WHAT’S ON
MARCH
WOW – WOMEN OF THE WORLD Gemma Cairney speaks BELIEF & BEYOND BELIEF How do we live with death? CLASSICAL MUSIC Featuring Maurizio Pollini
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On the cover: Gemma Cairney
SOUTHBANK CENTRE: AN INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
This month WOW – Women of the World opens for the seventh year in London; thousands of women, girls, boys and men come to wrestle with the complexities of gender equality and revel in the growing number of artistic projects by women. WOW has now spread across the UK and the globe – Bradford and Kathmandu, Hull and Melbourne, Chester and Karachi. Seventeen countries, five continents and expanding very quickly. But Southbank Centre has many other national and international projects in all areas of our work. Have a look on the website to see how many communities we are part of.
Jude Kelly CBE Artistic Director, Southbank Centre
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For a full calendar of events see page 28.
Image credits: Yulianna Avdeeva Š Harald Hoffmann
FEATURES Find out more about our festivals and our site WOW – Women of the World Celebrating girls and women. pages 2 & 6 Belief & Beyond Belief Our festival exploring humanity continues page 10 Eat, drink & shop Explore the Southbank Centre site page 22
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EVENTS THIS MONTH Classical Music page 12 Gigs & Contemporary Music page 16 Southbank Centre Tours page 17 Literature & Spoken Word page 18 Belief & Beyond Belief
Visual Arts page 20 Booking Information page 23 Future Highlights page 23 March At A Glance page 24
Archive Studio page 19
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This month:
Supporting Southbank Centre
MAKING SOUTHBANK CENTRE GO ROUND Southbank Centre is the largest arts centre in the UK, welcoming millions of visitors every year to enjoy art, music and performance, hear talks and debates and take part in workshops and courses. Half of our events are available to the public for free. But keeping the lights on, the doors open and the world’s greatest artists on site takes more help than you might think. Southbank Centre’s supporters are a group of people who believe that art has the power to help change society for the better. They help fund our work, from the gamelan to the roof garden.
‘I really enjoy my involvement with Southbank Centre. I have seen some of the best musicians in the world here this year.’ Classical Music Patron
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Audiences can support Southbank Centre by joining our Supporters Circles, becoming Patrons, and making a one-off gift. Here are just a few of the projects that our supporters help bring to life. WOMEN OF THE WORLD FESTIVAL
OUR ARTISTIC PROGRAMME
Founded by Southbank Centre’s Artistic Director Jude Kelly in 2011, Women of the World festival honours the achievements of women and girls and tackles the challenges they face in today’s world. Creating a space in the heart of London where everyone can debate important issues and share stories, it receives a passionately enthusiastic response every year. The overwhelming demand for the festival has seen it grow into a national and international network, bringing inspiration and change to women and men around the world.
There were 5,700 events at Southbank Centre last year, including classical music, gigs, dance and performance, literature and spoken word, and visual art.
Supporters make possible WOW events such as speed mentoring for girls at secondary school, enabling them to expand their horizons by meeting role models from across the professions.
Our year-round programme of festivals brings together worldclass art and current debate for a global audience. This year, our 16 festivals include Nordic Matters, offering new insights into creativity and culture in the Nordic countries, and China Changing, making connections between art in China and the UK. Imagine brings thousands of children to Southbank Centre for literary events and creative activities, while Being A Man asks what masculinity means in today’s world. Supporters help us keep 50% of our events free, so that visitors can bump into art around the site.
Free speed mentoring for girls as part of International Day of the Girl at WOW festival
‘It is a place that audiences and performers understandably have a special affection for, and, as sponsors, we can enable future generations to experience similar genius and wonders.’ Director’s Circle Supporter
ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL ORGAN
Royal Festival Hall organ
‘I am delighted to be supporting the Let The Light In campaign, and to have my name engraved on one of the pyramids is a true legacy!’ Supporter QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL ROOF GARDEN
WHO ARE OUR SUPPORTERS?
One of London’s best-kept secrets, this little green oasis perched above the Thames is loved by visitors to Southbank Centre. The Queen Elizabeth Hall roof garden boasts views across London, a convenient bar, and flowerbeds bright with beautiful blooms. It’s looked after by Grounded EcoTherapy, a group of gardeners who have experienced homelessness.
Up to £300 Our ‘Individuals can make a difference’ group gives to five key projects at Southbank Centre.
Supporters have assisted us in caring for the garden over the winter.
With its 7,866 pipes, Royal Festival Hall’s organ is an impressive sight, taking up the full width of the stage. This year, it’s put through its paces as part of Southbank Centre’s festival Belief & Beyond Belief, which presents art inspired by spirituality, science and the human search for meaning. For centuries, the organ has filled churches with music expressing the human relationship with the divine. In concert performances, it resounds with repertoire from Bach to improvised movie soundtracks. Supporters enable us to bring the music of the organ to new listeners, sharing this extraordinary instrument with young and old alike.
£300 – £2,500 The Artists’ Circle, the Director’s Circle, and the Artistic Directors’ Circle make up our Supporters Circles. £5,000 plus Our Patrons support Women of the World festival (WOW Gamechangers), Hayward Gallery (The Curatorial Salon) and Southbank Centre’s world-class concerts (Classical Music Patrons).
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT Text to donate Support our projects by texting 70070. Choose BAM – Being A Man festival by texting BAMF01 £5, WOW – Women of the World festival by texting WOWS01 £5, or our Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden by texting GROW03 £5. Name a seat (from £150) Name a seat for a loved one in Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall or Purcell Room for ten years and include a personal message.
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This month:
WOW - Women of the World
WHO RUNS THE WORLD? What does Brexit mean for women? How do women get elected? Will the next generation of girls bear the brunt of climate change? Who are the women crossing borders? This spring, our festival WOW – Women of the World tackles the most pressing questions about women’s lives today, from the experiences of migrant women to the female face of activism. For six days, Royal Festival Hall is packed with talks, workshops and performances for women, girls, and the men and boys who support them, from the people on the front line of the struggle for equality. We asked some of our expert speakers to share their insights into the challenges women and girls face, and their hopes for the future.
Fatima Manji Channel 4 newsreader
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Women are one group among many who have felt the impact of recent political events. How can we best support each other in changing times? There has been some recognition that women of colour face both racism and sexism. We now need to build on these conversations and translate them into action – whether that is in solidarity by speaking out in support of a marginalised group, by forming alliances at protests or sometimes just by listening.
Reni Eddo-Lodge Writer and journalist After a tumultuous 2016, what would you say is the impact of recent political events on women? We’ve learnt that hard-won rights are not static, and we have to keep showing up in order to defend them.
What would you personally like to do to help improve women’s lives this year? For me it’s going to be about continuing to expose injustice and unfairness through my journalism, whether that is sensitively telling the story of a sexual assault survivor, trying to get answers for a bereaved mother or highlighting the difficulties faced by female refugees. Fatima leads a discussion of intersectionality and Muslim women on Saturday 11 March
Women are one group among many who have felt the impact of recent political events. How can we best support each other in changing times? By looking after each other and looking out for each other. Care is chronically devalued in society, but we’re not machines. Allow yourself to rest and recuperate; there will always be someone else to take up the baton. Reni introduces her new book, ‘Why I’m no longer talking to white people about race’ on Saturday 11 March
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Catherine Mayer Co-founder of the Women’s Equality Party
Lydia X Z Brown Disability activist
After a tumultuous 2016, what would you say is the impact of recent political events on women? If there was any silver lining to 2016, it was that it punctured the idea that we are moving steadily towards a gender-equal world. Instead we see that not only can progress be halted; it can also be reversed. Some of the rights and protections enjoyed by women are under concerted attack.
Women are one group among many who have felt the impact of recent political events. How can we best support each other in changing times? Focus on building and healing in our own communities while building stronger relationships outside of and between communities. Recognize that we all have the capacity to harm, that we are all imperfect and learning, that we are all complicit in other oppression in varying degrees, and that we are all responsible to constantly work to do better and to be better.
