NOVEMBER
Highlights
Being A Man From Friday 24 to Sunday 26 November, Being A Man festival addresses the challenges and pressures of masculine identity in the 21st century. For its fourth year, we ask what makes a man. The answers come via discussions of masculinity and power, Nordic masculinity, male identity and fatherhood, bullying, porn and teenage knife crime, to name just a few.
Some of the confirmed speakers include the comedian, Peep Show star and memoirist Robert Webb and the refugee turned movie star Antonythasan Jesuthasan. Passes are available for Friday, Saturday or Sunday (£20) or the whole weekend (£50). Being A Man festival is supported by Gillette.
Belief and Beyond Belief: With God on Our Side... Religion and War
EFG London Jazz Festival
Finnish Rooftop Sauna
Australian Chamber Orchestra
Mitsuko Uchida
World Press Photo
Our seventh weekend of Belief and Beyond Belief brings talks and debates on religion, spirituality, belief and the world, with a focus on conflict. Passes are available for Saturday (£15), Sunday (£15) or the whole weekend (£25).
Southbank Centre Artist-inResidence Pierre-Laurent Aimard performs with an ensemble known for its daring approach. Enjoy Artistic Director Richard Tognetti’s extraordinary chamber arrangements of masterworks.
One of the UK’s landmark musical celebrations presents world-class artists and emerging stars. This year, the Royal Festival Hall stage welcomes Abdullah Ibrahim and Hugh Masekela, Marcus Miller and the Harlem Gospel Choir.
In the first of two concerts this season, the great pianist performs piano sonatas by Schubert. Uchida opens with the great C minor Sonata D.958, a work of overwhelming drama and almost fevered imagination.
Warm up and unwind in a one-ofa-kind Finnish sauna experience in the heart of London this Wintertime. Our Nordic sauna sits on the Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden next to the bar.
See the best in journalistic photography. The competition honours the photographer whose visual creativity and skills capture an issue of great journalistic importance in the last year. The jury gave prizes in eight categories to 45 photographers from 25 countries.
Daily listings
Wednesday 1 Radical Alterations of the Sun: 50 Years of Poetry International
Last chance to catch an exhibition exploring five decades of the festival. 11am, National Poetry Library, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Emerson String Quartet
The Emerson Quartet presents a second concert of Beethoven’s electrifying late quartets.** 7.30pm, St John’s Smith Square, £10 – £38
A Poetic Celebration of Joseph Conrad
Celebrate the writer’s life and work in this evening of readings. 8pm, National Poetry Library, Royal Festival Hall, Free*
Tom Hanks: In conversation about Uncommon Type
Hear Tom Hanks read from his first collection of short stories. 8.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £45 – £70
Thursday 2 Philharmonia Chamber Players: Piazzolla & Prokofiev
Classical influences inspire works by two giants of music. Piazzolla Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas (The 4 Seasons of Buenos Aires), Prokofiev Sonata in C for 2 violins, Op.56 6pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), Free
Philharmonia Orchestra – Brahms & Tchaikovsky
Violinist Esther Yoo joins the Philharmonia Orchestra to perform Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. Karl-Heinz Steffens conductor Brahms Symphony No.4, Beethoven Overture, Egmont, Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £11 – £55
Friday 3 Rug Rhymes
Nursery rhymes and stories for under-5s and their carers. 10.30am, National Poetry Library Foyer, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Friday Tonic: Triakel
Swedish trio Triakel make their UK debut at Friday Tonic. 5.30pm, Central Bar Foyer, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Australian Chamber Orchestra
Key Visual Arts Performance & Dance Classical Music Literature & Spoken Word Archive Studio Gigs & Contemporary Music Talks & Topics Eat & Explore 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 ** For full repertoire, see southbankcentre.co.uk
Holy Wars
Our panel uncovers religion's role in violence down the ages. 1pm, Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BABB Pass
Martyrdom
Delve into the beliefs that martyrs die for with a panel of experts. 1pm, Blue Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BABB Pass
Stories Under Siege
Hear the voices of people whose lives have been shaped by religious and political conflict. 1.30pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Bites
Speakers tackle all kinds of topics. 2.30pm, Blue Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BABB Pass
Jihad And What It Really Means Experts discuss the meaning of 'jihad'.
