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Bernstein’s MASS weekend Generously supported by Heritage Lottery Fund, Alex Graham, Liz and Luke Mayhew and Susie Thomson From Friday 6 to Sunday 8 April, we mark the composer Leonard Bernstein’s centenary year with a performance of his radical masterpiece MASS, and a weekend of events for young people. MASS bridges the gap between classical and popular music to explore idealism, questioning and protest. Our new production is conducted by Marin Alsop and features Tony Award-winning Brazilian baritone Paulo Szot, our Associate Orchestras the National
Youth Orchestra of Great Britain (NYO) and Chineke! Juniors, and a diverse cast of dancers, vocalists and choirs from across London, a congregation of street singers, a rock band and a brass band. NYO also presents two performances inspired by Bernstein’s pioneering Young People’s Concerts: UNLEASHED, a series of lively concerts by teenagers, for teenagers.
We’re back and better than ever
Tyondai Braxton: World Premiere
Stewart Lee: Content Provider
Hannah Peel with Tubular Brass
Anna Meredith & Southbank Sinfonia Present ‘Varmints’
Concrete Dreams Weekend
After three years of extensive refurbishment, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room open their doors to the public on Mon 9 April with a vibrant new programme of music, gigs, dance and late-night fun.
Composer Hannah Peel and 29-piece brass band Tubular Brass perform two unearthly works. Peel’s mysterious composition evokes an 86-year-old woman who dreams of the stars. Hear it alongside a retooling of Mike Oldfield’s iconic 1973 album.
See the world premiere of TELEKINESIS, a large-scale work for orchestra, electronics and choir by Tyondai Braxton, one of the most exciting young artists in New York today. It conjures with sci-fi film soundtracks and sonic exploration.
Genre-crossing composer Anna Meredith presents her awardwinning debut album Varmints, with her band and the Southbank Sinfonia orchestra. She is described by Pitchfork as ‘one of the most innovative voices in British music’.
Stewart Lee’s most successful full-length show ever has toured sold-out theatres for nearly two years. Join him as he performs the show for the very last time. When it’s gone it’s gone.
Peer into the rich history of Southbank Centre’s 1960s buildings, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room, over a long weekend. Take in music and performance exploring our heritage, from David Bowie to jazz music and Asian dance.
Daily listings
Sunday 1 Architecture Tour
Behind the Scenes Tour
2pm; Ticket Office at Royal Festival Hall; £12
11am; Royal Festival Hall; £10
Immerse yourself in Southbank Centre’s brutalist history.
Wednesday 4 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Steven Isserlis performs Elgar Experience gems from the classical canon. Thomas Dausgaard conductor Steven Isserlis cello Britten 4 Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes; Elgar Cello Concerto; Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £10 – £50
No One Exists Alone
Poets address the scourge of homelessness. 8pm; National Poetry Library, Level 5, Royal Festival Hall; Free*
London Sinfonietta – Response: Andreas Gursky
Hear live music by Scanner and Mandel inspired by Gursky’s work. Commissioned by London Sinfonietta. 8pm; Hayward Gallery; £14.50
Thursday 5 Stephen Hough, piano
‘Our foremost pianist’ (The Sunday Times). Debussy Clair de lune from Suite bergamasque; Images, Set 2; Schumann Fantasie in C, Op.17; Debussy La terrasse des audiences du clair de lune from Préludes, Bk.2; Images, Set 1; Beethoven Sonata in F minor, Op.57 (Appassionata) 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £10 – £55
Friday 6 Creative Learning through Music Symposium
Discuss large-scale creative music projects like Bernstein’s MASS. 2pm; Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall; Free*
Friday Tonic: Camilla George Quartet
Jazz up the end of the week with the saxophonist and her band. 5.30pm; Central Bar Foyer, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Key Visual Arts Performance & Dance Classical Music Literature & Spoken Word Archive Studio Gigs & Contemporary Music Talks & Topics Eat & Explore There are no transaction fees for in-person bookings or Southbank Centre Members and Supporters Circles. For all other bookings transaction fees apply: £2.50 online; £3 over the phone. If you wish to receive tickets in the post, a 75p delivery charge applies. * Book free ticketed 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
Saturday 7
Architecture Tour 6pm; see Sun 1 Apr for more details.