What would you personally like to do to improve women’s lives this year? I will keep working to bring new voices and perspectives into politics and advance our seven core objectives of equal representation, equal pay, equality through and in education, equal treatment by and in the media, shared opportunities and responsibilities in caregiving, equality in healthcare and an end to violence against women and girls. Catherine Mayer introduces her new book, Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman, on Tuesday 7 March
Jenny Jones Green Party politician
Lydia talks about fighting for disability rights on Saturday 11 March
Melanie Eusebe Executive producer of WOW and founder of the Black British Business Awards
What would you like to see happen for women in 2017? Here in the UK the issue of domestic violence is still not fully understood and properly investigated. I’d like to see misogyny classified as a hate crime so that the police, the Crown Prosecution Service, judges and juries would better recognise the damage it does to individuals and to the wider society. Jenny shares her opinion on what Brexit means for women on Friday 10 March
What would you personally like to do to improve women’s lives this year? I don’t think we can claim equality unless there is economic empowerment of women, from equal pay to equal opportunity. I will continue to be an advocate for women’s economic empowerment. I would like all women to get really comfortable about their money and know the inherent value that they bring to the market, wherever they are in their lives. Melanie explains how to get a pay rise on Friday 10 March
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For a full calendar of events see page 24.
WOW – WOMEN OF THE WORLD WOW is back! Our celebration of women and girls returns with a great line-up of thought-provoking events, debate, laughs and the chance to meet new people and have your say. FRIDAY 10 – SUNDAY 12 WOW – WOMEN OF THE WORLD: DAY & WEEKEND PASSES
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FRIDAY 10 FRIDAY DAY PASS
Hear personal, local and global perspectives from women about business and the world of work in WOW Friday. Day Pass £22*
SATURDAY 11 SATURDAY DAY PASS
Dive into discussions and performances on topics relevant to women and girls today, at WOW Saturday. Day Pass £22*
Along with our ticketed and free evening events, we present a packed, three-day programme of talks, performances, workshops and mentoring sessions. Buy a day pass, or make a weekend of it with a three-day pass. Read on for a taste of what to expect, and check our website for more details. Day pass £22* weekend pass £50*
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SUNDAY 12 SUNDAY DAY PASS
Get up to date with topics relevant to women and girls today, at WOW Sunday. Day Pass £22*
FRIDAY 10 – SUNDAY 12 THREE-DAY PASS
Be inspired by with discussions on topics that matter to women and girls over three days at WOW festival. Three-day Pass £50*
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THURSDAY 2 WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT GENDER: TEACHERS’ INSET
WEDNESDAY 8 NU CIVILISATION ORCHESTRA PRESENTS HÉJIRA
FRIDAY 10 WOMEN ON THE MOVE AWARDS
Explore how the arts can be used to challenge students’ perceptions of gender identity and equality. This INSET is suitable for creative and pastoral teachers of students from across Key Stages 3 to 5.
Join Migrants Organise and the UNHCR and to celebrate inspirational leadership from migrant and refugee women who help others integrate into and contribute to UK society.
Level 5 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall, 10am – 5pm £100*
The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 6.30pm
TUESDAY 7 ATTACK OF THE FIFTY-FOOT WOMEN
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Led by Peter Edwards, the NCO presents Joni Mitchell’s album Héjira, which uses Prophet Muhammad’s Hijra as a jumping-off point to tell women’s stories of journeys. With Mercury Prize-nominees Eska and Lisa Hannigan, and Emel Mathlouthi. Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £30* £25* £20*
WEDNESDAY 8 POLARI: WOW SPECIAL
Sandi Toksvig quizzes author and Women’s Equality party cofounder Catherine Mayer on her new book, Attack of the Fifty-Foot Women, which looks at our chances of ever living in a gender equal society. With readings by Tanya Moodie. BSL interpreted. Level 5 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall, 7pm £12*
Paula Varjack headlines this celebration of writing by LGBT women with her autobiographical book, Letters I Never Sent To You, Also reading are Jules Grant, Michelle Tea and others to be announced. Paul Burston hosts. Ages 16+. Weston Roof Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £5*
FRIDAY 10 – SUNDAY 12 THE GAME
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FRIDAY 10 – SUNDAY 12 WOW MARKET
Browse the stalls of our WOW Market to gather ideas, participate in activities and discover creative products. It is the perfect space to get information, do some shopping, network with others and get a feel for the festival. Level 2 Foyers at Royal Festival Hall, 11am – 6pm FREE
FRIDAY 10 NILUFER YANYA
Friday Lunch Hear Nilüfer Yanya perform soulful music from her new EP Small Crimes. She takes inspiration from iconic songwriters such as Nina Simone and Jeff Buckley, incorporating the city’s urban edge with wandering guitars and jazzflickered melodics. Riverside Terrace Café at Royal Festival Hall, 1pm
Explore the act of buying sex and the subculture of prostitution with THEATREclub in a play that’s also a real-life game. It features five men who have no idea what they’re about to do. Ages 18+. Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 8.30pm £12*
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WOW MASS SPEED MENTORING
Join our mass speed-mentoring session to share your challenges, exchange ideas and stories and potentially identify a new mentor. For women only. Ages 14+. The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, register at 2.30pm for a 3pm start
GILLIAN ANDERSON AND JENNIFER NADEL – WE: A MANIFESTO FOR WOMEN EVERYWHERE
Join Gillian Anderson and Jennifer Nadel to launch their new book, WE: A Manifesto for Women Everywhere. BSL interpreted and speech-to-text transcribed. Royal Festival Hall, 8pm £25* £20* £15*
SATURDAY 11 & SUNDAY 12 WOW LONDON RUN
Start your weekend with a 5km group run around central London. Led by two qualified coaches, you meet for a warm up before heading out onto the streets. Meet at Level 1 Cloakroom at Royal Festival Hall, 9.30am FREE
UNDER 10s FEMINIST CORNER – GIRLS ONLY
In this interactive workshop young feminists can explore what being a girl means, and get tips on how to start a campaign in your bedroom. Ages 6 – 10, for girls only. Sunley Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall, Saturday 11am; Sunday 11am & 5pm FREE (TCKET REQUIRED)
WOW SPEED MENTORING
Join experts across many fields including theatre directors, journalists, scientists, campaigners and artists for four individual 15-minute mentoring sessions. For women only. Places allocated on a first come, first served basis. Level 3 Proms Blue Side at Royal Festival Hall, 11.30am, 1.15pm & 3pm FREE
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SATURDAY 11 PRAM JAM
Get moving with your little ones at our special WOW edition of our early years series for under-5s and their parents and carers. The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 10.15am £5* (admits one adult and up to two children)
WOW YOUNG WOMEN’S RALLY
UNDER 10s FEMINIST CORNER – BOYS ONLY
If you’re aged 6 – 10 and think girls should have the same opportunities in life as boys, join our interactive workshop. This is a session just for boys.
CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE IN CONVERSATION
Sunley Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall, 5pm FREE (TICKET REQUIRED)
ANGELA DAVIS IN CONVERSATION The best-selling author of Americanah discusses her brand new book Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions at this unmissable WOW event. Royal Festival Hall, 8.30pm £25* £20* £15*
In an afternoon of music, performance, spoken word and young speakers, we are calling for all young women to stand up for what they believe in. All ages. Festival Terrace, 3pm FREE
WOW SOCIAL DANCE
Learn new dance skills, show off your favourite moves and meet new people . There’s no need to bring a partner, and everyone is welcome, from complete beginners to experienced dancers.
SUNDAY 12 DANE SANDI TOKSVIG’S MIRTH CONTROL GOES NORDIC
Part of Nordic Matters Sandi Toksvig hosts an evening of electrifying comedy and music inspired by great women. Join us for this evening of fun as Sandi looks to the Nordic countries for inspiration and hygge. Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £40* £30* £20* £15*
Legendary African-American activist Angela Davis talks to Southbank Centre’s Artistic Director Jude Kelly CBE about women, race and class in the post-Trump era. Royal Festival Hall, 6.30pm £25* £20* £15*
The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 4.30pm – 6pm FREE
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For a full calendar of events see page 24.
BELIEF & BEYOND BELIEF
Take a look at death, and how to live with it, as part of the third themed strand of Belief & Beyond Belief, presented in partnership with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
SATURDAY 4 & SUNDAY 5 CRAZY COFFINS EXHIBITION
See what happens when people take a more creative approach to their final resting place, as Crazy Coffins exhibit replicas of their most outlandish creations. Level 2 Foyers (Blue Side) at Royal Festival Hall, 10am – 11pm FREE
CELEBRATING LIFE: SHRINE BUILDING
Contribute to a growing collaborative installation of love for people you’ve lost or miss. It is inspired by the tradition of shrine making common in Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebration. Level 2 Foyers (Green Side) at Royal Festival Hall, 12 noon – 4pm FREE
VIKING BURIAL BOATS
Follow the Nordic tradition and craft a model viking burial boat with a message to a loved one. All ages.
