to be a fun evening. Tickets are free but must be reserved on our website.
TED-x Style Talks
Sun Aug 15th, 4:30pm (90 mins)
Join us for a series of short talks by experts in sustainability, from a myriad of different backgrounds and industries. The list of speakers will be published on our social media channels, so keep your eyes peeled!
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Family Events
Saturday mornings are for families at The Greenhouse. At 10:30am on every Saturday, we’re offering a programme of events and workshops specifically aimed at our younger audiences, as part of Canary Wharf’s programme for families this summer. We’re excited to welcome you and your little ones!
Storytime (all ages)
Sat July 31st, 10:30am (1 hour)
Join The Greenhouse this Saturday morning for a fun and exciting storytime! Our Artistic Director (and fan of all things fantastical) Oli Savage will be reading his favourite collection of nature based stories. Hear about animals, plants, and world around us at this interactive event for all ages.
Scavenger Hunt (4+)
Sat Aug 7th, 10:30am to 1:30pm (drop in)
The Greenhouse needs your help! Everyone has spent so long indoors over the last year, they’re starting to forget what makes the outdoors so special. Following our checklist, gather photos of all the wonderful things nature has to offer in the park, to show how even the smallest of green spaces can be filled with wonder!
Upcycling Craft Session (4+)
Sat Aug 14th, 10:30am to 12:30pm (drop in)
Join us for a sustainable crafting session. Learn to make a birdfeeder and a pen pot out of items you can find in your recycling bin! We’ll provide everything that you need, but if you have any useful-looking bits and bobs from around the house bring them along and we’ll help you turn them in to something beautiful.