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THE LEGEND OF MULAN Hong Kong Dance Company URBAN FESTIVAL Roam our concrete playground BELIEF AND BEYOND BELIEF Prophets, visionaries and power
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SOUTHBANK CENTRE: AN INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR THE ARTS The energy and complexity of inner cities have always provided material for artists to make both provocative and celebratory work. Our Urban festival is an exuberant expression of street culture, from spoken word for kids to guerrilla gardening, and shows how the energy and diversity of our metropolises enrich us. Our next instalment of Belief & Beyond Belief explores the issue of politics and power and asks how religious institutions and personal faith influence the choices that society makes on the global stage. Along with talks, debates and shows, our partnership with the London Philharmonic Orchestra ensures a rich music programme is a key feature of this festival.
Jude Kelly CBE Artistic Director, Southbank Centre
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STREET LIFE
On stage, in the recording studio and in our foyers, artists often draw inspiration from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Whether it’s Shakespeare in the 16th century or Dizzee Rascal in the 21st, generations of creative minds have been stimulated by London’s multilingual, thickly populated, always surprising streets.
Urban festival takes place from Saturday 1 – Monday 17 April.
At our Urban festival, our concrete playground is taken over by breakdancing battles, dance residencies, workshops, free family events and parties showcasing the best in street culture. Artists are joining us from the capital, cities across the country and urban centres around the world. Ahead of the festival, we asked artists and curators what they love about London and creating art in the city.
How does living in London inspire you creatively? London is a melting pot. The more diverse the opinions, the more varied and therefore interesting the results.
What do you love about choral music? It’s about teamwork. A chorus could be filled with amazingly talented musicians, but if they don’t work together, they can never live up to their full potential. Being able to blend and work together is one of the key aspects of choral singing, and it’s definitely one of my favorites.
What do you love about tap dancing? You’re not just surrounded by music; you’re contributing to it.
JUNIOR LANIYAN tap dancer
Junior showcases London’s best tap at the Tap Jam Tonic on Friday 7 April
CHLOE choral singer How does living in London inspire you creatively? Although I am predominantly a hip-hop DJ I am extremely proud that London constantly creates the next sound in dance music. There is no way you can be a DJ and not be inspired by the sounds of London.
ROD ‘SPIN DOCTOR’ GILMORE DJ
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What track is guaranteed to get London kids on the dancefloor? Our most requested tune is by a 19-year-old guy called Silentó. It’s called ‘Watch Me’ or the Whip/Nae Nae. If you are aged over 13 you will probably hate it but the kids know all the dance moves and go nuts for it! Rod hosts an afternoon of childfriendly hip-hop, funk and disco anthems for kids aged 3 and up on Sunday 2 April
Chloe performs with the Boston Children’s Chorus as part of our Global Voices Trail on Monday 17 April
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What’s your favourite thing about living in London? When places look lifeless but behind the doors something’s kicking off. London can be quite a secret city. There’s always something going on somewhere; you’ve just got to be the one to find it.
RICHARD Southbank Centre Youth Ambassador
KLOE DEAN DEAN KLOE hip-hop dancer dancer hip-hop
If you were the Mayor for the day, what changes would you make? I’d sort out the Tubes; everyone’s so dull and mute. I’d totally take over the tannoys and play some local artists to sooth the aggressive morning commuter. Richard helped plan ‘I am… An Urban Artist’ on Friday 7 April
What do you love about hip-hop dance? The music attracted me from a young age and then I discovered the movement that complemented it. I love the style; I love the artistry of it. I feel hip-hop dance connects to the music in a way that really relates to me. It’s down; it’s rugged; it’s fresh; it’s always evolving and has so much to offer.
What is the first thing you’d teach a beginner? The bounce, the downbeat, finding the rhythm with it and building from there into different steps and social grooves. And most importantly feeling the music and understanding it. Kloe Dean’s all-female hiphop dance collective Myself UK Dance Company are in residence at Urban festival from Monday 3 – Wednesday 5 April
What’s your favourite part of London? Waterloo is home to some of my favourite art spaces.
NIMMO Southbank Centre Youth Ambassador
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How does living in London inspire you creatively? Free art spaces mean I am able to have access to things that I ordinarily would not be able to afford. This means that I am able to indulge myself in all the forms of art that I love. Nimmo helped plan ‘I am… an Urban Artist’ on Friday 7 April
What’s your favourite part of London? Waterloo has to be my favourite spot in London, it’s a jack of all trades! Want a bird’s eye view of London on the London Eye? Come on down. Need a romantic setting for a date? Come on down. Want to listen to the sweet sounds of an orchestra one minute then kick flip on a skateboard the next? Come on down to Waterloo!
If you were the Mayor for the day, what changes would you make? If I was Mayor for a day all modes of transport would be absolutely free. There are so many hidden gems and things to experience around London, it would be a bummer to not be able to experience all these things just because your Oyster decided not to work.
JAY JAY REVLON vogue artiste If you were the Mayor of London for the day, what changes would you make? I would focus on LGBT issues like housing, drugs and mental health to name a few. What do you love about vogueing? There are no boundaries except no touching – the rest is free. What is the first thing you’d teach a beginner about vogueing? The history, but mostly that you will be rubbish at first so don’t focus on getting it ‘right’; it’s not ballet! Jay Jay leads a voguing workshop and club night on Friday 14 April
Omar appears at the Pulse Youth Platform on Sunday 9 April
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URBAN Our annual celebration of culture inspired by the city is back with loads of fun, workshops, performances and free events.
