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E ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF SOUTHBANK CENTR BAM – Being A Man festival takes a frank, thoughtful and often humourous look at the challenges, pressures, myths and pleasures around being born a male in today’s society. Traditional roles are changing and yet for many expectations of what makes a ‘proper man’ remain intact. The BAM festival, returning by popular demand, gives a platform for men of all ages and backgrounds to share experiences on everything from fatherhood to fitness, depression to racial stereotypes, the power of sport, the complications of monogamy, pornography, violence, the importance of banter and why James Bond won’t die! There’s free music, exhibitions, and an opportunity to hear stories, thoughts and advice from boys and men speaking openly about what it’s like being male in both private and public life. Identity is the way we understand ourselves as humans and some say gender is the most fundamental starting point of who we are. Is that true for you? What does that mean in your daily life? Come to a festival that both celebrates and questions male experience and expectations in the modern world.
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FRIDAY
FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER
the role of men in society
MAN UP: JIMMIE BRIGGS IN CONVERSATION WITH JUDE KELLY
GRAB A PPAASSSS Throughout the Being A Man weekend, extraordinary contributors and leaders in their field explore all facets of masculinity and male identity. Topics include fatherhood, sport, sex and sexuality, education, gender equality, men behind bars, lad culture, violence, race, class and politics. You can expect frankness, insight and inspiration as we develop the tools to make change. Grab a Day Pass, available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, or get the full Being A Man experience with a Weekend Pass, granting you access to talks, debates and performances throughout the festival.
* No transaction fees for in-person bookings or Southbank Centre Members and Supporters Circles. For other bookings transaction fees apply: £1.75 online; £2.75 over the phone.
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PRICING INFORMATION BAM PASS Weekend Pass £35* concession £17.50* Friday Pass £15* concessions £7.50* Saturday Pass £15* concessions £7.50* Sunday Pass £15* concessions £7.50* TICKETED EVENTS There are also a variety of special ticketed events to enjoy throughout the BAM weekend, featuring the likes of Frankie Boyle, Akala, Jeremy Hardy and Mark Steel. Turn to page 28 for the full line-up. FREE While you’re visiting us for BAM, why not explore our wide array of free events? Whether you’re a ticket holder or not, you can enjoy everything from participatory events and speed-mentoring sessions to films and exhibitions. Get the most out of your BAM visit Offers, information and the odd surprise Download the free Live Beacon app
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JIMMIE BRIGGS
Attend our explosive opening session with internationally respected human rights activist Jimmie Briggs. He is co-founder of Man Up, a global campaign for young people aiming to stop violence against women and girls. He is also an award-winning journalist and author of the book Innocents Lost: When Child Soldiers Go To War. Since its publication he has been named United Nations Goodwill Ambassador and Special Envoy to Children in Armed Conflict, and Executive Director of LOVE U.S. (Leave Out Violence), an organisation working with young people affected by violence and trauma.
See and discuss Gemma Cairney’s new film about the reality of being a young man in 21st-century Britain. The Radio 1 presenter spoke to teenage boys across the UK. This is your chance to see the film and hear from Gemma, the boys interviewed, and inspirational men including spoken-word artist Raymond Antrobus, Great Men Project Manager David Brockway, and musician and poet Emmanuel Speaks. Expect frank discussion about the tough realities and joyful optimism of the journey from youth to adulthood. The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall 10.15am – 11am BAM PASS
Briggs is joined by Jude Kelly, founder of Being A Man festival and Artistic Director of Southbank Centre. The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall 9.30am – 10.15am BAM PASS 5
FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER
ALL IN THE MIND? MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH
In partnership with The Huffington Post UK
THE MASK YOU LIVE IN
Watch a new film about young men negotiating our culture’s narrow definitions of masculinity. Jennifer Siebel Newson’s new documentary, which follows young men struggling to stay true to themselves in order to try to answer that question, was an official selection at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. Experts in neuroscience, psychology, sociology, sports, education and the media offer insights into the ‘boy crisis’, and consider tactics to counter it.
DR CHRISTIAN JESSEN
Join a conversation about the culture of silence around men and mental health. Research from the charity Mind suggests that almost a third of men would be embarrassed to seek help for a mental health problem. Are men with mental health issues – from depression to substance abuse – expected to ‘man up’ and get on with it? A panel of professionals including Poorna Bell, Executive Editor and Global Lifestyle Head of The Huffington Post UK, Gregor Henderson, National Lead for Wellbeing and Mental Health at Public Health England and John Black, Fathers Development Worker at Working With Men look behind the statistics and ask what we can do to prevent and treat emotional and psychological distress. Chaired by Channel 4 presenter and Attitude columnist Dr Christian Jessen. The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall 11am – 12.30pm BAM PASS
We are very grateful to Lauren Prakke, Sarah Mitchell and Restless Buddha, who have helped enable the screening of The Mask You Live as part of BAM – Being A Man 2015. Spirit Level (Blue Room) at Royal Festival Hall 12.30pm – 2pm
BOYS’ EDUCATION Debate the causes and effects of the achievement gap between the sexes in UK schools. Girls receive a far higher proportion of top exam grades than boys, and each year this gap widens. Is this the result of a lack of male role models in schools, or of gender biases towards certain subjects negatively impacting on children’s education? A panel including Andy Wimbush, tutor at the Institute of Continuing Education, University of Cambridge; Errol Lawson, Motivational Schools Speaker and Coach; and Ann Cayenne and Sean Simms from Working With Men look at solutions to help boys to reach their full potential at school.
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Chaired by Sandy Ruxton, a freelance policy advisor and researcher specialising in gender.
FRIDAY LUNCH:
The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall 2pm – 3pm
LONDON METROPOLITAN POLICE MALE VOICE CHOIR The Metropolitan Police Male Voice Choir performs. The choir has 30 members drawn from serving and retired officers of all ranks and civilian staff. Central Bar at Royal Festival Hall 1pm – 2pm FREE
BANGED UP: MEN BEHIND BARS A panel of former prisoners and experts, including Doughty Street Chambers barrister Tunde Okewale, and Safe Ground’s Man Up Group Facilitator Dan Boyden, discuss the impact of the prison system. What are the effects on young men of legal doctrines such as joint enterprise (which ensures all participants in a criminal act are liable for anything that results from that enterprise)? We also ask what can be done to stop jail from entrenching male violence?
