Tuesday, 20 August 2024

The Southbank Centre

 Here is the latest newsletter:


 

 

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Boredom banished

 

 

 

 

Looking to get out-and-about and learn new skills? We've got your calendar covered as we announce our new Open Doors programme, packed with regular events to have fun for free. Read on to explore the programme and see what's coming up later this month.

 

 

Free events all year long

 

Father and Daughter at dance workshop. The father is crouching down looking at her and holding her hand. She clutches a teddy while watching something in the distance.

Open Doors

Our new Open Doors programme offers regular creative activities for everyone, including art, music, dancing and more.

 

 

 

 

Children with their hands up on THE GIANT STORYTELLING BED at Imagine Children's Festival

Saturday Sessions

Start your weekend with free performances and creative activities for children and their adults. Adapted Gentle Sessions take place in the mornings.

Our Gentle Sessions are free but ticketed events.

 

 

 

 

A woman on stage playing a guitar with a projector in the background.

Creative Encounters

Find a creative home in the heart of the city with live music, workshops, hands-on creative challenges, poetry from the National Poetry Library, and plenty of things to make and do while you meet new people.

 

 

 

 

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Mix & Move

Our free monthly social dances where guest professionals and resident dancers guide you through new dance styles. You don’t need to be a dancer, nor have a dance partner, Mix & Move is just about getting together and lighting up the dance floor.

 

 

 

 

A chance to share

 

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Hidden Tracks

FROM SUN 15 SEP

Is there a song that changed your life? A piece of music that takes you to a significant moment, that reminds you of a choice, a person, or a crossroads

Through workshops and tailored writing sessions, develop and share your own transformational story and to leave a lasting impression on others.

Applications close at 12 midnight on Sunday 1 September.

 

 

 

 

Your weekend, sorted

 

 

 

A group of exuberant young dancers from Kinetika Bloco joyfully dance in colorful red and gold carnival outfits.

Kinetika Bloco Summer Showcase

FRI 23 AUG

 

Chorus singers at the Royal festival Hall

Sing Out the Summer

SAT 24 – MON 26 AUG

 

 

 

Unlimited

 

 

 

DJ Chinaman stands at decks with headphones on and points and smiles to the camera.

Deaf Rave

THU 5 SEP

 

A performer hands upside down while holding on with their legs on a gold arched frame.

Krystal S. Lowe: New Growth

SAT 7 SEP

 

 

A person wearing a colourful jumper sits at a keyboard with a microphone playing.

Ruby Addy

SAT 7 SEP

 

Maddie Morris stands against a white background wearing a green short sleeved jumpsuit and round glasses. They have pale skin, tattoos on one arm, and a shaved head.

Maddie Morris

SAT 7 SEP

 

 

Katherina, a white woman in a denim dress holds a colourful flag that reads "Hope & Ponies" with images of bunting and ponies on.

Two Destination Language: Hope & Ponies

SUN 8 SEP

 

Person wearing a red tracksuit sits in a wheelchair on stage with their arms outstretched beside them.

Touretteshero's Biscuit Land Cabaret

SUN 8 SEP

 

 

 

Don't miss out

 

Rolling image of Naomi Rincón Gallardo: Sonnet of Vermin

Naomi Rincón Gallardo: Sonnet of Vermin

UNTIL SUN 1 SEP
Experience a surreal choir of creatures from Mesoamerican folklore calling for an end to colonial violence and exploitation. Mexican artist Naomi Rincón Gallardo’s work is on display for free in our HENI Project Space for just two more weeks.

 

 

 

 

Moving, grooving

 

 

 

Stacy N.K.R is standing against a white wall wearing a white dress and her hair is up in a bun

futuretense: DEELA + Stacy N.K.R

THU 12 SEP

Catch hip-hop beats and clever lyricism from two rappers carving out a place in the musical scene.

 

 

 

 

A smiling black woman dancing in The Clore Ballroom

Simmer Down

FRI 13 SEP

Feel the reggae rhythm at this monthly meet-up and dance that’s guaranteed to get all ages moving and grooving.

 

 

 

 

A polaroid of musician Saint Joshua as he leans against a white wall

futuretense: Saint Joshua + Kima Otung

THU 19 SEP

Tune in to new talent and discover two rising stars of R&B and pop songwriting – catch them while you can.

 

 

 

 

 

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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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