Saturday 31 December 2022

Things to do this weekend in Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Scotland, Ireland and more

Got plans for the Bank Holiday weekend? Here are some ideas of things to do in Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Scotland, Ireland and more:

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Seven is taking a break from Sunday1st January, re-opening on Sunday 8th January. We wish all customers of Seven a Very Happy New Year.

Where the event is ticketed, tickets are available at TicketSource via www.sevenleeds.co.uk  We  look forward to seeing you at Seven very soon. Every £ spent at Seven helps support high quality arts in a local setting.

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What's on at Pictureville

Welcome to our weekly film listings. We're covering a fortnight this week to account for the holidays, so if you're short on plans for the post-Christmas period, you'll find plenty of cinematic inspiration below (we'd recommend Marie Kreutzer's brilliant feminist historical drama Corsage). Or there's still time to book onto one of this week's festive favourites. Either way, from the whole team at Pictureville and the National Science and Media Museum, have a wonderful winter break.

 

Love cinema? Don’t forget that you can receive free and discounted cinema tickets, plus money off in our bar and shop by becoming a Pictureville member.

 

 

SHOWING THIS FORTNIGHT (23 DECEMBER – 5 JANUARY)

 

Home Alone 2

 

KIDS' CLUB: HOME ALONE 2 (PG)

Sat 10.30

Wayward kid Kevin finds himself alone in New York City with the same criminals who tried to burgle him. See it for £3 on Christmas Eve at our Kids’ Club screening.

 

 

Polar Express

 

IMAX 3D: THE POLAR EXPRESS (U)

Fri, Sat 12.30

 

Home Alone

 

HOME ALONE (PG)

Fri 15.30

 

 

It's a Wonderful Life

 

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (U)

Sat 17.00

 

Elf

 

ELF (PG)

Fri 19.35; Sat 16.30

 

 

The Bishop's Wife

 

THE BISHOP'S WIFE [75TH ANNIVERSARY] (U)

Fri 17.00

 

Muppets Christmas Carol

 

THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL (U)

Fri 14.45; Sat 14.00

 

 

Corsage

 

CORSAGE (15)

Screening daily from 27 December – see website for full listings

The Empress Elisabeth of Austria begins to rebel against her public image and her strict duties, played brilliantly by Vicky Krieps.

 

 

Avatar 2

 

IMAX 3D: AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER (12A)

Screening daily except selected dates – see website for full listings 

 

White Noise

 

WHITE NOISE (15)

Fri 18.15

 

 

Matilda the Musical

 

ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL (PG)

Fri 12.00; Tue, Wed 12.30; Thu 11.00, 14.30

 

An Affair to Remember

 

AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER (U)

Thu 19.30

 

 

Three Minutes: A Lengthening

 

THREE MINUTES: A LENGTHENING (12A)

Screening from 30 December

 

Lyle Lyle Crocodile

 

KIDS' CLUB: LYLE, LYLE, CROCODILE (PG)

Screening 31 December – 1 January 10.30

 

 

I Wanna Dance With Somebody

 

I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY (12A)

Screening from 27 December

A biopic celebrating the life of one of the greatest R&B pop vocalists of all time: Whitney Houston, aka The Voice.

 

 

IMAX DOCUMENTARIES

 

Promotional still from Antarctica

 

IMAX 3D: ANTARCTICA (U)

 

A Beautiful Planet

 

IMAX 3D: A BEAUTIFUL PLANET (U)

 

 

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IMAX 3D: WALKING WITH DINOSAURS (U)

 

Hubble

 

IMAX 3D: HUBBLE (U)

 

 

JANUARY KIDS' CLUB: SHREK SEASON

 

Shrek

 

KIDS' CLUB: SHREK (U)

Screening 7–8 January 10.30

A mean lord exiles fairy tale creatures to the swamp of a grumpy ogre, who must rescue a princess to get his land back.

 

Shrek 2

 

KIDS' CLUB: SHREK 2 (U)

Screening 14–15 January 10.30

Princess Fiona’s parents invite Shrek to dinner to celebrate their daughter’s marriage—unaware that the newlyweds are ogres.

 

 

Shrek the Third

 

KIDS' CLUB: SHREK THE THIRD (U)

Screening 21–22 January 10.30

When his father-in-law King Harold falls ill, Shrek becomes heir to the land of Far, Far Away.

