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Southbank Centre
English National Ballet – Romeo and Juliet English National Ballet brings the world’s greatest love story to Royal Festival Hall, featuring Rudolf Nureyev’s passionate choreography. Prokofiev’s exhilarating score is performed live by English National Ballet Philharmonic. Sumptuous costumes and sets transport you to Renaissance Verona: a piazza bustling with market traders, street entertainers and the restless factions of the Capulet and Montague families. Amid the grandeur of the Capulet ball, our star-crossed lovers
meet, unleashing a fateful sequence of events, from the romantic bedroom scene to their tragic final embrace. Full of action, humour and drama, Nureyev’s awardwinning production of Romeo and Juliet was created especially for English National Ballet in 1977 to celebrate the Queen’s Silver Jubilee. The company has since performed it worldwide to critical acclaim.
While you’re here
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Highlights
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LondonWe believe art has the power to help create a better world for Eye everyone. That’s why we began in 1951 on the South Bank of Waterloo
the Thames. Dreamed up after World War Two, the Festival of Britain gave the nation hope for a brighter future. Today, millions of people gather at our festivals to enjoy culture from around the world. We put on 5,700 concerts, gigs, exhibitions, Waterloo Station shows and debates each year, half of them for free. Our work can be seen on six continents and in 37 towns and cities across the UK. Come and see for yourself. Southbank Centre occupies a 17-acre site in the midst of London’s vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames. This includes Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery. We also curate the outdoor spaces along the riverfront and around our venues, providing free art for millions of people every year.
How to book tickets Online southbankcentre.co.uk* By phone 020 3879 9555* 9am – 8pm daily. In person Royal Festival Hall Ticket Office 10am – 8pm daily.
Cirkus Cirkör - Limits
This fun and fearless performance from the masters of Scandinavian circus sets out to defy the limits of what's possible and delight the whole family, as part of Summertime and Nordic Matters.
Teju Cole
In a live event, author and photographer Teju Cole presents his new work, Blind Spot. Images and text transport the audience around the world, offering a guide to seeing in our troubled times.
ZooNation Presents the Next Generation
Enjoy dance, music, spoken word and beatboxing created by the young, for the young. The hip-hop dancers of ZooNation Youth Company earned overwhelmingly positive reviews for previous shows at Southbank Centre.
Summertime Festival Stage
Catch gigs, jazz and dance in the sunshine with some outdoor musical entertainment on Riverside Terrace. There are free performances every weekend throughout August.
Sacrifice – Iceland Dance Company
A powerful and ambitious celebration of dance, music and film in three parts, exploring modern rituals. It features work by artists including Ragnar Kjartansson and Matthew Barney. Part of Summertime and Nordic Matters.
* There are no transaction fees for in-person bookings or Southbank Centre Members and Supporters Circles. For all other bookings transaction fees apply: £2.50 online; £3 over the phone. If you wish to receive tickets in the post, a 75p delivery charge applies.
You’ll never be short of eating and drinking options at Southbank Centre – we’ve got everything from cafes and sandwich shops to fine dining and bars. Browse our shops for designer concessions, unusual gifts, furniture, jewellery and homeware. Modified Social Benches NY Jeppe Hein Take a seat on Jeppe Hein’s witty park benches, each one different from the next, across the site throughout the month. Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden A green oasis atop concrete Brutalist architecture, this is one of London’s most beautiful gardens, open daily in the spring and summer months. Summertime specials Watch out for our summer food and drink pop-ups, including Bleecker Burger, Oh My Dog!, The Hop Locker Bar, the BBQ Club and the SNOG Bus. Southbank Centre Food Market Discover why our food market is a food lover’s destination, as our traders return with delicious street-food for every appetite. Friday, 12 noon – 9pm Saturday, 11am – 9pm Sunday, 12 noon – 6pm Bank Holiday Mondays, 12 noon – 6pm.
Access Southbank Centre is accessible to all and level access is available to all of our venues. Please see southbankcentre. co.uk/access for all access information.
Membership & Support Join as a Member to be first in line for tickets to over 5,700 events, or join our family of supporters to play your part in making culture for the many and not just the few, at southbankcentre.co.uk/support
Morphed
From brutal to tender, seven dancers explore masculinity in a visually striking performance, created by internationally acclaimed Finnish choreographer Tero Saarinen. Part of Summertime and Nordic Matters.
