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What’s Lights at Southbank Centre’s Winter Festival by Belinda Lawley
FESTIVALS Southbank Centre’s Winter Festival with NatWest // 5 November – 11 January Explore the Christmas Market, take the magical Southbank Centre Express, watch Slava’s Snowshow, discover pop-up fun and take part in free singing and dancing sessions
.............................................................................. The Loco London Comedy Film Festival // 22 – 25 January BFI Southbank LOCO return, bringing laughter to London with a line-up of hilariously entertaining films
FILM Curzon Mondrian London // Ongoing Mondrian London at Sea Containers Mondrian London are delighted to offer the best of contemporary film in their bespoke 56-seat cinema on the studio level. Working with their partners Curzon, Curzon Mondrian London will screen a wide range of films
.............................................................................. Sci-Fi Days of Fear and Wonder // 1 – 30 December BFI Southbank Robots, aliens, spaceships and more; explore the blazing worlds of sci-fi with an out-of-this-world film season
.............................................................................. 2001: A Space Odyssey // 1 December – 7 January BFI Southbank Kubrick’s timeless space-age classic is back on the big screen presented in a beautiful digital restoration
.............................................................................. Maggie Smith // 2 – 28 December BFI Southbank From Shakespeare to comedy and from love interest to matriarch, rediscover the brilliance of Dame Maggie Smith
.............................................................................. Christmas Movies // 3 – 14 December House of Vans London Get in the Christmas mood at House of Vans. Celebrate the holiday season with a mix of the best Christmas classics
.............................................................................. Blade Runner: The Final Cut // 10 December BFI IMAX Ridley Scott’s masterpiece on the big screen once more
.............................................................................. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies // From 12 December BFI IMAX The conclusion of the trilogy, ‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies’ sees Thorin and Bilbo reclaiming the dwarves’ homeland
.............................................................................. Met Opera: Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg (Live) // 13 December BFI IMAX Take in a MET Opera performance at the UK’s biggest screen
.............................................................................. Eric Rohmer // January – March BFI Southbank A season of film celebrating the life-work of the prolific French New Wave director
.............................................................................. The Best of the Marx Brothers // 14 – 31 January BFI Southbank Blast away those chilly winter blues with a season dedicated to the hilarious champions of comedy
.............................................................................. Met Opera: The Merry Widow (Live) // 17 January BFI IMAX Take in a MET Opera performance at the UK’s biggest screen
THEATRE & PERFORMANCE Electra // Until 20 December The Old Vic Kristin Scott Thomas and director Ian Rickson reunite to bring Sophocles’ tragedy to The Old Vic in the round
Here Lies Love // Until 8 January Dorfman at National Theatre A revolutionary musical experience from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim tracing the astonishing journey of Imelda Marcos
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JOHN // Until 13 January Lyttelton at National Theatre DV8 Physical Theatre return to the National with a new verbatim dance-theatre work by Artistic Director Lloyd Newson
.............................................................................. Behind the Beautiful Forevers // Until 13 April Olivier at National Theatre Katherine Boo spent three years in Anawadi recording the lives of its residents. From her uncompromising book, David Hare has fashioned a tumultuous play on an epic scale
.............................................................................. 3 Winters // Until 3 February Lyttelton at National Theatre Croatia 1945 – 2011. Tena Štivičić’s new play creates the portrait of an eclectic family, held together by the courage to survive
.............................................................................. LA SOIRÉE // Until 11 January LA SOIRÉE ’s Spiegeltent Hit cabaret show LA SOIRÉE returns to London with a cocktail of cabaret, new burlesque, circus slideshow and contemporary variety
.............................................................................. Grimm Tales for Young and Old // Until 15 February Bargehouse This winter, immerse yourself in Philip Pullman’s compelling Grimm Tales in this unique production set across the atmospheric Bargehouse
.............................................................................. Treasure Island // From 3 December Olivier at National Theatre Robert Louis Stevenson’s story of murder, money and mutiny is brought to life on the Olivier stage in a thrilling new adaptation by Bryony Lavery. Suitable for 10yrs+
