10am – 4pm | Peabody’s Cafes across the St George's site| Open to all

Exact locations:

10 - 11:30am - Peabody's University Building

12:15 - 1:30pm - Peabody's Atkinson Morley Wing

2:15 - 3:15pm - Peabody's St James' Wing

3:30 - 3:55pm - Peabody's Atkinson Morley Wing

A coffee break with a poetic twist! Buy a Peabody’s coffee and have a bespoke poem written for you!

This St George’s Arts Week, we’re inviting you to think creatively while you wait for your coffee.

Inspired by the theme of ‘Take A Journey’ get chatting to one of our visiting poets: Jemelia Wisdom-Baako or Arji Manuelpillai as they work with you, using prompts, to write a bespoke poem to embellish your coffee sleeve and take away with you!

Your poem could reflect your journey to the hospital, a memorable journey from the past, or a journey you’d like to take in the future – anything goes, just make it unique to you!

Please note: The Pop Up Poetry Station is open to all, regardless of whether you buy a coffee or not!

4:45-5pm | Perimeter Road | Bounce Club Participants

Arts St George’s invites participants of Bounce Club and their parents to enjoy a sculpture tour at St George’s Hospital.

In the Spring and Summer term, participants of Bounce Club (an arts and drama club for 6-11 year olds facilitated by Bounce Theatre) took part in workshops produced in collaboration with Arts St Georges. They created and performed art and drama pieces inspired by artworks from the St George’s Art and Heritage Collection. During this tour at St George’s Hospital, the participants and their parents will have the chance to see some of the sculptures which inspired them.

12-4pm | Arts Week Hub | Open to all

Join us for a creative Pennant Flag Making Workshop, inspired by centuries of journeys across land and sea.

Pennant flags have accompanied travellers since the 11th century, from medieval knights displaying their family crests to sailors using shapes and colours to send signals across the sea. For centuries, they have marked significant journeys and shared stories across distance. In this relaxed and welcoming session, you’ll create your own colourful pennant inspired by a journey, memory, milestone or person that matters to you - something to carry with you on your way.

No experience required and all materials provided - stay for as little or as long as you like.

2-3pm | McKissock Ward Balcony | Patients Only

Patients on McCissock Ward will be treated to a live harp performance on the newly opened balcony. 

Officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen in June 2026, the balcony on McKissock Ward was created to offer patients and families a peaceful connection to the outside world, providing fresh air and natural light. 

Today, patients and staff are invited to enjoy the balcony with the soundtrack of live harp performances by Anwen Mai Thomas - a dynamic performer with professional solo, orchestral and chamber experience. 

We hope that the gentle sounds of the harp will transport audience members on a journey of calm, imagination and escape. 

10am-12pm | ENT Seminar Room | WCC Carers

A collaborative creative session bringing together pattern, drawing and ceramic tile-making to reflect on the group’s time together, and co-curate the final tile artwork and exhibition.

Following a series of workshops led by Creative Heritage Resident Artist Zafeerah Heesambee in Spring 2026, Carers from Wandsworth Carers’ Centre have been invited to St George’s Hospital. This final session brings participants together to revisit and build on the creative processes explored throughout the programme.

Through playful drawing exercises, pattern-making and the co-curation of their ceramic tiles, participants will experiment with communication and composition. The session will culminate in a looping pattern-making activity using gouache, followed by a creative reflection on what participants are taking forward from their time together.

2-4pm | Gordon Smith Ward | Patients

Patients living with Sickle Cell are invited to join the launch of this exciting new project, led by artist Ken Nwadiogbu.

Patients, outpatients and staff associated with the Gordon Smith Ward, or Red Cell Pain Management Psychology Service are invited to join acclaimed artist Ken Nwadiogbu to launch our new creative health project for patients living with sickle cell disease.

Following the unveiling of Like A Bird, a new artwork co-created through workshops with sickle cell patients, artist Ken Nwadiogbu returns to begin the next chapter of this collaboration.

The new series of workshops will also include appearances from several guest musicians, curated with participants and Ken. This week, we welcome former World Champion Beatboxer and double bass player, Rocco, alongside Resident Musician, Heather McClelland.

This launch workshop invites participants to connect, share experiences and explore creativity in a welcoming and supportive environment.

This project is funded through the London Borough of Culture Legacy Fund, with support from the Mayor of London, Arts Council England, the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Wandsworth Council.