Listings correct at time of going to press. Southbank Centre is a registered charity no. 298909
On the cover: Cirkus Cirkör © Mattias Edwall
Highlights page: English National Ballet ©Bill Cooper, Cirkus Cirkör © Mattias Edwall, Iceland Dance Company © Hrafnhildur Hólmgeirsdóttir, Teju Cole © Tim Knox, © Mike Massaro, Morphed © Anton Sucksdorff
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AUGUST
Daily listings
Tuesday 1 What You Need to Know: Romeo & Juliet with English National Ballet
Take an in-depth look at Romeo and Juliet through the ages in this study day with English National Ballet. 10.30am, Level 5 Function Room, Green Side, Royal Festival Hall, £25, plus £7.50 student tickets
Behind the Scenes Tour
Delve into the history of Southbank Centre and gain access to exclusive areas in this tour. 6pm, Royal Festival Hall Ticket Office, £10
English National Ballet: Romeo & Juliet
See Shakespeare’s heartbreaking tale paired with Nureyev’s blazing ballet. 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6), £12 – £55
Wednesday 2 English National Ballet: Romeo & Juliet 7.30pm, see Tuesday 1 for more details.
If/Then: Brexit Poetics
Listen to a collaboratively written poetic work created in response to the 2016 EU referendum. 8pm, The National Poetry Library, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Thursday 3 English National Ballet: Romeo & Juliet 2pm and 7.30pm, see Tuesday 1 August for more details
Friday 4 English National Ballet: Romeo & Juliet 7.30pm, see Tuesday 1 for more details
Saturday 5 Summertime Roof Garden Yoga
Start your day with sunshine and a stretch in Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden.
There are no transaction fees for in-person bookings or Southbank Centre Members and Supporters Circles. For all other bookings transaction fees apply: £2.50 online; £3 over the phone. If you wish to receive tickets in the post, a 75p delivery charge applies. * Book free events at southbankcentre.co.uk
Join Jazz re:freshed for their annual one-day festival showcasing the ever-changing world of jazz. 12 noon, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Summertime Sounds with Jazz Re:Freshed
Celebrate summer with a crew of Jazz re:freshed DJs. 1pm, Riverside Terrace, Free
Architecture Tour
Discover the architectural innovations of Europe’s largest art centre. 2pm, Royal Festival Hall Ticket Office, £12
Heart n Soul DJ Sundowners
Dance along to old-school pop and soul classics beside the Thames. 5pm, Riverside Terrace, Free
Thursday 10 WHY? Summit
Make your voice heard at a day of workshops and debates about young people and social change, led by WHY? Young Activists. Ages 15 – 25 and over 25s who work with children and young people. 11am, Level 5 Function Room, Green Side, Royal Festival Hall, Free*
Morphed
Seven dancers explore masculinity in a performance choreographed by Tero Saarinen. Ages 10+ 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6), £15 – £30
Saturday 12 Summertime Roof Garden Yoga 9am, see Saturday 5 August for more details
Dancing All Over The World Learn new moves and watch dance performances from around the world. 12 noon, Riverside Terrace, Free
Ceilidh 'Till Sundown
9am, Roof Garden, Queen Elizabeth Hall, £12 or 6 sessions for £60
Reggaeoke
6pm, Riverside Terrace, Free
1pm, Riverside Terrace, Free
Visual Arts Performance & Dance Classical Music Literature & Spoken Word Archive Studio Gigs & Contemporary Music Talks & Topics Eat & Explore
Jazz Re:Fest 2017
Put on your dancing shoes for a rip-roaring ceilidh and foot-stomp all the way till sundown.
Take the mic and sing reggae with backing from a live band.
