Sunday, 13 April 2025

Easter activities at the Southbank Centre

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The sun has come


The holidays are finally here and it's time to explore, create and dance! With acrobatics, puppetry, singalongs and stories, there’s something for every bunny this break.

Read on to discover our Easter basket of yummy activities.


Egg-citing events

A puppet of a lion sleeps on a boulder whilst a puppet of a mouse held by a man looks at the lion, set against an orange backdrop

The Lion Inside

WED 16 – SUN 20 APR

Embark on an adventure with a heart-warming tale about confidence, self-esteem and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar.

Thu 17 Apr, 2pm: Audio Description and a Touch Tour are available.

Sat 19 Apr, 1pm: British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted.

All performances are Relaxed Performances.

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An illustrated drawing of animals and fairies jumping surrounded by stars and planets.

Rachel Fuller & Emilia Wharfe: BEE

WED 16 APR

The author and the illustrator introduce their new book, the story of Bee and their fairy friend Sprout’s magical journey filled with music, art and theatre.

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Performers in bright outfits on stage, one is on all fours while another leaps onto their back being held up by another performer

A Small Anatomy

SAT 19 & SUN 20 APR

Come on an adventure filled with dance and live music, as we explore all the ways that bodies move, and how every body is different.

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Win a copy

An illustrated drawing of animals and fairies jumping surrounded by stars and planets.

We’re giving one lucky winner the chance to get their hands on a free copy of BEE, a story that celebrates our differences.


To enter the competition, send an email to competitions@southbankcentre.co.uk with 'BEE' in the subject line by Wednesday 16th April. T&Cs apply*


Join in for free

A group of people dancing with a young child at the front

Simmer Down: Good Friday Family Special

FRI 18 APR

Get ready to feel the reggae rhythm at a family special of Simmer Down, our free monthly meet-up and daytime dance.

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A woman in a red and blue traditional Indian style dress dancing with long dark hair

Jham!

SAT 19 APR

Come and enjoy a playful and energetic collaboration between Indian dancers and musicians at this free event for you and all the family.

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one person wearing orange stood on stage with an audience sat on the floor around them

WordPlay: Songs and Stories

FRI 2 MAY

Join other families to enjoy music, stories and play designed to encourage creativity, communication and connection for under-fives and their grown-ups.

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A group of performers on stage, holding white banners in the air with floating inflatable organs hanging from the ceiling

Saturday Sessions with Body Odyssey

SAT 3 MAY

Step inside a human wonderland as we play, make and experience a journey through the body. Relaxed Sessions with adaptations take place in the morning.


May half-term treats

Illustrated white Moomin characters sit having a tea party on a blue background

Moomin 80

FRI 23 MAY – SUN 1 JUN

Get involved as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of Tove Jansson's beloved Moomin stories! Journey into Moominvalley and explore the iconic Moominhouse on the Riverside Terrace.

People performing acrobatics in front of concrete rectangle blocks

HENGE

THU 29 – SAT 31 MAY

Trace the steps of our ancestors on an epic journey told with a mix of dance, acrobatic tricks and parkour by Motionhouse.

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A man gently places his hand on a cardboard elephants head.

The Vanishing Elephant

THU 29 MAY – SUN 1 JUN

Join an elephant and a boy in a story of friendship, belonging and an incredible journey from Bengal to Broadway, told through theatre and puppetry.

Fri 30 May, 6.30pm: British Sign Language Interpreted (BSL).

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Group posing with their music instruments to hand surrounded by a colourful animated background and cartoon characters.

The David Gibb Big Band

SUN 1 JUN

Join us on a musical adventure where teddy bears dance all night at the disco, wolves roam the corridors at school, and dragons lurk in bedrooms.

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From our friends


The Farmer and the Clown

SAT 17 MAY | HALF MOON THEATRE

Home. You know where it is when you’re there. A story of an unexpected friendship for ages 3 – 9, told through physical comedy and dance, and performed with an original live soundtrack.


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

Arts Council England

* Competition details form part of these terms and conditions. Entry is open to residents of the UK except employees (and their families) of the Southbank Centre, the suppliers of the prizes and any other companies associated with the competitions. To enter the competition entrants must send an email containing their name and the word ‘Unreal Time' as the email subject line to competitions@southbankcentre.co.uk. The competition closes at midnight on Sunday 8 December 2024 and emails sent after that time will not be entered into the competition. The prize will be awarded to two (2) winners. The winners will be picked at random on or just after Sunday 8 December 2024 and notified shortly afterwards with details of how the prize can be collected. All entries must be made directly by the person entering the competition. Entries made online using methods generated by a script, macro or the use of automated devices will be void. No responsibility can be accepted for entries lost, delayed or corrupted, or due to computer error in transit. No responsibility can be accepted for prizes lost, delayed or corrupted in transit to the winners. The prizes are as stated in the competition text, are not transferable to another individual and no cash or other alternatives will be offered. Prizes are subject to availability and the prize suppliers' terms and conditions. The promoters reserve the right to amend or alter the terms of competitions and reject entries from entrants not entering into the spirit of the competition. In the event of a prize being unavailable, the promoter reserves the right to offer an alternative prize of equal or greater value. The winner(s) agree(s) to the use of their name being used online in post-winning publicity. The Southbank Centre will not use email addresses submitted for marketing purposes. Reasonable efforts will be made to contact the winner(s). If the winner(s) cannot be contacted, or are unable to comply with these terms and conditions, the Promoter reserves the right to offer the prize to the next eligible entrant drawn at random, or in the event that the promotion is being judged the Promoter reserves the right to offer the prize to the runner(s)-up selected by the same judges. Where applicable, the decision of the judges is final based on the criteria set out in the promotion and no correspondence will be entered into over this decision. Competitions may be modified or withdrawn at any time. The Promoter is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX.

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