MEXICAN CALAVERA POETRY
Drop in to our workshop to write a humorous commemoration for someone you love, while they are here to hear it! Ages 7+. Level 2 Foyers (Green Side) at Royal Festival Hall, 12 noon – 4pm FREE
DEAD LINE
Confront your own mortality at this event, which is part installation and part theatre performance. Each one-on-one encounter lasts for 20 minutes. St Paul’s Roof Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall, 12 noon – 6pm £6*
SO IT GOES
Be moved by this show about how we respond to grief and the difficulties of talking about death. In it, Hannah enlists her friend David to help her come to terms with losing her dad, seven years since he died. Ages 12+. Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £12*
SATURDAY 4 COFFIN CRAFT
Join this workshop to decorate a coffin in the style of cultures which joyfully celebrate the end of life. You can show off your creation in the Coffin Carnival at 3pm. The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 1pm – 3pm FREE
FUNERAL ONE-STOP SHOP
Get to grips with the logistics of organising a funeral. At this market place you can meet contributors to help you understand the process and everything from choosing music to the legalities involved. The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 1.30pm – 4pm FREE
COFFIN CARNIVAL
Following on from the Coffin Craft workshop at 1pm, take part in this celebration of life inspired by funeral traditions from Jamaica and New Orleans, and Mexico’s Day of the Dead.
Level 2 Foyers (Green Side) at Royal Festival Hall, 12 noon – 4pm
The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 3pm
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DEATH CAFE
Take part in a tea party-style conversation about death and dying, in a supportive environment. All welcome. Level 4 Green Bar at Royal Festival Hall, 3pm – 5pm FREE (TICKET REQUIRED)
GRIEF: A WORK IN PROCESS Experience Zoe Papadopoulou’s video and performance piece based on the experiences of bereaved people. Created in collaboration with Dr Kirsten Smith and director Deborah Coughlin. All ages. The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 6pm FREE
PRE-CONCERT TALK: HOW DO WE LIVE WITH DEATH?
Hear one of the most important living composers, Krzysztof Penderecki, speak about his work with Gillian Moore, Director of Music at Southbank Centre. The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 6.15pm FREE
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LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: ST LUKE PASSION
Vladimir Jurowski conductor Omar Ebrahim narrator Elizabeth Atherton soprano Dietrich Henschel baritone Tomasz Konieczny bass Polish Radio Choir Camerata Silesia Warsaw Boys’ Choir Hear Penderecki’s St Luke Passion, which made a huge impression on audiences and critics at its premiere in 1966. It is music that fights, shouts and laments its way towards redemption, and one of the 20th century’s enduring masterpieces.
SUNDAY 19 BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA: FROM HEAVEN TO HELL AT THE MOVIES – SOUND OF CINEMA LIVE Film Scores Live Keith Lockhart conductor Matthew Sweet presenter Join the BBC Concert Orchestra, BBC Radio 3’s Matthew Sweet and Crouch End Festival Chorus on a heavenly journey as they present some of the greatest choral moments from the big screen. Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £34* £28* £21* £15* £10*
WEDNESDAY 22 LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: UNFINISHED JOURNEY
Hear an afternoon of reflective and meditative gamelan music from Java in Indonesia. It is performed by the Southbank Centre Community Gamelan Players. Central Bar at Royal Festival Hall, 1pm – 4pm FREE
WEDNESDAY 15 LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: POWER AND PROVOCATION
Synergy Vocals Take a trip back to the mid 70s via this concert of sonic experiments. It opens with Gavin Bryars’ haunted soundscape from the sunken Titanic followed by Jesus’ blood never failed me yet, and finishes with Steve Reich’s groundbreaking Music for 18 Musicians. Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £46* £39* £32* £25* £19* £14* £10 Premium seats £65* Royal Festival Hall at 6.15pm: pre-concert talk. Gavin Bryars discusses two of his best known works and his career to date. FREE
Day pass £15* weekend pass £25*
SATURDAY 4 WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
A panel of secular and religious experts discusses the big question of what comes after we die. BSL interpreted and speech-to-text transcribed. The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 11.30am Part of Pass
Debate the controversial issue of a person’s right to choose to dieat this event, where a panel of experts and thinkers come together to discuss this pertinent issue. Speech-to-text transcribed. Weston Roof Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall, 1pm Part of Pass
Jukka-Pekka Saraste conductor Anssi Karttunen cello Not every spiritual journey ends in redemption, but Bruckner’s huge, unfinished Ninth Symphony is all the more powerful for ending in a cry of unanswered longing. Also experience the glowing autumn colours of Magnus Lindberg’s Cello Concerto at this event. Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £46* £39* £32* £25* £19* £14* £10* Premium seats £65*
SATURDAY 25 LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: DEATH AND TRANSFIGURATION
Nathalie Stutzmann conductor Kateryna Kasper soprano Sara Mingardo contralto Robin Tritschler tenor Leon Kosavic baritone London Philharmonic Choir Mozart’s Requiem is paired with a dazzlingly different vision of the afterlife, Death and Transfiguration by one of Mozart’s biggest fans, the young Richard Strauss. Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £46* £39* £32* £25* £19* £14* £10* Premium seats £65*
SUNDAY 5 SUNDAY ASSEMBLY
The third strand of our Belief & Beyond Belief festival grapples with the issue of death. Come along to our fascinating weekend of talks and debates, looking at everything from assisted suicide to Oscar Wilde’s last words.
RIGHT TO DIE? THE ASSISTED DYING DEBATE
Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £46* £39* £32* £25* £19* £14* £10* Premium seats £65*
SUNDAY 5 INDONESIAN GAMELAN SELAMATAN
SATURDAY 4 & SUNDAY 5 HOW DO WE LIVE WITH DEATH? DAY & WEEKEND PASSES
HOW TO LIVE
A panel draws on a broad range of teachings and philosophies to discuss what makes a good life. With Nick Baines and Sarah Bakewell. BSL interpreted. Level 5 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall, 1pm Part of Pass
BITES
Come along for personal revelations and profound meditations from a diverse array of writers, experts and more, covering the full spectrum of our festival. Speech-to-text transcribed. Weston Roof Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall, 2.30pm Part of Pass
BURIAL RITES: FROM VIKING FUNERALS TO THE PRESENT
Come on a journey through the world of funerals, from the burning ships of Viking ceremonies to Zoroastrian sky burials, Hindu cremation and Christian graveyards. BSL interpreted. Level 5 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall, 2.30pm Part of Pass
KEY NOTE: HOW DO WE LIVE WITH DEATH?
This keynote panel discussions looks at how, in a chaotic and violent world, we make sense of death. Speech-to-text transcribed.
Join The Sunday Assembly, a secular congregation that celebrates life, to assess how we deal with the mystery of death. With singing, poetry and more. The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 12 noon Part of Pass
APOCALYPTIC RELIGION
Debate how visions of the end of the world have shaped society. We discuss how this apocalyptic thinking shaped society, and continues to preoccupy our imaginations. Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 1.30pm Part of Pass
LIFE AFTER LIFE: CREATIVITY AND DEATH
Is making art an essential human act in the face of a finite existence? A panel of writers, artists and musicians talk about making art as a celebration of being alive. Weston Roof Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall, 1.30pm Part of Pass
LAST WORDS: GREAT WRITERS AT THE END
We discuss famous authors and their final moments, including William Blake and Oscar Wilde, in a bid to uncover a vision of our world to come. Weston Roof Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall, 3pm Part of Pass
THIS WAY TO IMMORTALITY: TECHNOLOGY AND TRANSCENDENCE Have a think about your digital self, and what becomes of it when you die, in this thought-provoking discussion. It features scientists, futurologists and tech experts. Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 3pm Part of Pass
A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
We discuss mourning and the loss of family members with a panel of experts. What we can learn from religion, the medical world, and philosophers about living with grief, taking a more realistic approach to ageing, and the art of dying well. The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 4.30pm Part of Pass
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For a full calendar of events see page 24.
CLASSICAL MUSIC Russian pianist Yulianna Avdeeva (pictured) performs a programme of Beethoven and Liszt, on Wednesday 29.
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Listen to our four resident orchestras
THURSDAY 2 R PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA: MUSIC OF TODAY – ISANG YUN
Between them they offer the highest quality music performance ranging from the 10th century to the present day, and our partnership with each one is invaluable in helping to present such a varied and adventurous programme throughout the year.