JIHAD: A BRITISH STORY + LIVE Q&A
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MEN AND MAKING: BOOKMAKING Meet makers from the Craft Council’s talent programmes and try your hand at making alongside them. On Friday, join lecturer and freelance book artist Les Bicknell. He talks about his work as a maker, before leading an interactive workshop, where you can experience his methods and techniques first-hand.
ABU MUNTASIR
Watch a new documentary exploring why young people across Europe have been drawn to Jihadism. Emmy and Peabody award-winning director and producer Deeyah Khan’s film features unprecedented emotional and raw testimony from former Jihadists. What is the attraction – particularly to young men – of extremist ideologies? The screening is followed by a live audience Q&A with Khan; imam, academic, Director of the Diversity Project and Co-Director of STREET UK Alyas Karmani; and Abu Muntasir, founder and chief executive of Jimas, a Muslim educational charity which works to create greater understanding about Islam. Spirit Level (Blue Room) at Royal Festival Hall 2pm – 3.15pm BAM PASS
Presented by the Craft Council. Level 3 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall 2pm – 3pm BAM PASS
Level 5 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall 2pm – 3pm 6
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FRANK’S CLUB
MEN TALK DISCUSSION GROUP
MEN AND AGEING
Participate in a facilitator-led session of reflection on what it means to be a man.
Reflect on the experience of ageing with a panel discussion and a showcase of a new performance work.
Places are limited to 20 people per discussion. Level 3 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall 3.15pm – 4.15pm BAM PASS
GANGING UP Men aged 55 and over are invited to a special edition of Frank’s Club. A regular feature at Blackfriars Settlement, Frank’s Club welcomes men over 55 to play table tennis and dominos, have a friendly chat and enjoy a cup of tea. Both regular members and newcomers are welcome to Frank’s Club at Being A Man. Come and meet new friends, share stories and enjoy the afternoon together. Sunley Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall 2pm – 4pm For men aged 55 and over FREE
JIHAD: A BRITISH STORY Another opportunity to see Jihad: A British Story by the award-winning filmmaker Deeyah Khan (see p7). Spirit Level (Blue Room) at Royal Festival Hall 3.15pm – 4.15pm BAM PASS
What do men really think about getting older? From social isolation and loneliness to perceptions of waning virility, does being a man change as you age? A panel including actor Tim Barlow, writer and artist Sheila Hill and Matthew Todd, editor of Attitude magazine, discuss getting older, with reference to the event’s screening of Him, featuring Barlow’s reflections on life, ageing and the nature of stillness. Chaired by Janet Morrison, Chief Executive of Independent Age.
Join a conversation about the deadly appeal of gang membership to young men. Former gang members, and leading campaigners including Sheldon Thomas, an expert in gang culture and advisor to the Home Office and New Scotland Yard; Sebastian Thiel, an award-winning filmmaker and digital social entrepreneur; and Errol Lawson, Motivational Schools Speaker and Coach, investigate the impact of gang culture on young people. Chaired by David Cohen, Campaigns Editor of the Evening Standard Is it the sense of ‘family’ that makes gang culture so attractive?
EMMANUEL SPEAKS
The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall 3.15pm – 4.15pm
Emmanuel Speaks is a 19-year-old spokenword poet and storyteller.
BAM PASS
He is all about wordplay, and ability to inspire – because with great poetry comes great responsibility. From Leytonstone, East London, he is part of The True Family (TTF) collective and has previously appeared on Channel 4, SBTV and BBC Radio. His performance at this Friday Tonic is accompanied by a pianist.
BEING A FATHER SEBASTIAN THIEL
FRIDAY TONIC: EMMANUEL SPEAKS
Hear men and parenting experts discuss rites of passage and role models. The very first State of the World’s Fathers report was published this year by MenCare, investigating the role of men and boys in caregiving and parenting.
The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall
5.50pm – 7pm FREE
Our panel shares experiences of fatherhood. Hear from fathers from the Young Dads Council, and headteacher Alex Crossman. Chaired by Shane Ryan, CEO of Working With Men. The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall 4.30pm – 5.30pm BAM PASS
Level 5 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall 3.15pm – 4.15pm BAM PASS
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DADS’ MEET UP
BEING A BLACK MAN
Join other fathers and father figures for an informal, relaxed and sociable morning of networking.
Our panel explores the contradictory and complex ideas around black masculinity and asks what tensions arise from stereotypes, colonial histories and economic power. Hear from performance artist and writer Lasana Shabazz, Social Media Manager and Attitude magazine columnist Jemal Polson and BBC television presenter, writer and founder of Afropean, Johny Pitts.
Bring your children and share stories, advice and experiences, while learning from and listening to other dads. Compered by Yomi Sode, founder of the popular The Daddy Diaries blog, this event is open to fathers, grandfathers and father figures alike. Free tea, coffee, juice and refreshments are available throughout. Level 4 Green Bar at Royal Festival Hall 11am – 12.30pm
The panel is chaired by writer and broadcaster Ekow Eshun. Festival Village under Queen Elizabeth Hall 12.30pm – 1.30pm BAM PASS
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BAM KEYNOTES: JIMMIE BRIGGS AND MADS NISSEN
Jimmie Briggs, a non-profit leader, partner, parent and messenger, gets under the skin of modern masculinity. We also hear from Mads Nissen, photographer and winner of World Press Photo of the Year 2015. He discusses his work Homophobia in Russia. The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall 11.15am – 12 noon BAM PASS
DAVID BADDIEL: IN CONVERSATION Hear from comedian, novelist, screen writer and presenter David Baddiel. He joins Jude Kelly, Artistic Director at Southbank Centre, to discuss everything from his huge professional successes to his experiences of depression.