2.30pm, Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BABB Pass
Is Religion Inherently Violent? A keynote talk addresses this complex issue.
4pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BABB Pass
London Philharmonic Orchestra: Bruckner Symphony No.8
Lawrence Renes conductor Bruckner Symphony No.8 (vers. 1890, ed. Novak) 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1-6). £10-£65. Pre-concert talk, 6.15pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall. Free
Sunday 5 Poets’ Perspectives: Religion & War
Take in poetry by people who have lived through conflict. 1pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Buddhism: A Religion of Peace?
Examine the tensions within Buddhism’s past and present. 1.30pm, Blue Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BABB Pass
War and Peace in the Middle East
Specialists discuss the region's long history. 1.30pm, Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BABB Pass
Bites 3pm, see Sat 4 Nov for more details.
Philharmonia Orchestra – Walton: Belshazzar’s Feast
Edward Gardner and the Philharmonia perform an all-British programme. Edward Gardner conductor, Mark van de Wiel clarinet, Roland Wood baritone, Philharmonia Chorus Elgar Overture, In the South (Alassio), Joseph Phibbs Clarinet Concerto, Walton Belshazzar’s Feast 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £11 – £55
Monday 6 Dragon Babies – Gamelan for 3 – 5 year olds Shake, rattle and gong with your little ones.
11am, Gamelan Room, Royal Festival Hall, £5 (for one child and accompanying adults)
Gong Babies
A relaxing music workshop aimed at parents, carers and babies. 2pm, Gamelan Room, Royal Festival Hall, £5 (for one baby and accompanying adult)
The Many Fictions of William Boyd
Hear William Boyd talk about his life as a creator of many fictions. 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £20 – £30
Tuesday 7 Night Under The Stars – Russian Soul
Enjoy an evening of Russian classics with pianist Boris Giltburg.** Orion Orchestra, Toby Purser conductor, Streetwise Opera, Westminster Choral Society 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £12 – £60
Wednesday 8 London Philharmonic Orchestra: War and (Troubled) Peace
Patricia Kopatchinskaja and the LPO perform Schumann and Beethoven's Eroica Symphony.** Alain Altinoglu conductor Patricia Kopatchinskaja violin 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £10 – £65
Thursday 9 Philharmonia Orchestra MMSF Young Artist Showcase Hear young artists perform.
6pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), Free
Pierre-Laurent Aimard performs Shostakovich, Bach, Tchaikovsky and Mozart with the Australian Chamber Orchestra.** Richard Tognetti director Pierre-Laurent Aimard piano,
Can War Ever Be Justified?
A Machine they’re Secretly Building
3pm, Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BABB Pass
7.30pm, Blue Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, £12
7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £15 – £55
What does it mean to oppose conflict on religious grounds?
Saturday 4 With God on Our Side... Religion and War: Panel Talk
Explore the complex dynamics of religion and violence in this event. 11.30am, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BABB Pass
Can war be a justifiable moral response to conflict?
Does God Want Us to Disarm? 4.30pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BABB Pass
Music of Today: Beat Furrer
Explore musical time and space with the music of Beat Furrer. Philharmonia Orchestra Clement Power conductor Nicolas Hodges piano Furrer Linea dell'orizzonte for ensemble; Piano Concerto vers. for piano & ensemble 6pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), Free
Peer into the machine of surveillance with Proto-type Theater.
Philharmonia Orchestra – Holst: The Planets
Discover one of the greatest pieces of the 20th century. John Wilson conductor Sarah Tynan soprano Philharmonia Voices 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £11 – £55
Friday 10 Rug Rhymes 10.30am, see Fri 3 Nov for more details.
Jazz for Toddlers
Introduce children aged 2 – 5 to the world of jazz in a fun workshop. 11am & 1.30pm, Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall, £5
Friday Tonic: Interchange
Ten of the UK's leading female jazz musicians perform. 5.30pm, Central Bar Foyer, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
A Machine they’re Secretly Building 7.30pm, see Thu 9 Nov for more details.