Pablo Heras-Casado conductor Javier Perianes piano Ravel Alborada del gracioso arr. for orchestra; Falla Nights in the Gardens of Spain for piano & orchestra; Stravinsky The Firebird, complete ballet (1910)
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Pascal Rophé conductor Yeree Suh soprano Celebrate the centenary of Korean composer Isang Yun (pictured), who became a leading figure in his German exile. The event features his works Pièce concertante and Teile dich Nacht, as well as Mutatio perpetua by his student Sukhi Kang. Royal Festival Hall, 6pm FREE
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PHILHARMONIA R ORCHESTRA: STRAVINSKY’S THE FIREBIRD
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Rafael Payare © Luis Cobelo Elizabeth Atherton ©Kiran Ridley Charles Dutoit © Larry Ho Gavin Bryars © Doug Marke
SATURDAY 4 R LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: ST LUKE PASSION
TUESDAY 7 PIPE UP SCHOOLS: COME AND MEET THE RFH ORGAN Bring your students along to discover the mighty Royal Festival Hall Organ. This is a morning of musical, mechanical problemsolving for Upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 pupils. Royal Festival Hall, 10.30am £195* Call 020 7960 4225 for more information or to book
Belief & Beyond Belief Vladimir Jurowski conductor Omar Ebrahim narrator Elizabeth Atherton soprano Dietrich Henschel baritone Tomasz Konieczny bass Polish Radio Choir Camerata Silesia Warsaw Boys’ Choir Krzysztof Penderecki St Luke Passion There is no interval in this performance. Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £46* £39* £32* £25* £19* £14* £10* Premium seats £65* The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 6.15pm: pre-concert talk. Krzysztof Penderecki discusses his St Luke Passion. FREE
SUNDAY 5 R PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA: TCHAIKOVSKY SYMPHONY NO.6
CHARLES DUTOIT CONDUCTS THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Charles Dutoit conductor Elisabeth Leonskaja piano Berlioz Overture, Benvenuto Cellini; Grieg Piano Concerto; Prokofiev Symphony No.5 in B flat Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £50* £40* £30* £20* £10*
THURSDAY 9 R PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA: PROKOFIEV & RACHMANINOV
Vladimir Ashkenazy conductor Veronika Eberle violin Antoine Tamestit viola Schubert Overture, Rosamunde; Mozart Sinfonia concertante in E flat for violin & viola, K.364; Elgar Symphony No.1
FRIDAY 17 SOUTHBANK SINFONIA
International Piano Series Beethoven Sonata in C minor, Op.13 (Pathétique); Schoenberg 3 Pieces, Op.11; 6 Little pieces, Op.19; Beethoven Sonata in F sharp, Op.78 (à Thérèse); Sonata in F minor, Op.57 (Appassionata) Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £50* £35* £20* £10 Premium seats £65* £7 student tickets available via the Student Pulse app
WEDNESDAY 15 R LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: POWER AND PROVOCATION
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Friday Tonic Ensembles from Southbank Sinfonia, an orchestra of young professionals, perform a selection of propulsive chamber music by some of the most inventive composers of the moment. Central Bar at Royal Festival Hall, 5.30pm FREE
BARNARDO’S NATIONAL CHORAL COMPETITION AND CONCERT 2017
Hear the finalists of Barnardo’s 10th National Choral Competition. At the end of the concert Douglas Coombes MBE reveals the first and second winners in each category. Royal Festival Hall, 6.30pm £31* £27* £21*
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Rafael Payare conductor Frank Peter Zimmermann violin Prokofiev Symphony No.1 in D (Classical); Violin Concerto No.1 in D, Op.19; Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £42* £35* £27* £18* £11 Signature Seats £55* Royal Festival Hall at 6pm: preconcert talk. An introduction to the evening’s concert.
Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £50* £35* £20* £10 Premium seats £65*
Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £27* £22* £17*
Philharmonia Orchestra Ivor Setterfield conductor Benjamin Nabarro violin Eleanor Dennis soprano Morgan Pearse baritone Barts Choir Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending; Parry Blest pair of sirens; Britten 4 Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes; Vaughan Williams Symphony No.1 (A Sea Symphony)
Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £42* £35* £27* £18* £11 Signature Seats £55*
Royal Festival Hall, 3pm £42* £35* £27* £18* £11 Signature Seats £55*
International Orchestra Series Paavo Järvi conductor NHK Symphony Orchestra Tokyo Takemitsu Requiem for strings; Mahler Symphony No.6 There is no interval in this performance.
THURSDAY 16 R PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA: ASHKENAZY – ELGAR SYMPHONY NO.1
TUESDAY 14 MAURIZIO POLLINI, PIANO
Tugan Sokhiev conductor Edgar Moreau cello Dvořák Cello Concerto; Tchaikovsky Symphony No.6 (Pathétique)
MONDAY 6 NHK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TOKYO, PAAVO JARVI
MONDAY 13 BARTS CHOIR PRESENTS THE SEA AND THE SKY
looking to the Belief & Beyond Belief Synergy Vocals Gavin Bryars The sinking of the Titanic; Jesus’ blood never failed me yet; Steve Reich Music for 18 Musicians Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £46* £39* £32* £25* £19* £14* £10 Premium seats £65* Royal Festival Hall at 6.15pm: pre-concert talk. Gavin Bryars discusses two of his best known works and his career to date.
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SATURDAY 18 BEETHOVEN’S NINTH
Philharmonia Orchestra Benjamin Zander conductor Mei Yi Foo piano Rebecca Evans soprano Patricia Bardon mezzo-soprano Robert Murray tenor Alfred Walker baritone Philharmonia Chorus An all-Beethoven concert culminates with the ‘Choral’ Symphony and its climactic ‘Ode to Joy’. Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £54.50* £46.50* £36.50* £29.50* £19.50* £16.50*
SUNDAY 19 BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA: FROM HEAVEN TO HELL AT THE MOVIES – SOUND OF CINEMA LIVE
WEDNESDAY 22 R LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: UNFINISHED JOURNEY Belief & Beyond Belief Jukka-Pekka Saraste conductor Anssi Karttunen cello Magnus Lindberg Cello Concerto No.2 (UK premiere); Bruckner Symphony No.9 Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £46* £39* £32* £25* £19* £14* £10 Premium seats £65*
THURSDAY 23 R PHILHARMONIA CHAMBER PLAYERS: DVOŘÁK AND HINDEMITH Peter Smith tuba Lulu Fuller violin Eugene Lee violin Yukiko Ogura viola Eric Villeminey cello Michael Fuller bass Hindemith Sonata for tuba & piano; Dvořák String Quintet in G, Op.77 Royal Festival Hall, 6pm FREE
PHILHARMONIA R ORCHESTRA: JAKUB HRŮŠA CONDUCTS BRAHMS Film Scores Live/ Belief & Beyond Belief Keith Lockhart conductor Matthew Sweet presenter Join the BBC Concert Orchestra, BBC Radio 3’s Matthew Sweet and Crouch End Festival Chorus on a heavenly journey as they present some of the greatest choral moments from the big screen. Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £34* £28* £21* £15* £10*
MONDAY 20 R ORCHESTRA OF THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT: STEVEN ISSERLIS PERFORMS HAYDN
SATURDAY 25 R LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: DEATH AND TRANSFIGURATION
Belief & Beyond Belief Nathalie Stutzmann conductor Kateryna Kasper soprano Sara Mingardo contralto Robin Tritschler tenor Leon Kosavic baritone London Philharmonic Choir Strauss Death and Transfiguration; Mozart Requiem Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £46* £39* £32* £25* £19* £14* £10* Premium seats £65*
SUNDAY 26 THE JUNGLE BOOK IN CONCERT
Jakub Hrůša conductor Rudolf Buchbinder piano Brahms Piano Concerto No.2; Symphony No.4 Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £42* £35* £27* £18* £11 Signature Seats £55*
WEDNESDAY 29 YULIANNA AVDEEVA, PIANO
Be swept away by the whimsical fun of the 1967 Disney film The Jungle Book, accompanied by live orchestra and guest singers. The film is screened in HD on a giant screen. Ages 3+.
