FEBRUARY
Highlights
An Afternoon with Jacqueline Wilson Have you read the story of Ruby and Garnet, the Double Act twins? Or followed the adventures of Tracy Beaker? Did you cry over Vicky Angel and stay up late to read about Ellie, Magda and Nadine in Girls in Love? Award-winning author Jacqueline Wilson creates characters that jump off the page and adventures that beg to be leafed through again and again. If you’re a fan, now’s your chance to hear more about Hetty Feather and the Foundling Hospital, and Shirley in Jacqueline’s
Imagine Children’s Festival
Join us for 12 days of jam-packed half-term fun in our annual festival run by kids for kids. Under-12s are invited to get stuck into the best children’s theatre, family activities and events by inspirational authors, from Wednesday 7 to Sunday 18 February.
Andreas Gursky
Hayward Gallery reopens in January 2018 with the first major UK retrospective of the work of acclaimed German photographer Andreas Gursky, known for his largescale portrayal of sites and scenes of the global economy.
latest book, Wave Me Goodbye, set at the start of World War Two. There’s time to ask questions about your favourite books, and after the talk you can buy one you haven’t read yet at our book stall. The event doesn’t include a book signing but bookplates printed with Jacqueline’s signature are available with every purchase. Part of Imagine Children’s Festival
Me and My Bee
Save the world one bee at a time: our fuzzy little friends need our help. Me and My Bee is a new comedy for children and adults. Plant the seed for change – join the bee party.
ABBA: Super Troupers
Come on a musical journey with Swedish pop sensation ABBA as they take over 1970s Britain in this one-of-a-kind exhibition, featuring nine immersive rooms exploring the music, lyrics and lives of one of the world’s most unforgettable bands.
London Philharmonic Orchestra: Flight of the Firebird
Alexander Ghindin joins the orchestra and Vladimir Jurowski to perform Rimsky-Korsakov’s Piano Concerto in this all-Russian programme. Stravinsky’s Firebird takes an old Russian tale and drenches it in sounds that no one had ever heard before.
Transatlantic Sessions
After eight sell-out appearances at Southbank Centre, Transatlantic Sessions returns to revisit shared roots and forge new common ground between today’s finest Celtic and Americana musicians. Hear the best of Nashville, Ireland and Scotland.
Daily listings
Thursday 1 Philharmonia Chamber Players: Dvořák
Hear Dvořák’s Slavic-influenced Second String Quintet. Lulu Fuller violin Eugene Lee violin Yukiko Ogura viola Eric Villeminey cello Michael Fuller double bass Dvořák String Quintet in G, Op.77 6pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); Free
Philharmonia Orchestra Paavo Järvi: Dvořák
Gautier Capuçon cello Dvořák Carnival Overture; Cello Concerto; Symphony No.7 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £11 – £55
Friday 2 Rug Rhymes
A short session of nursery rhymes and poems for under-5s and their carers. 10.30am; The National Poetry Library Reading Den, Level 5, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Friday Lunch: Two Coats Colder
Create a Friday festival with progressive folk from this acoustic four-piece. 1pm; Central Bar Foyer, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Visual Arts Performance & Dance Classical Music Literature & Spoken Word Archive Studio Gigs & Contemporary Music Talks & Topics Eat & Explore There are no transaction fees for in-person bookings or Southbank Centre Members and Supporters Circles. For all other bookings transaction fees apply: £2.50 online; £3 over the phone. If you wish to receive tickets in the post, a 75p delivery charge applies. * Book free events at southbankcentre.co.uk ** For full repertoire, see southbankcentre.co.uk *** Supporter tickets include a voluntary donation of 10% of the standard admission charge, to support Southbank Centre’s work. For more information and to find out about Gift Aid, see southbankcentre.co.uk.
OAE: Marin Alsop & Nicola Benedetti
Violinist Nicola Benedetti performs with the OAE for the first time ever. Marin Alsop conductor Nicola Benedetti violin Beethoven Symphony No.4; Violin Concerto 7pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £10 – £75
Monday 5 Gong Babies
Join this relaxing music workshop aimed at parents, carers and babies. 2pm; Gamelan Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall; £5 (for one baby and accompanying adult)
Southwark Music Services Percussion Festival
Over 300 young percussionists perform Latin and African grooves. 5pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Transatlantic Sessions
New and old Celtic and Americana music. 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £24.50 – £32
Tuesday 6 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Volkov: Mahler & Beethoven
5pm; Level 5 Function Room, Green Side, Royal Festival Hall; Free*
Ilan Volkov conductor Pavel Kolesnikov piano Liszt Von der Wiege bis zum Grabe (From the cradle to the grave), S.107 – symphonic poem; Beethoven Piano Concerto No.4; Mahler Symphony No.1
Friday Tonic: Don Kipper
7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £10 – £50
Teachers Twilight Session: Art to Inspire Teachers are invited to see our Andreas Gursky exhibition.
