Tuesday, 30 April 2024

Summer Season at the Southbank Centre, London

 Detailing upcoming events:

Our summer season, plus last chance to see When Forms Come Alive.

 

 

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You belong here

Ah, the Southbank Centre: a world-class programme, views across London and most importantly, a place where everyone can feel that they fit.

Our summer programme, You Belong Here, celebrates how art, music, literature and performance bring us all together and help to shape a community. Find a warm welcome with our events and activities this summer – check them out below!

Over on the blog, discover what fashion designer Pam Hogg thought of our When Forms Come Alive exhibition, five things about Irish theatre company Brokentalkers, and the six things every dancer should do before a show, according to choreographer Rosie Kay.

 

Don't miss out

 

Kids in the exhibition, posing in front of a sculpture. A play button is overlaid on top of the image, to indicate that clicking through will take you to a video.

 

When Forms Come Alive

MUST END MON 6 MAY

There's just over a week left to catch our 'tremendous show' (The Observer)! Come down to the Hayward Gallery to get lost in inventive sculptural shapes that ooze, pulsate and undulate all around you.

Book ahead to guarantee entry.

Installation view of Phyllida Barlow, When Forms Come Alive (7 February — 6 May 2024). Photo: Jo Underhill. Courtesy the Hayward Gallery.

 

 

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You Belong Here

SAT 29 JUN – SUN 8 SEP

Bursting with spectacular and thought-provoking performance, art, conversations, music and family fun, our summer series is a beacon of welcome for all.

 

People on the roof garden terrace - the Royal Festival Hall and London Eye can be seen in the background

 

Summer at the Southbank Centre

UNTIL SUN 22 SEP

With the warmer weather on the horizon, our tantalising summer pop-ups and magical roof garden are making a comeback!

 

Musician Marisa Monte with flowers on her head

 

EFG London Jazz Festival

FRI 15 – SUN 24 NOV

Discover the first names to join this year's EFG London Jazz Festival line-up – a full-blown celebration of music from all corners of the jazz world and beyond.

 

 

Your week, sorted

 

A woman playing the violin in an orchestra

 

Turangalîla with Jac van Steen

WED 1 MAY

 

Sunwook Kim in a dark blue denim shirt

 

Sunwook Kim Plays Brahms

THU 2 MAY

 

Chineke! Orchestra violin section on stage

 

Chineke! Orchestra: Goodyear, Berlioz, Garcia

FRI 3 MAY

 

Randall Goosby in white holding a violin and sitting on a black sofa

 

Renaissance Quartet with Randall Goosby

SAT 4 MAY

 

Isobel Waller-Bridge in a colourful blur

 

Manchester Collective: Rothko Chapel

SUN 5 MAY

 

 

Weekend celebration

 

Two women: one plays the violin and one the cello. They are in what looks like a rehearsal room or a gym. Many people sat on chairs and on the floor are intent on watching them play.

 

nonclassical at 20

SAT 4 MAY

An evening of eclectic music, installations and DJ sets to mark nonclassical’s milestone birthday.

 

 

 

Voices from the East

SUN 19 MAY

The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and conductor Kirill Karabits bring to life orchestral masterpieces in a day-long celebration of music from Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan. Book for all three concerts to receive a 10% discount.

 

 

 

 

Pied Piper: A Hip-Hop Family Musical

FRI 31 MAY – SUN 2 JUN

Give in to the sway of hip-hop beats as this modern twist on the classic story pulls you under its spell – just look out for the rat catcher’s catchy tunes…

 

 

 

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Pam Hogg a woman with blond hair wearing dark sunglasses looks at Vaisseaux Verseurs, a brightly coloured sculpture by the artist by Jean-Luc Moulene at When Forms Come Alive in the Hayward Gallery

 

‘You could never tire of looking at this’: Pam Hogg on When Forms Come Alive

Discover the works which caught the fashion designer’s eye within our current Hayward Gallery exhibition.

 

 

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Two actors stand on stage one in a brown suit holding a shot gun as the second stands behind looking into the distance

 

5 things to know about Brokentalkers

Get to know the much-loved Irish theatre-company ahead of their debut London performance here at the Southbank Centre.

 

 

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Dancers perform in MK ULTRA by Rosie Kay Dance Company

 

Rosie Kay: 6 things every dancer should do before a show

It’s International Dance Day on Monday. So for the would-be, or committed, dancers among you, here are some top dancing tips from choreographer Rosie Kay.

 

 

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Last chance to buy

Go wild while you still can with our curated exhibition collection for When Forms Come Alive. There's not only the gorgeous catalogue, but bespoke ceramics, colourful jewellery and homeware inspired by the playful sculptures in the exhibition – and lots are on sale.

 

 

Beyond Words Festival

THU 9 – SUN 19 MAY | INSTITUT FRANÇAIS

The French Institute in London goes Beyond Words with a festival bursting with literary events, screenings, readings and talks by renowned authors and new voices. Get a chance to meet your favourite writers, pay tribute to Maryse Condé and travel to Marseille with Marcel Pagnol, and more.

 

 

Sofie Hagen and Her Sexy Friends; Sex Celebration Evening (no sex involved)

TUE 28 MAY | EARTH THEATRE

Step into a liberating world of sex-positive comedy hosted by Sofie Hagen, where taboo topics are fearlessly tackled and diverse sexualities celebrated. Join us for an unapologetic night of laughter and empowerment, and the launch of Hagan’s ground-breaking new book, Will I Ever Have Sex Again?

 

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