 

Shrek Forever After

 

KIDS' CLUB: SHREK FOREVER AFTER (U)

Screening 28–29 January 10.30

The final chapter of the Shrek series, with the ogre hero tangling with the devious Rumpelstiltskin. 

 

 

 

 

 


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Make the most of the winter holidays

Brighten up the dark days with light experiments in Wonderlab, challenge your friends and family in Games Lounge and cosy up with the magic of the big screen at Pictureville.

The museum will be closed 24–26 December.

We recommend booking a free museum admission ticket in advance.

 

 

 

 

What's on

 

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Wonderlab

Explore our most popular gallery with over 20 mind-bending experiments to get the whole family thinking like a scientist.

 

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Games Lounge

Play your way through gaming history in Games Lounge. Tickets cost £2 per person and give you 25 minutes of unlimited play.

 

 

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Switched On

From the first radio microphones to colour TV, on-demand video and streaming, our new exhibition explores how and why the world of broadcasting has changed over the last 100 years.

Switched On is open until the 11 January 2023.

 

 

 

 

On the big screen

 

Promotional still from The Polar Express

Festive Films

It might be cold outside but it's warm inside our three cinemas, so cosy up and enjoy some Christmas classics on the big screen this festive season

Screenings include The Polar Express in IMAX 3D, The Muppet Christmas Carol and Home Alone, and with our Kids' Club showings, tickets are just £3.

 

 

For older children

Promotional still from Avatar 2: The Way of Water

IMAX: Avatar 2: The Way of Water (CERT TBC)

Screening from 16 December

Rejoin the Sully family and see what adventures unfold in this groundbreaking sequel. See it on the biggest screen in the region, our IMAX, for a truly spectacular cinema experience.

 

For grown ups

Promotional still from Living

Festive fun or something different

Screening daily

Take some time for yourself and enjoythe Holiday season - or find some normalcy, with showings ofAftersun,Livingand She Said all through December.

 

 

Shop with us

 

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Whether it's a present for a loved one or a treat for yourself, our shop has a great range of toys, books and memorabilia.

Can't visit us in person? You can still shop online - with every purchase helping to support the museum.

 

 

 

 

 


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It’s the start of another week, and you know what that means… another weekly dose of everything Square Chapel, events and beyond!

Christmas really is here at Square Chapel as this week Big Wooden Horse & Brighton Dome are sprinkling some family festive magic as ‘The Night Before Christmas’ show heads to Square Chapel, with relaxed performances included! Friday Night Live is back this week featuring a trifecta of talented, local artists that we insist you come to check out!

We’re bringing the cheer into the New Year with a superb line-up of comedians who will be bringing their stand-up tour to Square Chapel.

Firstly we want to thank everyone who turned up to celebrate our 250th Anniversary!

This Week

Cube Choir Presents: Songs of Peace and Joy of Christmas

Friday 9th January

Following from the success of our concert in the Summer, Cube Choir returns with a selection of seasonal songs of Joy and Peace, as well as Christmas favourites The choir is led once again by our wonderful music director Laura Durrans, with Jenny Sheldon on the piano.

We are also delighted to announce that Paul Whittaker OBE will be joining us to share his fabulous BSL interpretations, along with his Halifax Signing choir, who will also be joining us for some numbers on stage. We look forward to bringing you our songs to cheer, soothe and lift you up at this Christmas time of year.

Friday Night Live @ Square Chapel: Stone Sister, Twin II, The Incident

Friday 9th December

A triple threat of a line-up of talent just for you in our Copper Auditorium

Stone Sister – Emerging from West Yorkshire, Stone Sister has a unique sound of flowing melodies and grunge textures. Singer songwriter and lead guitarist Sam Hillier fronts the band . Slamming on bass David Wright keeps a dark underbelly to the sound. Leeds native and skilled drummer John gives impressive rhythms. Raw and emotive, this band conjures both savage and sultry feelings, and depicts a true image of the North.

Twin II’s – storytelling styles are explorational yet complimentary, floating between immersive and emotive vocabulary, as well as tongue-and-cheek humour.
Performing live with a SP404 sampler, Twin II creates a captivating and unique live performance for each audience, not only performing the tracks, but providing depth into the stories themselves, and allowing the audience to connect with the artist as well as the lyrics.

