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@citylit.bsky.social
INSPIRING PASSIONS · REALISING AMBITIONS. City Lit is the ultimate destination for evening, weekend and daytime courses, delivered online and face-to-face.
https://www.citylit.ac.uk/
https://www.citylit.ac.uk/
Step into Elsinore as you’ve never seen it before…
Directed by James Jarrett, City Lit Theatre Company reimagines Shakespeare’s masterpiece as a dystopian wasteland full of secrets and lies.
Thurs 4 – Sat 6 Dec 2025, John Lyon’s Theatre
Tickets available now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hamlet-by-...
Directed by James Jarrett, City Lit Theatre Company reimagines Shakespeare’s masterpiece as a dystopian wasteland full of secrets and lies.
Thurs 4 – Sat 6 Dec 2025, John Lyon’s Theatre
Tickets available now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hamlet-by-...
November 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Step into Elsinore as you’ve never seen it before…
Directed by James Jarrett, City Lit Theatre Company reimagines Shakespeare’s masterpiece as a dystopian wasteland full of secrets and lies.
Thurs 4 – Sat 6 Dec 2025, John Lyon’s Theatre
Tickets available now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hamlet-by-...
Directed by James Jarrett, City Lit Theatre Company reimagines Shakespeare’s masterpiece as a dystopian wasteland full of secrets and lies.
Thurs 4 – Sat 6 Dec 2025, John Lyon’s Theatre
Tickets available now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hamlet-by-...
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Thank you so much to all fabulous @citylit.bsky.social writers, plus special guest Salma Ibrahim, who joined us for last week's Late Lines evening of spoken word at the college!
Late Lines will return in early 2026 - visit www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines for the latest info.
Late Lines will return in early 2026 - visit www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines for the latest info.
November 12, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Thank you so much to all fabulous @citylit.bsky.social writers, plus special guest Salma Ibrahim, who joined us for last week's Late Lines evening of spoken word at the college!
Late Lines will return in early 2026 - visit www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines for the latest info.
Late Lines will return in early 2026 - visit www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines for the latest info.
Curious about trying something new? Discover your next passion with City Lit's taster courses, from art history to singing.
Share the experience with someone you love: citylit.ac.uk/courses/tast...
#CityLit #Courses #TrySomethingNew
Share the experience with someone you love: citylit.ac.uk/courses/tast...
#CityLit #Courses #TrySomethingNew
November 13, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Curious about trying something new? Discover your next passion with City Lit's taster courses, from art history to singing.
Share the experience with someone you love: citylit.ac.uk/courses/tast...
#CityLit #Courses #TrySomethingNew
Share the experience with someone you love: citylit.ac.uk/courses/tast...
#CityLit #Courses #TrySomethingNew
Last night, we welcomed Emmy award-winning journalist and former @cnn.com anchor Alisyn Camerota to talk about her book #CombatLove 🗣️
We explored her career, journalism's challenges, and notable political interviews.
Learn journalism basics at City Lit: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writ...
We explored her career, journalism's challenges, and notable political interviews.
Learn journalism basics at City Lit: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writ...
November 12, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Last night, we welcomed Emmy award-winning journalist and former @cnn.com anchor Alisyn Camerota to talk about her book #CombatLove 🗣️
We explored her career, journalism's challenges, and notable political interviews.
Learn journalism basics at City Lit: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writ...
We explored her career, journalism's challenges, and notable political interviews.
Learn journalism basics at City Lit: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writ...
It's that time of year again...
Keep an eye on our website over the next few weeks – you never know what exciting discounts might pop up 👀
Want to be the first to hear when they do?
Sign up to our newsletter on the homepage and stay in the loop: www.citylit.ac.uk
Keep an eye on our website over the next few weeks – you never know what exciting discounts might pop up 👀
Want to be the first to hear when they do?
Sign up to our newsletter on the homepage and stay in the loop: www.citylit.ac.uk
November 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
It's that time of year again...
Keep an eye on our website over the next few weeks – you never know what exciting discounts might pop up 👀
Want to be the first to hear when they do?