Uncovering Classics: Bernstein’s MASS Film Screening
Follow along as students discover all about Bernstein in this short film 7pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Bernstein’s MASS
Hear Bernstein's large-scale dramatic work in his centenary year. National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain Chineke! Junior Orchestra Marin Alsop conductor Paulo Szot celebrant Bernstein MASS: A Theatre Piece for singers, players & dancers 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £10 – £30
Peek into our behind-the-scenes history and famous spaces.
What You Need to Know: Bernstein’s MASS
Join this study day to explore the work's history and traditions. 12 noon; St Paul’s Roof Pavilion, Level 6, Royal Festival Hall; £25
Uncovering Classics: Bernstein’s MASS Film Screening 6.45pm; see Fri 6 Apr for more details.
Bernstein’s MASS 7.30pm; see Fri 6 Apr for more details.
Sunday 8 Come and Play Mambo from West Side Story with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain Develop your orchestral playing skills in this workshop.
12.15pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free: online pre-registration essential
Architecture Tour 1pm; see Sun 1 Apr for more details.
Teen Hangout with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
Discover the stories behind the music at this free and friendly preconcert event for teenagers only. 4.15pm & 6pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain - Unleashed
An electrifying live music experience with the world's greatest orchestra of teenagers. Kwamé Ryan conductor Mason Bates Mothership; James Newton Howard Suite from The Hunger Games; Bernstein Symphonic Dances from West Side Story; John Williams Star Wars Suite 2.30pm & 7pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £10 (£5 for under-25s)
After Party with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
Hear bold new music from NYO's teenage composers. 8.45pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Monday 9 Members’ Private View: Andreas Gursky
See Andreas Gursky’s spectacular works away from the crowds.
Yanis Varoufakis: Globalisation vs Internationalism A keynote talk on the economic force that has shaped our world. 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £15 – £35
Tuesday 10 The Hip Hip Hip
The Hip Hip Hip! booth offers a multimedia sensory experience. 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
Steve Reich’s Different Trains
The LCO presents Different Trains 30 years on. London Contemporary Orchestra Soloists Bryce Dessner electric guitar Bryce Dessner Aheym for string quartet; Mica Levi You belong to me for string quartet; Steve Reich Electric Counterpoint for electric guitar & tape; Different trains for string quartet & tape accompanied by a video artwork by Bill Morrison 7.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; £10 – £38
Wednesday 11 The Hip Hip Hip 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm; See Tue 10 Apr for more details.
London Philharmonic Orchestra: Soundworks
A new performance piece inspired by the music of Stravinsky. 6pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
OAE - Mozart: Master of Deception
An all-Mozart concert. Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Sir Roger Norrington conductor Roger Montgomery horn Mozart: Symphony No.33; Horn Concerto No.4; Horn Concerto No.1; Symphony No.36 (Linz) 7pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; £10 – £60
London Philharmonic Orchestra: Perséphone
Take your seats for Stravinsky and a new organ concerto. London Philharmonic Orchestra Thomas Adès conductor Thomas Trotter organ Toby Spence tenor London Philharmonic Choir Trinity Boys Choir Thomas Adès Powder her Face Suite; Gerald Barry Organ Concerto (London premiere); Stravinsky Perséphone 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £10 – £65
Thursday 12
7.15pm; Hayward Gallery; Free*
The Hip Hip Hip
Chineke! Orchestra
11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm; See Tue 10 Apr for more details.
The reopening concert of Queen Elizabeth Hall. Anthony Parnther conductor Roderick Williams baritone Chineke! Chorus Britten Overture, The Building of the House, Op.79; Daniel Kidane Dream Song (World premiere); Beethoven Symphony No.4 7.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; £15 – £40
Philharmonia Chamber Players: Brahms
Hear the influential works created by a defiant young Brahms. Eleanor Wilkinson violin Richard Waters viola Eric Villeminey cello Helen Crayford piano Brahms Piano Quartet No.1 in G minor, Op.25 6pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); Free
London Sinfonietta – Philip Venables: The Gender Agenda
Explore gender (in)equality and take part in this gameshow-inspired world premiere. Jessica Cottis conductor Ted Huffman director Foyer performances; Philip Venables The Gender Agenda (World premiere); Illusions (For ages 18+) 7.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; £15 – £20
Philharmonia Orchestra – Esa-Pekka Salonen: Mahler 1 Esa-Pekka Salonen conductor David Fray piano Programme includes Beethoven Piano Concerto No.2; Mahler Symphony No.1 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £11 – £55
World Poets Series: Baltic Poets in London
Hear poets from the Baltic states. 8pm; National Poetry Library, Level 5, Royal Festival Hall; Free*
Friday 13 The Hip Hip Hip 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm; See Tue 10 Apr for more details.