I HAD A BLACK DOG, HIS NAME WAS DEPRESSION Winston Churchill called his depression his ‘black dog’, yet millions of men struggle to name and treat their mental health issues. In 2013, men accounted for 78% of all suicides, and suicide remains the single biggest cause of death in men aged 20 – 45 in the UK. Join a panel of experts and campaigners including stand-up comedian Jake Mills, comedian and author David Baddiel, Matt Haig, author of Reasons to Stay Alive, and Jane Powell, Chief Executive of the Campaign Against Living Miserably, CALM, to discuss the damaging stigma around depression. They discuss how we can enable men to ask for and find help. The panel is chaired by Steve Robertson, Professor of Men, Gender and Health at Leeds Beckett University. The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall 12.30pm – 1.30pm BAM PASS
The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall 10.30am – 11.15am BAM PASS 10
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MAD MEN, X MEN AND GRAND THEFT AUTO Our entertainment is dominated by socially inept male nerds or aggressive men – or superheroes who manage to be both. Why are there so few different types of men in our films, adverts, music videos and games? Do male characters still always have to have unrealistic bodies and simple emotions, or is that changing? How do these male characters affect us, the men who love them?
MEN TALK DISCUSSION GROUP Talk about what it means to be a man at this facilitator-led discussion session. Places are limited to 20 people per session.
Level 5 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall 12.30pm – 1.30pm BAM PASS
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Sunley Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall 12.30pm – 1.30pm BAM PASS
BRITISH ASIAN MEN
A panel including film and screen studies academic Ewan Kirkland, writer and journalist Mark Simpson, academic, writer and storyteller Dr Edson Burton and video games journalist John Walker discuss with the audience whether our media reflects the men we want to be. The talk is co-curated by Daniel Murtha and Adam Smith.
HE’S A DEDICATED FOLLOWER OF FASHION
RICK EDWARDS
Do clothes really make the man? We ask some of the most fashionable men we know.
NIHAL ARTHANAYAKE
How do men in the South Asian community view their manhood and deal with life’s big issues? Join a panel of men including writer, performer, storyteller and music producer Shane Solanki; Sandeep Virdee, Artistic Director of Darbar festival; former contestant on The Apprentice and LGBT activist Sanjay Sood-Smith; and Asif Quraishi, Britain’s first out Muslim drag queen; to find out. The panel is chaired by Nihal Arthanayake, broadcaster, DJ and BBC Radio Asian Network presenter. Weston Roof Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall 2pm – 3pm
Hear from Terry Betts, formerly of Selfridges, Mr Porter and Harvey Nichols and now Head of Business Development at Thread; Ekow Eshun, writer, broadcaster and former editor of Tank and Arena magazines; Adnan Ansari, founder and creative director of Riwayat and Harris Elliott, Creative Director and co-curator of the Return of the Rudeboy exhibition at Somerset House in 2014. They talk about their own experiences as stylish men and the relationship between men and fashion. The discussion is chaired by broadcaster, TV presenter and fashion columnist for The Guardian, Rick Edwards.
HERVÉ GOFFINGS
This provocative and humorous show is based on a true story. A busker of French African descent tells the extraordinary tale of his adoption by an unconventional white Belgian couple. Delving into issues of race and individuality, the show explores why Hervé is the man he is today. Hervé was nominated for a Fringe First Award at the Edinburgh Festival 2012. The show is performed by Hervé Goffings, written by Michael Birch and Hervé Goffings and directed by Michael Birch. Spirit Level (Blue Room) at Royal Festival Hall 2pm – 3pm BAM PASS
The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall 2pm – 3pm BAM PASS
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BEYOND THE BASSLINE – A VOCAL WORKSHOP FOR MEN
BAM SPEED MENTORING
CAPOEIRA WORKSHOP
In partnership with Survivors Manchester
Men, are you bored of the bassline?
In 2014 there were over 3,500 incidents of rape or sexual assault against men, yet under three per cent of men report their experiences. Many live without support, in silence.
Voicelab is Southbank Centre’s vocal initiative and its monthly drop-in workshops aim to get more men singing. Join us for a special Beyond The Bassline as part of Being A Man.
Share challenges, exchange ideas and seek out a new mentor in a relaxed and sociable environment.
Join a free capoeira workshop led by one of London’s master teachers.
Our panel discusses Hollyoaks’ groundbreaking storyline involving the rape of central male character John Paul McQueen. Duncan Craig, CEO of support organisation Survivors Manchester, is joined by actor James Sutton, Bryan Kirkwood, Executive Producer of Hollyoaks, Lee Mason, Drama Commissioning Editor for Channel 4 and Dr Joanna Jamel, Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Kingston University. They discuss why we need to rethink our ideas about male victimhood.
This open and inclusive workshop introduces men of all ages and singing abilities to music which feels good to sing. If you are already a man who sings, please bring along a friend, colleague or family member who doesn’t.
BREAKING THE SILENCE – RAPE ON HOLLYOAKS
WITH LONDON SCHOOL OF CAPOEIRA
JAMES SUTTON
Level 5 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall 2pm – 3pm BAM PASS
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Booking a free ticket gives you access to four 15-minute sessions with different mentors to discuss a topic of your choosing. All of our mentors are inspiring men from a variety of backgrounds and professions, easy to talk to and keen to share their experiences. Level 4 Blue Bar at Royal Festival Hall 2pm – 3.30pm
No experience is necessary.
FREE – BUT TICKETED
Level 4 Green Bar at Royal Festival Hall 2pm – 3.30pm
This session is only open to men aged 18+ Spaces are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please note, this free event requires a ticket.
FREE – BUT TICKETED For more information, please contact voicelab@southbankcentre.co.uk Please note, this free event requires a ticket.
Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines music and dance. Participants are being taken through their paces by Master Marcos, a founder of the London School of capoeira with over 20 years of teaching experience. The workshop opens with a warm-up including stretching, stamina and corestrength exercises. This workshop is suitable for all levels of experience. Please wear suitable loose clothing, such as jogging bottoms and a t-shirt, and plimsolls or bare feet. Large, heavy trainers are not allowed. Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall 3pm – 4pm FREE For ages 8+
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MEN AND MAKING: LEATHER CRAFT Meet makers from Crafts Council’s talent programmes and try your hand at making alongside them. In Saturday’s edition, join Harry Owen, leather craftsman and founder of Owen Leather. Hear about his work and being a male maker, before experiencing processes and techniques first-hand in a short workshop. Presented by the Crafts Council. Level 3 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall 3.30pm – 4.30pm BAM PASS
GENDER EQUALITY IS FOR MEN TOO
Presented by WOW – Women of the World festival In just a few generations, feminism and the movement for women’s rights has had an explosive impact on the conversation about gender equality. In a session presented by our sibling festival WOW, we explore what this has to do with men and why. Equality is a human rights issue that affects us all. Hear from science communicator, broadcaster and educator Emily Grossman; disabled teacher, author, filmmaker and equalities consultant Richard Rieser; Sophie Walker, Leader of the Women’s Equality Party; and writer, performer, storyteller and music producer Shane Solanki.