The Incident – is a 17 year old songwriter from Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, who has recently been discovered by the Princes Trust! He is currently working on new material and is being mentored under the watchful eye of cult singer songwriter Liam Frost.

The Night Before Christmas

10 - 23 December

Relaxed Performances - 10 -16 December

Square Chapel is delighted to welcome a festive show for all the family this Christmas.

Big Wooden Horse Theatre and Brighton Dome present ‘The Night Before Christmas’

On the night before Christmas, Emily stares out of the window, hugs her teddy and waits excitedly for the morning, while in the corner a little mouse called Eddie can’t understand why only humans are allowed to get presents. So he sets off in search of Father Christmas to find out for himself. Along the way he dodges the family cat, gets directions from a cowardly robot and is given some unexpected advice from the magical fairy on top of the tree.

Will Eddie get an answer? Will Emily get her wish? And what is that funny-shaped present sitting under the tree?

The Night Before Christmas is the latest production from Big Wooden Horse, creators of the hit shows Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, The Way Back Home, Monstersaurus and Aliens Love Underpants.

Great for families with children aged 3-7, and perfect for school groups as a Christmas treat.

Running time: 50 mins | Doors Open 30 mins before listed performance time.

The relaxed performance of the show aims to support children, young people and adults with autism, communication difficulties, other learning disabilities and those with English as a second language.

The show lasts 50 minutes. There will be no actual break in the show, but the doors will be left open and you can go out of the auditorium if you wish.

Relaxed Performance Tickets

FILM

Aftersun (12A)

New Year Laughs

Zoe Lyons Thursday 9th February

Zoe Lyons has kept herself busy in the last couple of years by having what can best be described as a monumental midlife crisis. It involved buying a sports car, having a brief marital separation and running a 100k ultra marathon which really didn’t end well. Along the way her hair decided the best thing to do was abandon ship. It ain’t easy being a middle aged woman: try doing it with a combover.

Thankfully Zoe has been able to explore the funny side of all these twists and turns. It’s time to sell the silly car and try and put the wheels back on her life. Zoe is the host of BBC2’s Lightning. She’s known as a star of Live at the Apollo and a regular on Have I Got News for You (BBC1), QI (BBC2), and Mock the Week (BBC2). Other credits include Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (BBC2), Stand Up and Deliver (C4), House of Games (BBC2).

Zoe is an immediately recognisable voice on Radio 4 as a regular on The News Quiz, Just a Minute, The Unbelievable Truth and The Now Show, and also co hosts Frank Skinner’s show on Absolute Radio.

★★★★★ Funny Women “A masterclass of how to write, construct, and perform an Edinburgh show, or any show in fact.”

Maisie Adam Thursday 16th February

Rammed with witty observations, high-octane energy and some right good jokes. This high-energy show promises to be better than whatever else you had planned (unless you had plans to go dancing with Cher).

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘thoroughly engaging ……… bursting with puppyish pleasure’The Guardian

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘The hair is fun, the live performance is way funnier. …..wonderfully witty” Evening Standard

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A treat …… hilarious’ The List

Carl Hutchinson – Watch Till The End
Friday 12th May

Hutchinson is back with a brand new show for 2023. After a mammoth 87 date run in 2022, Carl capitalised and got right to work to produce his best show yet. If you’ve seen the Geordie in action before you know exactly what type of amazing night you’re in for. If you haven’t seen Carl, prepare to be dazzled by the UK comedy scene’s best kept secret.

“Unexpected punchlines and occasional slapstick. A very clever mind at work here.” Fringe Review

Josie Long
Sunday 26th February

‘After defeat, re-enchantment is necessary’, said Lola Olufemi. This thought inspires Josie Long’s brand-new show of stand-up infused with humanity, compassion and some brief political rants.

The triple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, underdog Fringe hero and delirious new mother (the first person to have two babies)returns with a show about the changes wrought by time, passion, moving to Scotland, and loving the world under – let’s face it – difficult circumstances.

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National Museums Scotland's 2022 Bernat Klein inspired Christmas tree.

Join us for the holiday season 

 

There's plenty of things to see and do across our museums. 

 

Escape the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with a visit to our museums. 