Friday Lunch
Enjoy a free lunchtime concert. 1pm; Central Bar Foyer, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Friday Tonic: Tawiah
Jam with South London alt-soul explorer Tawiah. 5.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
Cowpuncher: Holly Blakey x Mica Levi
Enter the filmic landscape of the desolate American Western in this dance and music performance. 7.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; £18 – £24
London Philharmonic Orchestra: Brilliance and Longing
Katia and Marielle Labèque perform a world premiere. John Storgårds conductor Katia Labèque piano Marielle Labèque piano Stravinsky Jeu de cartes; Bryce Dessner Concerto for 2 pianos (World premiere); Rachmaninoff Symphony No.3 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £10 – £65; Royal Festival Hall at 6.15pm: pre-concert talk. Free
Hayward x Boiler Room
A DJ set inspired by the artist's love of techno. 10.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; £15
Saturday 14
Hannah Peel with Tubular Brass Soak up an inventive mix of electronic music from Hannah Peel, paired with a 29-piece brass band. 5pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; £18
Behind the Scenes Tour 6pm; see Sat 7 Apr for more details.
Aadae
Discover the singer-songwriter. 6pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
Gamelan Taster Workshop
An introduction to the Javanese percussion orchestra. 6.30pm; Gamelan Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall; £10
The Planets
Soak up Holst’s evocative masterpiece. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Christopher Warren-Green conductor Organist to be announced City of London Choir Wagner Prelude to Act 3 from Lohengrin; Saint-Saens Symphony No.3 (Organ); Holst The Planets 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £16.50 – £52.50
Sunday 15 Chinua Achebe: Things Fall Apart
Hear readings from Chinua Achebe’s masterpiece, performed by Nollywood artists and authors. 2pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; £20
Music of Today: Vito Zuraj
The first major UK showcase of original music from the Slovenian composer. Philharmonia Orchestra Joana Mallwitz conductor Nika Goric soprano Vito Zuraj Aftertouch for ensemble (UK premiere); Übürall (Ubuquity) – farces for soprano & ensemble (World premiere of English version) 6pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); Free
Philharmonia Orchestra – The Song of the Children of the Stars
The Philharmonia performs an inspiring new orchestral work by Unsuk Chin. Esa-Pekka Salonen conductor Philharmonia Voices Trinity Boys Choir Biber Battalia à 10 in D; Beethoven Symphony No.2; Unsuk Chin Le chant des enfants des étoiles for children’s choir, chorus, organ & orchestra (European premiere) 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £11 – £55
Monday 16
Wednesday 18 ABBA: Super Troupers – Access Tour
Come on a musical journey with this Dementia Friendly tour. 10.30am; Exhibition Space, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall; £15
London Philharmonic Orchestra: Foyle Future Firsts perform Dumbarton Oaks Open your ears to the outstanding young musicians in the LPO's development programme 6pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); Free
London Philharmonic Orchestra: Bold and New
Hear Shostakovich's stirring Sixth Symphony. Vladimir Jurowski conductor Leif Ove Andsnes piano Stravinsky Symphony in C; Tango arr. for orchestra; Debussy Fantaisie for piano & orchestra; Shostakovich Symphony No.6 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £10 – £65
Tyondai Braxton TELEKINESIS
See the world premiere of this work from the ex-Battles frontman. BBC Concert Orchestra André de Ridder conductor Qasim Naqvi The Bad Feelings Rainbow (World premiere); Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith Expanding (World premiere); Varèse Déserts for wind, piano, percussion & tape; Tyondai Braxton TELEKINESIS (World premiere) 7.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; £10 – £35
Thursday 19 April Showers Tea Dance Whirl the afternoon away.
