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SOUTHBANK CENTRE
January / February / March Festivals, Music, Visual Arts
Dance, Performance, Literature
Highlights
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WELCOME Since I founded WOW festival in 2011, it has grown to
become 20 festivals across five continents, and counting. It
seems millions of people want to hear the stories of women
and girls, celebrate their achievements and look at the
obstacles they face in today’s world. Join us this March in the
heart of London for another great week of talks and
performances.
This spring also brings us Imagine Children’s Festival,
featuring talks with an extraordinary line-up of children’s
authors, and shows and activities for the whole family. It’s
twelve days filled with half-term fun for ages 0 to 12.
Hayward Gallery is reopening this January, after a restoration
that has brought its pyramid roof lights into use for the first
time in the gallery’s history. Our first show, on the Hayward’s
50th anniversary year, is a major exhibition of the work of
spectacular photographer Andreas Gursky.
Of course, that’s not all. Our spring classical concerts present
international music stars and our magnificent resident
orchestras.
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There are gigs, performances, literary events and dance
shows for every taste. And our immersive show about the
much-loved 1970s pop stars ABBA shares never-before-
seen artefacts from the band’s career. As they once sang,
happy
new year!
Jude Kelly CBE, Artistic Director
Members get more
Priority booking Exclusive cafe-bar with river views
Free entry to Hayward Gallery 20% off in our shops.
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Revolting Rhymes
Two 30-minute animated films from Magic Light Pictures
serve classic fairytales with music from a live orchestra. See
Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White and The Three Little
Pigs as you’ve never seen them before.
For ages 6 – 11
Monday 12 February, 2pm
Harry Hill presents Matt Millz
Matt wants to be a stand-up comedian, but at age 12 there’s
a lot getting in his way. Come and hear about Harry Hill’s
new book, and see live drawing and mischief-making from
the Beano. For ages 7 – 12
Saturday 17 February, 11am
An Afternoon with Jacqueline Wilson
Best-selling author Jacqueline Wilson talks about much-
loved characters like Hetty Feather and Tracy Beaker. She
also discusses her latest paperback, Wave Me Goodbye,
set at the start of World War Two, and invites questions. For
ages 9 – 12
Saturday 17 February, 2pm
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‘The Big Family Quiz’ withPatrick Monahan
Fronted by a quizmaster who makes everyone from toddlers
to grannies helpless with laughter, this family fun quiz was a
runaway hit at the 2016 and 2017 Edinburgh Festival
Fringe. Prepare for a quick- re competition. For ages 5+
Sunday 18 February, 12 noon & 2pm
Kid Normal -Greg James and Chris Smith
Calling all heroes and villains: Greg James and Chris Smith
want you to get inspired by their laugh-out-loud tale of kids
with special powers, Kid Normal. Help create a new
superhero story, and enjoy games, singing and audience
participation. For ages 7+
Sunday 18 February, 2pm
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Manwatching
A funny, frank, and occasionally explicit insight into
heterosexual female desire. A male comedian reads a script
they’ve never seen before, written by an anonymous
woman. This is a show about what one woman thinks about
when she thinks about sex with men.
Friday 9 & Saturday 10 March, 8pm
No More
2017 brought the global Women’s March and the continued
mobilisation of the #BlackLivesMatter movement. 2018 has
brought an avalanche of sexual assault accusations. A
century after some women gained the right to vote in the
UK, we rally round the issues of today.
Saturday 10 March, 7.30pm
Mirth Control
Hosted by Sandi Toksvig, this annual WOW highlight is a
raucous night of comedyand music inspired by great
women. Enjoy performances from the WOW Orchestra and
its guest conductors, plus stand-up comedy.
Sunday 11 March, 7.30pm
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Kathy Lette’s Girls Night Out
Feminist author Kathy Lette’s new show takes in making the
Queen laugh, hiding Julian Assange in her attic, tongue
kissing Prince William and Close Encounters of the George
Clooney Kind. Grab your friends and come along.
Sunday 11 March, 8pm
‘It is a better world because girls are educated and
women have the vote. So why would we stop now?’
Artistic Director Jude Kelly, founder of WOW
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This is just a sample of our upcoming classical music
concerts: for more, see our Classical Guide or visit
southbankcentre.co.uk/classical
Paul Lewis
Paul Lewis is one of today’s most celebrated interpreters of
Classical repertoire. The British pianist brings together three
key figures, Haydn, Beethoven and Brahms, tracing the
thread of musical heritage from one to the next.
Tuesday 23 January, 7.30pm
London Sinfonietta50th Anniversary Concert
50 years to the day since its first concert, the orchestra
celebrates with the music that has shaped its identity. Co-
founder David Atherton joins George Benjamin and Vladimir
Jurowski to conduct pieces by Stravinsky, Ligeti and
Birtwistle.
Wednesday 24 January, 7.30pm
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OAE: Marin Alsop & Nicola Benedetti
Star violinist Nicola Benedetti performs with the Orchestra
of the Age of Enlightenmentfor the first time, playing
Beethoven’s Violin Concerto conducted by Marin Alsop. The
orchestra also perform his Fourth Symphony, influenced by
Haydn.
Sunday 4 February, 7pm
Philharmonia Orchestra- Mahler: Symphony No.4
The Philharmonia Orchestra performs Mahler’s celestial
Fourth Symphony, describing a heaven where angels bake
bread and Saint Peter goes fishing. They are joined by
soprano Chen Reiss to present songs by Richard Strauss
celebrating life and love.