Sign up to our newsletter on the homepage and stay in the loop: www.citylit.ac.uk
Keep an eye on our website over the next few weeks – you never know what exciting discounts might pop up 👀
Want to be the first to hear when they do?
Sign up to our newsletter on the homepage and stay in the loop: www.citylit.ac.uk
In Conversation With… Yvadney Davis.
Join us for an Artist Talk with award-winning visual artist Yvadney Davis on Friday 21 November at City Lit. Discover her journey rooted in British Caribbean heritage and her accolades.
Learn more: www.citylit.ac.uk/in-conversat...
Join us for an Artist Talk with award-winning visual artist Yvadney Davis on Friday 21 November at City Lit. Discover her journey rooted in British Caribbean heritage and her accolades.
Learn more: www.citylit.ac.uk/in-conversat...
November 7, 2025 at 9:33 AM
In Conversation With… Yvadney Davis.
Join us for an Artist Talk with award-winning visual artist Yvadney Davis on Friday 21 November at City Lit. Discover her journey rooted in British Caribbean heritage and her accolades.
Learn more: www.citylit.ac.uk/in-conversat...
Join us for an Artist Talk with award-winning visual artist Yvadney Davis on Friday 21 November at City Lit. Discover her journey rooted in British Caribbean heritage and her accolades.
Learn more: www.citylit.ac.uk/in-conversat...
🧚 Ever fancied learning to write fairytales?
🎭 Making props for stage and screen?
📄 Folding paper into masterpieces or crafting punchlines that land?
Our Weird and Wonderful courses are a treasure trove of the unexpected.
Find your hidden talent: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/weir...
🎭 Making props for stage and screen?
📄 Folding paper into masterpieces or crafting punchlines that land?
Our Weird and Wonderful courses are a treasure trove of the unexpected.
Find your hidden talent: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/weir...
November 7, 2025 at 9:28 AM
🧚 Ever fancied learning to write fairytales?
🎭 Making props for stage and screen?
📄 Folding paper into masterpieces or crafting punchlines that land?
Our Weird and Wonderful courses are a treasure trove of the unexpected.
Find your hidden talent: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/weir...
🎭 Making props for stage and screen?
📄 Folding paper into masterpieces or crafting punchlines that land?
Our Weird and Wonderful courses are a treasure trove of the unexpected.
Find your hidden talent: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/weir...
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Why spend money on a creative writing course at @citylit.bsky.social? Novelist and creative writing coordinator Judith Bryan tells you 5 things every writer needs that you’ll never get from Youtube alone:
www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/5-thing...
www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/5-thing...
5 things every writer needs that you’ll never get from YouTube alone
Why spend money on a creative writing course? Here are 5 things every writer needs that you’ll never get from Youtube alone.
www.citylit.ac.uk
November 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Why spend money on a creative writing course at @citylit.bsky.social? Novelist and creative writing coordinator Judith Bryan tells you 5 things every writer needs that you’ll never get from Youtube alone:
www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/5-thing...
www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/5-thing...
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Fantastic to have
@officialedballs.bsky.social attend the awards as special guest and receive our Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award. 🏆
#GetTheNationLearning
@officialedballs.bsky.social attend the awards as special guest and receive our Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award. 🏆
#GetTheNationLearning
November 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Fantastic to have
@officialedballs.bsky.social attend the awards as special guest and receive our Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award. 🏆
#GetTheNationLearning
@officialedballs.bsky.social attend the awards as special guest and receive our Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award. 🏆
#GetTheNationLearning
👏 Huge congratulations to City Lit Fellow @officialedballs.bsky.social on receiving the Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award at the #GetTheNationLearning Awards!
@officialedballs.bsky.social won our #GetTheNationLearning Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award yesterday. ⭐
And this morning he discussed what the award means to him on Good Morning Britain. 📺
Watch the coverage (00:46:30): www.itv.com/watch/good-m...
And this morning he discussed what the award means to him on Good Morning Britain. 📺
Watch the coverage (00:46:30): www.itv.com/watch/good-m...
November 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
👏 Huge congratulations to City Lit Fellow @officialedballs.bsky.social on receiving the Lifelong Learning Ambassador Award at the #GetTheNationLearning Awards!