1.30pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Colin Currie & Nicolas Hodges
Colin Currie percussion Nicolas Hodges piano Harrison Birtwistle Intrada for piano and percussion (UK premiere); Stockhausen Klavierstück V for piano; Harrison Birtwistle Variations from the Golden Mountain for piano; Feldman King of Denmark for percussion; Harrison Birtwistle Intrada for piano and percussion; Stockhausen Kontakte for piano, tape & percussion 7.30pm, Queen Elizabeth Hall; £10 – £25
Stewart Lee: Content Provider
Catch Lee's final live comedy show before he takes an extended break. 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £26.50
Friday 20
Family Gamelan Taster Session
Marc Maron: A Few Parts of The World Tour
Rug Rhymes
2pm; Gamelan Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall; £10
7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £25
10.30am; National Poetry Library Reading Den, Level 5, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Matt Emery
Paco Peña & Friends
Bring your family and friends to play our Javanese percussion orchestra.
Enjoy the evocative piano and string pieces of UK composer Matt Emery. 2pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
Skeltr
Listen to modern and technical soul funk in an energetic live show. 4pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
Maron performs thought-provoking comedy in his new show.
A night of flamenco guitar. 7.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; £25 – £35
Tuesday 17 Iliza Shlesinger Live
Laugh out loud with the straighttalking comic for one night only. 8pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; £22. For ages 14+
Nursery rhymes and poems for under-5s and their carers.
Friday Lunch: LPO Foyle Future Firsts
Open your ears to the outstanding young musicians in the LPO's development programme 1pm; Central Bar Foyer, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Friday Tonic: The Wise Bloods
This reggae group tell stories of love and unity. 5.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
Peter Hammill
Hear songs from across Peter Hammill’s career. 7.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; £15 – £27.50
Stewart Lee: Content Provider 7.30pm; see Thu 19 Apr for more details.
Saturday 21 Gamelan Youth Course – Summer 2018
If you’re aged 11 – 18, come and explore ensemble music-making on our Javanese gamelan. 12pm; Gamelan Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall; £60 per term
Inside Music: The Orgelbüchlein Project
William Whitehead introduces Royal Festival Hall’s pipe organ. 2pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £10
Behind the Scenes Tour 6pm; see Sat 7 Apr for more details.
Pandit Kushal Das and Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya: Music of India
Witness a double-bill of iconic sitar and santoor to celebrate Queen Elizabeth Hall’s reopening. Pandit Kushal Das sitar Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya santoor Pandit Yogesh Samsi tabla 7pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; £18 – £50
London Philharmonic Orchestra: Ode to Beethoven
Beethoven’s great Violin Concerto. Vladimir Jurowski conductor Gil Shaham violin Anders Hillborg Mantra - Elegy (Homage to Stravinsky) (World premiere); Yuri Falik Requiem for Stravinsky; Stravinsky Ode; Beethoven Violin Concerto 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £10 – £65
Sunday 22 Doris Lessing: The Golden Notebook
Hear readings from Doris Lessing’s masterpiece, performed by artists and authors. 2pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; £20
Joan as Police Woman
The thrilling live performer returns with her new album, Damned Devotion. 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £22.50 – £27.50
Monday 23 Stewart Lee: Content Provider 7.30pm; see Thu 19 Apr for more details.
Tuesday 24 Malavika Sarukkai’s Group Ensemble: Thari – The Loom
Experience a dance production that explores the links between dancing and weaving. 7.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; £18 – £24
William Whitehead, organ
William Whitehead performs two co-commissions to ‘complete’ Bach’s Orgelbüchlein. Programme includes: Bach chorales and music by Bruhns, Errolln Wallen, Kalevi Aho, Thierry Escaich, Schumann, Parry and Listz. See southbankcentre.co.uk for more details. 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £15
Wednesday 25 London Philharmonic Orchestra: Rachmaninoff and Mahler
Experience Rachmaninoff’s beautiful Second Piano Concerto. Robert Trevino conductor Arseny Tarasevich-Nikolaev piano Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No.2; Mahler Symphony No.5 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £10 – £65
Thursday 26 Pipe Up Schools: Come and Meet the RFH Organ
A hands-on students workshop. 9am; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £50
Gamers are in Control?: Violet Nights
Join gamers, experts and developers in this lively conversation about the idea of control in gaming. 7pm; Blue Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall; Free*
Instagram Poetry Launch
Following a call-out for the best poetry on Instagram, the winners perform alongside an exhibition of this emerging poetic form. 7.30pm, National Poetry Library, Level 5, Royal Festival Hall, Free*
Benjamin Grosvenor, piano
Benjamin Grosvenor enchanted audiences when he won the piano final of Young Musician of the Year. JS Bach French Suite No.5 in G, BWV.816; Brahms 4 Pieces, Op.119; Brett Dean Hommage à Brahms; Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune arr. Leonard Borwick for piano; Berg Sonata, Op.1; Ravel Gaspard de la nuit 7.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; £10 – £38
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Zukerman: Elgar
Atmospheric music by Sibelius, Bruch and Elgar. Pinchas Zukerman conductor, violin Amanda Forsyth cello Sibelius The Swan of Tuonela (Lemminkäinen Suite No.2); Bruch Violin Concerto No.1; Elgar Sospiri; Enigma Variations 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £10 – £50
Friday 27 Rug Rhymes 10.30am; see Fri 20 Apr for more details.
