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Calling ESEA (East and South-East Asian) adults in and connected to Wandsworth

Published Wed 14 Oct
A colourful collage celebrating East and South-East Asian culture and heritage. It features a diverse group of adults sitting together, a silhouette of Asia against a large orange sun, hanging Chinese lanterns, traditional food and tableware, vintage family photographs, a bustling lantern-lined street, tropical flowers and foliage, and hands writing in a notebook. In the foreground, an open journal with a hand writing is surrounded by bold navy, teal and orange brushstrokes. The combination of people, photographs, objects and handwritten pages conveys themes of storytelling, memories, cultural traditions, identity, belonging and community.

We're looking for participants for Celebrating East and South-East Asian Stories in Wandsworth, a FREE six-week creative storytelling programme facilitated by actor, writer and theatre-maker Youyang Song, supported by the Wandsworth Community Heritage Fund and Culturally Mindful Legacy Fund.

What we'll explore together

🌱 Heritage, identity, belonging and cultural traditions

✍️ Memories, food, music, traditions and everyday life through creative storytelling and writing

💬 Sharing experiences, meeting others and connecting with ESEA communities

🎙️ Exploring stories through writing, speaking, listening and performance in a relaxed and supportive space

No previous experience is needed! Whether you'd like to try something creative for the first time, reconnect with your cultural background, or simply meet others with shared experiences, you're warmly welcome. You can take part in whatever way feels right for you. Light refreshments will also be provided.

Optional radio drama opportunity

There will also be an optional opportunity to perform in an original radio drama written by Youyang and inspired by themes and ideas emerging from the workshops. The drama will be recorded at Riverside Radio on Sunday 29 November, 10 am–6 pm. Taking part in the radio drama is completely optional and isn't required to join the workshops.

📅 When: Saturdays, 24 October–28 November 2026

🕙 Time: 10:00–11:30 am

📍 Where: The ROSE Community Clubroom, 22 Ascalon St, Nine Elms, London SW8 4AN

🎟️ Cost: FREE!

Open to ESEA adults who live, work, study or have other connections to Wandsworth.

Interested? 

Register your interest using the sign-up form: https://forms.gle/2VCpsqnG7bfhNTTM7

Questions? Email [javascript protected email address].

Can't join us yourself? We'd really appreciate it if you could share this post with friends, family or anyone who might be interested, or help spread the word in your community.