The seven-piece ensemble play traditional music. 5.30pm; Central Bar Foyer, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Saturday 3 Behind the Baton
Vladimir Jurowski answers your questions and reveals where Stravinsky sits in his top five picks. 6.15pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); Free
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Sunday 4
London Philharmonic Orchestra: The Fairytale Begins
The LPO performs music from Imperial Russia. Vladimir Jurowski conductor Kristóf Baráti violin Angharad Lyddon mezzo-soprano Rimsky-Korsakov Fairy Tale; Glazunov Violin Concerto in A minor; Tchaikovsky Méditation, No.1 from Souvenir d’un lieu cher, Op.42 arr. Glazunov for violin & orchestra; Stravinsky Faun and Shepherdess; Symphony No.1 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £10 – £65
Wednesday 7 Baby Broadway
The sounds of the West End for under-5s. 10.30am; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free*
Snigel & Friends
Snigel the inquisitive snail sings and dances for ages 1 and under. 1pm & 3pm; Blue Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall; £10 children (includes one accompanying adult)
London Philharmonic Orchestra: pre-concert event
GCSE music students from South London schools perform their responses to Stravinsky’s music alongside LPO musicians. 6pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); Free
London Philharmonic Orchestra: Flight of the Firebird
Music by Stravinsky and his teacher. Vladimir Jurowski conductor Alexander Ghindin piano Stravinsky Scherzo fantastique; Funeral Song; Rimsky-Korsakov Piano Concerto; Stravinsky The Firebird, complete ballet (1910) 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £10 – £65
Martin Helmchen, piano
The Washington Post praises Martin Helmchen’s ‘distinctive poetic imagination’. Schumann Novellettes Op.21 No.1; Op.21 No.2; Op.21 No.5; Op.21 No.8; Beethoven 33 Variations on a waltz by Diabelli, Op.120 7.30pm; St John’s Smith Square; £10 – £38
We Talked and Laughed: The Dymock Poets
Find out more about the celebrated group, from Robert Frost to Edward Thomas. 8pm; The National Poetry Library, Level 5, Royal Festival Hall; Free*
Thursday 8 Whoosh!
The perfect introduction to music and performance for ages 1 to 5. 10.30am, 12 noon & 1.30pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; £6 children; £12 adults
Snigel & Friends 11am, 1pm & 3pm; see Wed 7 Feb for more details.
Music of Today: Irvine Arditti
Mark Irvine Arditti’s 65th birthday. Philharmonia Orchestra Roland Kluttig conductor Irvine Arditti violin Aureliano Cattaneo Violin Concerto (UK premiere); Sciarrino 6 Capricci for violin
Women’s conducting Masterclass with Marin Alsop
6pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); Free
2.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); Free*
Juraj Valcuha conductor Evgeni Bozhanov piano Kodály Dances of Galánta; Beethoven Piano Concerto No.3; Bartók Concerto for Orchestra
Observe a masterclass for conductors on the rise.
Finnish Rooftop Sauna: Women Only Session Warm up and unwind, for women only.
5.30pm; Roof Garden, Queen Elizabeth Hall; £20
Philharmonia Orchestra – Bartók & Kodály
7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £11 – £55
Friday 9 Rug Rhymes 10.30am; see Fri 2 Feb for more details.
Whoosh! 10.30am & 2.30pm; see Thu 8 Feb for more details.
Screaming with Laughter
A comedy club for parents with infants aged 1 and under. 11am; Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall; £10
Snigel & Friends 11am, 1pm & 3pm; see Wed 7 Feb for more details.
Friday Lunch: Mil’s Trills
Dance your heart out with interactive songs and an electric ukulele. 1pm; Central Bar Foyer, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Friday Tonic: Tommy Ashby Welcome the weekend with this Scottish singer-songwriter. 5.30pm; Central Bar Foyer, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Glen Hansard
The award-winning Irish songwriter and guitarist performs songs from his new album. 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £20 – £40
Saturday 10 Draw Your Imagination
Step onto our enormous chalkboard and add your drawing. All ages.