Jazz Voice – Festival Opening Gala
The EFG London Jazz Festival’s opening gala celebrates 10 years. 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £15 – £65
The Cardinall’s Musick: War and Peace
Innovative vocal ensemble The Cardinall’s Musick performs music that defies dangerous times.** 7.30pm, St John’s Smith Square, £10 – £38
Saturday 11 The Impact of Jazz: Britain in the ‘20s and ‘30s
A day of talks on how jazz affected everyday life. 10.30am – 5pm, Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall, Free
A Machine they’re Secretly Building 2pm & 7.30pm, see Thu 9 Nov for more details.
Average White Band + LaSharVu Take a trip back to the 1970s heyday of British jazz-funk. 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £15 – £49.50
Sunday 12 EFG London Jazz Festival Talks Programme
Panel talks on issues facing the music industry. 11am – 3pm, Level 5 Function Room and Sunley Pavilion, Royal Festival Hall, Free
BBC Concert Orchestra Family Concert: Is This Jazz?
Tuesday 14 Scratch
Get mixing over six evening sessions in this DJ course. 6.30pm, Blue Room Foyer, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, £60 for six sessions
Abdullah Ibrahim & Ekaya
Two icons of South African jazz re-form their landmark group The Jazz Epistles. 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £15 – £65
Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time
Hear two great works of art by Shostakovich and Messiaen that emerged from the horrors of war. Alban Gerhardt cello, James Ehnes violin, Jean Johnson clarinet, Steven Osborne piano Shostakovich Piano Trio No.2 in E minor, Op.67, Messiaen Quatuor pour la fin du temps 7.30pm, St John’s Smith Square, £10 – £38
Wednesday 15 Joanne Shaw Taylor
The girl with the big voice performs blues rock music in this live show. 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £20 – £29.50
Víkingur Ólafsson, piano
The rising Icelandic star Víkingur Ólafsson makes his debut in the International Piano Series with a programme featuring Chopin, Brahms and Bach.** 7.30pm, St John’s Smith Square, £10 – £38. Pre-concert talk, 6.15pm, Free
Thursday 16 Darkness Visible Opening
Come along to open this participatory installation by artist Sam Winston. 7.30pm, National Poetry Library, Royal Festival Hall, Free*
Philharmonia Orchestra: The Best of John Barry – Bond and Beyond
Revisit the hits of legendary Hollywood composer John Barry.** Nicholas Dodd conductor 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £15 – £65
Friday 17
This fun-filled family adventure uncovers jazz where you least expect it…
Rug Rhymes
12 noon, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £12 (£6 for ages 18 and under)
Jazz for Toddlers
Next Generation Takes Over
A full day of free performances from the future stars of British jazz.
10.30am, see Fri 3 Nov for more details.
11am & 1.30pm, see Fri 10 Nov for more details.
Friday Tonic: Tomorrow’s Warriors
1pm – 7pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Join the award-winning Tomorrow’s Warriors for this special Friday Tonic.
Marcus Miller + Ashley Henry
5.30pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Hear an all-new set from a 21stcentury jazz hero. 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £15 – £45
Monday 13 Dragon Babies – Gamelan for 3 – 5 year olds 11am, see Mon 6 Nov for more details.
Paolo Conte
The heart of jazz, the voice of Tom Waits and the soul of Cole Porter. 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £15 – £65
Harlem Gospel Choir
Hear gospel as it's sung in the churches of Harlem. 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £15 – £40
Saturday 18 Inside Music
Penetrate the mysteries of Bach's The Art of Fugue. 10am, Blue Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, £10
What You Need to Know: Schubert’s Piano Sonatas
Explore Schubert’s moving music for solo piano in this study day. 12 noon, St Paul’s Roof Pavilion, Level 6, Royal Festival Hall, £7.50 – £25
A Brief History of the Coolest Instrument in the World
Celebrate guitarists through the ages and perform with a live band. 4.30pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Gipsy Kings & Chico
Fall into an intoxicating mix of rumba and flamenco. 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £15 – £75
Sunday 19 Nordic Music Day
Hear stars of Nordic jazz the Tolvan Big Band, Verneri Pohjola and Marilyn Mazur. 1.30pm – 7pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Jaga Jazzist + Sinikka Langeland A double-bill of two great Norwegian stars. 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £15 – £25
Monday 20 Dragon Babies – Gamelan for 3 – 5 year olds 11am, see Mon 6 Nov for more details.