Visit our hit exhibition Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder (everyone has a favourite Doctor!), get creative with Drawn Together at the Museum or welcome in 2023 with Sprogmanay. At the National Museum of Rural Life, celebrate the season with Clyde's Winter Trail around the galleries. 

 

 

A Night of Science and Wonder 

 

Join us for two exclusive evenings celebrating our Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder exhibition. On Thu 2 and Fri 3 Mar 2023, these adult-only events will explore the creative innovation and cutting-edge science behind the global hit television series. 

 

 

What's on over the holidays 

 

A miniature winter scene at the National Museum of Rural Life.

 

Trail 

 

National Museum of Rural Life 

 

Clyde's Winter Trail 

 

Until Sun 8 Jan 2023

 

A child lies on the floor of the Grand Gallery sketching a picture.

 

Event 

 

National Museum of Scotland

 

Drawn Together at the Museum 

 

Wed 28–Fri 30 Dec 2022 

 

A child films an event on a mobile phone at Sprogmanay.

 

Event 

 

National Museum of Scotland 

 

Sprogmanay 

 

Sun 1 Jan 2023

 

 

Bernat Klein: Design in Colour

 

Explore the life and career of one of the 20th century's leading forces in modernist design in this free exhibition. 

 

Bernat Klein examines fabrics in his studio.

 

A man and woman hold hands walking around the National Museum of Flight.

Wing it 

 

Explore one of Scotland's top days out at the National Museum of Flight. Open on weekends over winter, discover the history of flight and explore our historic airfield.

 

 

More events this winter

 

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Event

 

National Museum of Scotland

 

Relaxed Morning 

 

Sun 8 Jan 2023 

 

A woman and baby play.

 

Event 

 

National Museum of Scotland

 

Magic Carpet Minis 

 

Jan–Mar 2023 

 

 

Colourful rice is laid out on a floor ready to make art with.

 

Event

 

National Museum of Scotland

 

Art at the Start 

 

Wed 18 Jan 2023 

 

Three adults and two children play with a plastic cabbage.

 

Event 

 

National Museum of Rural life

 

Tractor Tots 

 

Feb–Mar 2023 

 

 

 

Catch up on online events  

 

Missed an online event? Our fascinating talks on Silent Teachers: The Story of Modern Body Donation and Ancient African Queens are now available to watch. Discover something new over the festive period. 

 

 

Last-minute gifts 

 

Our shops are open until Christmas Eve for you to find the perfect present. Explore our wide range of exhibition inspired gifts, including Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder.

 

Gift Membership 

 

There’s still time to pick up a Gift Membership in-person at our museum shops. Treat your friends and family this year and support the vital work of our museums.

 

 

 

 

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What’s happening in Edinburgh in December 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to December in Edinburgh!

Looking to stock up on tasty treats at festive markets, indulge in mouth-watering seasonal menus, have a fun-filled family day or simply take in the glittering lights illuminating the impressive city skyline? Edinburgh’s festive programme has something for all the family.

From all of us at Forever Edinburgh, we wish you a happy and peaceful Christmas and New Year. We look forward to bringing you more news, updates and the essential low-down on what’s happening in Edinburgh in 2023.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What’s on in Edinburgh this month

 

 

For after-dark family adventures you’re spoilt for choice, with the sparkling trails at Christmas at the Botanics and Spectacle of Light illuminating the dark winter sky. Or see the magnificent Edinburgh Castle come alive with spectacular colours at Castle of Light: A Kingdom of Colours.

Bring the magic of Christmas alive with Conifox’s Christmas Experience – the winter wonderland will be home to all your favourite Christmas characters, not to mention a magic forest, elf village and reindeer flying school, while at Inverleith Park, Santa and his helpers will be putting in an appearance at the ever-popular Edinburgh Christmas Charity Festival.

On the theme of magic, the spellbinding MagicFest returns with a bumper programme of captivating shows and performances, including the popular Magic School.

Sci-fi fans will not want to miss the National Museum of Scotland’s new exhibition, Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder which explores the science behind the global hit television series. While if it’s spirits of the whisky-kind that get your senses tingling, be sure to book your ticket now for Scotch Whisky Experience’s Distillers' Fair.

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Festive Edinburgh

 

 

During the festive season Edinburgh becomes a sparkling winter wonderland. Whether you want to embrace all things traditional, or seek new ways of celebrating the holidays, there’s no shortage of things to do to keep all the family merry and bright.

