The full Freshers 2025 schedule
Please note, unless stated differently, you will be required to have a wristband to attend events. We can not guarantee you will be able to pay on the door until nearer the time.
Monday 22nd September
Atrium Take Over
10:30am-3:30pm
Atrium
Collect your Freshers wristbands, buy Central merchandise, sign up for the week’s upcoming workshops, and join the winning team for the scavenger hunt!
No wristband required.
Welcome Drinks
6:30pm-11pm
Backstage Bar
It’s a whole school party! Central’s tradition of welcome drinks introduces you to your fellow freshers and allows you to meet returning students, in our very own Backstage Bar. With a glass of prosecco on us!
No wristband required. Wristband holders will get special discounts.
Tuesday 23rd September
Flip Out – Trampolining
10:30am-12pm
Flip Out Brent Cross, London NW2 6LW
Let your inner child out at your exclusive trampolining session! But whatever you do avoid the dreaded double bounce!
Wristband required
Workshops
Sign up to one of these exciting workshops!
Wristband required
Yoga
2pm-3pm
Studio D
Chill out with a relaxing yoga class, hosted by Zach Wilcox.
Musical improv
3:30pm-4:30pm
Room D
Take an improv workshop with Lost Improv, a new to the scene musical comedy improv company, just have just finished a run at Edinburgh Fringe!
Wrestling
2pm-5pm
George Hall Studio
A 3 hour professional masterclass with Richard Summers- Calvert. Get ready to learn what they don’t tell you on the big screen! This is a physical workshop.
Bowling and Games Night
8pm – 12am
Kingpin Suite, Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes, WC1H 9EU
Join us for bowling, arcade games, pool tournaments and even some karaoke! Treat yourself to a couple of drinks and share a pizza with friends, all at this private bowling/arcade spot exclusive to Central students.
Wristband and ID Required
Wednesday 24th September
Theatre Tour
2pm-5pm
Meet at Trafalgar Square
Join us for a short walking tour around London’s West End theatres. Then, enjoy an exclusive backstage tour of the Prince of Wales Theatre, currently showing The Book of Mormon, plus a Q&A with the cast and crew!
Wristband required
Outdoor Film Night
7pm-11pm
Camden Arts Centre, 50 Arkwright Road, NW3 6DG
A wholesome evening of good vibes and popcorn! Grab your coziest of clothes and a couple of blankets for this outdoor cinema experience, hosted by our neighbors at the Camden Arts Centre.
Wristband and ID Required
Thursday 25th September
Department Meet Ups – Undergraduate
11am-1pm
Rooms TBC
Get to know your new course mates and chat to returning students in your department, at this relaxing breakfast and crafts session. Take home more than a couple new faces, how about a custom candle or a personalised tote bag!
You will be split into Producing, Practice and Performance.
No wristband required.
Postgraduate Meet Up
2pm-4pm
Room TBC
Get to know other Postgraduate students, at this relaxing afternoon snacks and crafts session. Take home more than a couple new faces, how about a custom candle or a personalised tote bag!
No wristband required.
Camden Pub Crawl
7pm-late
Meeting spot will be announced soon.
Get to know your local pubs in this Camden pub-crawl! Dress as the first letter of your name and get creative with an optional t-shirt to remember this crawl forever! Ending at Coyote Ugly for special student offers.
Dress as the first letter of your name.
Wristband and ID Required
Friday 26th September
Freshers Fair
10am-3pm
Webber Douglas studio
Meet local organisations, see what opportunities are available, and explore which societies are on offer! Plus find yourself some freebees and discounts! There’s so much to do, so take your time at each stall.
Also, find out which team won the scavenger hunt!
No wristband required.
Freshers Finale
9pm – 2:30am
Piano Works, Covent Garden, WC2B 5PW
We’re excited to announce this years Freshers Finale will b held at Piano Works – Covent Garden! Request your favorite songs, enjoy cheeky student discounts, and celebrate the end of Freshers with a fun filled, sing along night!
Wristband and ID Required.