MEN TALK DISCUSSION GROUP Explore in depth what it means to be a man at this facilitator-led discussion session. Places are limited to 20 people per session.
HIP-HOP: KANYE WEST AND THE PARADOX OF BLACK MALE IDENTITY IN HIP-HOP
Sunley Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall 3.30pm – 4.30pm
SHADES OF GREY: MALE SEXUALITY AND IDENTITY Find out more about the wide spectrum of sexuality and gender identity – straight, bi, gay, trans and everything in between – and examine the role of men in the LGBT community.
The panel is chaired by actor and writer Charlie Condou. Weston Roof Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall 3.30pm – 4.30pm BAM PASS
Playboy recently dropped full nudity from its pages, failing to compete with the online avalanche of explicit images. In the current climate, what does the modern man really think about porn? The ready availability of porn is said to debase women, damage young brains and prevent intimacy. However, so long as consenting adults are choosing to make or watch it without a negative impact on their personal life or sex drive, is it really harmful? Could it even be empowering?
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Join Leng Montgomery, blogger and Programmes Assistant at Stonewall; Dan Murtha, artist, animator and co-founder of DDAANN Studio; Cliff Joannou, Deputy Editor at Attitude magazine, and Topher Campbell, Creative Director of Luton Creates, theatre director, filmmaker and writer, lead the discussions.
PORNOGRAPHY
MARLON JAMES
Taking in everything from the self-conscious narcissism of Kanye West to the ultramasculinity of 50 Cent, hip-hop is a powerful platform to confirm and confound stereotypical representations of black masculinity.
We welcome Johnny Hunt, Sex Education Consultant, Professor Clarissa Smith, Professor of Sexual Cultures at the University of Sunderland, and Martin Daubney, journalist, broadcaster and formerly the longest serving editor of Loaded magazine, to find out. Level 5 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall 3.30pm – 4.30pm BAM PASS
Join a panel including writer and broadcaster Ekow Eshun and author Marlon James, winner of the Man Booker Prize 2015 for his novel A Brief History of Seven Killings, to look at the image of black men in hip-hop. Festival Village under Queen Elizabeth Hall 3.30pm – 4.30pm BAM PASS
Chaired by Jude Kelly, Artistic Director of Southbank Centre. Spirit Level (Blue Room) at Royal Festival Hall 3.30pm – 4.30pm BAM PASS
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OF MAN AND BEAST – COMPANY CHAMELEON
KELLIE MALONEY IN CONVERSATION
BEST MO’ IN SHOW
MOVEMBER FOUNDATION BARBER SHOP
This dynamic new outdoor dance piece uncovers the many faces of man. A powerful, sensitive and revealing look at male group dynamics, the piece explores strength, camaraderie, vulnerability and hostility.
Kellie Maloney, formerly known as Frank Maloney, came to prominence as a highly successful boxing promoter and manager. Kellie experienced huge professional success during a long and successful career in the fight game, including guiding Lennox Lewis to the WBC World Heavyweight title in 1992.
It’s time to show off the Mo you’ve been growing all month for men’s health. Compete against other tashes in one of three categories: Best Mo, Oh-No Mo and Ultimately Styled Mo (full outfit considered). Trim it, tweak it and then march your Mo down the catwalk in front of expert judges from the Movember Foundation.
Movember is coming to a close and for many of you, the Mos on your top lips have been starting conversations, raising funds for men’s health and making change all over the globe. Come hang out, keep it neat and take a seat at the Movember Barber Shop for one final shape-up to finish the hairiest month of the year in style.
She recently revealed that she is now living as a woman. Kellie joins Jude Kelly to discuss her extraordinary journey and her promotion of a greater awareness and understanding of transgender issues.
Finishing touches and grooming will be available at the Movember barbershop earlier in the festival.
Level 2 Foyer at Royal Festival Hall 10am – 6pm
The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall 4pm – 4.30pm
The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall 5pm – 6pm
FREE
BAM PASS
The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Choreographed by Co-Artistic Director Anthony Missen for Company Chameleon, Of Man and Beast is performed by five male dancers, showcasing the company’s inventive physical style. The piece is commissioned by Without Walls, Ageas Salisbury International Arts Festival and Merchant City Festival.
Visit southbankcentre.co.uk/bam for details of how to participate.
FREE
FREE Spaces are limited and available on a firstcome, first-served basis.
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THE BEAUTIFUL GAME
THE DOCTOR WILL SEE YOU NOW In partnership with the Men’s Health Forum Join a live Q&A with doctors and health professionals to find out everything you wanted to know about your health but were afraid to ask.
NICK MAKOHA
Football may be the UK’s unofficial national sport, a unifying force for men across class and race divides, but does it create a damaging form of masculinity? A panel of football fans looks at issues including the absence of openly gay players, hooliganism, FIFA and the Andy Gray and Richard Keys scandal.
WORLD PRESS PHOTO By Bao Tailiang. See page 35.
SET OUR TESTOSTERONE FREE What are men allowed to talk about these days without getting pilloried? Tim Samuels, award-winning BBC documentary-maker and presenter of BBC 5 Live’s Men’s Hour, talks candidly to Jude Kelly, Artistic Director of Southbank Centre, about the delicate minefield he’s been navigating for his forthcoming book about being a man.
Can men go near feminism without getting their heads bitten off? Is it sexist to defend the man who commented on a lawyer’s ‘stunning’ picture on LinkedIn or the Nobel Prize-winning scientist forced to resign after his remarks on women in science? Tim discusses how testosterone can be a force for good, with more nurturing and less ball-breaking. His book, Who Stole My Spear?, is published next year by Century.