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SATURDAY 1 B.SUPREME TAKEOVER
MONDAY 3 – WEDNESDAY 5 MYSELF UK DANCE COMPANY RESIDENCY
MONDAY 3 & MONDAY 10 DANCE INTO URBAN: HOUSE
WEDNESDAY 5 & 12 PRAM JAM
Bust a move in this fun two-week dance course for adults. Learn how to cut some shapes and perfect your footwork, as well as staying fit. Suitable for all levels of experience. Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 7pm – 8.30pm £24* for two sessions
See b.supreme as they return to take over The Clore Ballroom for another day of upbeat hip-hop workshops and awe-inspiring dance battles. For all ages. The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 12 noon – 6pm FREE
SUNDAY 2 FUN DMC
Get partying with child-friendly hip-hop, funk and disco anthems. Hosted by Spin Doctor and Charlie Dark, children are at the heart of this block party. Fancy dress encouraged. Ages 3+. The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 12.30pm – 3.30pm FREE
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MONDAY 3 – THURSDAY 6 URBAN DANCE SCHOOL Watch all-female hip-hop dance collective Myself UK Dance Company train, rehearse and perform during their festival residency.
Kick off your day by moving and grooving with your child aged 5 and under as Pram Jam returns, this time influenced by the urban music and movement of our festival. Ages 2 – 5.
The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 12 noon – 6pm FREE
Young aspiring dancers are invited to a four-day urban dance workshop, to learn hip-hop dance skills and develop a piece for performance. Ages 7 – 12. Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 9am – 3pm £70*
The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 10.30am £5* (admits one adult and up to 2 children)
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FRIDAY 7 URBAN FRIDAY LUNCH
SUNDAY 9 PULSE YOUTH PLATFORM See a showcase of young talent including music, dance, spoken word artists and DJs.
The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 12 noon – 5pm FREE
TONGUE FU FOR KIDS See great young artists from across London in this specially curated event for Urban. Central Bar at Royal Festival Hall, 1pm FREE
I AM... AN URBAN ARTIST
Join our session aimed at giving young creatives access to leading artists, careers stories and skills workshops. Check the website for details. Ages 15 – 25.
In this special kids version of one of the UK’s leading spoken word shows, your little ones become poets and musicians in an hour of fun, games and spoken word musical mayhem. Ages 7 – 10.
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SATURDAY 8 HIP-HOP WITH A VIEW
Start the day with a hip-hop workout on the roof of Royal Festival Hall. Come dressed ready to exercise! Ages 16+. Royal Festival Hall Roof, 10am £10*
GUERILLA GARDENING IN THE CITY
Follow our trail of pop-up performances by outstanding youth choirs from around the world. Presented in partnership with National Youth Choir of Great Britain. It is followed by a Big Sing.
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Across the Southbank Centre site, 10.30am – 1pm
SATURDAY 15 & SUNDAY 16 CRAFT THE CITY
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GLOBAL VOICES
Craft with professional artists from Animate Arts Company to create a spectacular city of the future entirely out of cardboard. All ages. The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 11am – 5pm FREE
Express yourself through dance and music with House of Absolute, the female powerhouse in residence at The Clore Ballroom. The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 12 noon – 6pm FREE
FRIDAY 14 DANCEHALL SOCIAL DANCE Learn some dancehall moves in a free afternoon workshop taught by Cindy Claes, followed by a social dance. Beginners and experienced dancers are welcome. The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 1pm FREE
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Eight youth choirs perform Jonathan Dove’s humanist cantata There Was A Child. The concert is hosted by the National Youth Choir of Great Britain, who present the first half of the programme. With Southbank Sinfonia. Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £35* £28* £22* £17.50*
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Are you a budding gardener? Learn how to make the most out of even the smallest outside space in this workshop. Ages 8+. Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden, 12 noon & 2pm £5*
The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 7pm – 10.30pm
MONDAY 17 GLOBAL VOICES TRAIL AND BIG SING
MONDAY 10 – THURSDAY 13 HOUSE OF ABSOLUTE IN RESIDENCE
TAP JAM
Central Bar at Royal Festival Hall, 5.30pm
Join MC and DJ Jay Jay Revlon, co-founder of English Breakfast and father of the Kiki House of Tea, for a night of vogue. No experience needed, just an interest in dance, ballroom history and having fun.
Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 3pm £10*
Sunley Pavillion at Royal Festival Hall, 4.30pm £5*
Friday Tonic See astounding tap dancers as London Tap Jam takes to the stage to show us the original street dance. Hosted by Junior Laniyan.
VOGUE WORKSHOP & CLUB NIGHT
Friday Tonic Enjoy some post-work jazz and blues with Randolph Matthews. His album Untamed features his solo recordings with only a loop sampler and his voice. Central Bar at Royal Festival Hall, 5.30pm
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BELIEF & BEYOND BELIEF
Come and explore prophets, visionaries and power – the fourth themed strand of Belief & Beyond Belief, presented in partnership with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
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SATURDAY 8 PRE-CONCERT TALK: PROPHETS, VISIONARIES AND POWER
LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: SYMPHONY OF A THOUSAND
Writer and broadcaster Stephen Johnson discusses Mahler’s Symphony of a Thousand, ahead of its performance this evening.
Royal Festival Hall at 6.15pm: preconcert talk. Stephen Farr, composer Judith Bingham and Southbank Centre’s Organ Curator, William McVicker, discuss the question of spirituality in relation to the music in the evening’s programme.
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LPO SOUNDWORKS: LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 6pm FREE
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International Organ Series Bingham Roman Conversions (World premiere); Alain 3 Danses; Messiaen Les corps glorieux Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £15*
Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 5.15pm
Creative cross-arts ensemble LPO Soundworks performs brand new soundtracks live alongside short films made by talented young filmmakers from BFI Future Film Academy. A must-see celebration of young music-making.
MONDAY 24 STEPHEN FARR, ORGAN
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Hear Vladimir Jurowski and the London Philharmonic Orchestra, along with star soloists and choirs, including baritone Matthias Goerne (pictured), perform Mahler’s uplifting Symphony No.8, the Symphony of a Thousand. Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £49* £42* £35* £28* £21* £16* £12* Premium seats £75*
WEDNESDAY 26 PRE-CONCERT TALK: PROPHETS, VISIONARIES AND POWER
Writer and broadcaster Stephen Johnson looks at faith and music performed by the London Philharmonic this month. Royal Festival Hall, 6.15pm FREE
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Image credits: Vladimir Jurowski © Richard Haughton Angel Blue © Sonya Garza Matthias Goerne © Marco Borggreve Elif Shafak © Fethi Karaduman
WEDNESDAY 26 LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: HEAVEN AND EARTH
Hear music by Wagner and Bruckner’s Symphony No.7 at this concert, conducted by Marek Janowski. Forget any preconceptions about Wagner and forget yourself: as Bruckner knew better than anyone, it’s really all about love.