Murder Mysteries with Robin Stevens
Meet the author of the Murder Most Unladylike series. Ages 8 – 12. 3pm; Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall; £5 children, £10 adults
Bedtime Stories
End your festival day with a bedtime story. All ages. 3.45pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
London Philharmonic Orchestra: Petrushka and Friends
Hear Stravinsky’s folk-inspired Petrushka. Vladimir Jurowski conductor Ray Chen violin Lyadov Baba Yaga; The Enchanted Lake; Kikimora; Prokofiev Violin Concerto No.2; Stravinsky Petrushka (1911) 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £10 – £65
Sunday 11 Draw Your Imagination 10.30am; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Little Big Sing 10.30am; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
10.30am; Cloakroom Foyer, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Mischief and Mystery in Moomin Valley
Little Big Sing
10.30am, 12.30pm & 2pm; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Start each day at Imagine Children’s Festival with a warm-up for your mouth, voice and body. All ages. 10.30am; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Mischief and Mystery in Moomin Valley
Come on a journey into the land of Moomins with puppetry, original music and interactive play. Ages 4 – 7. 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2pm; Blue Bar, Level 4, Royal Festival Hall; £9
Me and My Bee
Save the world one bee at a time in this party disguised as a show. Ages 7+. 11am & 2pm; Blue Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall; £6 children, £12 adults
Dave Pigeon Racer: Creating Villains and Building Stories Write and illustrate your own characters in a world of pigeons. Ages 7+.
Hack and Whack – Francesca Simon and Charlotte Cotterill Hear stories about and draw the little vikings Hack and Whack. Ages 4 – 6.
11am; Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall; £5 children, £10 adults
Me and My Bee 11am & 2pm; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Rainbow World 11am; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
How to Make Your Own Magazine workshop with Scoop
Learn how Scoop magazine is made and create your own publication. Ages 8 – 12. 11am & 1.30pm; Sunley Pavilion, Level 5, Royal Festival Hall; £6
Nadia Shireen’s Bumble Bear Workshops
11am & 1.30pm; Level 3 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall; £6 children (includes one accompanying adult)
Get involved in a noisy storytime workshop with live drawing and paper crafts. Ages 4 – 7.
Rainbow World
11am & 1.30pm; Level 3 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall; £6 children (includes one accompanying adult)
Create a piece of rainbow art for our installation. All ages. 11am; Green Side Foyers, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Heroes of the Imagination
Touretteshero helps you find your own superhero powers. All ages.
Heroes of the Imagination 11.30am; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
A Boy, a Dog and a Flea with Andy Mulligan
11.30am; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Author Andy Mulligan gives an interactive reading of his intriguing tale. Ages 8 – 12.
Kick with Mitch Johnson
2pm; Level 5 Function Room; Royal Festival Hall; £5 children, £10 adults
How are we united by the beautiful game of football? Ages 10 – 12. 1pm; Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall; £5 children, £10 adults
Bedtime Stories 3.45pm; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Philharmonia Orchestra – Mahler: Symphony No.4
Hear Mahler’s celestial Fourth Symphony. Lahav Shani conductor Chen Reiss soprano Mendelssohn Overture, Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage; R Strauss Ständchen, Op.17 No.2; Morgen, Op.27 No.4; Meinem Kinde, Op.37 No.3; Wiegenlied, Op.41 No.1; Ich wollt ein Sträusslein binden, Op.68 No.2; Säusle, liebe Myrthe, Op.68 No.3; Mahler Symphony No.4 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £11 – £55
Monday 12 Draw Your Imagination 10.30am; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Little Big Sing 10.30am; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Mischief and Mystery in Moomin Valley 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2pm; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Rug Rhymes: Imagine Special
What rhymes with rug? Find out with puppets Federico and Firebird. For under 5s. 10.30am; The National Poetry Library Reading Den, Level 5, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Rainbow World 11am; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Cerrie Burnell’s Harper and the Fire Star Discover magical creatures in the latest book from Cerrie Burnell’s much-loved series. Ages 7 – 9. 2pm; Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall; £5 children, £10 adults
Family Gamelan Taster Session
Bring your family and friends to play our Javanese gamelan percussion orchestra. 2pm; Gamelan Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall; £5 children, £10 adults
Revolting Rhymes
See two animated films based on Roald Dahl’s fairytales with a twist, accompanied by live music. Ages 6 – 11. 2pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £10 children, £20 adults
Exhilarating Entertaining Poems
In the mood for some exhilarating, entertaining poems for kids? Ages 8 – 11. 3pm; The National Poetry Library, Level 5, Royal Festival Hall; £4 children, £8 adults
Bedtime Stories 3.45pm; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Andreas Gursky and the Changing State of Photography Hayward Gallery Director Ralph Rugoff hosts a panel discussion on Gursky’s influential approach to making images.