A big thank you @learnworkuk.bsky.social for inviting us to Portcullis House today to talk about the benefits of lipreading classes.
#GetTheNationLearning
#GetTheNationLearning
Today, we’re at Portcullis House to discuss our #GetTheNationLearning campaign with parliamentarians!
Thanks to our partners @ufitrust.bsky.social @citylit.bsky.social @aoc-info.bsky.social and Multiverse.
Find out more and sign our charter: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
Thanks to our partners @ufitrust.bsky.social @citylit.bsky.social @aoc-info.bsky.social and Multiverse.
Find out more and sign our charter: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
November 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM
A big thank you @learnworkuk.bsky.social for inviting us to Portcullis House today to talk about the benefits of lipreading classes.
#GetTheNationLearning
#GetTheNationLearning
Join us for our Art and Design Foundation Open Day on Tuesday 25 November.
Meet tutors and students from the Foundation Diploma and Pre-Foundation courses, explore our facilities, and attend portfolio surgery sessions.
Learn more: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/foun...
Meet tutors and students from the Foundation Diploma and Pre-Foundation courses, explore our facilities, and attend portfolio surgery sessions.
Learn more: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/foun...
November 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Join us for our Art and Design Foundation Open Day on Tuesday 25 November.
Meet tutors and students from the Foundation Diploma and Pre-Foundation courses, explore our facilities, and attend portfolio surgery sessions.
Learn more: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/foun...
Meet tutors and students from the Foundation Diploma and Pre-Foundation courses, explore our facilities, and attend portfolio surgery sessions.
Learn more: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/foun...
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We've kicked off!
Our chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social opens the awards and welcomes guests.
Huge thanks to our sponsors NOCN Group, @et-foundation.bsky.social, @citylit.bsky.social and @ufitrust.bsky.social for making these awards possible. 💫
#GetTheNationLearning
Our chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social opens the awards and welcomes guests.
Huge thanks to our sponsors NOCN Group, @et-foundation.bsky.social, @citylit.bsky.social and @ufitrust.bsky.social for making these awards possible. 💫
#GetTheNationLearning
November 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
We've kicked off!
Our chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social opens the awards and welcomes guests.
Huge thanks to our sponsors NOCN Group, @et-foundation.bsky.social, @citylit.bsky.social and @ufitrust.bsky.social for making these awards possible. 💫
#GetTheNationLearning
Our chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social opens the awards and welcomes guests.
Huge thanks to our sponsors NOCN Group, @et-foundation.bsky.social, @citylit.bsky.social and @ufitrust.bsky.social for making these awards possible. 💫
#GetTheNationLearning
🎓 Ready to learn something new? City Lit's fresh line-up of short #courses is starting soon — in London and online! Whether you're into singing, writing, art, history, or tech, there's something for every curious mind.
Don’t wait, spots fill fast:
www.citylit.ac.uk/courses?cl_s...
Don’t wait, spots fill fast:
www.citylit.ac.uk/courses?cl_s...
November 3, 2025 at 12:21 PM
🎓 Ready to learn something new? City Lit's fresh line-up of short #courses is starting soon — in London and online! Whether you're into singing, writing, art, history, or tech, there's something for every curious mind.
Don’t wait, spots fill fast:
www.citylit.ac.uk/courses?cl_s...
Don’t wait, spots fill fast:
www.citylit.ac.uk/courses?cl_s...
Tutor Caroline Giaconella really put us through our paces with these French tongue twisters! 👅 🌪️
How many did you get right? 🇫🇷
City Lit has a huge range of French courses - from beginner, to advanced to cultural!
Sign up today: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/lang...
How many did you get right? 🇫🇷
City Lit has a huge range of French courses - from beginner, to advanced to cultural!
Sign up today: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/lang...
October 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Tutor Caroline Giaconella really put us through our paces with these French tongue twisters! 👅 🌪️
How many did you get right? 🇫🇷
City Lit has a huge range of French courses - from beginner, to advanced to cultural!
Sign up today: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/lang...
How many did you get right? 🇫🇷
City Lit has a huge range of French courses - from beginner, to advanced to cultural!
Sign up today: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/lang...