FRIDAY 28 LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: TIME BECOMES SPACE
SATURDAY 8 PROPHETS, VISIONARIES AND POWER
Buy a day pass and get access to all of the following talks and debates. Check the website for more details of the speaker line-up. Day pass £15*
SEPARATION OF POWERS: GOD IN POLITICS
Share your thoughts on whether religion and politics can exist separately in this talk. With Indarjit Singh and Sayed Razawi.
Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £46* £39* £32* £25* £19* £14* £10* Premium seats £65*
The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 11.30am Part of Pass
HAS NATIONALISM REPLACED RELIGIOUS FERVOUR?
THURSDAY 27 LONDON SINFONIETTA – GEORG FRIEDRICH HAAS: IN VAIN
BITES/WOMEN REFORMERS OF RELIGION
Hear a range of speakers tackle the topic of women in religion. Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 2.30pm Part of Pass
WHEN POLITICS MEETS RELIGION: POWER AND FAITH
Explore the link between the rise of nationalism and the desire for religious belief with a panel of religious leaders, politicians. Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 1pm Part of Pass
PROPHETS WHO CHANGED THE WORLD
Don’t miss this chance to hear Georg Friedrich Haas’ in vain – an extraordinary work where darkness and light collide. Performed partly in complete darkness, it transforms the concert hall into a mysterious new landscape. Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm 25* £20* £15* Ages 16 – 25 £5*
From Johann Sebastian Bach to Richard Strauss, this concert features the London Philharmonic Orchestra performing works inspired by faith and seeking transcendence. Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £46* £39* £32* £25* £19* £14* £10* Premium seats £65*
Royal Festival Hall at 8.45pm: postconcert conversation.
Discover the prophets, preachers and religious thinkers who have radically reshaped society. Level 5 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall, 1pm Part of Pass
Award-winning novelist Elif Shafak delivers a keynote address on the complex intersections of politics and faith. Level 5 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall, 4pm Part of Pass
THE BATTLE FOR BRITISH ISLAM
WHAT WOULD THE ANCIENTS DO? WISDOM FROM THE BHAGAVAD GITA
Debate the struggles of British Islam with our panel of experts including government adviser Sayed Razawi.
Join psychiatrist and Hindu priest Dr Chetna Kang, along with a panel of experts, for a discussion of the sacred text at the heart of Hinduism, the Bhagavad Gita.
Level 5 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall, 2.30pm Part of Pass
Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 4pm Part of Pass
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SUNDAY 30 PRIMO LEVI: IF THIS IS A MAN FULL READING
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AL Kennedy and Philippe Sands lead a live reading of If This Is A Man, Primo Levi’s powerful account of survival at Auschwitz. See website for details of the full line-up. The event includes two intervals, at 4.45pm and 7.15pm.
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CLASSICAL MUSIC Yuja Wang (pictured) performs an International Piano Series recital in Royal Festival Hall, on Tuesday 11.
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SATURDAY 1 THE BEST OF JOHN WILLIAMS FROM ET TO STAR WARS AND BEYOND
SUNDAY 2 THE BACH CHOIR
London Concert Orchestra Anthony Inglis conductor Following last year’s sold out performance, this exciting concert returns. Witness a fitting celebration of the iconic film scores of John Williams, including Superman, Jurassic Park and ET. Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £46.50* £39.50* £32.50* £24.50* £19.50* £16.50*
Florilegium David Hill conductor Toby Spence Evangelist Mark Stone Christ Sarah Tynan soprano Iestyn Davies countertenor Andrew Staples tenor Roderick Williams baritone The Bach Choir presents its annual performance of Bach’s St Matthew Passion, sung in English. Runs approximately 5 hours, with 2 intervals. Royal Festival Hall, 11am £52* £45* £30* £21* £10*
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TUESDAY 4 R LONDON SINFONIETTA – MICA LEVI: UNDER THE SKIN
Film Scores Live Jonathan Berman conductor Sound Intermedia See a screening of Jonathan Glazer’s Under the Skin, with a live performance of Mica Levi’s intoxicating soundtrack by the London Sinfonietta. Ages 15+. Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £25* £20* £15* Ages 16 – 25 £5*
Image credits: Yuja Wang © Norbert Kniat Marin Alsop © Grant Leighton Sergey Khachatryan © Marco Borggreve Vasily Petrenko © Mark McNulty
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THURSDAY 6 R PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA – MUSIC OF TODAY: BENT SØRENSEN
Kwamé Ryan conductor The inimitable style of great Danish composer Bent Sørensen comes to life in this performance. It features his works The Deserted Churchyards, The Weeping White Room and Minnelieder. Royal Festival Hall, 6pm FREE
PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA – JAKUB HRŮŠA: DVOŘÁK & TCHAIKOVSKY R
Part of Nordic Matters Jakub Hrůša conductor Sergey Khachatryan violin Brahms 5 Hungarian Dances (Nos.17-21) orch. Dvořák; Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto; Dvořák Symphony No.8 Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £42* £35* £27* £18* £11* Signature Seats £55*
FRIDAY 7 MARIN ALSOP, COLIN CURRIE & BRITTEN-PEARS ORCHESTRA
SATURDAY 8 R LPO SOUNDWORKS: LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Creative cross-arts ensemble LPO Soundworks performs brand new soundtracks live alongside short films made by talented young filmmakers from BFI Future Film Academy. A must-see celebration of young music-making. The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 6pm FREE
LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: SYMPHONY OF A THOUSAND R Vladimir Jurowski conductor Melanie Diener soprano Anne Schwanewilms soprano Sofia Fomina soprano Sarah Connolly mezzo-soprano Patricia Bardon contralto Torsten Kerl tenor Matthias Goerne baritone Matthew Rose bass London Philharmonic Choir London Symphony Chorus Tiffin Boys’ Choir Clare College Choir, Cambridge Tallis Spem in alium; Mahler Symphony No.8 (Symphony of a Thousand)
Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £49* £42* £35* £28* £21* £16* £12* Premium seats £75* Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 5.15pm: pre-concert talk. Writer Stephen Johnson discusses Mahler’s Symphony of a Thousand. FREE
MONDAY 10 DUET PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Ronald Corp conductor Oxana Shevchenko piano Prokofiev Montagues and Capulets from Romeo and Juliet; Piano Concerto No.2; Mahler Symphony No.5 Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £25* £20* £12* £5*
Marin Alsop conductor Colin Currie percussion Ravel Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No.2; Mark-Anthony Turnage Percussion Concerto (In memoriam Steve Martland) (World premiere); Stravinsky The Rite of Spring Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £28* £22* £18* £10* Premium seats £35* £7 student tickets available from the Student Pulse app.