ME AND MY DAD, MY KID AND ME Hear from a diverse range of men on their experiences with their fathers, with becoming fathers, with rites of passage and with role models. Actor and writer Charlie Condou chairs a discussion with Nihal Arthanayake, broadcaster, DJ and BBC Asian Network radio presenter, Benjamin Brooks-Dutton, author of The Sunday Times bestseller It’s Not Raining, Daddy, It’s Happy and poet Anthony Anaxagorou on the experience of being a father and a son. Level 5 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall 11am – 12 noon BAM PASS
The panel includes Lee Dema, founder of the St. Matthew’s Project, a charity offering free, structured football sessions and development opportunities to young people aged from six to 24 in Lambeth; poet, playwright and Arsenal supporter Nick Makoha; and poet, performer and writer Paul Lyalls. They talk about the positive and negative imagery that surrounds this beloved sport and the positive role of the communities it builds.
At this interactive session, hear from Dr John Chisholm, Chair of Trustees for Men’s Health Forum and Chair of the British Medical Association Medical Ethics Committee; health journalist Jim Pollard; and Dr Jane Dickson, consultant in sexual and reproductive health at Oxleas NHS Trust. The panel also discuss why men find it difficult to go to the doctor. Chaired by John Ryan, comedian and associate for the Men’s Health Forum. St Paul’s Roof Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall 12.30pm – 1.30pm BAM PASS
MEN TALK DISCUSSION GROUP Examine in depth what it means to be a man at this facilitator-led discussion. Places are limited to 20 people per session. Sunley Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall 12.30pm – 1.30pm BAM PASS
The discussion is chaired by Tim Samuels, award-winning documentary filmmaker, broadcaster and presenter of BBC 5 Live Men’s Hour. The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall 12.30pm – 1.30pm BAM PASS
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BAM BITES BAM Bites are short talks about masculine identity in the 21st century, including inspiring ideas, achievements, obsessions, performances and manifestos. Hear some extraordinary stories about men today. • Yomi Sode, writer, performance poet, event producer and parent, tells how he founded the Daddy Diaries blog. • Matt Miller, founder of fitness yoga brand Broga® and former American football player and heavyweight bodybuilding champion, looks at the changing face of men’s fitness. • Kenny Mammarella-D’Cruz, ‘The Man Whisperer’, talks about Being A (More Authentic) Man. • Nathan Roberts, social entrepreneur, co-founder of abandofbrothers and father of two boys, looks at how rites of passage can create safer, stronger communities which benefit us all. • Writer and journalist Chris Windle tells us what he learnt about modern man while writing his book Why Men Skim Stones. Festival Village under Queen Elizabeth Hall 12.30pm – 1.30pm BAM PASS
BUFFING UP: MEN AND BODY IMAGE
CRASH AND BURN
Grown men aren’t supposed to cry… Anthony and Ben Holden introduce readings from their anthology Poems That Make Grown Men Cry, a collection which brings together one hundred men – distinguished in literature and film, science and architecture, theatre and human rights – and the poems that move them to tears. Hear from readers featured in the book, who speak about the thinking behind their chosen poems.
Whether sharing selfies or trying to look ‘hench’, men and boys are coming under increasing pressure from images of gymhoned bodies in the media and, increasingly, online. As eating disorders and body anxiety become increasingly common in men, we discuss why the quest for the perfect body may not be an issue faced just by women. The panel includes Sam Thomas, Founder and Charity Director of Men Get Eating Disorders Too, and Cliff Joannou, Deputy Editor at Attitude magazine, Topher Campbell, Creative Director of Luton Creates, Theatre Director, Filmmaker and writer and Leslie Mitchell, Conflict Resolution and Transitions Worker at Working With Men. The panel is chaired by Mark Simpson, journalist, blogger and author. Level 5 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall 12.30pm – 1.30pm BAM PASS
MEN AND MAKING: WEAVING Meet makers from Crafts Council’s talent programmes and try your hand at making alongside them. On Sunday join Nicholas Ozanne, weaver and founder of studio Leto & Ariadne. Hear about his work and what it’s like to be a male maker, before experiencing his craft processes and techniques first-hand in a short workshop.
POEMS THAT MAKE GROWN MEN CRY
MATT CAIN
What happens when your life hits the wall? Crash and Burn looks at the impact of depression, alcoholism, drug abuse and stress. How can these issues be shared and dealt with in a compassionate and informed way? Our panel includes Matt Cain, author, columnist for Attitude magazine and former Culture Editor for Channel 4 News and Guardian columnist and actor Rhik Samadder. Chaired by psychotherapist John McKeown. St Paul’s Roof Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall 2pm – 3pm BAM PASS
HERVÉ See page 13 for details. Spirit Level (Blue Room) at Royal Festival Hall 2pm – 3pm BAM PASS
The event is chaired by William Sieghart, author, broadcaster and founder of the Forward Poetry Prizes, Britain’s largest prizes for poetry, and National Poetry Day. Level 5 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall 2pm – 3pm BAM PASS
, Requiem
Robert Louis Stevenson
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Presented by the Crafts Council. Level 3 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall 2pm – 3pm BAM PASS
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SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER
GIVING MEN A BAD NAME
CAPOEIRA WORKSHOP
BEING A GAY MAN
From lad culture to banter, online trolls to the ‘wolves of Wall Street’, in this session we look at the last bastions of macho culture giving men a bad name.
See page 15 for details.
What does it mean to be a gay man in 2015?
Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall 3pm – 4pm
Join men including Joris Luyendijk, journalist and author of Swimming With Sharks: My Journey Into The World Of The Bankers, Chris Packe, man, father, villager, experimenter, activist, David Llewellyn, one of the co-founders of the Good Lad Workshops at Oxford University and Owen Thomas, Operations Manager at Working With Men to explore if these male-dominated arenas - blamed for sexism, racism, homophobia and misogyny - are being fairly represented or if these are unhelpful clichés, as well as the wider implications of this negative behaviour. Chaired by Stephen Hull, Editor in Chief of The Huffington Post UK.