MONDAY 27 BACH B MINOR MASS
Royal Festival Hall, 7pm £40* £25* £10 Premium seats £60*
Wandsworth school children perform music by composers including Offenbach and Saint-Saëns. Royal Festival Hall, 7pm £20* £17.50* £15* £12.50* £10*
Royal Festival Hall, 3pm & 7pm £50* £40* £30* £22.50* Premium seats £75*
Ádám Fischer conductor Steven Isserlis cello Haydn Overture, La fedeltà premiata; Cello Concerto in C; Beethoven Symphony No.7
TUESDAY 28 A BRIGHTER SOUND 2017
London Mozart Players Dan Ludford-Thomas conductor Hackney Singers Lewisham Choral Society Bach Mass in B minor Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £32* £28* £22* £18* £15* £12*
International Piano Series Beethoven Sonata in E minor, Op.90; 32 Variations on an Original Theme in C minor, WoO.80; Sonata in E flat, Op.81a (Les Adieux); Liszt La lugubre gondola, S.200 (vers. 1); Unstern! sinistre, disastro, S.208; R.W. - Venezia, S.201; Sonata in B minor St John’s Smith Square, 7.30pm £28* £15* £10* Premium seats £38* £7 student tickets available via the Student Pulse app
FRIDAY 31 BIRD COLLEGE FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 2017 – BEXLEY MUSIC EDUCATION HUB
Over 1,200 performers of all ages from the London Borough of Bexley take to the stage for the Bird College annual Festival of Music. Also look out for the Little Big Band, who perform in the foyers at Royal Festival Hall during the interval. Royal Festival Hall, 7.15pm £16*
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All are welcome at our new Dance Into Urban workshops, beginning Monday 6.
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SATURDAY 4 SO IT GOES
Part of Belief & Beyond Belief
See this moving show about how we respond to grief and the difficulties of talking about death. In it, Hannah enlists her friend David to help her come to terms with losing her dad, seven years since he died. Ages 12+. Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £12*
FRIDAY 10 – SUNDAY 12 THE GAME
Part of WOW – Women of the World Explore the act of buying sex and the subculture of prostitution with THEATREclub in a play that’s also a real-life game. It features five men who have no script and no idea what they’re about to do. Ages 18+. Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 8.30pm £12*
FROM MONDAY 6 DANCE INTO URBAN
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Pop, lock, groove and bust a move in this six-week course. Spending two weeks on each dance style, learn skills in hip-hop, dancehall, and house dance from experienced instructors. Hiphop: Mon 6 & Mon 13 March; Dancehall: Mon 20 & Mon 27 March; and House: Mon 3 & Mon 10 April. Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 7pm £24* for a two-week session in a single style. Book for all six sessions for £60* 15
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GIGS & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC Mercury Prize nominees Eska and Lisa Hannigan, with the NCO, perform Joni Mitchell’s critically acclaimed album Héjira, on Wednesday 8.
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WEDNESDAY 1 APOCALYPTICA: PLAYS METALLICA BY FOUR CELLOS
Hear heavy metal played on cellos by Finnish quartet Apocalyptica. Since they got together in 1993, these classically trained cellists have sold over four million albums, including their epic 1996 debut Plays Metallica by Four Cellos. Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £50* £32.50* £18.50*
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FRIDAY 3 KIERAN TOWERS & CHARLOTTE CARRIVICK
Friday Lunch Get a taste of Appalachian folk music. Multi-instrumentalists Kieran and Charlotte tune-up and expand on the tradition of fiddle and banjo duets, with an exciting fusion of old time and contemporary string band styles. Central Bar at Royal Festival Hall, 1pm FREE
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PROCOL HARUM
Friday Tonic Get moving to blues and soul with a contemporary twist with Asya Satti. Her influences range from Umm Kulthum to Aretha Franklin to which she adds a modern touch courtesy of her African and Middle Eastern upbringing.
Procol Harum, the legendary British rock group, are joined by a full orchestra and The English Chamber Choir in this special concert. Hear all their iconic songs, including ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’.
Central Bar at Royal Festival Hall, 5.30pm FREE
Royal Festival Hall, 8.15pm £75* £55* £40* £30*
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Image credits: Apocalyptica © Ville Juurikkala Keiran Towers & Charlotte Carrivick © John Breese Asya Satti © James Willment
MONDAY 6, MONDAY 13 & MONDAY 20 DRAGON BABIES: GAMELAN FOR 3- TO 5-YEAR-OLDS
Introduce your Dragon Babies to interactive creative musical play through singing, movement and percussion. No experience is needed, just a willingness to take off your shoes, sit on the floor and have fun. Ages 3 – 5. Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 11am £5* (for one adult and one child)
WEDNESDAY 8 NU CIVILISATION ORCHESTRA PRESENTS HÉJIRA
Led by Peter Edwards, the NCO presents Joni Mitchell’s album Héjira, which uses Prophet Muhammad’s Hijra as a jumpingoff point to tell women’s stories of journeys. With Mercury Prizenominees Eska and Lisa Hannigan, and Emel Mathlouthi. Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £30* £25* £20*
FRIDAY 10 NILUFER YANYA
SUNDAY 26 THE JUNGLE BOOK IN CONCERT
Be swept away by the whimsical fun of the 1967 Disney film The Jungle Book, accompanied by live orchestra and guest singers. The film is screened in HD on a giant screen. Ages 3+. Royal Festival Hall, 3pm & 7pm £50* £40* £30* £22.50* Premium seats £75
WEDNESDAY 29 JACK SAVORETTI
THROUGHOUT THE MONTH BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR
See acoustic singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti perform music from his new album Sleep No More. Jack has said of this record that it is a love letter that came quickly and naturally to him. Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £28.50* £26*
FRIDAY 31 DAIORI FARRELL
Friday Lunch/ WOW – Women of the World Hear Nilüfer Yanya perform soulful music from her new EP Small Crimes. She takes inspiration from iconic songwriters such as Nina Simone and Jeff Buckley, incorporating the city’s urban edge with wandering guitars and jazzflickered melodics.
Friday Lunch Hear the young Irish traditional singer and bouzouki player Daoiri Farrell, who teams fluid vocals with instrumental musicianship that explores a deep love of Irish traditional song. Central Bar at Royal Festival Hall, 1pm FREE
STILLHOUSE
Riverside Terrace Café at Royal Festival Hall, 1pm FREE
MONDAY 20 GONG BABIES: GAMELAN FOR PARENTS AND BABIES
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Join this relaxing music workshop aimed at new parents, carers and non-crawling babies. No previous musical experience is required, just a willingness to take off your shoes, sit on the floor and have fun! Ages 0 – 6 months.
Friday Tonic Hear progressive acoustic music by Stillhouse, a mandolin, guitar, double bass and vocal trio. They perform original songs and meticulously arranged instrumental material with roots in bluegrass, jazz and folk.
Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 2pm £5* (for parent & baby)
Central Bar at Royal Festival Hall, 5.30pm
This tour offer a unique insight into the history of Southbank Centre and the people who have shaped it. Join us to follow in the footsteps of world-famous orchestras and artists. Hear behind-the-scenes stories and gain exclusive access to areas usually reserved for performers and Southbank Centre staff. Tickets are £8.50* or £7.50* for groups of four or more. Tours start at Royal Festival Hall Ticket Office. Sunday 5 at 1.30pm, Friday 10 at 6pm, Tuesday 14 at 6pm and Saturday 18 at 11am
ARCHITECTURE TOUR
Love it or hate it, the concrete landscape of Europe’s largest art centre has been dividing opinion for generations.Join us on a tour exploring decades of architectural innovation and see Southbank Centre from a whole new perspective. Tickets are £8.50* or £7.50* for groups of four or more. Tours start at Royal Festival Hall Ticket Office. Saturday 4, 11 & 18 at 2pm, Monday 6 at 6pm, Thursday 16 at 6pm, Wednesday 22 at 6pm and Thursday 30 at 6pm Both tours suitable for ages 8+. Do ask us about any access needs when you book.
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (pictured) talks about her new book, Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions, on Saturday 11.