Five Decades on Screen
Gain insight into the artistic significance of our buildings through archival footage. 12pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
Friday Lunch: The Hermes Experiment
Danielle de Niese
The charismatic soprano performs. Sir James Galway flute Mark Simpson clarinet Menahem Pressler piano Navarra String Quartet Roussel 2 Poèmes de Ronsard for voice & flute, Op.26; Schubert String Quartet in C minor, D.703 (Quartettsatz); Der Hirt auf dem Felsen (The Shepherd on the rock) for voice, clarinet & piano, D.965; Chausson Chanson perpetuelle, Op.37; Schubert Der Tod und das Mädchen, D.531; String Quartet in D minor, D.810 (Death & the Maiden) 7.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; £10 – £38
London Philharmonic Orchestra – Thomas Søndergård conducts Dvořák
Dvořák’s uplifting Symphony No.8. Luca Buratto piano Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune; Prokofiev Piano Concerto No.2; Dvořák Symphony No.8 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £10 – £65
Concrete Dreams Architecture Debate: What did the 1960s do for us? Learn more about Southbank Centre’s iconic buildings.
For ages 14+ 8.15pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; £10
Saturday 28 Five Decades on Screen
4.30pm & 7pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
Sonia Sabri
Watch an array of uplifting kathak dance performances. 5pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
Shirley Collins and Sam Lee in Conversation
Consider folk's current trends and history with the two musicians. 6pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
2001: A Space Odyssey Live
As Kubrick’s sci-fi masterpiece turns 50, mark the occasion in a film screening with live soundtrack. 7pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £20 – £55
Anna Meredith & Southbank Sinfonia Present ‘Varmints’ A genre-defying composer performs with full orchestra.
7.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; £15 – £20
Sam Lee’s Singing with Nightingales
Hear folk star Sam Lee sing with nightingales. 10pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; £20
Sunday 29 Little Movers Workshop with Rambert A contemporary dance workshop for toddlers and their carers. 11.30am; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
Meet the Archive: Explore Southbank Centre’s Archive
Five Decades on Screen
Get hands-on with material about our history. 12pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
Family Gamelan Taster Workshop
Come and try our Javanese Gamelan percussion orchestra. 12 noon; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
Kinetika Bloco
Experience an exuberant carnival performance followed by a drop-in drumming workshop. 1pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
The Bhavan
Enjoy this trio of classical Indian dance performances. 1.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
Cando2
See two performances by Candoco’s youth dance companies. 2pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
60s Big Sing Workshop
Learn songs by the pop stars who performed in Queen Elizabeth Hall in its first decade, in this workshop. 3pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
60s Big Sing Performance
Friday Tonic: Javanese Gamelan and Dance Showcase
Shobana Jeyasingh Dance
5.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
See this performance piece inspired by Queen Elizabeth Hall.
12pm; see Fri 27 Apr for more details.
1pm; Central Bar Foyer, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Celebrate with us as Southbank Centre’s gamelan returns to the site of its inaugural performance.
Freddie Opoku-Addaie: Our Veranda
4pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free.
Enjoy pop-up contemporary dance performances. 4pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
Vicki Igbokwe: Dance and Movement Workshop
Try house, waacking, African and contemporary dance. 2.15pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
12pm; see Fri 27 Apr for more details.
Meet the Archive: Explore Southbank Centre’s Archive 12pm; see Sat 28 Apr for more details.