For ages 8+
Our panel investigates the extent to which gay men feel oppressed – because of homophobia, the feeling of being an outsider or other issues – and examine the impact of recent legal strides towards equality in the UK and around the world.
In partnership with The Huffington Post UK
Festival Village under Queen Elizabeth Hall 2pm – 3pm BAM PASS
WITH LONDON SCHOOL OF CAPOEIRA
FREE
DAD DANCING Guided by professional dance artists, get grooving with your dad, father figure, son or daughter. This free workshop explores movement, story-telling and fatherhood and is open to children of all ages. The workshop is followed by the opportunity to take part in a short pop-up performance, in the Foyer Spaces of Royal Festival Hall. Dad Dancing is a contemporary dance work looking at what it means to grow up into a daughter or a dad. It was created and choreographed by Rosie Heafford, Alexandrina Hemsley and Helena Webb, and performed alongside their dads Adrian, David and Andy at Battersea Arts Centre in November 2014.
In partnership with Attitude magazine
Hear from co-founder of The Quest, Adewale Adeniji; Patrick Cash, writer, performer and host of open-mic nights Spoken Word London and the gay men’s wellbeing forum Let’s Talk About Gay Sex & Drugs; Matthew Todd, Editor of Attitude magazine, and Tom Ross-Williams, Artistic Director of Populace, actor, theatre-maker and ambassador for Great Men. The panel is chaired by Wayne Dhesi, Youth Programmes Manager at Stonewall, Attitude magazine columnist and founder of R U Coming Out. Spirit Level (Blue Room) at Royal Festival Hall 3.30pm – 4.30pm
BEYOND THE BASSLINE:
A DISCUSSION ABOUT MEN AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH SINGING Whether they are in boy bands or taking the stage as international superstars, the portrayal of men in popular music culture places them at the forefront of singing and songwriting. However, mixed community choirs across the UK report a lack of men, and often no men at all. What inspires men to sing in their homes and on the football pitch, but prevents them from joining their local choir? Find out more in this session and discover how singing can be a platform for improved wellbeing, selfesteem and sense of community. Speakers include Dominic Stichbury, Director of Chaps’ Choir and Dr Emily Falconer, Senior Research Assistant at London South Bank University. St Paul’s Roof Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall 3.30pm – 4.30pm BAM PASS
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Dad Dancing is a co-production of Battersea Arts Centre and Second Hand Dance. Workshop, 3pm – 4.30pm Weston Roof Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall Pop-up performance, 4.30pm – 4.40pm Central Bar at Royal Festival Hall FREE – BUT TICKETED Please note, this free event requires a ticket for each person attending This workshop is open to fathers, father figures, grandfathers and children aged 5+. All fathers/father figures must be accompanied by a child/grandchild Please wear something comfortable. DAD DANCING
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SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER
WAR ZONES: MEN IN CONFLICT
MEN TALK DISCUSSION GROUP Look in depth at what it means to be a man at this facilitator-led discussion.
DEAR JAMES BOND: LETTERS TO 007
CHAPS CHOIR
Places are limited to 20 people per session. Sunley Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall 3.30pm – 4.30pm BAM PASS
Learn more about the experiences of men as perpetrators and survivors of war. Currently the number of refugees globally has exceeded 50 million for the first time since World War Two, the impact of wars and civil conflict around the world. Men have historically been the main instigators and perpetrators of conflict, yet they are also among those subject to violence and forced to flee their homes. Our panel includes Jimmie Briggs, journalist, author of Innocents Lost: When Child Soldiers Go To War and co-founder of the Man Up campaign; writer Owen Sheers, the author of verse drama Pink Mist; Victor Gregg, a World War Two veteran and a POW on the ground during the allied bombing of Dresden; and Rick Stroud, who has written three books with Victor. They discuss how best to overcome trauma and build trust within communities at home and abroad. Chaired by The Times journalist and Index On Censorship Chairman David Aaronovitch. Level 5 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall 3.30pm – 4.30pm BAM PASS
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SEX AND THE CITY: THE SINGLES, THE MARRIEDS AND THE WANTING TO HAVE IT ALLS Join us to consider issues around men and sex, including online pornography, consent, the spectrum of sexual desires and whether the erection really is the most unequivocal sign of maleness. We are told that having lots of sex makes us happier, fitter and increases life expectancy, but what is the real deal for men? Is promiscuity built in and inevitable for men? Can you reconcile a high sex drive with longterm monogamy? Psychologist Nina Burrowes, ‘The Sexual Alchemist’ Rebecca Lowrie, ThirtySomethingLondon blogger Jordi Sinclair and LGBT lifestyle YouTuber Calum McSwiggan discuss these questions. Chaired by Food, Sex and Relationships journalist Gareth May. Festival Village under Queen Elizabeth Hall 3.30pm – 4.30pm
IAN FLEMING
For generation after generation James Bond is the pinnacle of masculinity. Ever since his first appearance in Ian Fleming’s classic novels over half a century ago, Bond has been a constant presence in cinema, literature and culture across the world and each interpretation has brought us a new version of 007. The world has changed profoundly since Bond’s creation, but are there limits to how far Bond can change with it? Can he, in true secret agent style, surpass our expectations, or is he a man of Empire stuck in postimperial times? As David Oyelowo is announced as one of the very few black actors to voice a Bond audio-book and questions are raised about whether Bond could ever be gay on screen, we explore Bond’s other potential identities.
See page 18 for details.
A cast of actors, including the first black 007, Hugh Quarshie – the Ghanian-born British actor who read the audiobook version of Dr. No in 2012 – read a selection of letters, some addressed to 007, others written by his creator Ian Fleming, whose collected letters are being published for the first time.