TUESDAY 11 YUJA WANG, PIANO
International Piano Series Schubert Piano Pieces, D.946 Nos.1 & 2; Brahms 25 Variations and fugue on a theme by Handel, Op.24; Chopin 24 Preludes, Op.28
TUESDAY 18 R ORCHESTRA OF THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT: FAUST AND THE MOZART CONCERTOS
Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £40* £30* £20* £10* Premium seats £55* £7 student tickets available from the Student Pulse app.
THURSDAY 13 VASILY PETRENKO CONDUCTS THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Matthew Truscott director Isabelle Faust violin Haydn Symphony No.49 (La passione); Mozart Violin Concerto No.1 in B flat, K.207; CPE Bach Symphony in G, Wq.182/1; Mozart Violin Concerto No.5 in A, K.219 Royal Festival Hall, 7pm £40* £25* £10* Premium seats £60* The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 5.45pm: pre-concert talk. FREE
Vasily Petrenko conductor Maija Kovalevska soprano Karen Cargill mezzo-soprano Saimir Pirgu tenor Alexander Vinogradov bass Vasily Petrenko takes the helm to conduct Verdi’s momentous Requiem in this Royal Philharmonic Orchestra concert. Please note, there is no interval. Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £50* £40* £30* £20* £10*
MONDAY 17 GLOBAL VOICES
Southbank Sinfonia Ben Gernon conductor Louise Alder soprano Robert Murray tenor Ben Parry director National Youth Choir of Great Britain Mzansi Youth Choir Riga Cathedral Boys’ Choir Sawa Choir Boston Children’s Chorus Manado State University Choir Norwegian Youth Choir Diocesan Boys’ School Choir Eight youth choirs perform Jonathan Dove’s humanist cantata There Was A Child. The concert is hosted by the National Youth Choir of Great Britain, who present the first half of the programme. Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £35* £28* £22* £17.50*
The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 9.30pm: post-concert event. FREE
WEDNESDAY 19 PIPE UP SCHOOLS: COME AND MEET THE ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL 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
CHARLES DUTOIT CONDUCTS THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Charles Dutoit conductor Vadim Repin violin Ravel Ma mère l’oye (Mother Goose) suite; Prokofiev Violin Concerto No.2 in G minor, Op.63; Dvořák Symphony No.9 (From the New World) Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £50* £40* £30* £20* £10*
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SUNDAY 23 R PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA – HOLST: THE PLANETS
WEDNESDAY 26 R LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: HEAVEN AND EARTH
FRIDAY 28 R LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: BETWEEN THE BARS
Friday Tonic Members of the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s New Talent schemes perform an exciting self-curated programme exploring 20th-century music written in the face of adversity. Central Bar at Royal Festival Hall, 5.30pm
Santtu-Matias Rouvali conductor Alban Gerhardt cello Leicester University Chamber Choir Leicester Bach Choir Smetana Vltava from Má vlast; Elgar Cello Concerto; Holst The Planets Royal Festival Hall, 3pm £42* £35* £27* £18* £11* Signature Seats £55* Royal Festival Hall at 1.30pm: pre-concert talk. An introduction to the afternoon’s concert. FREE
MONDAY 24 STEPHEN FARR, ORGAN
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LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: TIME BECOMES SPACE R Egils Silins
Belief & Beyond Belief Marek Janowski conductor Egils Silins bass Wagner Overture, The Flying Dutchman Wagner Die Walküre, Wotan’s Farewell and Magic Fire Music; Bruckner Symphony No.7 Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £46* £39* £32* £25* £19* £14* £10* Premium seats £65* Royal Festival Hall at 6.15pm: pre-concert talk. Stephen Johnson explores music as an expression of faith in the LPO’s late April concerts. FREE
International Organ Series/ Belief & Beyond Belief Judith Bingham Roman Conversions (World premiere); Alain 3 Danses; Messiaen Les corps glorieux Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £15* Royal Festival Hall at 6.15pm: pre-concert talk. Stephen Farr, composer Judith Bingham and Southbank Centre’s Organ Curator, William McVicker, discuss the question of spirituality in relation to the music in the evening’s programme. FREE
THURSDAY 27 R LONDON SINFONIETTA – GEORG FRIEDRICH HAAS: IN VAIN
Belief & Beyond Belief Brad Lubman conductor Don’t miss this chance to hear Georg Friedrich Haas’ in vain – an extraordinary composition where darkness and light collide. Twenty minutes of the work are performed in complete darkness, transforming the concert hall into a mysterious sensory landscape. Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm 25* £20* £15* Ages 16 – 25 £5* Royal Festival Hall at 8.45pm: post-concert conversation. FREE
Belief & Beyond Belief John Mauceri conductor Angel Blue soprano Bach Prelude and Fugue in E flat, BWV.552 orch. Schoenberg; Hindemith Nobilissima Visione Suite; Wagner Excerpts from Parsifal, Act 3 arr. Stokowski; Strauss Four Last Songs Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £46* £39* £32* £25* £19* £14* £10* Premium seats £65*
SATURDAY 29 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: STEVE REICH
CELEBRATE SINATRA
London Concert Orchestra Gavin Sutherland conductor Matthew Ford guest singer Emma Kershaw guest singer Emma Burrell ballroom dancer Chris Burrell ballroom dancer The Swing Time Jivers Take a seat for an afternoon of music, song and dance to celebrate the late, great Frank Sinatra. The London Concert Orchestra are joined by two guest singers and a glamorous ballroom dancing duo. Royal Festival Hall, 2.30pm £47.50* £39.50* £32.50* £24.50* £19.50* £16.50*
LAST NIGHT OF THE SPRING PROMS
London Concert Orchestra Stephen Bell conductor Sky Ingram soprano Alexander James Edwards tenor Joo Yeon Sir violin Hear an evening of popular classics, including Ravel’s Boléro and Elgar’s Nimrod, crowned with a jubilant flag-waving Proms Finale. Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £47.50* £39.50* £32.50* £24.50* £19.50* £14.50*
SUNDAY 30 R OAE TOTS: GOING ON A JOURNEY
To accompany today’s FUNharmonics concert today, join the musicians of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment for a half-hour session of musical storytelling. Level 5 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall, 10.15am, 11.15am & 12.15pm £7* Tots £1*
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Explore two masterworks from Steve Reich which were inspired by human rituals. Hosted by Sara Mohr-Pietsch, we look at Drumming in the context of the communal music-making of West Africa, and Tehillim in the Hebrew cantillations of the Jewish faith. St Paul’s Roof Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall, 12 noon – 4pm £25*