10-11:15am | Hospital School | Paediatric patients

12-4pm | Arts Week Hub | Open to all

Learn a 2,000 year-old shadow puppetry art form from Kerala, India, with artist and designer Rose Antony Alapatt. 

Guided by Rose, choose a traditional character to reproduce in paper, carving out traditional symbols and iconography, used for storytelling throughout the centuries.

No experience needed, all materials provided.

5-7pm | Student Union Dance Studio | Staff Only

Staff prepare for an upcoming performance in this African Drumming Workshop with Master Drummer Abass Dodoo and One Drum's Dance Associates!

Led by master drummer Abass Dodoo and the One Drum Dancers, these workshops promise to be fun, engaging, and full of energy.

Choose either dance or drumming and learn a short piece together, which will be performed at lunchtime on Thursday 17 September.

No experience is necessary. Just come along, have fun, and learn something new alongside your colleagues!

To sign up, please email arts@stgeorges.nhs.uk letting us know if you'd like to take part in drumming or dancing. We expect that participants will be available for both the workshop and performance.

Find out more about our Staff Arts Club.

12-12:30pm and 1-1:30pm | Arts Week Hub | Open to all

St George’s resident musician Heather McClelland will be joined by Rocco, an award-winning double bassist, and former World Beatboxing Champion.

St George’s Resident Musician Heather McClelland will be joined by award-winning musician Rocco, a double bassist, singer, songwriter and former World Beatboxing Champion. Both have extensive experience performing internationally and on TV and radio. Together, they’ll bring a unique combination of vocals, ukulele, harmonies, beatboxing and double bass to a special performance featuring songs Heather is often requested to sing on the wards.

Find out more about our Resident Artists’ weekly visits to our hospitals.

10-12pm | QMH Outpatients

Wolfson Outpatient Cognitive Rehabilitation Services' Outpatients are invited to a special workshop at Queen Mary’s Hospital with artist Visiting Artist, Monique Jackson.

In this workshop, Visiting Artist Monique Jackson, will work with service outpatients and staff at Queen Mary's Hospital to creatively reflect on the theme of 'Take A Journey', in anticipation of a new series of creative sessions for service users this winter, which is part of our legacy project for the London Borough of Culture ‘Culturally Mindful’ initiative.

This project is funded through the London Borough of Culture Legacy Fund, with support from the Mayor of London, Arts Council England, the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Wandsworth Council.

12-13:30pm | ENT Seminar Room | Staff only

5-7pm | Student Union Bar | Staff only

A creative co-design session for members of the Trust’s Women’s Staff Network, using artworks from St George’s Art and Heritage Collection as inspiration.

In a workshop led by Creative Heritage Resident Artist Zafeerah Heesambee, members of the Trust’s Women’s Staff Network will participate in a creative co-design session. Using artworks from St George’s Art and Heritage Collection as inspiration, participants will select details, transform shapes and motifs, and create their own small artworks using drawing, painting and collage.

11:30-12:30 | Hyde Park Room | Staff (invite only)

Arts St George's contribute to these regular sessions, where staff are invited and encouraged to take time together to prioritise wellbeing.

Today, artist Nicky Simpson will guide participants throught the process of making their own Pennant Flag.

Pennant flags have accompanied travellers since the 11th century, from medieval knights displaying their family crests to sailors using shapes and colours to send signals across the sea. For centuries, they have marked significant journeys and shared stories across distance.

Participants will come away with their own colourful pennant inspired by a journey, memory, milestone or person that matters to them - something to carry with them on their way.

12-4pm | Arts Week Hub | Open to all

Join Resident Artist Josh, on a creative journey inspired by the River Wandle, while learning about the process of cyanotype printing and watercolour painting.

Taking inspiration from a journey down the River Wandle, a hidden river that flows from Croydon to the Thames, this workshop will explore how nature, creativity and recovery connect to our own experiences of wellbeing.

Josh will invite participants to experiment with cyanotype printing using natural sunlight and collected plants from the River Wandle and St George’s garden, with an option to design your own postcard from journeys you have taken, using watercolour pencils.

By participating in this workshop, you consent to your artwork and words being included in the collective piece. If you have any questions about this, please email arts@stgeorges.nhs.uk.

Find out more about our Resident Artists’ weekly visits to our hospitals.

9:30am-12pm & 1-2pm | Hospital Wards | Patients and staff

Our Resident Musician Heather McClelland will perform music inspired by the theme of 'Take A Journey' on the wards at St George's Hospital

Our three Resident Artists visit either the St George’s or Queen Mary’s site on a weekly basis, spending time working with patients, visitors and staff. Through creative activities, we aim to positively impact our participants’ time in the healthcare setting.