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TUESDAY 31 JANUARY – SUNDAY 16 APRIL LARKINWORLD
The world of Philip Larkin’s poems is often read as a melancholy backdrop to loneliness and failure. In this exhibition, artist DJ Roberts explores Larkin’s work finding a more robust and life-enhancing quality. The Poetry Library at Royal Festival Hall, 11am – 8pm daily (closed Mondays) FREE
UNTIL SUNDAY 23 APRIL ADVENTURES IN MOOMINLAND
Part of Nordic Matters Climb into and get lost inside the eccentric world of Moominland this winter. Clamber through forests, huddle in caves or set sail on the high seas to try and find the Moomin family. Along the way you can learn how Tove Jansson created these unique landscapes, characters and stories, while uncovering original drawings. Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 10am – 6pm £15* for adults £12* for children (Supporter tickets† are £16.50* and £13.50* including voluntary donation) Off-peak (mid-week from 2pm – 6pm) £12* for adults £10* for children (Supporter tickets† are £13.50* and £11.50* including voluntary donation) Thursdays & Fridays adults only tours at 7pm £12* for Adults (Supporter tickets† £13.50* including voluntary donation) School group bookings available. Email groups@southbankcentre. co.uk for more info and to book. Supporter tickets include a small voluntary donation. If you are a UK taxpayer and are able to Gift Aid your donation, we can reclaim the tax you have paid on the whole ticket price, not just the donation. †
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FRIDAYS IN MARCH RUG RHYMES FOR UNDER 5s
WEDNESDAY 1 OYSTER CATCHER PRESS
Oystercatcher Press authors Nisha Ramayya, Peter Hughes and Gareth Prior read from their work. To reserve your place, email specialedition@poetrylibrary.org.uk The Poetry Library at Royal Festival Hall, 8pm FREE (BOOKING ESSENTIAL)
Under-fives and their carers are invited to join The Poetry Library puppets, Federico and Firebird for a short session of nursery rhymes, poems and rhyming stories. The Poetry Library at Royal Festival Hall, 10.30am FREE
MONDAY 6 THE POETRY LIBRARY BOOK CLUB: THE COMPLETE POEMS OF PHILIP LARKIN
Tying in with the Larkinworld exhibition, our Spring Poetry Library Book Club looks at The Complete Poems of Philip Larkin. To reserve your place, email specialedition@poetrylibrary.org.uk The Poetry Library at Royal Festival Hall, 6.30pm FREE (BOOKING ESSENTIAL)
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Image credits: Telling Her Story © Amaal Said Paula Varjack © Nikolas Louka Rug Rhymes © Pete Woodhead
WEDNESDAY 8 POLARI: WOW SPECIAL
TUESDAY 14 TELLING HER STORY: POETRY WORKSHOPS FOR WOMEN OF COLOUR
Part of WOW: Women of the World Paula Varjack headlines this celebration of writing by LGBT women with her autobiographical book Letters I Never Sent To You. Also reading are Jules Grant, Michelle Tea and others to be announced. Paul Burston hosts. Ages 16+.
Don’t miss the final session of poet Rachel Long’s series of workshops exclusively for women of colour who want to read, write and grow creatively. This month looks at representing the body, sexuality and relationships. Ages 18+.
Weston Roof Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £5*
Level 3 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall, 6.30pm £8*
SATURDAY 11 CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE IN CONVERSATION
THURSDAY 16 WORLD POET SERIES: POLISH POETS IN LONDON
Royal Festival Hall, 8.30pm £25* £20* £15*
The Poetry Library at Royal Festival Hall, 8pm
Part of WOW: Women of the World The best-selling author of Americanah discusses her brand new book Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions at this unmissable WOW event.
Hear readings from Polish poets in this special event in partnership with the British Council, celebrating the Polish focus of this year’s London Book Fair. Email specialedition@poetrylibrary.org.uk to reserve your place. FREE (BOOKING ESSENTIAL)
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ARCHIVE STUDIO Prominently located in the foyer of Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre Archive Studio makes our extensive archive accessible for the first time. FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER – SUNDAY 23 APRIL ILLUSTRATING MOOMINVALLEY
Part of Nordic Matters To accompany Adventures in Moominland (see page 20) we showcase some of the original artwork for the Moomin comic strip. Handrawn by Tove Jansson and later by her brother Lars, and published in the popular London newspaper The Evening News from 1954, this was many international readers’ first glimpse of life in Moominvalley. Loan courtesy of Tampere Art Museum. Archive Studio, Level 2 Foyers at Royal Festival Hall, 10am – 11pm daily FREE
TUESDAY 7 & WEDNESDAY 22 HANDS-ON TASTER SESSIONS
Drop in and lend a hand with the organisation of the collections. Everyone is welcome. Email archive@southbankcentre.co.uk to reserve a place, or just turn up. Archive Studio, Level 2 Foyers at Royal Festival Hall, 3pm – 5pm & 6pm – 8pm FREE
THROUGHOUT THE MONTH ARCHIVE STUDIO OPEN DAYS Meet archive staff and volunteers, find out what they’re working on and browse key reference resources. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10.30am – 1pm & 2pm – 4.30pm FREE
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VISUAL ARTS Don’t miss Adventures in Moominland, an immersive exhibition about the life and work of Tove Jansson, for audiences of all ages.
‘a feel-good family show’ – Financial Times
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UNTIL SUNDAY 23 APRIL ADVENTURES IN MOOMINLAND
Part of Nordic Matters Climb into and get lost inside the eccentric world of Moominland this winter. Clamber through forests, huddle in caves or set sail on the high seas to try and find the Moomin family. Along the way you can learn how Tove Jansson created these unique landscapes, characters and stories, while uncovering some special original drawings. Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 10am – 6pm £15* for adults £12* for children (Supporter tickets† are £16.50* and £13.50* including voluntary donation) Off-peak (mid-week from 2pm – 6pm) £12* for adults £10* for children (Supporter tickets† are £13.50* and £11.50* including voluntary donation) Thursdays & Fridays adults only tours at 7pm £12* for Adults (Supporter tickets† £13.50 including voluntary donation) School group bookings available. Email groups@southbankcentre. co.uk for more info and to book. Supporter tickets include a small voluntary donation. If you are a UK taxpayer and are able to Gift Aid your donation, we can reclaim the tax you have paid on the whole ticket price, not just the donation. †
UNTIL SUNDAY 23 APRIL ILLUSTRATING MOOMINVALLEY
Part of Nordic Matters To accompany Adventures in Moominland we showcase some of the original artwork for the Moomin comic strip. Handrawn by Tove Jansson and later by her brother Lars, and published in the popular London newspaper The Evening News from 1954, this was many international readers’ first glimpse of life in Moominvalley. Loan courtesy of Tampere Art Museum. Archive Studio, Level 2 Foyers at Royal Festival Hall, 10am – 11pm daily FREE
MONDAY 9 JANUARY – FRIDAY 31 MARCH SUPERFLEX, EURO 2012
TUESDAY 31 JANUARY – SUNDAY 16 APRIL LARKINWORLD
Queen Elizabeth Hall Terrace, all day
The Poetry Library at Royal Festival Hall, 11am – 8pm daily (closed Mondays)
For the third Waterloo Billboard Commission we present a work by Danish artists group Superflex. This image of a euro coin with its value absent – made in response to the Greek financial crisis – has gained new resonance since the UK’s decision to leave the EU. FREE
FRIDAY 13 JANUARY – SUNDAY 31 DECEMBER FALLING SHAWLS: OUTI PIESKI
Part of Nordic Matters Sami artist Outi Pieski transforms the Royal Festival Hall foyers with this shawl installation. Made by traditional Sami techniques, it combines hundreds of fringe elements to create a coloured, three-dimensional drawing. The work is inspired by the gathering of Sami people, a nomadic people indiginous to the Arctic region of Scandinavia. Level 2 Foyers at Royal Festival Hall, 10am – 11pm FREE
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The world of Philip Larkin’s poems is often read as a melancholy backdrop to loneliness and failure. In this exhibition, artist DJ Roberts explores Larkin’s work finding a more robust and life-enhancing quality.
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NOW OPEN HAYWARD ART LIBRARY
Hayward Art Library is now open to the public. It holds exhibition catalogues, journals and monographs on contemporary art and artists, architecture, critical theory, film and photography. For information and to arrange a visit email libraryinfo@hayward.org.uk
Image credits: Drawn From Life © Mark Colliton Ryan Gander © Mark Colliton Elizabeth Price © Mark Colliton
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Louise Bourgeois © Mark Colliton Adventures in Moominland © Victor Frankowski
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LET THE LIGHT IN
This compact and richly illustrated hardcover volume presents an introductory essay by the artist reflecting on her approach to the subject of the horizontal, while literary excerpts resonate with the themes suggested by the artworks in the exhibition. Exhibition price £18
LOUISE BOURGEOIS: AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL PRINTS
IDEAS FOR MOTHER’S DAY Marin Alsop
Say it with a seat this Mother’s Day You could say Happy Mother’s Day with flowers – or you could say it with a seat in the auditoria of Queen Elizabeth Hall or Purcell Room instead.