.............................................................................. Meow Meow – Apocalypse Meow: Crisis is Born // 16 – 29 December Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall Laugh in the face of imminent cat-astrophe as our favourite feline makes a rapturous return to Southbank Centre
.............................................................................. Slava’s Snowshow // 17 December – 5 January Royal Festival Hall at Southbank Centre Fun for the whole family, this incredible show sees Royal Festival Hall filled with a heart-stopping blizzard of snow
.............................................................................. Tim Key and Daniel Kitson in Tree // 5 – 31 January The Old Vic It’s early evening in the middle of autumn, it’s just starting to get dark and on a quiet residential street a man with a picnic basket, arrives late, at a tree
EXHIBITIONS First World War Galleries // Permanent Galleries IWM London New ground breaking galleries that commemorate the Centenary of the First World War
.............................................................................. Horrible Histories©: Spies // Until 4 January IWM London Explore the world of Second World War spies through this family-friendly exhibition
.............................................................................. War Story: Afghanistan 2014 // Until 6 September 2015 IWM London A snapshot of this pivotal point in Afghanistan’s history, told through little-known personal stories of those on the ground
.............................................................................. Truth and Memory: British Art of the First World War // Until 8 March IWM London The largest exhibition of British First World War art for almost 100 years
.............................................................................. IWM Contemporary: Jane and Louise Wilson // Until 11 January IWM London A new video installation, Undead Sun, commissioned to mark the Centenary of the First World War
MIRRORCITY: London artists on fiction and reality // Until 4 January Hayward Gallery at Southbank Centre MIRRORCITY shows works by key emerging and established artists working in London today, who seek to address the challenges, conditions and consequences of living in a digital age
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Dazzle // Until 11 January gallery@oxo Showcasing over 90 contemporary jewellery designers from 20 countries, Dazzle features a stellar line-up from graduate discoveries to designer royalty
.............................................................................. And the Band Played On // 11 November – 22 December Florence Nightingale Museum Florence Nightingale Museum presents a special art installation with eye-opening sculptures by medical artist, Eleanor Cook
.............................................................................. Modest Mouse: An intimate collection of photographs by Pat Graham // Until 12 December House of Vans London Pat Graham’s incredible new document of cult indie rockers Modest Mouse – shot over 12 years on the road – turns into an intense photo exhibition
.............................................................................. Landscape Photographer of the Year // 1 December – 31 January Waterloo Rail Station, Balcony See the country through the lenses of the Landscape Photographer of the Year Awards winners and commended entries, on the balcony at Waterloo Station
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Haro Bikes Presents: The Rise Of Bmx Freestyle Vol.2 European Book Launch Party // 13 December House Of Vans London House of Vans prepares to host the European launch of much anticipated ‘The Rise of BMX Freestyle Vol.2’ presented by Haro Bikes
.............................................................................. Framing Perceptions by Sightsavers // 14 – 18 January gallery@oxo An exhibition of portraits by Guardian photographer Graeme Robertson, telling stories of exclusion and empowerment in the developing world
MUSIC & DANCE Live Jazz At OXO // Ongoing OXO Tower Bar Pair a winter feast with some live OXO jazz, and this really is the season to be jolly
.............................................................................. Jazz Nights at Gillray’s // Every Thursday Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar Gillray’s turns up the volume in South Bank this winter with a series of jazz evenings
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A Dungeon’s Christmas: The Festering Feast // 5 December – 4 January The London Dungeon Forget mistletoe, mulled wine and holly, witness preparations for a Tudor festive banquet that’s more foul than flavoursome
.............................................................................. Gabriel’s Wharf Magical Christmas // 6 December Gabriel’s Wharf Enjoy twinkling lights, festive treats and help decorate the Christmas tree at this unique riverside designer-maker hub, Gabriel’s Wharf