Jump on a tour bus of the imagination and be whisked away with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. They send musical postcards from destinations such as Vienna and New York. Recommended for ages 6+ but all ages welcome. Royal Festival Hall, 12 noon Adults £18* £16* £14* £12* £10* Children £9* £8* £7* £6* £5* Foyers at Royal Festival Hall, 10am: pre-concert fun. Join in our free musical activities, including the chance for children to have a go at playing different orchestral instruments under expert guidance. FREE
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Hong Kong Dance Company (pictured) performs its ballet version of the famous Legend of Mulan, on Saturday 15.
PERFORMANCE & DANCE * 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.
MONDAY 3 & MONDAY 10 DANCE INTO URBAN: HOUSE
Part of Urban Bust a move in this fun two-week dance course for adults. Learn how to cut some shapes and perfect your footwork, as well as staying fit. Suitable for all levels of experience.
THURSDAY 20 APRIL SOCIAL DANCE: A ROYAL CHARLESTON
Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 7pm – 8.30pm £24* for two sessions
SATURDAY 15 HONG KONG DANCE COMPANY: THE LEGEND OF MULAN
Internationally acclaimed Hong Kong Dance Company performs The Legend of Mulan, an ancient ballad that celebrates humanity, wisdom and courage. It tells the story of Mulan, who disguises herself as a man to go to war in her father’s place. Ages 6+. Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £38* £22* £12*
Under the guidance of a professional dancer, come and celebrate our Monarch’s birthday month by learning how to swing your legs Charleston style! Fun, free and open to everyone – from total beginners through to more experienced dancers. The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 2pm FREE
MONDAY 17 & 24 DANCE INTO ALCHEMY: BOLLYWOOD DANCE
Part of Alchemy Jai ho like a pro in this two-week Bollywood dance course for adults, ahead of Alchemy. Choose Bollywood dance for two weeks or the full six-week course to try a variety of dance styles featured in the festival. See website for details. Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 7pm – 8.30pm £24* for two sessions £60* for the full six-week course
TUESDAY 25 – SUNDAY 30 COCK AND BULL
This politically-inspired work created by performance makers Nic Green, Rosana Cade and Laura Bradshaw explores power, voice, and agency, using the most-heard phrases from Conservative government rhetoric. Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £15*
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GIGS & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
The Orb (pictured) and special guests take you on a four-hour odyssey through some of their most notable works, on Friday 21.
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MONDAY 17 GLOBAL VOICES TRAIL AND BIG SING
THURSDAY 20 MEGAN MULLALLY & STEPHANIE HUNT
FRIDAY 21 SIRENA RILEY
LUNAR ORBIT: FILM SCREENING
Friday Tonic See Patrick Buchanan’s feature documentary about The Orb’s creative process. It goes behind the music, revealing the history of the band and the friendships that hold it together. The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 5.30pm FREE
Part of Urban Follow our trail of pop-up performances by outstanding youth choirs from around the world. Presented in partnership with National Youth Choir of Great Britain. It is followed by a Big Sing. Across the Southbank Centre site, 10.30am – 1pm FREE
GLOBAL VOICES
Part of Urban Eight youth choirs perform Jonathan Dove’s humanist cantata There Was A Child. The concert is hosted by the National Youth Choir of Great Britain, who present the first half of the programme. With Southbank Sinfonia. Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £35* £28* £22* £17.50* 12
Broadway star and two-time Emmy Award-winner Megan Mullally (Will & Grace) performs with her partner in crime Stephanie Hunt and their brand new band, Nancy & Beth. Expect singing, dancing, humour and great music. Ages 14+. Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £75* £62.50* £49.50* £39.50* £29.50*
AN AMBIENT EVENING WITH THE ORB & FRIENDS ELECTRICAL
Friday Lunch American singer-songwriter Sirena Riley enchants at this lunchtime concert. Like her musical heroes Prince and Nina Simone, Riley draws from a broad range of influences, including jazz, r’n’b, and even visual art. Central Bar at Royal Festival Hall, 1pm FREE
The Orb take us on a four-hour musical journey, playing an ambient selection of tracks from their first album, UltraWorld with guest appearances from Youth & Gaudi, followed by album COW (Chill Out World) in its entirely with guests Youth & Roger Eno. Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £30* £25*
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Image credits: Sirena Riley © Simon Handley Frank Sinatra at a Capitol Records recording session, 1954 © 1978 Sid Avery / mptv.net
SATURDAY 22 GAMELAN YOUTH COURSE
CELEBRATE SINATRA
If you’re aged 11 – 18, come and explore ensemble music-making on our gamelan. Over 10 weeks, learn to play the gongs, drums and metallophones that make up this beautiful percussion ensemble. Runs Sat 22 April – Sat 8 July. Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 12 noon – 2pm £60* for 10 sessions To book, phone 020 7960 4225
SATURDAY 29 FAMILY GAMELAN TASTER SESSION
Bring your family and get a taste of playing the beautiful Javanese gamelan percussion orchestra in this fun, rewarding workshop. No experience is required, just a willingness to sit on the floor, take off your shoes and have fun. Ages 6+. Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 3pm – 5pm £10*
GAMELAN TASTER WORKSHOP
Find out what it’s like to play gamelan percussion orchestra at this adults-only workshop. No musical background is necessary, just a willingness to sit on the floor, take off your shoes and have fun. Ages 18+. Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 6.30pm – 8.30pm £10*
Take a seat for an afternoon of music, song and dance to celebrate the late, great Frank Sinatra. The London Concert Orchestra are joined by two guest singers and a glamorous ballroom dancing duo. Royal Festival Hall, 2.30pm £47.50* £39.50* £32.50* £24.50* £19.50* £16.50*
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THROUGHOUT THE MONTH BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR This tour offers 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. Tuesday 11 & Tuesday 18 at 6pm, Sunday 16 at 10.30am and Sunday 30 at 1.30pm
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 1 at 11am, Wednesday 5 & Thursday 13, 20 & 27 at 6pm, Saturday 15 & 22at 2pm and Saturday 29, 1pm Both tours suitable for ages 8+. Do ask us about any access needs when you book.