Tuesday 21 Anne Page, organ
Bach’s last composition has long been the source of intrigue. Bach Der Kunst der Fuge (The Art of Fugue), BWV.1080 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6). £15. Pre-concert talk, 6.15pm. Free
Wednesday 22 London Philharmonic Orchestra: Summer to Winter
The London Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates the seasons in a concert featuring pianist Beatrice Rana. Michail Jurowski conductor Bridge Summer, Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.1 (Winter Daydreams), Prokofiev Piano Concerto No.3 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £10 – £65
Thursday 23 Careers in the Arts: Open Day for Young People
Interested in the creative industries and aged between 15 – 25? 2.30pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free*
Philharmonia Orchestra – Shostakovich & Rachmaninov
The Philharmonia Orchestra performs an all-Russian programme conducted by the great Long Yu. George Li piano Shostakovich Symphony No.5, Glinka Overture, Ruslan and Lyudmila, Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.2 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £11 – £55
Friday 24 A Boy’s Journey Into Manhood: Kevin Powell Hear from the writer and activist. 10.30am, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
Rug Rhymes 10.30am, see Fri 3 Nov for more details.
Being A Man Marketplace
Wander around the stalls at this hub of BAM information and ideas. 11.30am, Green Side Foyers, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Boys In Care
Hear about the challenges and experiences of boys in care. 12 noon, Weston Roof Pavilion, Level 6, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
Class: Boys and Education
How does social class define the chances of young men and boys? 12 noon, Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
Emotional Rescue: Men, Suicide and Mental Health Is talking about feelings still a taboo for men? 12 noon, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
Friday Lunch
Take a break and listen to some music at Being A Man. 1pm, Central Bar Foyer, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Beating the Bullies
Why are boys more likely to bully and how can we break this pattern? 2pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
Bites
Hear bite-sized stories from a diverse line-up of BAM speakers. 2pm, Weston Roof Pavilion, Level 6, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
More Than Talking
Comedians, artists and advocates talk tackling toxic masculinity. 2pm, Blue Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
The Paternity Debate
Why do so few fathers take extra time off work for parental leave? 2pm, Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
Domestic Abuse
A panel of experts look into domestic abuse. 3.30pm, Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
From Grime to Classical: Men and Music
We discuss the role music plays in shaping male identity. 3.30pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
Teenage Knife Crime
How does masculinity play into the complexities of knife crime? 3.30pm, Weston Roof Pavilion, Level 6, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
The Islands and the Whales
Watch a documentary delving into Faroese fishermen’s way of life. 3.30pm, Blue Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
Friday Tonic
Start your evening off with free music as part of Being A Man. 5.30pm, Central Bar Foyer, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Polari: Tenth Birthday Party
Stories of queer masculinity at the LGBTQ+ literary salon. 7.30pm, Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall, £5
London Philharmonic Orchestra: The Four Seasons
Marius Stravinsky conductor Pieter Schoeman director/violin Vivaldi The Four Seasons, Kabalevsky Spring, Glazunov The Seasons 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6). £10 – £65. Pre-concert talk, 6.15pm. Free.
Saturday 25 BAM Run
Start your day with a 5km group run around central London. 10am, Festival Terrace, Royal Festival Hall, £5
Build a Dad: Fatherhood and Play LEGO® Workshop
Do some hands-on LEGO® building while talking about fatherhood.
Living Library: Men Making Change
Borrow a person for a conversation and learn about the lives of men. 2pm, Cloakroom Foyer, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Robert Webb: How Not To Be A Boy
Join the author and comedian for a conversation about masculinity. 2.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), Included in BAM Pass
From Vikings to Modern Men: Nordic Masculinity Separate myth from reality in a talk about Nordic masculinity.
Standing Up For Her Rights: Equality
10.30am, St Paul’s Roof Pavilion, Level 6, Royal Festival Hall, £5
What can men do to turn their gender equality beliefs into reality?
Being A Man Marketplace
3.45pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
12 noon, Sunley Pavilion, Level 3, Royal Festival Hall, £5
BAM Pop-Up Performances
Look out for artists all over Royal Festival Hall. 12 noon, Central Bar Foyer, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Craft a Man Workshop
Craft a paper man with Sam Wingate and Steph Parr. 12 noon, Blue Side Foyers, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
From Migrant to Movie Star: Dheepan’s Antonythasan Jesuthasan
Hear the story of the teen soldier turned critically acclaimed actor. 12 noon, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), Included in BAM Pass
Arctic Superstar
Meet the only Sami rapper.