.............................................................................. Penguin Father Fishmas // 15 – 28 December SEA LIFE London Aquarium Come and meet Penguin Father Fishmas who will be making a daily appearance in Penguin: Ice Adventure. Plus, learn interesting penguin facts during SEA LIFE’s regular talks and feeds
Object Conversations // Every Sunday IWM London New immersive handling sessions that explore objects from IWM collections and how they connect with iconic large objects on display
// 31 December Royal Festival Hall at Southbank Centre Southbank Centre is transformed into five floors of entertainment, including stylish dining, beauty parlours and pop-up nightclubs
New Year’s Eve at OXO // 31 December OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie Roll out the red carpet and get dressed up to the nines as you see 2014 off in serious style and welcome the New Year in the most glamorous of ways
.............................................................................. The Iron Giant // 11 January BFI Southbank Follow the adventures of Hogarth and his new pal, a giant robot, in this heart-warming animated film
.............................................................................. Preview: Big Hero 6 // 17 January BFI Southbank Disney’s 54th animated feature brings action packed comedy-adventure to the BFI Southbank ensuring fun for all the family
.............................................................................. Runthrough 5k & 10k // 18 January Brockwell Park Burn off the festivities and start your new year with a 5/10K run for all the family
EXPERIENCES London Duck Tours Experience // December – January London Duck Tours A daily fun-packed sight seeing tour taking you from road to river via an amphibious vehicle
.............................................................................. Explore London by River // December – January MBNA Thames Clippers Watch the city lights sparkle as you travel through London in style this winter with MBNA Thames Clippers
.............................................................................. Cocktail With A Cause // Ongoing Oxo Tower Bar Fancy putting yourself in the running to win a £16,000 ring? This could be the best cocktail you ever buy
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The First Christmas // 20 – 23 & 27 – 31 December IWM London Take inspiration from First World War Princess Mary tins and create your own Christmas tree decoration
Dudamel & Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela // 8 & 9 January Royal Festival Hall at Southbank Centre The vibrant, charismatic young performers of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra return for two nights, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel
Creative Response // Every Sunday IWM London Get creative and tell IWM what inspired you on your visit
Gift of Giving Charity Shop // 6 December – 11 January Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre Visit Southbank Centre’s pop-up charity shop where you can donate to a good cause and find hidden gems to buy. In partnership with mental health charity ‘MIND’
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FAMILY FUN
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Christmas Market and Carol Concert // 14 December Ruskin Park Family fun at the Christmas Market, followed by Christingle making and a Christingle Carol Concert
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House of Vans Charity Christmas Tree // 3 – 14 December House of Vans London Christmas is traditionally a time of giving. This December come hang a donation envelope on their charity Christmas Tree
Christmas Party Menus // Until 23 December Mondrian London Eat, drink and be merry this party season in the opulent surroundings of Mondrian London
Festive Drinks Receptions // November – January Primo Bar at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Start and finish your evening of festivities with free live music and cocktails in Primo
.............................................................................. Winter Cocktail Experience // 27 November – 3 January The London Eye Relax and enjoy the views at The London Eye whilst your host expertly creates winter cocktails. Available Thursday, Friday and Saturday
.............................................................................. Frosty Guided Experience // 29 November – 3 January The London Eye Returning for another year, join The London Eye’s wintery guided tour in their multi-sensory themed capsule with ice-like structures, smells and sounds. It’s a truly unique experience
.............................................................................. House of Vans Charity Christmas Tree // 3 – 14 December House of Vans London Christmas is traditionally a time of giving. This December come hang a donation envelope on their charity Christmas Tree
.............................................................................. New Year’s Eve // 31 December Mondrian London Mondrian London have an array of options where you can celebrate, including Sea Containers restaurant, Dandelyan cocktail bar and rooftop lounge, Rumpus Room, so you can be sure to bring in the new year with a bang!