From festive afternoon tea, visiting a jolly man in red or welcoming in the New Year at a traditional ceilidh, our festive guide has some great suggestions.

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Calling all literary fans - fancy winning a prize package for two people to explore Edinburgh’s incredible literary heritage and enjoy an afternoon tea with world-famous author & local resident, Alexander McCall Smith - then be sure to enter our fantastic competition.

Entries close on Friday 16 December.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edinburgh’s cosiest bars

 

 

We can't deny it any more - winter is well on its way. It isn't all bad, though - while the days of basking in the sun are truly behind us for a few months at least, this is the perfect time to cosy up in one of the city's many warm and welcoming pubs.

Here are just a few of our favourites.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have a Great Day Out in Edinburgh

 

 

Did you know that this winter you can get discounted entry to some of Edinburgh's top attractions?

Running until 31 March 2023 and in conjunction with participating attractions, VisitScotland’s new campaign, Great Days Out, offers discounted entry at some of the city’s most popular attractions, including Edinburgh Castle and Mercat Tours.

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2023 is just around the corner and there is much to get excited for! Before the New Year rolls in, we wanted to look back at some of the wonderful photography that was shot in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire in 2022.

We have collated a gallery of our 10 most popular Instagram posts of the past year - we can't wait to see more magical shots like these in 2023!

 

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Vibrant food markets and 19th century manor hotels, mountain-biking and world-class rugby – if you're looking for the perfect blend of urban buzz and rural charm, Limerick's the place.

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Explore Belfast’s world-class museums, rich history, varied art scene and parkland.

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As the year draws to a close and the nights are chilly, we hope you are keeping warm this winter. Here on the Wild Atlantic Way, the landscapes are sparkling with frost, snow dusts the fields, and the woolly hats and cosy mittens are out.

With the passing of the Winter Solstice, each day gets that little bit longer. Below, we’ve put together some festive seasonal reading to keep you dreaming of future journeys to Ireland. Curl up before the fire with a steaming cup of tea and a plate of holiday treats, and allow yourself to be enchanted by the magic of Ireland.

Inspired to explore the Emerald Isle? With 2023 on the horizon, discover your next exciting adventure.

 

 

 

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Winter Inspiration

 

 

Stargazing

 

 

 

 

 

Seeing Stars: Irish Dark Skies

 

 

 

 

 

Ireland has some of the best dark skies in Europe, offering spectacular chances to gaze upon starry skies. Winter may be a chilly time for stargazing, but it is also one of the best times with long and clear nights.

 

 

 

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Ireland's Cosy Pubs

 

 

 

 

 

Stave off the chill this winter in front of the roaring turf fire in a lively pub with a hot whiskey in hand. Of course, Irish pubs are cosy places year-round, but they seem extra snug during the frosty nights. Discover our favourite pubs that are warm and cheery.

 

 

 

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The shortest (and longest day) of the year has always been a revered time. Today, it closely corresponds with Christmas, but the winter solstice has been a highlight on the ancient Irish calendar for thousands of years. Learn more about the solstices.

 

 

 

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When the clock strikes 12...

 


 

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Here's to 2023

When the clock strikes 12 tonight, where will you be? In the time-honored company of Jools and his Hootenanny? Or screaming down from ten to one in a euphoric bar? Maybe you'll be reminiscing about 2022, or overjoyed to start 2023.

For those wanting to look back, keep reading for more of our favourite playlists, videos and articles from 2022.

And for those eager to keep moving forward, seize the day with our festive shows, Strange Clay exhibition or a wander round our site, soaking up art, shopping and a wintry selection of food and drink.

We hope you all have a gorgeous New Year, however you choose to spend it.

 

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As 2022 comes to an end, join us in looking back at some of our favourite content from the past year.

 

A composite image from Hot Congotronics performance at Grace Jones Meltdown that feature four members of the band, including Hot Chip's keyboardist a white man who wears a white baseball hat, a vocalist from Kasai Allstars, a black man who wears a long sleeve Dashiki, and in the background two male guitarists, each white men wearing wide brimmed hats are just visible but out of focus

 

Hot Congotronics at Grace Jones’ Meltdown

In June Hot Chip and Kasai Allstars came together as Hot Congotronics for a unique Meltdown concert, and we got a special insight into this remarkable collaboration.