Sunday 11 February, 7.30pm
‘Southbank Centre, togetherwith its family of
Residentand Associate Orchestras, is committed to
bringing music from the greatest performers and
composers around the globe’
Director of Music Gillian Moore, MBE
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London Philharmonic Orchestra:The Fairytale Begins
The London Philharmonic Orchestra and Vladimir Jurowski
bring you music from Imperial Russia by Rimsky-Korsakov,
Glazunov, Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky, including
Stravinsky’s exuberantly romantic First Symphony. The
concert features the superb Hungarian virtuoso Kristóf
Baráti.
Saturday 3 February, 7.30pm
Maurizio Pollini
Maurizio Pollini is revered worldwide as today’s towering
elder statesman of the piano. He makes a welcome return
to Royal Festival Hall for a Chopin and Schumann mix,
including the wonderful, lesser known Allegro in B minor.
Tuesday 13 March, 7.30pm
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Glen Hansard
Catch the beautifullycrafted folk pop and dreamy
alternative rock of Irish songwriter and guitarist Glen
Hansard. He performs songs from his new album Between
Two Shores, the most recent in over two years.
Friday 9 February, 7.30pm
David Rodigan andThe Outlook Orchestra
Broadcaster and DJ David Rodigan joins forces with the
critically acclaimed 25-piece Outlook Orchestra for a
captivating one-off performance. ‘David’s vast knowledge of
Jamaican music... has helped to educate music lovers
around the world’ (Shaggy).
Friday 2 March, 8pm
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Tidy Up
Embrace the mess and achieve harmony in a dance-
theatre show. When it starts out ship-shape, there’s only
one way to go – all messed up! This witty and uplifting
journey through chaos is for ages 3+. Part of Imagine.
Friday 16 – Sunday 18 February, 11am & 2pm
Me and My Bee
Climate change is massive. Bees aren’t. Our fuzzy little
friends need our help and so theatre company ThisEgg is
launching a political party disguised as a party disguised as
a show. Part of Imagine. For ages 7+
Saturday 10 – Monday 12 February, 11am & 2pm
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An Afternoon with Jacqueline Wilson
Best-selling author Jacqueline Wilson talks about much-
loved characters like Hetty Feather and Tracy Beaker. She
also discusses her latest paperback, Wave Me Goodbye,
set at the start of World War Two, and invites questions.
Part of Imagine.
Saturday 17 February, 2pm
Polari
Adele Anderson is one third of the satirical musical cabaret
group Fascinating Aida. She shares her personal history for
LGBTQ+ History Month at Polari, London’s favourite
LGBTQ+ literary salon - now in its 11th year. For ages 16+
Friday 16 February, 7.30pm
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David Batchelor: Sixty Minute Spectrum
This new commission transforms the newly restored
Hayward Gallery roof into a chromatic clock. The gallery’s
pyramid roof lights move through the colour spectrum every
hour, counting down to the re- opening of the building.
Until Sunday 25 March
More visual arts on-site: ABBA: Super Troupers
Come on a musical journey with Swedish pop sensation
ABBA as they take over 1970s Britain. Get close to never-
before-seen items from the band’s archive including
personal notes, memorabilia and iconic costumes, in nine
immersive rooms.
Until Sunday 29 April, various times
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We also curate the outdoor spaces along the riverfront and
around our venues, providing free art for millions of people
every year.
Hayward Gallery re-opens in January 2018. Queen Elizabeth
Hall and Purcell Room re-open in Spring 2018.
Support
Join our family of supporters and help us continue to present
as many free activities as possible, making art available to
allat southbankcentre.co.uk/support
Membership
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5,700 events. Join now at
southbankcentre.co.uk/membership
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How to book tickets
Online: southbankcentre.co.uk*
By phone: 020 3879 9555*
9am – 8pm daily.In personRoyal Festival Hall Ticket Office
10am – 8pm daily.
* There are no transaction fees for in-person bookings or
Southbank Centre Members and Supporters Circles. For all
other bookings transaction fees apply: £2.50 online; £3 over
the phone. If you wish to receive tickets in the post, a 75p
delivery charge applies.
Access
Southbank Centre is accessible to all and level access is
available to all of our venues. Please see
southbankcentre.co.uk/access for all access information.
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Getting here
It is easy to get to Southbank Centre via tube, train or bus.
For more information see southbankcentre.co.uk/visit. Our
address is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1
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Eating and drinking
Enjoy the capital’s best street food every Friday to Sunday at
Southbank Centre’s Food Market. We also have restaurants
and cafes galore – and we can’t resist listing them all. Our
venues are Central Bar, Topolski, Las Iguanas, Caffe
Vergnano 1882, EAT., Le Pain Quotidien, Beany Green,
Riverside Terrace Cafe, Skylon, Ping Pong, The Wahaca
Southbank Experiment, Strada, Canteen, Honest Burgers,
wagamama, Yo! Sushi and Giraffe.
Shop
Our two on-site shops and online emporium offer a
thoughtful selection of items inspired by our festival and
events. Browse to find gifts, jewellery, books, stationery,
household goods and much more. Shop on site or at
shop.southbankcentre.co.uk
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Explore
Did you know there’s a beehive on the roof of Royal Festival
Hall? Unravel the secrets of our iconic venues in tours from
January to March. Our Behind-the-scenes tour allows you to
take a peek at life backstage, while our Architecture tour
conveys expert information about our revolutionary brutalist
buildings. Find out more at southbankcentre.co.uk/tours
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