Rekorderlig Cider Lodge // 5 November – 11 January Hungerford Car Park at Southbank Centre Scandi-style drinks and street food
.............................................................................. Grimm Tales Menu at Sea Containers // Until 15 February Sea Containers at Mondrian London Ticket holders of ‘Grimm Tale’s’ at Bargehouse can continue the fantasy and enjoy an exclusive twocourse menu for £20 or three courses for £24 at Sea Containers
.............................................................................. Christmas at Brasserie Joël // Until 21 December Brasserie Joël at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge You will be spoilt for choice by the range of delicious dishes created by Chef Walter Ishizuka and his team this festive season
.............................................................................. Christmas at OXO Tower Brasserie // Until 24 December OXO Tower Brasserie It wouldn’t be the festive season if it wasn’t for the indulgence that comes with it. Head Chef Keir Barry is rockin’ and Josper grilling the night away
.............................................................................. Christmas at OXO Tower Restaurant // Until 24 December OXO Tower Restaurant In his brand new, hi-tech kitchen, Head Chef Jeremy Bloor has created a winter wonderland for you to enjoy this Christmas
.............................................................................. Brixton Night Market // 5 – 6 December Windrush Square Local, fresh, fast food 5pm – 10pm
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TASTE Express Lunch // Ongoing OXO Tower Bar Food for thought. Dash out of the cold and into the OXO Bar for a winter warming lunch that you won’t want to miss
.............................................................................. House // Daily National Theatre The new dining destination at the heart of the National Theatre
.............................................................................. The Understudy // Daily National Theatre A relaxed and friendly craft beer pub with riverside seating. Serving a range of draught beers, wines, cocktails and nibbles
.............................................................................. Terrace // Daily National Theatre A contemporary and relaxed bar and restaurant, with a busy kitchen serving delicious plates perfect for sharing
.............................................................................. Kitchen // Daily National Theatre An all-day café on the riverfront. Serving simple, healthy dishes using the freshest ingredients and local suppliers
.............................................................................. The Wall SE1 Café // Daily House of Vans London The Wall SE1 An all day café takes over one of the tunnels at House of Vans London serving ever fresh treats from burgers to muffins
.............................................................................. Christmas Afternoon Tea // 29 November – 4 January Library Lounge at London Marriott Hotel County Hall Devour a festive afternoon tea with a glass of bubbles and unbeatable views of the Thames
.............................................................................. Festive Not Afternoon Tea // 1 December – 24 December OXO Tower Brasserie Embracing the season of the cranberries and the clementines, Head Pastry Chef Penny Wabbit has put Christmas on a plate
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Brunch // Every Sunday Skylon Grill Available every Sunday from 12am to 4pm, Skylon is the ideal riverside brunch spot, giving you the perfect end to your weekend
West Norwood FEAST // 7 December St Luke’s Memorial Gardens Norwood Artisan market, fresh produce, retro goods, hot food fair and clothing
.............................................................................. West Norwood FEAST Winter Lights // 7 December St Luke’s Church, Norwood Carol singing and folk orchestra, light projections and artisan stalls. Head to see Santa or celebrate the season with some mulled wine
.............................................................................. Waterloo Night Market // 11 – 12 December Emma Cons Gardens Local, fresh, fast food 5pm – 10pm
.............................................................................. Christmas Eve & Day // 24 – 25 December Skylon Restaurant & Grill Join Skylon with your family and friends to celebrate Christmas with a beautifully designed three-course set menu from Skylon’s Head Chef Adam Gray
.............................................................................. Christmas Day Lunch at Sea Containers // 25 December Sea Containers at Mondrian London Celebrate Christmas day in style with a mouthwatering menu designed by Sea Container’s head chef Seamus Mullens
.............................................................................. Christmas Day Lunch at Gillray’s // 25 December Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar Join the Marriott and you will be in for a treat this Christmas. They’ll do all the work for you so you can relax and unwind. Delicious Turkey or treats for the children
.............................................................................. New Year’s Eve 2014 // 31 December Chino Latino at Park Plaza Riverbank Why not finish off the year in spectacular fashion and spend New Year’s Eve with Chino Latino offering an epic selection of dishes from the Champagne Buffet and tasting menu!
.............................................................................. New Year’s Eve at Skylon // 31 December Skylon Skylon invites you to celebrate the close of 2014 with dazzling views and the very best food, wine and celebratory cocktails that South Bank has to offer
.............................................................................. New Year’s Eve Grand Gala Dinner Extravaganza // 31 December Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar A Quintessentially English dining celebration experience starting with a Champagne and Canapé reception followed by an exquisite dinner surrounded by unforgettable views