🎙️ Ever wondered what makes a voiceover effective?
It's about connecting with your audience. As AI voices rise, human warmth remains irreplaceable. Whether you're curious or ready to step behind the mic, City Lit's courses can open doors in the industry.
Read more:
www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/what-is...
It's about connecting with your audience. As AI voices rise, human warmth remains irreplaceable. Whether you're curious or ready to step behind the mic, City Lit's courses can open doors in the industry.
Read more:
www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/what-is...
October 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
🎙️ Ever wondered what makes a voiceover effective?
It's about connecting with your audience. As AI voices rise, human warmth remains irreplaceable. Whether you're curious or ready to step behind the mic, City Lit's courses can open doors in the industry.
Read more:
www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/what-is...
It's about connecting with your audience. As AI voices rise, human warmth remains irreplaceable. Whether you're curious or ready to step behind the mic, City Lit's courses can open doors in the industry.
Read more:
www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/what-is...
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Congratulations to @citylit.bsky.social writing tutor @yvonnesingh.bsky.social, whose book "INK!: From the Age of Empire to Black Power, the Journalists who Transformed Britain" is out now from The History Press!
‘Terrific ... A must read.’ -- Irenosen Okojie MBE
‘Terrific ... A must read.’ -- Irenosen Okojie MBE
October 27, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Congratulations to @citylit.bsky.social writing tutor @yvonnesingh.bsky.social, whose book "INK!: From the Age of Empire to Black Power, the Journalists who Transformed Britain" is out now from The History Press!
‘Terrific ... A must read.’ -- Irenosen Okojie MBE
‘Terrific ... A must read.’ -- Irenosen Okojie MBE
The clocks have just gone back. 🕰️
This means the days are shorter and it feels just that touch colder.
A little dose of nature can help keep our spirits high. ❄️
We're hosting courses inspired by nature to help you do just that.
Sign up today: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/vm/i...
This means the days are shorter and it feels just that touch colder.
A little dose of nature can help keep our spirits high. ❄️
We're hosting courses inspired by nature to help you do just that.
Sign up today: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/vm/i...
October 28, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The clocks have just gone back. 🕰️
This means the days are shorter and it feels just that touch colder.
A little dose of nature can help keep our spirits high. ❄️
We're hosting courses inspired by nature to help you do just that.
Sign up today: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/vm/i...
This means the days are shorter and it feels just that touch colder.
A little dose of nature can help keep our spirits high. ❄️
We're hosting courses inspired by nature to help you do just that.
Sign up today: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/vm/i...
Ever wondered what secrets lies behind great works of art?
Join City Lit's Art History courses and uncover the stories, ideas, and people that shaped them.
All levels welcome - from curious beginners to seasoned enthusiasts.
Learn more: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/huma...
#ArtHistory #Courses
Join City Lit's Art History courses and uncover the stories, ideas, and people that shaped them.
All levels welcome - from curious beginners to seasoned enthusiasts.
Learn more: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/huma...
#ArtHistory #Courses
October 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Ever wondered what secrets lies behind great works of art?
Join City Lit's Art History courses and uncover the stories, ideas, and people that shaped them.
All levels welcome - from curious beginners to seasoned enthusiasts.
Learn more: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/huma...
#ArtHistory #Courses
Join City Lit's Art History courses and uncover the stories, ideas, and people that shaped them.
All levels welcome - from curious beginners to seasoned enthusiasts.
Learn more: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/huma...
#ArtHistory #Courses
In the 90's Bill Gates coined the term 'Content is King' 👑
In the 21st century, this couldn't be more true.
We caught up with tutor Byron Johnson-Brown who told us a little more about the importance of marketing.
Sign up to a business and technology course:
www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/tech...
In the 21st century, this couldn't be more true.
We caught up with tutor Byron Johnson-Brown who told us a little more about the importance of marketing.
Sign up to a business and technology course:
www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/tech...
October 24, 2025 at 10:56 AM
In the 90's Bill Gates coined the term 'Content is King' 👑
In the 21st century, this couldn't be more true.
We caught up with tutor Byron Johnson-Brown who told us a little more about the importance of marketing.
Sign up to a business and technology course:
www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/tech...