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Sunday 6
The South London Soul Train Takeover
All aboard for a non-stop party of funky music, including soul jazz, breaks and Motown. 3.30pm, Riverside Terrace, Free
Behind the Scenes Tour 6pm, see Tuesday 1 August for more details
English National Ballet: Romeo & Juliet 2pm and 7.30pm, see Tuesday 1 August for more details
Behind the Scenes Tour 2pm, see Tuesday 1 August for more details
Sunday 13 Strictly Southbank
Take part in ballroom dance workshops and enjoy glitzy demonstrations. 12 noon, Riverside Terrace, Free
Architecture Tour 2pm, see Sunday 6 August for more details
Cirkus Cirkör
Enjoy Limits, a fun and fearless show from the masters of Scandinavian circus. 4pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6), £15 – £30
Heart n Soul DJ Sundowners 5pm, see Sunday 6 August for more details
Monday 14 Rambert Presents Julie Cunningham & Company
Playful, imaginary situations appear against the London skyline in a dance performance on the roof of Royal Festival Hall. 7pm and 9pm, Royal Festival Hall Roof, £15, restricted access
Cirkus Cirkör 7.30pm, see Sunday 13 August for more details
Tuesday 15 Cirkus Cirkör
Swedish Crayfish Feasting
Tuck into a traditional Swedish summer feast while listening to live music. 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 4.30pm, Riverside Terrace, £22 (food only) £25 (food + shot of Aquavit)
Heart n Soul DJ Sundowners 5pm, see Sunday 6 August for more details
Architecture Tour 5.30pm, see Sunday 6 August for more details
Sacrifice – Iceland Dance Company 7pm, see Friday 18 August for more details
Sunday 20
2pm and 7.30pm, see Sunday 13 August for more details
Behind the Scenes Tour
Swedish Summertime
6pm, see Tuesday 1 August for more details
12 noon, see Saturday 19 August for more details
Rambert Presents Julie Cunningham & Company
Swedish Crayfish Feasting
7pm and 9pm, see Monday 14 August for more details
Wednesday 16 Cirkus Cirkör 2pm, see Sunday 13 August for more details
Rambert Presents Julie Cunningham & Company Extracts + Q&A
A free taster of this evening's Rambert performance, plus a Q&A with the company. 7pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Rambert Presents Julie Cunningham & Company 9pm, see Monday 14 August for more details
Thursday 17 Meet The Artists from Submit to Love Studios
12.30pm, 2.30pm and 4.30pm, see Saturday 19 August for more details
Architecture Tour 3pm, see Sunday 6 August for more details
Sacrifice 4pm, see Friday 18 August for more details
Saturday 26
Sacrifice – Iceland Dance Company
A powerful celebration of dance, music and film exploring our modern rituals. Ages 14+ 7pm, Royal Festival Hall, £30
Saturday 19 Summertime Roof Garden Yoga 9am, see Saturday 5 August for more details
Swedish Summertime
Learn Swedish songs, listen to live music and try crafting activities. 12 noon, Riverside Terrace and Foyers, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Join us on the terrace for social dancing, DJs and performance. 12 noon, Riverside Terrace, Free
ZooNation Presents the Next Generation
The young hip-hop dancers who appeared at the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony perform. 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6), £15 – £20
Tuesday 29 Telling Her Story - Poetry Workshops for Women of Colour
Get in touch with your creativity in poet Rachel Long’s workshops for women of colour. Ages 18+ and black and minority ethnic women only 6.30pm, Level 3 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall, £10
Throughout the month Adventures in Moominland
Until Sunday 20 August, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall (see southbankcentre.co.uk for details)
Bounce onto our free pop-up basketball court and practice your dunks. 12 noon, Queen Elizabeth Hall Slip Road, Free
Urban Pop Ups
Check out freestyle dancers, beatboxers and musicians. 12 noon and 3.30pm, Riverside Terrace, Free
1pm and 3pm, Riverside Terrace, Free
Friday 18
Urban Mix
Pop Up Basketball
12 noon, Green Side Foyers, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
7.30pm, Level 5 Function Room, Green Side, Royal Festival Hall, £15
12 noon, see Saturday 26 August for more details
9am, see Saturday 5 August for more details
The Jungle Trip
Author and photographer Teju Cole explores connections between the visual world and written word.
Pop Up Basketball
Get lost inside the magical world of Moominland in an immersive exhibition.
Summertime Roof Garden Yoga
Self-taught artists who have survived brain injuries discuss work, practices and experiences.
Teju Cole: Blind Spot
Monday 28
Witness a performance inspired by hip-hop and parkour.
The Jungle Trip Hip Hop and Parkour Workshop
Reimagine movement with a hip-hop dance and parkour workshop. Ages 10+ 1.45pm, Riverside Terrace, Free
Doctor's Orders Presents History of Hip-Hop Party
Listen to the history of hip-hop, from 1970s funk and 1980s rap to 2010 trap, with the Doctor’s Orders DJs. 5pm, Riverside Terrace, Free
Sunday 27 Pop Up Basketball 12 noon, see Saturday 26 August for more details
The Bridge
Enjoy funk, soul and classic hip-hop in the summer sunshine at a social dance party. 1pm, Under Hungerford Bridge, Free
The Mersey Sound at 50
Delve into the history and works of the much-loved Liverpool Poets. Daily, 11am – 8pm, closed Mondays, The National Poetry Library, Royal Festival Hall and Members Bar, Level 6, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Southbank Centre Food Market Southbank Centre Market offers street food for all tastes.