The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall 4pm – 4.30pm
The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall 5pm – 6pm
BAM PASS
FREE
BAM PASS
OF MAN AND BEAST – COMPANY CHAMELEON
Chaps Choir is a big gang of singing men. Say goodbye to the male voice choir most would recognise. The Chaps sing songs from around the world, combining surprising choices with deft arrangements, always with a chappist twist. Prepare for rehashed pop song, hunting calls, ironic love songs, selfaware pirates and lots of men singing. For this appearance, the choir have collaborated with singer-songwriter Samantha Whates and soul singer Omar. The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall 6.30pm – 7pm FREE
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EVENTS D E T E K C I T SATURDAY PRAM JAM: JUST FOR DADS
SATURDAY 28 NOVEMBER
THEATRE OF WAR
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MEN AND BEER
BAM LIVE, FEATURING AKALA, FRANKIE BOYLE AND GUESTS AKALA
JASON ISAACS
Dads, grandads and male carers – bring your little ones to a very special Pram Jam. As part of our Being A Man festival, kick off the day by singing and grooving with your child aged five and under. This session is open to movers and groovers of all abilities – all you need is a willingness to sing, move and have fun. Level 5 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall 10.30am – 11.15am TICKETS £5 (for one adult and up to two children aged five and under) Limited number of concessions available
Theatre of War presents dramatic readings from Sophocles’ military tragedy Ajax as a catalyst for powerful debate.
Join us for an intimate and relaxed beertasting workshop as part of Being A Man festival.
Over the past five years, Theatre of War has communicated with more than 60,000 military service members, veterans, and their families from all over the world, using ancient Greek tragedies to show that suffering and healing are part of a timeless process.
Get your friends together to enjoy a specially curated selection of signature brews at this masterclass led by Andrew Morgan, Managing Director of The Bottle Shop. This early evening session is ideal for beer geeks and fanatics, as well as those simply looking to increase their knowledge.
For this special performance at Southbank Centre, Theatre of War founder Bryan Doerries joins acclaimed actors Jason Isaacs, Lesley Sharp and Aiden Kelly on stage to present readings from Ajax, followed by a facilitated audience discussion about masculinity – now and in the ancient world – and the impact of war, in a debate aiming to generate empathy and understanding.
St Paul’s Roof Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall 4.30pm – 6pm
Royal Festival Hall 2.30pm TICKETS £10*
TICKETS £20* For everyone aged 18+ Whether you’re a beginner or an aspiring Master Brewer
FRANKIE BOYLE
An evening of conversation, comedy and live music about what it is to be a man. BAFTA and MOBO award-winning hip-hop artist and poet Akala is joined by comedian and writer Frankie Boyle plus special guests, for a man-to-man chat as part of Being A Man festival. Expect lively debate, comedy, rousing music and some unexpected collaborations. Royal Festival Hall 7.30pm TICKETS £30 £20 £10*
* No transaction fees for in-person bookings or Southbank Centre Members and Supporters Circles. For other bookings transaction fees apply: £1.75 online; £2.75 over the phone.
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POLARI: EIGHTH BIRTHDAY
ENTS V E D E T E TICK SUNDAY TEAM OF THE DECADES Sat 28 & Sun 29 Nov
SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER
BEER BREWING BASICS FOR THE MODERN MAN
KEITH JARRETT
As Marc Almond once sang, ‘What makes a man a man?’. London’s award-winning LGBT literary salon explores queer masculinity with readings from Bernardine Evaristo (Mr Loverman), Keith Jarrett, Neil Spring and trans man Len Lukowski. Award-winning author Diana Souhami completes the line-up.
JEREMY HARDY
Join us for a thrilling outdoor show where YOU get to be a part of the team. In this energetic performance, Will Dickie takes you on a rousing adventure that’s full of highs, lows, huddles and high fives. Inspired by male role models, this interactive show offers you the chance to get some fresh air, meet new teammates and take in the sites of the South Bank.
Polari continues to showcase the best in emerging and established narratives of queer life in literature and spoken word. This evening’s event celebrates the salon’s eighth birthday with a special appearance in Southbank Centre’s Being A Man festival. Expect host Paul Burston to be in celebratory mood.
BROGA®
Level 5 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall 7.30pm
Start the day with a fitness session that challenges the way you think about yoga.
TICKETS £5*
Broga® rejects the idea that yoga is only for women. It combines energetic exercises with relaxing yoga postures to pump you up while also improving strength and flexibility.
For ages 18 years + Please note that Polari contains adult themes.
JEREMY HARDY AND FRIENDS ON BEING A MAN
Team of the Decades isn’t about the points, it’s all about the fun! Meet at Royal Festival Hall Ticket Desk 11am, 1pm and 3pm
With Master Brewer Michele Sensidoni Uncover the secrets of brewing with Michele Sensidoni, head brewer for Mastri Birrai Umbri, the largest craft brewery in Italy. At this ‘Brewing Basics’ workshop, find out the importance of ingredients and production process and discover craft brewing trends. Most importantly, get tips on how to brew at home yourself. The session includes an introduction to tasting and evaluating beer, with some samples thrown in so you can practise. Level 4 Blue Bar at Royal Festival Hall 3pm – 4.30pm
Come to an evening of comedy and discussion on the subject of masculinity. Star of BBC Radio 4 Jeremy Hardy welcomes comedian, actor and presenter of The Infinite Monkey Cage Robin Ince, author Andy Zaltzman, writer Mark Steel, comedian Stephen K. Amos and comedian, actor and former boxer Ricky Grover for a man-to-man chat. Expect lively debate from some of the UK’s finest comic talents. Royal Festival Hall 7.30pm TICKETS £15*
TICKETS £15 For everyone aged 18+, whether you’re a beginner or an aspiring Master Brewer.
Join founder Matt Miller for a full-body workout grounded in yoga fundamentals that aims to open tight muscles and joints. Please note that participants must provide their own yoga mats. Weston Roof Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall 11am – 12pm
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* No transaction fees for in-person bookings or Southbank Centre Members and Supporters Circles. For other bookings transaction fees apply: £1.75 online; £2.75 over the phone.
