Monday 1 July 2024

Southbank Centre, London

Here is the latest newsletter detailing what's coming up:

Summer fun for the whole family.

 


 

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Family events at the Southbank Centre
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Summer is here

No one does summer like the Southbank Centre. From music and more on our free Riverside Stage, to the much-loved Appearing Rooms fountain, food pop-ups and free art installations, we’re ready to welcome visitors big and small.

Scroll down to discover what we have in store for you this summer!

 

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SAT 13 JUL & SUN 14 JUL

When a storm swallows up their house, Anastasiia and her dog Djonnik have to look for a new one. Join them to explore what makes a house a home, through animated paintings and music.

This production is inspired by creator Anastasiia Liubchenko’s personal story. She left her house in Ukraine to find a new home in the Netherlands. For ages 2 – 7

This event is a Relaxed Performance (RP).

 

A group of children sat listening to performers in the Queen Elizabeth Roof Garden

 

Up on the Roof Community Day

SUN 14 JUL

People dance on a stage in the sunshine looking out into a busy crowd.

 

Just Vibez: The Friday Fete

FRI 19 JUL

 

Person in red dress posing in front of blue glistening backdrop

 

Frankie Goes to Bollywood

WED 31 JUL – SUN 18 AUG

Expect dazzling dance, epic songs and sweeping romance in this new musical drawing on real stories of British women navigating the glitzy world of Bollywood. For ages 8+

The performance at 2.30pm on Saturday 3 August is Captioned.

The performance at 2.30pm on Thursday 8 August is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL).

Audio Description is available for the performance at 2.30pm on Thursday 15 August.

 

 

A structure with bicycle bells, hand bells and movable wooden beads

 

 

The Rig: A Musical Family Playground

SAT 6 JUL

Honk the golden tree, bang the metal teapots and chime the rainbow bells in our marvellous, musical playground for all the family.

For all ages

 

A children's orchestra performing on stage with a conductor standing in the middle

 

 

Harmonise! Summer Gala Showcase

WED 10 JUL

Come along and listen as young musicians from Brixton Hill Music Centre and In Harmony Lambeth join together to showcase their amazing musical skills.

 

Coming soon

 

a large elephant covered in multicoloured square patches walks happily through flowers

 

The Elmer Adventure

WED 30 OCT – SUN 3 NOV

Join three friends on a joyful jungle adventure in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the much-loved Elmer books by David McKee. For ages 3+

The performances at 2pm on Thursday 31 October and 1pm on Saturday 2 November are British Sign Language Interpreted (BSL).

Audio Description and a Touch Tour available for the performance at 2pm on Sunday 3 November.

 

 

Musical adventures

 

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The Multi-Story Orchestra: Verified

SAT 28 SEP

A story for all ages about the pressures of social media, Verified blends orchestral instrumentation with contemporary styles like R&B, reggaeton and rap. For all ages

 

Child playing with a tambourine

 

OAE TOTS at LPO FUNharmonics: An Italian Adventure

SAT 26 OCT

Drawing of farm animals playing instruments on stage

 

FUNharmonics Family Concert:
Stan and Mabel

SAT 26 OCT

 

 

 

Tom Fletcher's The Creakers

WED 18 DEC – SUN 5 JAN

Expect surprises, silliness, scares and rocking new songs in a brand new magical, musical adventure for all the family, based on the book by musician and author Tom Fletcher.

 

 

 

 

There's a Bear on My Chair

WED 19 – SUN 23 FEB 2025

Are you sitting comfortably? Settle in as the beloved story of Mouse and a Bear who just won’t get out of his chair comes to the stage for the first time.

 

 

 

Yellow kids backpack with a lion design

 

 

Trixie backpacks and water bottles

Inspired by the infinite imagination of a child, Trixie's kid-sized products, including books, umbrellas, backpacks and more, are the perfect companions for summer adventures.

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Thanks for reading. We hope you enjoyed your specially selected highlights. Share your comments and photos with us by mentioning @southbankcentre or @haywardgallery.

 

 


Southbank Centre is a charity registered in England and Wales No.298909. Registered office: Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX

 

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Arts Council England


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