Various dates and times (see southbankcentre. co.uk for details), Southbank Centre Square, Free
Submit to Love Studios Presents... Making Faces
Artists who have survived brain injuries offer a playful look at identity. Thursday 3 – Wednesday 30 August, various times (see southbankcentre.co.uk for details), Green Side Foyers, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Appearing Rooms
Modified Social Benches NY Jeppe Hein
See (and sit on) these witty reinventions of the familiar park bench from Danish artist Hein. There are ten across Southbank Centre – can you find them all? Throughout the month, across the site, Free
Jens L Thomsen: NORÐ
Immerse yourself in a Nordic soundscape of sea and sky in this ambient sound installation by a Faroese musician and artist. Until Wednesday 30 August, 10am – 6pm, Green Side Foyers, Level 5, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Kalle Mustonen: Gnome King
This monumental wooden gnome from Finland represents the many gnomes and elves of Nordic folklore. Step through the wooden door to explore the gnome’s home. Until Wednesday 30 August, various times (see southbankcentre.co.uk for details), Blue Side Foyers, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Marianne Heske: Gordian Knot – Necklace
Norwegian artist Heske suspends a 20-metre glistening necklace made from over 200 Tibetan gold and silver-plated dolls' heads. Take a closer look and try and solve this ultimate problem. Until Wednesday 30 August, 10am – 11pm, Blue Side Foyers, Level 4, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Bleecker bring their intensely beefy burger patties back to Southbank Centre. Throughout the month, 11am – 11pm, Under Hungerford Bridge, Free
The BBQ Club and Bar
BBQ Club returns to Southbank Centre – and it’s set to be a sizzler. Throughout the month, 11am, Queen's Walk, Free
Oh My Dog!
When was the last time a hot dog made you say Oh My Dog!? Throughout the month, 11am, Under Hungerford Bridge, Free
The Hop Locker
Sample a Nordic pint and craft beers on the Riverfront at award-winning bar the Hop Locker. Throughout the month, 11am – 11pm, Under Hungerford Bridge, Free
Billy and Jack's Summer Supper Club
Taste the summer as popular MasterChef duo Billy and Jack serve up a delicious seasonal meal in collaboration with event caterers Clement Worrall. Wednesday 2 – Sunday 27 August; various times and various prices (see southbankcentre.co.uk for details); St Paul's Roof Pavilion, Level 6, Royal Festival Hall
Peter Laszlo Perri: The Sunbathers
See an abandoned sculpture from the Festival of Britain, recently found and restored for its return to Southbank Centre. Until Wednesday 30 August, 10am – 11pm, Riverside Terrace Foyers, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Outi Peski: Falling Shawlss
Falling Shawls is a floating textile installation that artist Outi Pieski describes as a 'drawing in air'. The fringes, made up of thousands of tassels, represent the shawls of Sami women. Throughout the month, 10am – 11pm, Green Side Foyers, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Room for Children
Come and visit Room for Children, a unique Swedish library for the young. Throughout the month (closed on Mondays), 11am – 6pm, The National Poetry Library Reading Den, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Can you predict the fountain’s next move? Guess wrong and you might get soaked by this playful sculpture from Danish artist Jeppe Hein.
Southbank Centre Beach
Throughout the month, 10am – 9pm, subject to weather, Free
Throughout the month, 10am – 11pm, Queen's Walk, Free
Roxy Farhat & HUR
The Snog Frozen Yoghurt Bus
Swedish youth association HUR collaborated with film maker Farhat to document the hopes and fears of their often misrepresented community.
Bleecker
The beach is back! Get a taste of the seaside at Southbank Centre this summer.
All aboard the Snog Bus for delicious frozen yoghurt and a top-deck light show reflecting our vibrant city. Throughout the month, 10am – 11pm, Under Hungerford Bridge
Until Wednesday 30 August, 10am – 11pm, Green Side Foyers, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Summertime at Southbank Centre brings free events alongside dance and performance from world-class companies. Come down to enjoy six weekends of fun, an outdoor music stage and art installations.