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LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD Hear Primo Levi’s If This Is A Man in its entirety, read by line-up of well-known faces, on Sunday 30.
Auschwitz-Birkenau
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UNTIL SUNDAY 30 APRIL LARKINWORLD
UNTIL SUNDAY 20 AUGUST ADVENTURES IN MOOMINLAND
WEDNESDAY 5 LITERARY DEATH MATCH
April may be the cruelest month, but in a grand return to Southbank Centre, Literary Death Match eases your ills with a wild, tipsy night of literary dazzlements, comedic ramblings and many surprises along the way. Level 5 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £12*
THE HAIKU MOMENT
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.
Part of Nordic Matters Climb into and get lost inside the eccentric world of Moominland. 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.
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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). Adult only tours available on Wednesdays at 7pm, Thursdays and Fridays at 7pm & 8pm. £12* for adults (Supporter tickets† £13.50* including voluntary donation)
The National Poetry Library at Royal Festival Hall, 11am – 8pm daily (closed Mondays)
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Celebrate International Haiku Day as haiku poets read from their work and answer your questions. With Kate B Hall, Sue Schraer, Andrew Schimield, Diana Webb and Mark Gilfillan. To book a place, email specialedition@poetrylibrary.org.uk The National Poetry Library at Royal Festival Hall, 8pm FREE (BOOKING ESSENTIAL)
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Image credits: Adventures in Moominland © Moomin Characters ™ Expanded Translation © Harpreet Kalsi
MONDAY 10 EXPANDED TRANSLATION
THURSDAY 27 SOUTH BANK POETRY TOUR Accompany Chris McCabe, Poetry Librarian and author of Real South Bank, as he leads a tour exploring the centuries of poetic activity in this area of London. Meet at The National Poetry Library at Royal Festival Hall, 6pm £8.50*
Poets and thinkers present new discoveries in expanded translation and creative dialogues across different artforms and collaborative practices. There are also drop-in sessions from 2pm. Email specialedition@poetrylibrary. org.uk to book your place. The National Poetry Library at Royal Festival Hall, 6.30pm FREE (BOOKING ESSENTIAL)
WEDNESDAY 12 #AFTERHOURS LAUNCH
FRIDAY 28 RUG RHYMES
Under-fives and their carers are invited to join The National Poetry Library puppets for a short session of nursery rhymes, poems and rhyming stories. The National Poetry Library at Royal Festival Hall, 10.30am FREE
SUNDAY 30 PRIMO LEVI: IF THIS IS A MAN FULL READING
Part of Belief & Beyond Belief AL Kennedy and Philippe Sands lead a live reading of If This Is A Man, Primo Levi’s powerful account of survival at Auschwitz. See website for details of the full line-up. The event includes two intervals, at 4.45pm and 7.15pm. Royal Festival Hall, 3.15pm – 10pm £25* £20* £15*
Join us for the launch of Inua Ellams’ (pictured) exciting new book, #Afterhours, in the place where many of its poems were written. To book your place, email specialedition@poetrylibrary.org.uk
ARCHIVE STUDIO Prominently located in the foyer of Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre Archive Studio makes our extensive archive accessible for the first time.
The National Poetry Library at Royal Festival Hall, 6.30pm FREE (BOOKING ESSENTIAL)
UNTIL SUNDAY 23 APRIL ILLUSTRATING MOOMINVALLEY
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Part of Nordic Matters To accompany Adventures in Moominland (see page 14) 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
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 – 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 20 AUGUST ADVENTURES IN MOOMINLAND
Part of Nordic Matters Climb into and get lost inside the eccentric world of Moominland. 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). Adult only tours available on Wednesdays at 7pm, Thursdays and Fridays at 7pm & 8pm. £12* for adults (Supporter tickets† £13.50* including voluntary donation) School group bookings available, email groups@southbankcentre.co.uk for details. Please check website for details of BSL and Relaxed Tours. 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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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
UNTIL SUNDAY 30 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 National Poetry Library at Royal Festival Hall, 11am – 8pm daily (closed Mondays) FREE
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Image credits: Hayward Art Library © India Roper-Evans
TUESDAY 4 APRIL – FRIDAY 2 JUNE NOÉMIE GOUDAL: STATION III, 2015
For the fourth Waterloo Billboard Commission, Hayward Gallery presents a work by artist Noémie Goudal. Her intervention into a landscape view explores our enduring fascination with the sky. Queen Elizabeth Hall Terrace, Level 2 FREE
UNTIL SUNDAY 31 DECEMBER FALLING SHAWLS: OUTI PIESKI
SPOTLIGHT ON: ARTS COUNCIL COLLECTION With over 8,000 works, the Arts Council Collection is one of the largest national loan collections of modern and contemporary British art. Founded in 1946 and managed by Southbank Centre, the Collection continues to acquire and tour innovative works each year including paintings, sculptures, photographs, film and installations. Over the next three years the Collection unites four major UK galleries; Birmingham Museums Trust, Towner Gallery, Eastbourne, Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool and Yorkshire Sculpture Park, to curate and host a range of exhibitions drawn from the Collection in the National Partnership Programme.