Joseph Coelho - Luna Loves Library Day
8pm; Hayward Gallery; £10
11am; Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall; £5 children, £10 adults
Draw Your Imagination
Do you love libraries? Ages 4 – 6.
Living Paintings
A sensory exploration of children’s books for blind and partially sighted children. Ages 5 – 7. 11am & 1.30pm; Level 3 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall; £6 children (includes one accompanying adult)
Me and My Bee
Tuesday 13 10.30am; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Little Big Sing 10.30am; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Mischief and Mystery in Moomin Valley 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2pm; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
11am & 2pm; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Rainbow World
Imagine Heritage Trail
11am; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Join the Royal College of Music and Southbank Centre on a special guided heritage and music trail. Ages 8 – 12.
Happiness is a Fox Workshop
11.15am; Archive Studio, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free*
11am & 1.30pm; Level 3 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall; £6 children (includes one accompanying adult)
Sensational Sensory Poetry
Use different senses to explore poetry in a session for blind and partially sighted children. Ages 6 – 10. 11.30am; The National Poetry Library, Royal Festival Hall; £6 children (includes one accompanying adult)
Super Mega Rockin Rock Show Ditch the twee and embrace childhood chaos in a lively interactive show. All ages.
12 noon & 2pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Awesomely Amazing Poems
Fancy some awesomely amazing poems for little ones? Ages 5 – 7. 1.30pm; The National Poetry Library, Level 5, Royal Festival Hall; £4 children, £8 adults
What makes you happy? Find out from the fox in this charming book. Ages 6 – 10.
Through the Eyes of Me with Jon Roberts
This joyful picture book describes the everyday life of a child with autism. Ages 6 – 9. 11am; Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall; £5 children, £10 adults
Family Beatbox Workshop
Get to grips with the basics of beatboxing. All ages. 11.15am; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Imagine Heritage Trail 11.15am; see Mon 12 Feb for more details.
Friday 16
BAC Junior Beatboxers
Stories & Songs
12.15pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
11am (workshop), 12 noon (performance), 1pm (workshop) & 2pm (performance); The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
10.30am; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Beauty and the Beast in Concert – Film with Live Orchestra
10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm & 1.30pm; see Thu 15 Feb for more details.
Jam with a collective of young singers, poets and beatboxers. All ages.
Adventures in Archiving
Go on a journey through Southbank Centre’s archives. Ages 8 – 12. 12.30pm & 2pm; Archive Studio, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free*
Fun DMC
Get partying with child-friendly hip-hop, funk and disco anthems. All ages. 1pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
People Who Changed the World
Hear about cultural trailblazers and how to become like them. Ages 8 – 12. 2pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £6 children, £12 adults
Selkie and Mermaid Stories with Nicola Davies
Hear tales of seals, mermaids and humans. Ages 9 – 12. 2pm; Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall; £5 children, £10 adults
Bedtime Stories 3.45pm; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Wednesday 14 Draw Your Imagination 10.30am; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Little Big Sing 10.30am; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Mischief and Mystery in Moomin Valley 10.30am & 12.30pm; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Animation Imagination with the BFI
Step into the wonderful and wacky world of animation creation. Ages 7+. 11am, 1pm & 3pm; Sunley Pavilion, Level 3, Royal Festival Hall; £5
Rainbow World
Raise your voices with songs and storytelling. All ages.
Spend Valentine’s Day enjoying an enchanting film concert experience. Ages 4+ (PG). 3pm & 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £29.50 – £75
Bedtime Stories 3.45pm; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Thursday 15 Draw Your Imagination 10.30am; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Far Far Away
Come on a glittering adventure with musicians from Aurora Orchestra. For under-4s. 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm & 1.30pm; St Paul’s Roof Pavilion, Level 6, Royal Festival Hall; £4 children, £8 adults
11am & 2pm; Blue Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall; £6 children, £12 adults
Imagine Heritage Trail 11.15am; see Mon 12 Feb for more details.
Adventures in Archiving 12.30pm & 2pm; see Tue 13 Feb for more details.
10.30am; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
11am; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £7 children, £14 adults
Mischief and Mystery in Moomin Valley
The Pirates of Scurvy Sands
10.30am, 12.30pm & 2pm; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Calling all landlubbers! Celebrate the hilarious voyages of the Jolley-Rogers. Ages 5 – 7.