In the 21st century, this couldn't be more true.
We caught up with tutor Byron Johnson-Brown who told us a little more about the importance of marketing.
Sign up to a business and technology course:
www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/tech...
Want to shape the future of City Lit? Join our Student Panel and help us improve the student experience!
Applications open now, deadline is Sunday 4th January 2026.
Apply here: help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/art...
Applications open now, deadline is Sunday 4th January 2026.
Apply here: help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/art...
October 24, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Want to shape the future of City Lit? Join our Student Panel and help us improve the student experience!
Applications open now, deadline is Sunday 4th January 2026.
Apply here: help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/art...
Applications open now, deadline is Sunday 4th January 2026.
Apply here: help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/art...
Ever wondered where British Sign Language comes from?
We caught up with tutor Peter Brown, who spoke about the origins of BSL at the '1880 THAT' exhibition at the @wellcomecollection.bsky.social 👐
👉 Learn British Sign Language at City Lit today: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/spec...
#BSL #Deaf
We caught up with tutor Peter Brown, who spoke about the origins of BSL at the '1880 THAT' exhibition at the @wellcomecollection.bsky.social 👐
👉 Learn British Sign Language at City Lit today: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/spec...
#BSL #Deaf
October 24, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Ever wondered where British Sign Language comes from?
We caught up with tutor Peter Brown, who spoke about the origins of BSL at the '1880 THAT' exhibition at the @wellcomecollection.bsky.social 👐
👉 Learn British Sign Language at City Lit today: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/spec...
#BSL #Deaf
We caught up with tutor Peter Brown, who spoke about the origins of BSL at the '1880 THAT' exhibition at the @wellcomecollection.bsky.social 👐
👉 Learn British Sign Language at City Lit today: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/spec...
#BSL #Deaf
It’s #StutteringAwarenessDay, a time to reflect on the challenges faced by people who stammer. At City Lit, our speech therapy department offers specialist courses to help people manage their #stammer and speak with confidence. 💬
Find out more: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/spec...
Find out more: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/spec...
October 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
It’s #StutteringAwarenessDay, a time to reflect on the challenges faced by people who stammer. At City Lit, our speech therapy department offers specialist courses to help people manage their #stammer and speak with confidence. 💬
Find out more: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/spec...
Find out more: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/spec...
Do you have a passion for theatre? Learn the technology that makes the magic happen!
Join City Lit's FREE Technical Theatre Production course, starting on Friday 7 November.
Fully funded by GLA #Skills Bootcamps for Londoners programme: www.citylit.ac.uk/technical-th...
Join City Lit's FREE Technical Theatre Production course, starting on Friday 7 November.
Fully funded by GLA #Skills Bootcamps for Londoners programme: www.citylit.ac.uk/technical-th...
October 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Do you have a passion for theatre? Learn the technology that makes the magic happen!
Join City Lit's FREE Technical Theatre Production course, starting on Friday 7 November.
Fully funded by GLA #Skills Bootcamps for Londoners programme: www.citylit.ac.uk/technical-th...
Join City Lit's FREE Technical Theatre Production course, starting on Friday 7 November.
Fully funded by GLA #Skills Bootcamps for Londoners programme: www.citylit.ac.uk/technical-th...
It's been a week since the Mental Wealth Festival 🧠
City Lit would once again like to thank all contributors and partners for making it such a huge success.
We've picked eight standout lessons from our speakers. 🗣️
Have a read today: www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/mental-...
📸 Michael Harding
City Lit would once again like to thank all contributors and partners for making it such a huge success.
We've picked eight standout lessons from our speakers. 🗣️
Have a read today: www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/mental-...
📸 Michael Harding
October 20, 2025 at 11:59 AM
It's been a week since the Mental Wealth Festival 🧠
City Lit would once again like to thank all contributors and partners for making it such a huge success.
We've picked eight standout lessons from our speakers. 🗣️
Have a read today: www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/mental-...
📸 Michael Harding
City Lit would once again like to thank all contributors and partners for making it such a huge success.
We've picked eight standout lessons from our speakers. 🗣️
Have a read today: www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/mental-...
📸 Michael Harding