LET THE LIGHT IN
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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
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
SATURDAY 1 APRIL – SUNDAY 18 JUNE KALEIDOSCOPE: COLOUR AND SEQUENCE IN 1960S BRITISH ART
The Arts Council Collection touring exhibition Kaleidoscope examines the art of the 1960s through the fresh lens of sequence, symmetry and repetition, bringing into view the relationship between colour and form, rationality and irrationality. Longside Gallery, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton, West Yorkshire, WF4 4LG
SATURDAY 1 APRIL – SUNDAY 1 OCTOBER I WANT! I WANT!: ART & TECHNOLOGY
See works inspired by surveillance and gaming tech, computer graphics and animation, CAD, digital art and the internet. Features Rachel Maclean, Julian Opie, Ed Atkins, Rose Finn-Kelcey, Toby Ziegler, and Thomson and Craighead. The Gas Hall, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, 2 Margaret Street, Birmingham B3 3BS
Hear from our supporters Since launching our Let The Light In campaign in September 2015, over 60,000 generous supporters have played their part in refurbishing and restoring our Brutalist arts venues by making a donation, naming a seat in Queen Elizabeth Hall or Purcell Room, or buying exclusive Let The Light In jewellery. These much-loved venues have been at the heart of Southbank Centre’s 21-acre site for nearly 50 years and ahead of them re-opening in early 2018, some of our supporters explained what the venues and refurbishment project means to them: ‘Naming a seat was a great gift for my dad’s 80th birthday, and a nice way to say thank you to Southbank Centre and to help keep it around for years to come. Seeing Queen Elizabeth Hall restored to its former regal beauty, with a modern twist, will definitely be a great sight to see. I am so excited to see the end result.’ Charlotte, supporter ‘Southbank Centre has formed a vital part of my cultural life in London for many years and I wanted to give something back. By naming a seat, I feel that I am, in a small way, playing a tangible part in its future.’ Colin, supporter ‘Everything Southbank Centre stands for should be supported by anyone who cares not only about the arts, but society and community.’ Nihal Arthanayake, DJ, music journalist and presenter Play your part in restoring Hayward Gallery, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room for the future by supporting our Let The Light In campaign today. To donate or Name A Seat, visit southbankcentre.co.uk/letthelightin
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Image credits: SC Food Market © India Roper-Evans Royal Festival Hall Riverside © India Roper-Evans
EAT, DRINK, SHOP & PLAY FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS IN APRIL 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
ome and browse in store and C online at our great selection of new prints including this fun Southbank bus print, exclusive to Southbank Centre shops. southbankcentre.co.uk/shop
SPOTLIGHT ON LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN
To mark International Earth Day on April 22 Le Pain Quotidien is proud to announce that all its UK & Ireland restaurants have been certified carbon neutral. This reflects a commitment to using locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients and running stores with a focus on energy efficiency. Please join us in this journey and enjoy a lovely healthy meal at our communal table. Le Pain Quotidien is located on Festival Terrace
Image credits Labels © Benjamin J Borley For Good or For Ill © Belinda Lawley Richard Goode © Steve Riskind
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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
FUTURE HIGHLIGHTS
PARKING
FRIDAY 19 – MONDAY 29 MAY ALCHEMY
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK
SATURDAY 6 – SUNDAY 7 MAY FOR GOOD OR FOR ILL: HOW HAS RELIGION SHAPED SOCIETY?
Due to the refurbishment of Queen Elizabeth Hall and 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
Alchemy showcases the dynamic creativity and cultural connections between South Asia and the UK. See contemporary dance, performance, music and literature from artists including Abida Parveen and Vishal & Shekhar.
WEDNESDAY 31 MAY RICHARD GOODE, PIANO
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow us at: facebook.com/southbankcentre twitter.com/southbankcentre youtube.com/southbankcentre instagram.com/southbankcentre Part of Belief & Beyond Belief Take part in the next strand of our festival looking at belief in the 21st century. It features a weekend of talks and events looking at the impact of religion on the world. Speakers include Jasvir Singh.
International Piano Series Discover why Richard Goode has been called ‘one of the finest pianists in the world’ at this special concert. He performs some of the works closest to his heart, including two intense sonatas by Beethoven.