The Great Race – Chinese New Year
11am; Level 5 Function Room, Green Side, Royal Festival Hall; £5 children, £10 adults
Hear stories and celebrate Chinese New Year in an interactive workshop. Ages 6 – 8.
Rainbow World 11am; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
11am & 1.30pm; Level 3 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall; £6 children (includes one accompanying adult)
Tidy Up
Tidy Up
Imagine Heritage Trail
Embrace mess and harmony in a dance-theatre show. Ages 3+. 11am & 2pm; Blue Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall; £6 children, £12 adults
11am & 2pm; see Fri 16 Feb for more details.
11.15am; see Mon 12 Feb for more details.
Strictly Kids
Learn the cha cha cha, tango and American smooth. All ages.
11am; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
1pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Mischief and Mystery in Moomin Valley
Friday Lunch: Broken Swing Band
An Afternoon with Jacqueline Wilson
10.30am, 12.30pm & 2pm; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
BookTrust’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Honour one of the greats of children’s literature. All ages. 11am; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Family Gamelan Taster Session 11am; see Mon 12 Feb for more details.
Rainbow World 11am; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Hats of Faith
Take part in a children’s workshop shedding light on head covering. Ages 4 – 6. 11am & 1.30pm; Level 3 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall; £6 children (includes one accompanying adult)
11am & 2pm; see Wed 14 Feb for more details.
Four dancing scientists find the link between farts and global warming. Ages 5+.
Meet Matt Millz, Britain’s youngest (and funniest) comedian, created by Harry Hill and illustrator Steve May. Ages 8 – 12.
Rainbow World
Tiny Owl Tales by Rumi
Windibops
Little Big Sing
Harry Hill presents Matt Millz
10.30am; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Windibops
11am & 1.30pm; Level 3 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall; £6 children (includes one accompanying adult)
Far Far Away
10.30am, 12.30pm & 2pm; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Little Big Sing
11am; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Step back in time to hear epic Persian tales and get creative in an art workshop. Ages 4 – 7.
Draw Your Imagination
Mischief and Mystery in Moomin Valley
Imagine Heritage Trail 11.15am; see Mon 12 Feb for more details.
Chineke! Juniors
Listen to music performed by the Chineke! Junior Orchestra. For all ages. 1pm & 2pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Bedtime Stories 3.45pm; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Philharmonia Orchestra – Mahler: Symphony No.5
Experience the tragedy and triumph of Mahler’s Fifth. Jakub Hrůša conductor Piotr Anderszewski piano Beethoven Piano Concerto No.1; Mahler Symphony No.5 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £11 – £55
Your day just got a lot jazzier. 11am & 1pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Imagine Heritage Trail 11.15am; see Mon 12 Feb for more details.
Family Gamelan Taster Session 2pm; see Mon 12 Feb for more details.
James Campbell: The Hilariously Funny World Of
Have a laugh with your kids at this comedy show without the rude words. Ages 6+. 2pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £6 children, £12 adults
Redux: Frontier in Space
A premiere of The Redux Project’s short film Frontier in Space, recreating a 1970s episode of Dr Who with actors aged 8 – 12. For all ages. 2.30pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Bedtime Stories 3.45pm; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Friday Tonic
Enjoy a free lunchtime concert.
Hear the award-winning author talk about her new book. Ages 9 – 12. 2pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £7 children, £14 adults
Big Brown Bear’s Cave
Join author-illustrator Yuval Zommer to hear about Big Brown Bear. Ages 1 – 5. 2pm; Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall; £5 children, £10 adults
Family Gamelan Taster Session 3pm; see Mon 12 Feb for more details.
Bedtime Stories 3.45pm; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Gamelan Taster Workshop Meet our Javanese gamelan percussion orchestra.
6.30pm; Gamelan Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall; £10
Sunday 18 Draw Your Imagination 10.30am; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Little Big Sing 10.30am; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
5.30pm; Central Bar Foyer, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Mischief and Mystery in Moomin Valley
Polari
10.30am, 12.30pm & 2pm; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
London’s premiere LGBTQ+ salon. 7.30pm; Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall; £5
Saturday 17 Draw Your Imagination 10.30am; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Little Big Sing 10.30am; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Pansy Boy Workshops
Learn the potential of the pencil in this workshop exploring the problem of homophobia. Ages 8 – 12. 11am & 1.30pm; Level 3 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall; £6 children (includes one accompanying adult)
Rainbow World 11am; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Tidy Up 11am & 2pm; see Fri 16 Feb for more details.