Discover some of the finest drawings in the Arts Council Collection. Spanning over a century of British art, the book explores the work of some of Britain’s most celebrated artists, including Peter Blake, Lucian Freud, Richard Hamilton, Barbara Hepworth, David Hockney, Michael Landy, Henry Moore, Eduardo Paolozzi, Walter Sickert, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye and many more. Exhibition price £9.99
RYAN GANDER: NIGHT IN THE MUSEUM
Name a Seat for the lady in your life, from just £150, and her name and your personal message will appear on a plaque on the armrest of the seat for the next ten years. Visit southbankcentre.co.uk/nameaseat or pick up a leaflet from the Foyers at Royal Festival Hall Level 2 Collecting two intimate and personal print series created late in her career, Louise Bourgeois: Autobiographical Prints opens a window into the mind of this celebrated artist. Roger Malbert provides an overview of the role that printmaking played in the artist’s long career, while psychoanalyst and feminist Juliet Mitchell explores themes of childhood, trauma and sexuality.
WOW Necklace by Laura Gravestock, £60
WOW Ring by Laura Gravestock, £50
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Celebrate Women of the World WOW – Women of the World festival at Southbank Centre champions gender equality, celebrating the achievements of women and girls everywhere and examining the obstacles that keep them from fulfilling their potential.
Explore the Arts Council Collection with artist Ryan Gander. Featuring over 30 works including sculptures, paintings and prints, as well as essays by Gander and writer Ossian Ward, this new publication provides an invigorating view of exhibition-making. Exhibition price £15
Celebrate women of the world this March with this beautiful WOW necklace (£60) and ring (£50) by London designer, Laura Gravestock. Exclusive to Southbank Centre, both pieces are available to buy on our online shop at shop.southbankcentre. co.uk/let-the-light-in and all proceeds support our Let The Light In campaign. For more information about Let The Light In, visit southbankcentre.co.uk/letthelightin
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Image credits: SC Food Market © The Gaztronome Riverside Terrace Cafe © Morley von Sternberg
EAT, DRINK, SHOP & PLAY
FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS IN MARCH SC FOOD MARKET
Discover why SC Food Market has a reputation as a food-lovers’ destination, as our traders are back with their delicious street food and fresh, quality produce for all tastes. You can buy something to eat while you’re here, food to take home and prepare yourself, great coffee and tea, as well as local beers, Somerset cider, cocktails and wine. Southbank Centre Square, Fridays from 12 noon – 8pm, Saturdays from 11am – 8pm and Sundays from 12 noon – 6pm
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THROUGHOUT THE MONTH SOUTHBANK CENTRE SHOPS: WOW – WOMEN OF THE WORLD
Celebrate our WOW – Women of the World Festival with this gorgeous sparkly necklace from Tatty Devine, available in store and online for £35. southbankcentre.co.uk/shop
SPOTLIGHT ON SKYLON
Celebrate the approach of Spring at Skylon with our set menus in both our Restaurant (starting from two courses for £25) and Grill (starting from two courses for £20). We also have the option of a bottle of Moet & Chandon accompanied by our finest bar snacks to share for just £85 per person for a maximum of four people. skylon-restaurant.co.uk 020 7654 7800
southbankcentre.co.uk 020 7960 4200
Image credits: Urban © Vic Frankowski Under the Skin © Neil Kellerhouse Hong Kong Dance Company © Henry Wong
BOOKING & ACCESS HOW TO BOOK ONLINE southbankcentre.co.uk
BY PHONE Tel: 020 7960 4200* 9am – 8pm (daily) *Transaction fees applicable. No transaction fees for Members and Supporters Circles. Southbank Centre accepts MasterCard, Maestro, Visa, Visa Delta, Visa Electron, Solo and American Express.
IN PERSON Royal Festival Hall Ticket Office 10am – 8pm daily.
CONCESSIONS
A limited allocation of half-price tickets is available for recipients of Universal or Pension Credit, full-time students and ages 16 and under. Tickets are sold on first-come-first-served basis, and once sold, no further tickets are available by any method of booking. Appropriate cards to be shown. Please note discounts cannot be combined.
GROUPS
Groups of 10 or more may be eligible for discounted tickets, although the saving varies according to the performance booked and the size of the group. Phone the group booking line on 020 7960 4225 for details.
ACCESS
Join our access scheme to book companion tickets, arrange seating requirements and receive info on accessible performances. Also request accessible publications and ask any questions you may have about your access needs. Our assisted formats include British Sign Language Interpretation, Speech-to-Text Transcription, Audio Description, Captioning, pre-event Touch Tours and Relaxed Performances. accesslist@southbankcentre.co.uk Phone: 020 7960 4200 Fax: 020 7921 0607 Visit: southbankcentre.co.uk/ access
VISITING WITH CHILDREN
Children of all ages are welcome at the Southbank Centre and baby changing facilities are available at Royal Festival Hall. Please note that some Southbank Centre events may not be suitable for young children. Babes in arms cannot be admitted to any concert except child-friendly events and we do not allow children under seven into classical concerts with the exception of concerts specifically for families. For our ticketed events a ticket is required for each child. southbankcentre.co.uk/visit
GETTING HERE PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Southbank Centre is located on the Thames Riverside between the Golden Jubilee and Waterloo Bridges. Underground: Waterloo & Embankment Buses: Waterloo Bridge, York Road, Belvedere Road & Stamford Street Mainline rail: Waterloo, Waterloo East & Charing Cross
PARKING
Due to the refurbishment of Queen Elizabeth Hall and the Hayward Gallery, our carparks are now closed. There is a drop-off point on the Queen Elizabeth Hall slip road off Belvedere Road (the road between Royal Festival Hall and Hayward Gallery) southbankcentre.co.uk/visit
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FUTURE HIGHLIGHTS SATURDAY 1 – MONDAY 17 APRIL URBAN 2017
This April, we celebrate art and artists inspired by the city. Our concrete playground is taken over by breakdancing battles, dance residencies, workshops, free family events and parties showcasing the best in street culture.
SATURDAY 15 APRIL HONG KONG DANCE COMPANY: THE LEGEND OF MULAN
TUESDAY 4 APRIL MICA LEVI: UNDER THE SKIN
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow us at: facebook.com/southbankcentre twitter.com/southbankcentre youtube.com/southbankcentre instagram.com/southbankcentre Don’t miss the London premiere of the Hong Kong Dance Company’s acclaimed The Legend of Mulan. It tells the story of Mulan, a young maiden who disguises herself as a man to go to war in her father’s place.
Part of Film Scores Live Don’t miss this screening of Jonathan Glazer’s intoxicatingly strange Under the Skin, accompanied by a live performance of Mica Levi’s soundtrack by the London Sinfonietta.