The New Man
Watch a documentary about having a child and being a parent today. 3.45pm, Blue Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
Simon Amstell in Conversation The comedian muses on masculinity with new book Help.
5pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), Included in BAM Pass
Huutajat
Hear a Finnish shouting men’s choir. 6pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
London Sinfonietta: Landmarks
Explore iconic music written in the past 50 years. Martyn Brabbins conductor Xenakis Thalleïn, Colin Matthews Contraflow, Wolfgang Rihm Chiffre II (Silence to be beaten), Sir Harrison Birtwistle Silbury Air 7.30pm, St John’s Smith Square, £5 – £20
Sunday 26
1.15pm, Blue Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
BAM Run
Manhood: Body Image
Pram Jam: Only Dads Aloud
A panel of experts discuss male body image in this talk. 1.15pm, Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
Men in the Media
How does the media reinforce perceptions of masculinity? 1.15pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
‘Anyhow how are things?’ Poetic Letter Writing with Kayo Chingonyi.
Join a workshop exploring the possibilities of the poem-as-letter. 1.15pm, Level 3 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall, Included in Pass
Why Are Most Terrorists Men? How does toxic masculinity factor into terrorism? 1.15pm, Weston Roof Pavilion, Level 6, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
What does it really mean to be a man in the Middle East?
1.45pm, Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
10am, see Sat 25 Nov for more details.
10.30am, see Sat 25 Nov for more details.
Being A Man Marketplace 11.30am, see Fri 24 Nov for more details.
Alan Hollinghurst: The Sparsholt Affair
The Man Booker Prize-winning author presents his sixth novel. 12 noon, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), Included in BAM Pass
A panel talks of the joy that comes from making things. 1.45pm, St Paul’s Roof Pavilion, Level 6, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
Discover the male muse.
Fatherhood
Considering the men who made us. 3.15pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
From Trump to Trudeau: Masculinity in Power Our panel discuss.
12.45pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Gamelan Group Workshops – Autumn 2017
Get a group together to have a go at playing the Javanese gamelan. 2pm, Gamelan Room, Royal Festival Hall, £195
Members’ Music Nights 6pm, Members Area, Level 6, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Philharmonia Orchestra – Esa-Pekka Salonen: Mahler 9 Hear Mahler's epic Ninth.
7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £11 – £55
Throughout the month Various dates and times (see southbankcentre.co.uk for more details), Southbank Centre Square, Free
Men explore sexuality and identity. 3.15pm, Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
Andy’s Man Club
Come together with other men to talk about issues you’re facing.
A food lover's destination.
Inside
See art by detainees curated by Antony Gormley. Daily, 10am – 11pm, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, Free
4pm, Level 3 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
Room for Children
What Makes A Man?
11am – 6pm daily (closed Mondays), National Poetry Library Foyer, Royal Festival Hall, Free
A panel of experts dissect masculine identity. 4.45pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
Violet Nights: Men Dating
A unique Swedish library.
World Press Photo
Award-winning images. Daily 10 am – 11 pm, Level 2 Foyers, Royal Festival Hall, Free
At our night for young people, talk men and relationships.
Architecture Tour
6.30pm, St Paul’s Roof Pavilion, Level 6, Royal Festival Hall, Free*
Various dates and times (see southbankcentre.co.uk for more details), meet at Royal Festival Hall Ticket Office, £12
Monday 27 Dragon Babies – Gamelan for 3 – 5 year olds 11am, see Mon 6 Nov for more details.
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment: Mozart: Master of Deception, with Rachel Podger
The violinist shows there's more to Mozart than meets the eye.** 7pm, St John’s Smith Square, £10 – £60
Tuesday 28 Scratch 6.30pm, see Tue 14 Nov for more details.
Mitsuko Uchida, piano
7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £7 – £65
Have something to shout about? Let it out in this workshop.