Find out more about our Resident Artists initiative.

If you would like a visit from Heather, or to refer a patient, please email arts@stgeorges.nhs.uk and we'll do our best to arrange it

12:30-1:30pm | Arts Week Hub | Open to all

Led by Drummer Abass Dodoo and One Drum's Dancers, staff come together to perform the pieces they learnt earlier this week, celebrating journeys across Africa through sound and movement. 

If you are a staff member who would like to get involved, please scroll up to the workshop events for Tuesday 15 September, to find out more and sign up to take part!

10:15-10:45am and 12:00-12:30pm | Arts Week Hub 

11:15-11:45am | The Professor and Mrs Harold Lambert Water Garden

Open to all

Alternative folk singer-songwriter Beth Angharad performs alongside guitarist Morgan Rickman.

Alternative folk singer-songwriter Beth Angharad performs alongside guitarist Morgan Rickman. Rooted in her Welsh heritage, Beth Angharad’s music has a compelling individuality, winding love and loss around lilting melodies that sit the listener beside her.

Welsh folk songs are woven through a set of original songs and favourite covers requested as a Resident Artist at the hospital, particularly those which explore this year’s St George’s Arts Week theme of ‘Take A Journey’.

Find out more about our Resident Artists’ weekly visits to our hospitals.

2-3:30pm | John Parker Lecture Theatre | Booking required

Our first meeting as leaders of the Creative Health Inclusive Community Network!

St George’s Hospital Charity are delighted to take on leadership of the CHIC Wandsworth (Creative Health Inclusive Community) network. The CHIC Wandsworth Network is a borough-wide network for artists, community groups, and health partners. It connects the local arts and health sectors to strengthen Creative Health in Wandsworth, enabling collaboration, knowledge sharing, and learning through events, newsletters, and training. 

The key purposes of the CHIC Wandsworth Network are to: 

• Connect the arts and health sectors. 
• Strengthen the creative health sector.  
• Support collaboration and learning. 

Members will receive a bimonthly newsletter, be able access free training on a wide range of Creative Health topics, access resources and attend regular networking sessions in person and online.  

Membership is open to artists, creative organisations, healthcare providers, NHS staff, community organisations and anyone based in Wandsworth with an interest in Creative Health.

To find out more and sign up go to Creative Health Inclusive Community Wandsworth Network - St Georges Hospital Charity

10:30-12pm | Qwynne Holford Ward | Patients

1:30-3pm | Wards at St George's Hopsital | Patients and staff

Join Resident Artist Josh, on a creative journey inspired by the River Wandle, while learning about the process of cyanotype printing and watercolour painting.

Taking inspiration from a journey down the River Wandle, a hidden river that flows from Croydon to the Thames, this workshop will explore how nature, creativity and recovery connect to our own experiences of wellbeing.

Josh will invite participants to experiment with cyanotype printing using natural sunlight and collected plants from the River Wandle and St George’s garden, with an option to design your own postcard from journeys you have taken, using watercolour pencils.

By participating in this workshop, participants consent to your artwork and words being included in the collective piece. If you have any questions about this, please email arts@stgeorges.nhs.uk.

Find out more about our Resident Artists’ weekly visits to our hospitals.

5 - 7pm | Student Union Bar | Staff only

Join us as we celebrate the end of St George's Arts Week 2026 with a journey where participants should expect the unexpected at every turn.

All aboard our St George's Dragon! Hosted by St George's Hospitals Staff Choir member and iconic performer, Debbralee Smith-Burns, this immersive adventure will take audience members through a series of unique, whimsical and hilarious activites and games. Think bingo (like you've never known it), dance-offs (participation strongly encouraged) and comical prizes.

Once warmed up, our St George's Hospitals Staff Choir will lead the way with karaoke.

Expect laughter, surprises and a joyful celebration of the creativity, talent and community spirit that have made Arts Week so special.

All staff are welcome - why not join with your team?

Find out more about our St George's Hospitals Staff Choir.

10am-4pm | Gwynne Holford Ward | Patients and staff

Our Resident Musician Beth Hopkins will perform music inspired by the theme of 'Take A Journey' on the wards at Queen Mary's Hospital.

Our three Resident Artists visit either the St George’s or Queen Mary’s site on a weekly basis, spending time working with patients, visitors and staff. Through creative activities, we aim to positively impact our participants’ time in the healthcare setting.

Find out more about our Resident Artists initiative.