Imagine Heritage Trail 11.15am; see Mon 12 Feb for more details.
West End Kids
Wednesday 21 Behind the Baton
An elite musical theatre, song and dance troupe performs. All ages.
Juanjo Mena explores The Rite of Spring and reveals where Stravinsky sits in his top five picks.
11.15am & 12 noon; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
6.15pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); Free
‘The Big Family Quiz’ with Patrick Monahan
London Philharmonic Orchestra: The Rite of Spring
Go where no quiz has gone before. Ages 5+. 12 noon & 2pm; Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall; £4 children, £8 adults
Disco Loco
DJs, dancing, space-hopping and hula-hooping await at this familyfriendly party. All ages. 1pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Make IT Move! with the BFI
Kids are invited to have a go at stop-motion animation filmmaking. Ages 7+. 1pm; Sunley Pavilion, Level 3, Royal Festival Hall; Free but ticketed; collect tickets on the day at Royal Festival Hall Ticket Office
Kid Normal – Greg James and Chris Smith
Calling all heroes to an actionpacked Kid Normal event. Ages 7+. 2pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £6 children, £12 adults
Bedtime Stories 3.45pm; see Sat 10 Feb for more details.
Monday 19 Britten’s War Requiem
The Foundation Schools commemorate the pupils and staff who served their country between 1914 and 1918. Joint Foundation Schools’ Orchestra and Chorus Richard Mayo conductor Peter Gritton conductor Chris Dearmer conductor Alinka Rowe viola Jane Irwin soprano Robin Tritschler tenor Philip Tebb baritone Herbert Howells Elegy for Viola & Strings; Benjamin Britten War Requiem 7pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £15 – £45
Photography in a Post-truth World
A panel of experts discuss the changing roles of photography in a time of alternative facts. 8pm; Hayward Gallery; £10
Tuesday 20 Gamelan & Poetry Workshops – Lambeth Schools Offer 2017/2018
We invite Lambeth primary schools to free workshops. 10.30am; Gamelan Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall; Free*
The Month For Love Social Dance
Feel the post-Valentine’s glow at this love-inspired tea dance. 1.30pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
The LPO performs Stravinsky’s legendary work. Juanjo Mena conductor Benedetto Lupo piano Debussy Printemps, symphonic suite; Ravel Piano Concerto for the left hand; Frederick Delius Idylle de printemps; Stravinsky The Rite of Spring 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £10 – £65
Thursday 22 Violet Nights: Packaging Reality
Enjoy a musical celebration concert with all the family. Ages 6+. 7pm; Hayward Gallery Art Library, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall; Free*
Friday 23 Rug Rhymes 10.30am; see Friday 2 February for more details.
Friday Lunch
Enjoy a free lunchtime concert. 1pm; Central Bar Foyer, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Friday Tonic: Jimmy Aldridge & Sid Goldsmith Catch one of the finest duos to have emerged onto the British folk and acoustic scene in recent years. 5.30pm; Central Bar Foyer, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
London Philharmonic Orchestra Foyle Future Firsts: Les Noces
Players from the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Foyle Future Firsts Students from the Royal College of Music Vasily Petrenko conductor Stravinsky Les Noces for soloists, chorus, 4 pianos & percussion 6pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); Free
London Philharmonic Orchestra: Once Upon a Time
Simply Gershwin
Dive into an all-Gershwin extravaganza of music, song and dance, back by popular demand. London Concert Orchestra Alfonso Casado Trigo conductor Viv McLean piano Katie Birtill guest singer Rodney Earl Clarke guest singer plus sensational tap dancers and a glamorous ballroom duo. Repertoire includes: Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue; ‘S wonderful from Funny Face; Summertime from Porgy and Bess and many more.** 2.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £16.50 – £47.50
Mozart Masterpieces
Celebrate the finest works of one of the world’s best-loved composers. Mozart Festival Orchestra Steven Devine conductor Emma Johnson clarinet Fflur Wyn soprano Fleur de Bray soprano Gary Griffiths baritone Repertoire includes: Mozart Voi, che sapete from The Marriage of Figaro; Overture, Don Giovanni; Der Hölle Rache (Queen of the Night’s aria) from The Magic Flute and many more** 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £14.50 – £41.50
Sunday 25 OAE TOTs: Funharmonics – The Fairy Queen Step into a world of magical characters through orchestral music and narrative.