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APRIL 2017 AT A GLANCE
THROUGHOUT THE MONTH
SATURDAY 1
SATURDAY 8
LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD
CLASSICAL MUSIC
CLASSICAL MUSIC
7.30pm The Best of John Williams From E.T to Star Wars and beyond p.8
6pm LPO Soundworks Free p.9 7.30pm London Philharmonic Orchestra p.9
SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS
BELIEF & BEYOND BELIEF
Until 30 Apr
Larkinworld
Free p.14
VISUAL ARTS
Until 20 Aug Adventures in Moominland p.16 Until 31 Dec Falling Shawls Free p.17 Until 2 Jun Station III Free p.17 ARCHIVE STUDIO
Until 23 Apr Illustrating Moominvalley Free p.15
11am Architecture Tour
p.13
URBAN
12 noon b.supreme Takeover
Free p.4
SUNDAY 2
URBAN
CLASSICAL MUSIC
11am The Bach Choir
p.8
URBAN
12.30pm Fun DMC
Free p.4
MONDAY 3 URBAN
9am Urban Dance School p.4 12 noon Myself UK Dance Company residency Free p.4 7pm Dance into Urban: House p.4 TUESDAY 4
7.30pm London Sinfonietta
9am Urban Dance School p.4 12 noon Myself UK Dance Company residency Free p.4 WEDNESDAY 5
7.30pm Literary Death Match p.14 8pm The Haiku Moment Free p.14
12 noon Pulse Youth Platform Free p.5 3pm Tongue Fu for Kids p.5 MONDAY 10 CLASSICAL MUSIC
7.30pm Duet Philharmonic Orchestra
p.9
Free p.15
URBAN
12 noon House of Absolute residency Free p.5 7pm Dance into Urban: House p.4 TUESDAY 11 CLASSICAL MUSIC
p.9
SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS
6pm Behind the Scenes Tour
p.13
URBAN
SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS
p.13
12 noon House of Absolute residency
URBAN
WEDNESDAY 12
9am Urban Dance School p.4 10.30am Pram Jam p.4 12 noon Myself UK Dance Company residency Free p.4
URBAN
THURSDAY 6
6pm Music of Today: Bent Sørensen Free p.9 7.30pm Philharmonia Orchestra p.9 URBAN
p.4
FRIDAY 7
Free p.5
12 noon House of Absolute residency Free p.5 10.30am Pram Jam p.4 LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD
6.30pm #Afterhours launch
CLASSICAL MUSIC
Free p.15
THURSDAY 13 CLASSICAL MUSIC
7.30pm Vasily Petrenko conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
p.9
SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS
6pm Architecture Tour
CLASSICAL MUSIC
7.30pm Marin Alsop, Colin Currie & Britten-Pears Orchestra
p.5
URBAN
7.30pm Yuja Wang, piano
LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD
9am Urban Dance School
p.5
SUNDAY 9
6.30pm Expanded Translation p.8
URBAN
6pm Architecture Tour
10am Hip-Hop With A View 12 noon & 2pm Guerilla Gardening in the City
LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD
CLASSICAL MUSIC
p.13
URBAN
p.9
URBAN
1pm Urban Friday Lunch Free p.5 4.30pm I Am... An Urban Artist p.5 5.30pm Tap Jam Free p.5
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11.30am – 5pm Belief & Beyond Belief day pass events p.6 5.15pm Pre-concert Talk: Prophets, Visionaries and Power Free p.6
12 noon House of Absolute residency
Free p.5
FRIDAY 14 URBAN
12 noon Dancehall Social Dance 5.30pm Randolph Matthews 7pm Vogue Workshop & Club Night
Free p.5 Free p.5 Free p.5
SATURDAY 15
MONDAY 24
PERFORMANCE & DANCE
CLASSICAL MUSIC
7.30pm The Legend of Mulan
p.11
SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS
CLASSICAL MUSIC
7.30pm Stephen Farr, organ
p.13
7pm Dance Into Alchemy: Bollywood dance p.11 TUESDAY 25
URBAN
Free p.5
SUNDAY 16 SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS
WEDNESDAY 26
10.30am Behind the Scenes Tour
CLASSICAL MUSIC
p.13
Free p.5
URBAN
THURSDAY 27
10.30am Global Voices Trail & Big Sing Free p.5 7.30pm Global Voices p.5
CLASSICAL MUSIC
PERFORMANCE & DANCE
PERFORMANCE & DANCE
7pm Dance Into Alchemy: Bollywood dance p.11
7.30pm Cock and Bull
TUESDAY 18
LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD
CLASSICAL MUSIC
6pm South Bank Poetry Tour
7pm Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment p.9
SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS
SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS
6pm Architecture Tour
WEDNESDAY 19
p.10
1.30pm Behind the Scenes Tour
p.13
7.30pm London Sinfonietta
p.11
p.10 p.11 p.15 p.13
FRIDAY 28 CLASSICAL MUSIC
CLASSICAL MUSIC
10.30am Pipe Up Schools 7.30pm Charles Dutoit conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
p.9 p.9
THURSDAY 20
5.30pm LPO: Between the Bars Free p.10 7.30pm London Philharmonic Orchestra p.10 PERFORMANCE & DANCE
7.30pm Cock and Bull
p.11
LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD
GIGS & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
7.30pm Megan Mullally & Stephanie Hunt
p.12
PERFORMANCE & DANCE
2pm Social Dance: A Royal Charleston
p.11
PERFORMANCE & DANCE
7.30pm Cock and Bull
p.13
p.15
PERFORMANCE & DANCE SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS
MONDAY 17
6pm Behind the Scenes Tour
p.11
p.10 p.10
LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD
7.30pm Cock and Bull
7.30pm London Philharmonic Orchestra
URBAN
10.15am, 11.15am & 12.15pm OAE TOTS: Going on a Journey 12 noon FUNharmonics: All Aboard the LPO 3.15pm Primo Levi: If This Is A Man Full Reading
PERFORMANCE & DANCE
7.30pm Cock and Bull
11am Craft the City
p.10
PERFORMANCE & DANCE
2pm Architecture Tour 11am Craft the City
SUNDAY 30
10.30am Rug Rhymes
Free p.15
SATURDAY 29 CLASSICAL MUSIC
Free p.11
SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS
6pm Architecture Tour
p.13
FRIDAY 21
12 noon What You Need to Know: Steve Reich 2.30pm Celebrate Sinatra 7.30pm Last Night of the Spring Proms PERFORMANCE & DANCE
7.30pm Cock and Bull
GIGS & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
1pm Sirena Riley Free p.12 5.30pm Lunar Orbit: film screening Free p.12 7.30pm An ambient evening with The Orb & friends electrical p.12
p.11
GIGS & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
3pm Family Gamelan Taster Session 6.30pm Gamelan Taster Workshop
p.13 p.13
SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS
1pm Architecture Tour
SATURDAY 22
p.10 p.10 p.10
p.13
GIGS & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
12 noon Gamelan Youth Course
p.13
SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS
2pm Architecture Tour
p.13
SUNDAY 23 CLASSICAL MUSIC
3pm Philharmonia Orchestra
p.10
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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 National 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 18
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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.