 

 

Poet Anthony Anaxagorou at a microphone

 

‘It’s beautiful to have experienced the journey’: 10 years of Out-Spoken

As Out-Spoken celebrated its 10th anniversary in May we explored the poetry institution's first decade with Anthony Anaxagorou and Joelle Taylor.

 

 

Rakhi Singh plays the violin on stage in an empty Queen Elizabeth Hall

 

Rakhi Singh performs an Improvisation into Nicola Matteis’ Alia Fantasia

In May violinist and Manchester Collective co-founder Rakhi Singh gave us a special solo performance in our empty Queen Elizabeth Hall.

 

 

Black and white headshots of artists Nick Cave and Hew Locke are pictured side by side on a yellow background; a graphic depicting a soundwave overlays them both

 

In the Black Fantastic: Hew Locke x Nick Cave

Visual artists Hew Locke and Nick Cave come together in conversation, drawing on the themes of the Hayward Gallery exhibition, In the Black Fantastic.

 

 

The visual identity for Purcell Sessions, featuring the iconic panelling of the Purcell Room, beneath the word 'Playlist'

 

Playlist: Purcell Sessions

Throughout 2022 our Purcell Sessions have helped artists explore new directions; artists like these.

 

 

Nova Reid stands against a white wall in a patterened white dress; flowers in a concrete pot sit on a shelf next to her

 

The book that changed my world

Ahead of October’s London Literature Festival, writers (and a comedian) told us about the books that shaped them.

 

 

Last chance to see

 

A man and two children looking at colourful ceramic artworks. Installation view of Jonathan Baldock and Rachel Kneebone, Strange Clay: Ceramics in Contemporary Art

 

Strange Clay: Ceramics in Contemporary Art

UNTIL SUN 8 JAN

Don't miss this large-scale group exhibition exploring how contemporary artists have used clay in unexpected ways. Under-12s and Southbank Centre Members go free. Under-30s and Lambeth residents tickets are only £5.*

Extended opening hours

Due to popular demand, we have extended the Hayward Gallery's opening hours in the final week:

Thursday 5 January: 11am – 9pm

Saturday 7 January: 11am – 9pm

Sunday 8 January: 10am – 7pm

We are closed on New Year's Day. 

Installation view of Jonathan Baldock and Rachel Kneebone, Strange Clay: Ceramics in Contemporary Art at the Hayward Gallery. Photo: Mark Blower. Courtesy the Hayward Gallery

 

 

Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol performers on stage

 

 

Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol

UNTIL SUN 8 JAN

This Christmas, Dickens’ tale gets a Tennessee twist in an all-new musical with a soundtrack written by the Queen of Country herself.

★★★★
'This is a Christmas Carol with a whole lotta soul.'
The Telegraph

 

Duggee and friends

 

 

Hey Duggee: The Live Theatre Show

UNTIL SUN 8 JAN

Join Duggee and the Squirrels in this vibrant interactive production bursting with music, puppets and barrels of laughs.

Relaxed Performances: Thu 5 Jan, 11am

Image: Licensed by BBC Studios

 

Keeping merry

 

Rotating images of the Winter Festival

 

Winter Festival

UNTIL SUN 8 JAN

Wrap yourself in the spirit of the season with joyous shows, pop-up bars, family fun, brilliant art and twinkling markets – there’s a gift for everyone to enjoy.

 

 

Visiting over the holidays

Our opening times vary over the holiday period – check the details below to help you plan your visit.

 

 

 

A Fresh Take on Beethoven

THU 12 JAN

Youth and genius abound in the London Mozart Players’ kickstart to 2023, with 16-year-old violinist Leia Zhu giving a fresh take on Beethoven’s Violin Concerto under the baton of Leslie Suganandarajah.

 

 

 

 

Holly Blakey Presents: Cowpuncher My Ass

WED 15 FEB

Holly Blakey’s Wild West dance show, scored by Mica Levi, returns to the Southbank Centre, this time with the London Contemporary Orchestra.

 

 

 

The Southbank Centre shop

 

 

Sale season is here

Our January sale is now live. Why not cheer up post-Christmas by browsing the books, homeware and accessories in our online shop?

 

Southbank Centre

 

 

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