10.15am, 11.15am & 12.15pm; Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall; £8 adults, £1 tots
London Philharmonic Orchestra: FUNharmonics Family Concert Bring your children to this introduction to the orchestra. Ages 6+. London Music Masters
12 noon; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £6 – £10 children, £12 – £20 adults
Monday 26 Dragon Babies – Gamelan for 3 – 5 year olds Shake, rattle and gong with your little ones.
11am; Gamelan Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall; £5 (for one child and accompanying adults)
Vasily Petrenko conductor Andreas Brantelid cello Stravinsky The Song of the Nightingale; Elgar Cello Concerto; Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade
Organ Fair
7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £10 – £65
Daniel Cook, organ
Saturday 24 What You Need to Know: Gursky In Depth
Get the most out of Hayward Gallery’s Andreas Gursky exhibition with an in-depth exploration of the artist’s work. 12 noon; Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall; £30
Meet UK and international organ societies, publishers and more. 5pm; Green Side Foyers, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Daniel Cook performs Louis Vierne’s grand Sixth Organ Symphony. JS Bach Fantasia and Fugue in G minor, BWV.542; Stanford Sonata No.2 in G minor, Op.151 (Eroica); Duruflé Prelude et Fugue sur le nom d’Alain, Op.7; Vierne Symphonie No.6 in B minor, Op.59 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £15. Pre-concert talk; 6.15pm; Free
Tuesday 27 Gamelan & Poetry Workshops – Lambeth Schools Offer 2017/2018 10.30am; see Tue 20 Feb for more details.
School Takeover Day – Andreas Gursky Exhibition Mark the reopening of Hayward Gallery in a special day for primary and secondary schools. 10.30am; Hayward Gallery; Free*
OAE: The Corridors of Power
What wins out, love or duty? Find out as the OAE tells a classic story set to music by Haydn. Ádám Fischer conductor Christine Rice mezzo-soprano Mozart Symphony No.38 (Prague); Ecco il punto Vitellia from La clemenza di Tito; Non piu di fiori from La clemenza di Tito; Parto, parto, ma tu ben mio from La clemenza di Tito; Haydn Berenice, che fai (Scena di Berenice) – cantata for soprano & orchestra; Symphony No.103 (Drum Roll) 7pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £10 – £60
Wednesday 28 ABBA: Super Troupers - Access Tours
Come on a specially adapted musical journey. Autism and Tourette’s friendly. 10.30am; Exhibition Space, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall; £15
Boris Giltburg, piano
The Israeli pianist Boris Giltburg first rose to prominence while still in his teens. Liszt Etudes d’exécution transcendante, S.139: No.3 (Paysage); No.4 (Mazeppa); No.5 (Feux follets); No.6 (Vision); No.9 (Ricordanza); No.8 (Wilde Jagd); No.10 in F minor & No.12 (Chasseneige); Rachmaninov Etudestableaux, Op.39 7.30pm; St John’s Smith Square; £10 – £38; pre-concert event; 6.15pm
London Philharmonic Orchestra: Joy and Sorrow
Vasily Petrenko conductor Sergej Krylov violin Stravinsky Pulcinella Suite; Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto; Ravel Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No.1; Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No.2 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £10 – £65. Pre-concert event; 6.15pm
Throughout the month Outdoor Games
Hop, skip and jump with the help of Anna Bruder’s distinctive illustrations. All ages. Sat 10 – Sun 18 Feb; 10am – 4pm; Riverside Terrace, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Glitterbox Face Painting
Add some sparkle to your festival visit as you become a rainbow, tiger or ice queen. All ages.
Architecture Tour
Immerse yourself in Southbank Centre’s brutalist history in this tour. Sun 4, 1pm; Thu 15, 6pm; Sun 18, 1pm; Thu 22, 6pm; Sun 25, 3pm; Ticket Office at Royal Festival Hall (Level 2); £12
Dragon Babies – Gamelan for 3 – 5 year olds Shake, rattle and gong with your little ones.