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MARCH 2017 AT A GLANCE
THROUGHOUT THE MONTH
WEDNESDAY 1
SUNDAY 5
LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD
GIGS & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
CLASSICAL MUSIC
Until 30 Apr
Larkinworld
Free p.18
VISUAL ARTS
Until 31 Dec Falling Shawls Free p.20 Until 23 Apr Illustrating Moominvalley Free p.20 Until 23 Apr Adventures in Moominland p.20 Until 31 Mar Superflex, Euro 2012 Free p.20
7.30pm Apocalyptica: Plays Metallica By Four Cellos
p.16
LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD
8pm Oyster Catcher Press
Free p.18
THURSDAY 2 CLASSICAL MUSIC
6pm Philharmonia Orchestra: Music of Today Free p.12 7.30pm Philharmonia Orchestra p.12 WOW – WOMEN OF THE WORLD
10am Teachers’ INSET: We Need To Talk About Gender
3pm Philharmonia Orchestra BELIEF & BEYOND BELIEF
10am Crazy Coffins Exhibition Free p.10 12 noon Celebrating Life Free p.10 12 noon Viking Burial Boats Free p.10 12 noon Mexican Calavera Poetry Free p.10 12 noon – 6pm Deadline p.10 12 noon – 5.30pm Sunday Day Pass events p.11 1pm Indonesian Gamelan Selamatan Free p.11 SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS
p.6
1.30pm Behind the Scenes Tour
FRIDAY 3
MONDAY 6
GIGS & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
CLASSICAL MUSIC
1pm Kieran Towers & Charlotte Carrivick Free p.16 5.30pm Asya Satti Free p.16 8.15pm Procol Harum p.16
7.30pm NHK Symphony Orchestra Tokyo, Paavo Jarvi
LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD
10.30am Rug Rhymes
p.13
Free p.18
SATURDAY 4
p.13
BELIEF & BEYOND BELIEF
10am Crazy Coffins Exhibition Free p.10 12 noon Celebrating Life Free p.10 12 noon Viking Burial Boats Free p.10 12 noon Mexican Calavera Poetry Free p.10 11.30am – 5pm Saturday Day Pass events p.11 12 noon – 6pm Deadline p.10 1pm Coffin Craft Free p.10 1.30pm Funeral One-Stop Shop Free p.10 3pm Coffin Carnival Free p.10 3pm Death Cafe Free p.10 6pm Grief: A work in progress Free p.11 6.15pm Pre-concert Talk: How do we live with death? Free p.11 7.30pm So It Goes p.10
11am Dragon Babies
p.17
PERFORMANCE & DANCE
7pm Dance into Urban: Hip-hop
p.15
6.30m The Poetry Library Book Club
Free p.18
SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS
6pm Architecture Tour
p.17
TUESDAY 7 CLASSICAL MUSIC
10.30am Pipe Up Schools: Come and meet the Royal Festival Hall Organ 7.30pm Charles Dutoit conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
p.13 p.13
WOW – WOMEN OF THE WORLD
7pm Attack of the Fifty-Foot Women
p.7
ARCHIVE STUDIO
3pm & 6pm Hands-on Taster Session
Free p.19
WEDNESDAY 8 WOW – WOMEN OF THE WORLD
SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS
2pm Architecture Tour
p.13
GIGS & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD
CLASSICAL MUSIC
7.30pm London Philharmonic Orchestra
p.17
p.17
7.30pm Nu Civilization Orchestra presents Héjira
p.7
LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD
7.30pm Polari: WOW Special
p.19
THURSDAY 9 CLASSICAL MUSIC
7.30pm Philharmonia Orchestra
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p.13
FRIDAY 10
TUESDAY 14
GIGS & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
CLASSICAL MUSIC
1pm Nilufer Yanya
Free p.10
LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD
10.30am Rug Rhymes
7.30pm Maurizio Pollini, piano
WEDNESDAY 22 CLASSICAL MUSIC
p.13
6.30pm Telling Her Story
p.19
LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD Free p.18
SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS
11am WOW Market Free p.7 11.30am – 3pm Friday Day Pass events p.6 3pm WOW Mass Speed Mentoring Free p.7 6.30pm Women on the Move Awards Free p.7 8pm Gillian Anderson and Jennifer Nadel p.7 8.30pm The Game p.7
6pm Behind the Scenes Tour
6pm Behind the Scenes Tour
p.17
SATURDAY 11 WOW – WOMEN OF THE WORLD
9.30am WOW London Run Free p.7 10am Under 10’s Feminist Corner: Girls Only Free p.7 10.15am Pram Jam p.8 11am WOW Market Free p.7 11.30am, 1.15pm & 3pm WOW Speed Mentoring Free p.7 11.30am – 3pm Saturday Day Pass events p.6 3pm WOW Young Women’s Rally Free p.8 4.30pm WOW Social Dance Free p.8 5pm Under 10’s Feminist Corner: Boys Only Free p.8 6.30pm Angela Davis in Conversation p.8 8.30pm Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in Conversation p.8 8.30pm The Game p.7 SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS
2pm Architecture Tour
p.17
SUNDAY 12
9.30am WOW London Run Free p.7 10am & 5pm Under 10’s Feminist Corner: Girls Only Free p.7 11am WOW Market Free p.7 11.30am, 1.15pm & 3pm WOW Speed Mentoring Free p.7 11.30am – 3pm Sunday Day Pass events p.6 7.30pm Mirth Control p.8 8.30pm The Game p.7
7.30pm London Philharmonic Orchestra CLASSICAL MUSIC
7.30pm Philharmonia Orchestra
p.13
LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD Free p.19
SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS
6pm Architecture Tour
p.17
FRIDAY 17
5.30pm Southbank Sinfonia Free p.13 6.30pm Barnardo’s National Choral Competition and Concert p.13
CLASSICAL MUSIC
6pm Philharmonia Chamber Players Free p.14 7.30pm Philharmonia Orchestra p.14 FRIDAY 24 LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD Free p.18
SATURDAY 25 CLASSICAL MUSIC
7.30pm London Philharmonic Orchestra
p.14
SUNDAY 26
3pm & 7pm The Jungle Book in Concert
p.14
MONDAY 27 CLASSICAL MUSIC
LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD Free p.18
7.30pm Bach B minor Mass
SATURDAY 18
PERFORMANCE & DANCE
CLASSICAL MUSIC
7pm Dance into Urban: Dancehall
7.30pm Beethoven’s Ninth
TUESDAY 28
p.14
2pm Architecture Tour
p.17
7pm A Brighter Sound 2017
7.30pm Yulianna Avdeeva, piano
p.14
7.30pm Jack Savoretti
p.17
GIGS & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
p.17
MONDAY 20
THURSDAY 30
CLASSICAL MUSIC
SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS
7pm Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment p.14
6pm Architecture Tour
GIGS & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
FRIDAY 31
11am Dragon Babies 2pm Gong Babies
p.14
CLASSICAL MUSIC
p.14
SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS
11am Behind the Scenes Tour
p.15
WEDNESDAY 29
SUNDAY 19
7.30pm BBC Concert Orchestra
p.14
CLASSICAL MUSIC
SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS
7pm Dance into Urban: Dancehall
p.17
Free p.19
CLASSICAL MUSIC
CLASSICAL MUSIC
CLASSICAL MUSIC
GIGS & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
3pm & 6pm Hands-on Taster Session
10.30am Rug Rhymes
PERFORMANCE & DANCE
11am Dragon Babies
p.13
THURSDAY 16
MONDAY 13
p.13
p.17
THURSDAY 23
CLASSICAL MUSIC
WOW – WOMEN OF THE WORLD
7.30pm Barts Choir presents The Sea and The Sky
p.17
CLASSICAL MUSIC
10.30am Rug Rhymes
6pm Architecture Tour ARCHIVE STUDIO
WEDNESDAY 15
8pm World Poet Series: Polish Poets in London
p.14
SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS
WOW – WOMEN OF THE WORLD
SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS
7.30pm London Philharmonic Orchestra
p.17 p.17 p.15
p.17
GIGS & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
1pm Daiori Farrell 5.30pm Stillhouse
Free p.17 Free p.17
CLASSICAL MUSIC
7.15pm Bird College Festival of Music
p.14
LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD
10.30am Rug Rhymes
Free p.18
PERFORMANCE & DANCE
7pm Dance into Urban: Hip-hop
p.15
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We also curate the outdoor spaces along the river front and around our venues providing free art for millions of people every year. On our site there are also restaurants, cafes, bars and shops to enjoy – but everyone is welcome to bring their own food and soft drinks onto our site.
OUR VENUES ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL Spirit Level The Mercers’ Company Gamelan Room St Paul’s Roof Pavilion Weston Roof Pavilion Sunley Pavilion Level 3 Function Room The Poetry Library Central Bar Level 5 Function Room The Clore Ballroom Members Bar
QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL (CLOSED UNTIL 2018) Purcell Room The Front Room Festival Village HAYWARD GALLERY (CLOSED UNTIL 2018) Hayward Gallery Project Space
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ADDRESS Southbank Centre Belvedere Road London SE1 8XX Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery closed for refurbishment on 21 September 2015 and will reopen in 2018. We continue to present a packed programme of festivals and shows across our site while these buildings are closed.
Canteen 0845 686 1122 Central Bar EAT. 020 7401 2989 Feng Sushi 020 7261 0001 Giraffe 020 7928 2004 Las Iguanas 020 7620 1328 Le Pain Quotidien 020 3657 6925 ping pong 020 7960 4160 Riverside Terrace Cafe Skylon 020 7654 7800 SC Food Market See page 22
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SHOP Royal Festival Hall Vintage gifts, homeware, jewellery and toys. Festival Terrace Shop Designer concessions, unusual gifts, furniture, jewellery and more. Foyles Extensive selection of books and gifts. Southbank Centre Book Market Iconic second-hand bookstall under Waterloo Bridge. Moomins Shop Gifts and goodies inspired by the magical world of the Moomins.