Streetwise Opera
Encounter music from the opera Satyagraha by Philip Glass. 12.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
Voices of Revolution: Insights Day
Delve into the impact and legacy of the 1917 Russian Revolution in talks, films and live music. 1pm; Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall; £20 / £10 when you also book for the evening concert and for Southbank Centre Members and Friends of the Philharmonia
Corali: 9 Windows Reimagined Corali Dance Company reimagine their site-specific piece from the 1990s about unrequited love. 1pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
Echoes in Time: Drake Music
Hear a new composition inspired by the brutalist architecture of Queen Elizabeth Hall. 1.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
Introduction to Hip Hop with ZooNation
See ZooNation Youth Company perform a hip-hop show and learn the moves yourself. 2pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
Chineke! Juniors
The young musicians perform. 3pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
Tomorrow's Warriors: The Jazz Ticket National Finale Young musicians show off their skills in this jazz finale concert. 4pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
Shobana Jeyasingh Dance 5pm & 5:30pm; see Sat 28 Apr for more details.
Nu Civilisation Orchestra with special guest Soweto Kinch
Drink in big band classics featuring great jazz musicians with Tomorrow's Warriors. 6pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; £5 – £15
Fifty Poems from Five Decades Join ten of the UK’s finest poets to mark 50 years of Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room.
7pm; Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall; £10
Philharmonia Orchestra – Fear & Repression
How did fear and repression manifest themselves in Shostakovich’s music? Vladimir Ashkenazy conductor James Ehnes violin Shostakovich Violin Concerto No.1; Symphony No.4 7.30pm; Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6); £11 – £55
Throughout the month 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); Exhibition Space, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall; Supporter; £27.50***, Standard: £25
Andreas Gursky
Catch the final month of the first UK Gursky retrospective. Sun 1 – Sun 22 Apr; 11am – 7pm (last entry 6pm); Thu until 9pm (last entry 8pm); closed Tue; Hayward Gallery; Supporter: £16***, Standard: £14.50 (concessions available: see southbankcentre.co.uk)
Andreas Gursky Exhibition Tour
Learn more about Andreas Gursky. Thu 6.30pm; Sat 2pm; Hayward Gallery; Free with exhibition ticket
A Child’s Guide to Brutalism Explore this new display on brutalist architecture for both children and adults.
Daily from Mon 9 Apr; 10am; Archive Studio, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Concrete Dreams
An installation going behind the scenes of our 1960s buildings. Tue 10 – Sun 29 Apr; runs hourly from 11am until 6pm; Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tour time approximately 70 minutes; Free*
Adapt to Survive: Notes from the Future
A group exhibition exploring how our world might feel in the future. From Wed 18 Apr; 11am – 7pm; Thu until 9pm (last entry 8pm); closed Tue; HENI Project Space, Hayward Gallery; Free
Darbyshire, Gander, Pica, Starling
See recent acquisitions from the Arts Council Collection. Until 9 Apr. 11am – 7pm; Thu until 9pm (last entry 8pm); closed Tue; HENI Project Space, Hayward Gallery; Free
Gamelan School & Group Workshops – Summer 2018
Get a group together to have a go at playing the Javanese gamelan. 2pm; Gamelan Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall; £195
Instagram Poetry
Discover this emergent form of poetry. Tue – Sun, 11am – 8pm, National Poetry Library, Level 5, Royal Festival Hall; Free
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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, including our brand-new Queen Elizabeth Hall and Hayward Gallery Cafes. Try Central Bar, Topolski or Las Iguanas at cocktail time, and Honest Burgers, 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, 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
Membership Become a Member and be first in line for tickets to over 5,700 events. Join now at southbankcentre.co.uk/membership
Support Join our family of supporters and help us continue to present as many free activities as possible, making art available to all at southbankcentre.co.uk/support Listings correct at time of going to press. Southbank Centre is a registered charity no. 298909
On the cover: Benjamin Grosvenor © Decca/Sophie Wright Highlights page: Chineke! Juniors © Pete Woodhead, Queen Elizabeth Hall © Morley Von Sternberg, Tyondai Braxton © Grace Villamil, Stewart Lee © Idil Sukan, Hannah Peel, Anna Meredith © Kate Bones, Hayward Gallery © GLC Photos.
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