Sat 10 – Sun 18 Feb; 10.30am – 4pm; Green Side Foyers, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; £5
Mon 5, Mon 12, Wed 14, Fri 16, Mon 19 & Mon 26; 11am; Gamelan Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall; £5 (for one child and accompanying adults)
Andreas Gursky
Finnish Rooftop Sauna
Hayward Gallery hosts the first major UK retrospective of Andreas Gursky’s work. 11am – 7pm (last entry 6pm); Thursday until 9pm (last entry 8pm); closed Tuesday, Hayward Gallery, Supporter:£16***, Standard: £14.50 (concessions available: see southbankcentre.co.uk)
Darbyshire, Gander, Pica, Starling
Recent Acquisitions from the Arts Council Collection. An exhibition of four sculptural works by Matthew Darbyshire, Ryan Gander, Amalia Pica and Simon Starling. 11am – 7pm (closed Tuesdays), Late night openings Thursdays until 9pm; Heni Project Space, Hayward Gallery; Free
ABBA: Super Troupers
Come on a musical journey with Swedish pop sensation ABBA as they take over 1970s Britain. Daily, various times (see southbankcentre. co.uk for more details); Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, Supporter; £27.50***, Standard: £25
Darkness Visible
Enter artist Sam Winston’s darkroom installation to explore perception and spoken word. Tuesday – Sunday; 11am – 8pm, The National Poetry Library, Level 5, Royal Festival Hall; Free*
Gamelan School & Group Workshops – Spring 2018
Gather a group and have a go at playing the gamelan. Thu 1, Tue 6, Wed 7, Thu 8, Tue 13, Tue 20, Wed 21, Thu 22, Tue 27 & Wed 28; various times (see southbankcentre.co.uk); Gamelan Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall; £195
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Until Sun 11 Feb; various times (see southbankcentre.co.uk for more details); £20 – £25
Pipe Up Schools: Come and Meet the RFH organ A hands-on workshop for up to 32 primary or secondary school students. £50; book on 020 7960 4225
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Members Area
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Hayward Gallery
Members have free entry to all exhibitions at Hayward Gallery and enjoy Members’ private views.
Save Money
Treat yourself and a guest to happy hour drinks in the Members Area. Save 20% at Southbank Centre Shops, and enjoy further discounts.
Gamelan Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Courses
Courses for players at every level. Throughout the month (see southbankcentre. co.uk for more details); Gamelan Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall; £100 per term or £270 for three terms in advance
Behind the Scenes Tour Get a sneak peek behind the scenes.
Sat 3, 2pm; Tue 6, 6pm; Tue 27, 6pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £10
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LondonWe believe art has the power to help create a better world for Eye everyone. That’s why we began in 1951 on the South Bank of Waterloo
the Thames. Dreamed up after World War Two, the Festival of Britain gave the nation hope for a brighter future. Today, millions of people gather at our festivals to enjoy culture from around the world. We put on 5,700 concerts, gigs, exhibitions, Waterloo Station shows and debates each year, half of them for free. Our work can be seen on six continents and in 37 towns and cities across the UK. Come and see for yourself. Southbank Centre occupies a 17-acre site in the midst of London’s vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames. This includes Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room, and Hayward Gallery. We also curate the outdoor spaces along the riverfront and around our venues, providing free art for millions of people every year.
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While you’re here You’ll never be short of eating and drinking options at Southbank Centre – we’ve got everything from cafes and sandwich shops to fine dining and bars. Browse our shops for designer concessions, unusual gifts, furniture, jewellery and homeware. Cafes, restaurants and bars You can grab a snack, sit down for a meal, or have a drink at a selection of venues across our site. Try Central Bar, Topolski or Las Iguanas at cocktail time, and Caffe Vergnano 1882, EAT or Le Pain Quotidien for a coffee. If you're on a date, head for Skylon or Wahaca; if you're bringing the kids, they'll enjoy Giraffe or Riverside Terrace Cafe. Shops Buy a gift or find something for yourself at our three on-site shops, offering design-led products inspired by our festival programme. Our newly reopened Hayward Gallery shop offers designer collaborations featuring ceramics, tiles, prints, jewellery and art books. Discover exciting toys and games for children at our shop in Royal Festival Hall and prints, great gifts and lifestyle products in our Festival Terrace shop. For the latest titles, bestsellers on a wide range of subjects and works linked to our Literature events, visit the Southbank Centre branch of Foyles. Southbank Centre Food Market Discover why our food market is a food lover’s destination, as our traders return with delicious street food for every appetite. Friday, 12 noon – 8pm Saturday, 11am – 8pm Sunday, 12 noon – 6pm Bank Holiday Mondays, 12 noon – 6pm
On the cover: Harry Hill presents Matt Millz © Ray Burmiston Highlights page: An Afternoon with Jacqueline Wilson © James Jordan, Me and My Bee © Me and My Bee Theatre, London Philharmonic Orchestra © Benjamin Ealovega, Amazon, 2016 © Andreas Gursky/DACS, 2017. Courtesy: Sprüth Magers, Transatlantic Sessions © Murdo Macleod
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