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Hear the next generation of fiction writers and poets! Join us at City Lit this week for a pair of special events showcasing graduates of our year-long fiction & poetry masterclasses with tutors Thomas McMullan & Fran Lock ✍️

More details in our events line-up: www.citylit.ac.uk/events

🎉 It’s Friday, and what a week it's been!

From exhibitions to performances to big celebrations, the building has been buzzing this week:

🎨 Advanced Painting Exhibition
Our students open their new show in the City Lit Gallery, with the Private View tonight (19 June).

🎭 Acting Diploma: Welcome to Thebes
Catch our Acting Diploma students on stage in the John Lyon’s Theatre (18-20 June).

📚 Saba Salman Book Presentation
On Thursday we welcomed Saba Salman for her Double Discrimination book talk, joined by the Percussion Orchestra.

🏆 Teaching Awards Success
Huge congratulations to Alex Thomas, Carolyn Cheasman and Lorraine Braggins on their Pearson National Teaching Awards.

If you’re nearby, pop in and soak up the creativity, there’s always something happening at City Lit.

Huge congratulations to Alex Thomas! 🎉

Alex has been named a Silver Winner in the SEND & Inclusive Practice category at The Pearson National Teaching Awards, an incredible recognition of his inspiring work leading the City Lit Percussion Orchestra and empowering our students with learning disabilities to achieve more than they ever imagined.

We’re so proud, thank you, Alex, for everything you do. 💛

Today marks the start of Refugee Week. At City Lit, we’re bringing people together through learning – exploring stories, histories and creative practices that honour the strength and contributions of those seeking sanctuary.

Find out more: https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/vm/refugee-week

What if learning about a culture began with music, movement, and people coming together? 💙 🇬🇷

In this new blog, City Lit tutor Vina Theodorakopoulou shares how Greek dance can bring us closer to language, tradition and each other. From the joy of syrtaki to the quiet emotion of zeibekikos.

Have a read. It might just make you want to get up and dance. 🕺
https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/learning-greek-through-dance

Join us in June for a special showcase event with City Lit's year-long fiction masterclass students.

🗓️ Wed 24 June
🕒 18:30-20:00
🎟️ Free

Led by tutor Thomas McMullan, this year's cohort includes one of our 25-26 Malorie Blackman scholars.

Learn more and book:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/city-lit-fiction-masterclass-showcase-2026-tickets-1988914401515

🌞 Summer just got smarter 🌞

Save 15% on summer courses at City Lit. Whether you're looking to learn a new skill or explore a passion, now’s the perfect time.

🎓 Use code SUMMER2026 at checkout
📌 Terms & conditions apply

Browse courses: https://www.citylit.ac.uk/city-lit-summer-school

Join us at City Lit later this month for a special event showcasing the work of students on our year-long poetry masterclass with Fran Lock.

🗓️ Friday 26 June
🕒 18:30-20:00
🎟️ Free

Learn more and book: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/city-lit-poetry-masterclass-showcase-2026-tickets-1988917295170?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true