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Monday 11am - 5pm Wednesday 11am - 5pm

Platform

Platform is a creative and wellbeing hub for Islington's young people.

The former Hornsey Road Baths laundry is now transformed into a theatre, performance space, media suite, a recording studio, workshop, dance studio and a cafe. Outside of the youth programme the spaces are available to hire to community organisations and businesses. Nearest Bus routes:
153, 29, 253, 29 (Seven Sisters Road/Tollington Road)
4, 19, 210, W7 (Finsbury Park)
91, 43, 153, 271, 17 (Hollo

way Road)

Nearest Underground and Overground Station:
Finsbury Park for Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line and First Capital Connect (10 mins walk).

09/07/2020

HOLIDAY PROGRAMME! Gain confidence through comedy with Stand Up for Yourself. We are running a five day course helping young people aged 16+ learn how to improvise, find the funny in our daily lives, write a joke, create a sketch and learn presentation skills and mic techniques with the wonderful Head Held High Starts Monday 20 July 11-4pm. For more info or to book visit www.summerversity.co.uk - you can also view all our safety and hygiene control measures

12/11/2019

The full version of Launchpad Stage video from the Go Islington Festival 2019 is now on the home page of our website. This short trailer will gve you a flavour of the day. Thanks to everyone who performed or helped out on the day.

14/12/2018

Big up to everyone who took part in Platform Presents last night - the performances were amazing. Tonight will be a sell out so to make sure you have a ticket book on-line through the website.

10/10/2018

Check out this trailer of the video we made at the Go Islington Festival back in July. For the full version and to see more of the perfomances then head to our website home page or you tube channel.

08/10/2018

Thinking about going to drama school but not sure if it will be right for you? We are teaming up with RADA to offer a free five day course over October half term to help you decide. It's for young people aged 16-24 who live or study in Islington. Everyone one the course will get a free audition to RADA worth up to £76 as well as actor headshots. No previous drama experience is necessary. Check out our website for more details.

31/07/2018

Join us this Saturday 4 August 6-9pm for a movie, food and games with prizes. Celebrate summer, make new friends and meet the youth hub team. We will be serving free popcorn and other lovely snacks. Everyone aged 13-21 is welcome. Just drop in to our Saturday Summer Social.

27/07/2018

Hope to see everyone tomorrow at the Festival

19/07/2018

Paint Platform! Explore new skills, unlock your creativity and gain insight into the creative industries with this holiday project that starts Monday 23 July. You will get hands-on experience creating your own pieces of art through illustration, painting and printing. You will help design a big and bold piece of public art work that will be showcased at a public exhibition. The project includes group visits to galleries, community arts venues and public spaces with art displays. This is a free Summerversity and Launchpad project for 13-19 year olds.

18/07/2018

Say it like you mean it with a fun way to explore issues around identity with The Poetry Society. Create new poetry with spoken word legends Joelle Taylor and Travis Alabanza. Starting on Monday 23 July a week of writing and performance workshops will culminate in an appearance at the Go Islington festival at Highbury Fields on Sat 28 July. Suitable for 13-19 yr olds of all levels.

25/05/2018

Are exams getting you stressed? Come and get creative with your maths, english and science revision. Drop in for free 1:1 or group support with GCSE and A-Levels with tips to keep you on track and feeling positive. Wednesday 30 May, Thursday 31 May and Friday 1 June from 12 - 4pm.

16/05/2018

Platform on TV! Tonight at 7.55pm on Channel 4 Cat Smith MP, the shadow minister for youth affairs, interviews our youth work manager Anna and some young users about the value of youth work in Islington.

19/03/2018

Celebrating the creative talents of young people.

20/02/2018

Huge congrats to Daniel Kaluuya for winning the award for Rising Star at the BAFTAs on Sunday. This video is from when he took part in our His Story Her Story Q&A event last December in collaboration with Tricycle Theatre. Thanks to Daniel and everyone who made it such an amazing evening and Upshot Entertainment for this inspiring video.

20/02/2018

There are still spaces left for Creative Labs here this Saturday 24 Feb 12-2pm. This a new space for young peple aged 16-24 who are looking to get into the film and TV industry. If you're interested in directing, producing, acting, shooting, sound and/or editing then this is a great chance to work with award-winning production company Fully Focused Productions. See website to book.

07/02/2018

Join us on a trip to find out more about the amazing new Soapbox youth hub in Old Street this Friday 9 February at 4.30pm. In addition to taking part in a social gaming tournament you will also have and introduction to coding and augmented and virtual reality. This is ideal for any young person looking for career ideas in gaming or tech. Limited tickets available. Visit the Platform shed or text 07887 414495.

26/01/2018

We are open this Saturday evening for a film, popcorn, pizza and a social. Everyone welcome from 6pm. Drop in and meet the team.

18/01/2018

There are still spaces left for Creative Labs here this Saturday. This a new space for young peple aged 16-24 who are looking to get into the film and TV industry. If you're interested in directing, producing, acting, shooting, sound and/or editing then this is a great place to further your journey into the industry. Working with award-winning production company Fully Focused Productions you will bring your talents and ideas to produce a short film.
Saturday 20 January 12noon-2pm. Book via website.

Address

Platform, Hornsey Road Baths, 2 Tiltman Place, Off Hornsey Road
London
N77EE

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 5pm
Wednesday	11am - 5pm

Telephone

+44 20 7527 8802

Website

http://www.platformislington.org.uk/

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Videos

Launchpad Stage, Go Islington 2019

Go Islington Launchpad Stage 2019

Check out this trailer of the video we made at the Go Islington Festival back in July. For the full version and to see more of the perfomances then head to our website home page or you tube channel.

Platform Presents Christmas 2017

Celebrating the creative talents of young people.

Daniel Kaluuya - His Story

All the Animals

Mia Lobban wonders - Do you love all animals? Or do you just love pets... The short film is from the Outside the Box collaboration between Platform, The Royal Institute of Philosophy and Upshot Entertainment. The same team is running the game show Mind Games on Friday 17 November at 7pm. Adults £3 and young people free. Book now via our website.

Platform Presents Awards 17

Platform Voices Present NEVERLAND

Earlier this year our singing group Platform Voices put on an amazing evening of song and dance dedicated to the king of pop Michael Jackson. This is just a flavour - please find time to check out the longer version on our You Tube Channel. https://youtu.be/Jn9lDkZFE6Y

Go Islington Festival 2017 - trailer

Platform, Rose Bowl and Lift came together in July for the annual Go Islington festival in Highbury Fields. We saw amazing performances from young people ...here is a little teaser of what happened - full video coming out next week on our You Tube channel!