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BAM FILM SCREENINGS TIRESIAS – CASSILS
intrigue Throughout the BAM weekend, watch the drama and lives of unfold in a selection of biographical films about the and Caravaggio. famous artists, including Basquiat, Francis Bacon las Gordon Plus, see the ‘greatest football movie ever made’, Doug ne. and Philippe Parreno’s feature about Zinédine Zida ZIDANE, A 21ST-CENTURY PORTRAIT (2006)
Sat 28 Nov This film by Turner Prize-winning artist and film-maker Douglas Gordon and French artist Philippe Parreno follows French football star Zinédine Zidane in real time over the course of a single match between Real Madrid and Villareal, which took place in 2005. The film features a score from Scottish post-rock band Mogwai. Spirit Level (Blue Room) at Royal Festival Hall 11am
CARAVAGGIO (1986)
Sat 28 Nov The life of the celebrated 17th-century painter is retold through his brilliant, nearly blasphemous paintings and his flirtations with the underworld. Derek Jarman directs a poetically anachronistic biopic. Spirit Level (Blue Room) at Royal Festival Hall 5pm – 6.30pm
BASQUIAT (1996)
Sun 29 Nov Basquiat tells the story of the meteoric rise of youthful artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Starting out as a street artist, living in Thompkins Square Park in a cardboard box aged 19, Jean-Michel is ‘discovered’ by Andy Warhol’s art world and becomes a star. Spirit Level (Blue Room) at Royal Festival Hall 11am
LOVE IS THE DEVIL: STUDY FOR A PORTRAIT OF FRANCIS BACON (1998)
Sun 29 Nov This biography of British painter Francis Bacon focuses on his seven-year relationship with model, muse and lover George Dyer, a former small-time crook. It features astounding performances from Derek Jacobi as Bacon and Daniel Craig as Dyer. Spirit Level (Blue Room) at Royal Festival Hall 5pm
TIRESIAS – CASSILS Sat 28 – Sun 29 Nov
Made by pioneering performance artist Cassils, this installation about gender and the body reconstructs a gruelling live performance. Tiresias is an ancient Greek mythological figure, who is famous for being transformed from a man into a woman. During the performance, Cassils’ body was pressed up against the back of a neoclassical Greek male torso carved out of ice. They melted the ice sculpture with pure body heat over the course of four and a half hours. The act explores the instability of the body and our desire for a certain unsustainable physique. Re-formatted as a 15-minute film, the video recording is accompanied by a sound piece incorporating spoken word, operatic singing, and the sounds of the original performance. Presented by SPILL Festival of Performance in partnership with Southbank Centre. Festival Village under Queen Elizabeth Hall 11am – 6pm FREE
INEXTINGUISHABLE FIRE – CASSILS Sat 28 Nov
This short film looks directly at the difficult topic of representing violence and trauma as Cassils engages in a treacherous fire stunt. Using techniques borrowed from Hollywood stunts, Cassils experiences the very real human terror of being lit on fire. The artist’s gesture of selfimmolation speaks to both the desire for and the impossibility of knowing such horror, even while decisively aiming to approach it. The 14-second full-body burn is extended to 14 minutes of slow-motion flame. Slowing the burn down demands that the viewer spend time in a reality reduced to fleeting headlines on our Twitter and Facebook feeds. Presented by SPILL Festival of Performance, in partnership with Southbank Centre. Royal Festival Hall External Wall 7pm – 7.25pm
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MAN-UP?
A day of talks and workshops exploring masculinity for secondary school boys Fri 27 Nov
ACROSS THE WEEKEND
BAM LIBRARY
WORLD PRESS PHOTO 2015
Fri 27 – Sun 29 Nov
Explore the complex and varied manifestations of masculinity in literature in our special reading space.
Thu 5 Nov – Sun 29 Nov
A free exhibition of award-winning photography from the 58th World Press Photo contest.
The Being A Man Library brings together 30 books of art, fiction, memoir and poetry. Whether exploring the lives of teenagers in Pakistan or football fans in Germany, via fatherhood, marriage and depression, these books illuminate the different lives men lead in modern society.
Since 1955, the foundation has invited the press photographers of the world to participate in an annual international competition. This year the photographs are selected from 97,912 images created by 5,692 photographers from 131 different countries. They address subjects including hard news, sports and portraits.
All are freely available for browsing in our new Southbank Centre archive space. Consider what it really is to be a man at a day for male students aged 11 – 16. What does masculinity mean today? Who are the great men you look up to?
Archive Studio, Level 2 (Blue Side) at Royal Festival Hall
The 2015 winner of the World Press Photo Prize, Mads Nissen, will be speaking about his work on Saturday 28 November at 11.15am as part of the Day Pass.
ASTON MARTIN DB6 SEE P26 FOR INFO ON EVENT: DEAR JAMES BOND, LETTERS TO 007
The day includes workshops, performances and a speed-mentoring session with male role models where you can gain advice and inspiration about your career and aspirations.
Level 2 Foyers at Royal Festival Hall 10am – 11pm FREE
Schools are invited to bring groups of up to ten students. Book through our group bookings line on 0844 875 0070 or by emailing groups@southbankcentre.co.uk Festival Village under Queen Elizabeth Hall 9.30am – 3pm
Fri 27 – Sun 29 Nov
Built in 1968 the Aston Martin DB6 oozes smug superiority, a symbol of pointless consumption, of Bond’s careless and narcissistic misogyny. Fifty years later, it could be reviled.
Wander around the stalls at our Being A Man market, a hub of information and ideas about the festival.
Yet a straw poll of men from widely different backgrounds named it, unprompted, as the car they’d most like to own.
It’s a central meeting point where you can gather, get information, network with others and get a feel for the festival. The diverse selection of stalls provide information, raise awareness, showcase work, offer workshops and sell their wares.
We must own up, this is not Bond’s car. His was a DB5 but it takes a keen eye to tell the difference and inside, from the front seats forward, there’s virtually none.
BAM MARKET
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What is it with we men and cars? What do we want from them, what do we get from them - and why are those needs so often so different from women? Level 2 Foyers 10am - 6pm
Image credits Page 2. Åsa Sjöström, Igor whispers into his friend Renat’s ear, at a school in northern Moldova. Page 4. Al Bello, The Beckham Catch: Odell Beckham of the New York Giants makes a one-handed touchdown catch on 23 November. Page 20. Bao Tailiang, Argentine player Lionel Messi faces the World Cup trophy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 13 July. Rear cover. Turi Calafato, Behind a Window Blind: A fast-food restaurant in Japan. This page: Mads Nissen
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WORLD PRESS PHOTO By Turi Calafato. See page 35.
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