Thursday 30
More than Male: Sex, Identity and Masculinity
12 noon, see Sat 25 Nov for more details, Sunley Pavilion, Level 3, Royal Festival Hall, £5
The Big Shout
7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £10 – £65
Southbank Centre Food Market
How to be a SuperMan? Gender Equality for Boys
12 noon, see Sat 25 Nov for more details.
Conductor Vladimir Jurowski, violinist Julia Fischer and the LPO perform lush orchestral works. Respighi Autumn Poem, Chausson Poème, Op.25, Marx An Autumn Symphony (UK premiere)
3.15pm, St Paul’s Roof Pavilion, Level 6, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
The great pianist Mitsuko Uchida brings a series of Schubert’s piano sonatas to London. Schubert Sonata in C minor, D958; Sonata in A major, D664; interval; Sonata in G major, D894
BAM Pop-Up Performances
London Philharmonic Orchestra: An Autumn Symphony
Men Who Make Things
1.45pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
3.45pm, Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
A session for boys under 10 on making the change you want to see.
Beyond the Headlines: Masculinity in the Middle East
Porn
Pram Jam: Only Dads Aloud
How to be a SuperMan? Gender Equality for Boys
1.30pm and 3.30pm, Members Area, Level 6, Royal Festival Hall, £23.50 – £ 32.50
Men and Creativity
10.30am, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free*
11.30am, see Fri 24 Nov for more details.
Enjoy the most British of treats in the Members Area.
3.45pm, Weston Roof Pavilion, Level 6, Royal Festival Hall, Included in BAM Pass
How does porn affect male expectations of sex?
Dads, granddads and male carers join us with your little ones for a song and dance.
Tea with a View
Wednesday 29 London Philharmonic Orchestra: Foyle Future Firsts A pre-concert performance. 6pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), Free
Explore decades of innovation
Darkness Visible
Explore perception and spoken word. 11am – 8pm daily (closed Mondays), National Poetry Library, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Gamelan Courses
Try our Javanese percussion orchestra. Various dates and times (see southbankcentre.co.uk for more details), Gamelan Room, Royal Festival Hall, £100 per term, £270 three terms in advance
Behind The Scenes Tour
Take a peek in areas usually reserved for artists in this tour. Various dates and times (see southbankcentre.co.uk for more details), meet at Royal Festival Hall Ticket Office, £10
Finnish Rooftop Sauna Warm up and unwind.
From Fri 10 Nov, Roof Garden, Queen Elizabeth Hall, £15 – £25
Southbank Centre's Wintertime Market
Street food, gifts and bars. From Fri 10 Nov (see southbankcentre.co.uk for more details), Queen's Walk, Free
David Batchelor: Sixty Minute Spectrum.
Artist David Batchelor illuminates the Hayward roof. From Wed 22 Nov, Hayward Gallery, Free
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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. * 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. Cafes, restaurants and bars You can grab a snack, sit down for a meal, or have a drink at a selection of venues across our site. Try Central Bar, Topolski or Las Iguanas at cocktail time, and Caffe Vergnano 1882, EAT or Le Pain Quotidien for a coffee. If you're on a date, head for Skylon or Wahaca; if you're bringing the kids, they'll enjoy Giraffe or Riverside Terrace Cafe. Shops Buy a gift or find something for yourself at our on-site shops, stacked with goodies inspired by our festival programme. Discover lifestyle products at our shop in Royal Festival Hall or enjoy design-led products and gifts in our Festival Terrace Shop. For the latest titles, bestsellers on a wide range of subjects, and works linked to our Literature events, visit the Southbank Centre branch of Foyles. 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 – 8pm Saturday, 11am – 8pm 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 Become a Member and be first in line for tickets to over 5,700 events. Join now at southbankcentre.co.uk/membership
Support Join our family of supporters and help us continue to present as many free activities as possible, making art available to all at southbankcentre.co.uk/support
Listings correct at time of going to press. Southbank Centre is a registered charity no. 298909
On the cover: Vula Malinga from LaSharVu, performing on Saturday 11, at EFG London Jazz Festival Highlights page: Kayo Chingonyi © Naomi Woddis, Finnish Rooftop Sauna © Miki Sordi, Aalto University, Australian Chamber Orchestra © Paul Henderson-Kelly, Mitsuko Uchida © Richard Avedon, World Press Photo © Jonathon Bachman
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