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Take the kids to the Southbank Centre during the February half-term and treat them to Imagine, the annual children's literature festival which pulls words off the page. There's a huge amount of literary events to choose from, from readings and storytelling to beatboxing and poetry. Children will get a chance to run the festival during Kids Takeover and they'll also get the chance to feature in performances too, including playing with the Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Charles Hazlewood. As well as appearances by leading children's writers, there's comedy, poetry hopscotch, music and magic for all ages.About Southbank Centre
The Southbank Centre is a classic example of brutal 60s concrete architecture. Everyone has an opinion (usually negative) on its distinctive design - famous detractors include Prince Charles, who once described it as looking like a "nuclear power station". Yet, if the The West End is the centre of popular culture in London, it is the Southbank Centre that is the centre of true excellence in the arts. More about Southbank Centre
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Prokofiev - Man of the people? Southbank Centre: Royal Festival Hall, SE1 8XX 13th January 2012 - 1st February 2012 Sergei Prokofiev is known as one of the...
British Dance Edition Sadler's Wells Theatre, EC1R 4TN 2nd February 2012 - 5th February 2012 In 2012, London's Olympic year, the biennial British Dance Edition, the UK dance...
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 19% off from £565
Strand, WC2R | 8 minutes from Imagine
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London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 77% off from £95
372 Strand, WC2R | 9 minutes from Imagine
This West End Art Deco hotel right on the Strand and next to Covent Garden is in a fantastic location for accessing central London and theatreland. ...More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 17% off from £500
336-337 The Strand, WC2R | 10 minutes from Imagine
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London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Every day 10am-9.30pm
London Eye, Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 4 minutes from Imagine
The London Eye is one of the most cherished tourist attractions in the capital and has been since its opening in 2000. Now, thanks to a ...More
London > Events > Clubbing and Nightlife Dates: Wednesday 30th May 2012
Zoo Bar, 13-17 Bear Street, WC2H | 15 minutes from Imagine
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London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Tuesday 29th May and Wednesday 30th May 2012 - 10am-6pm
The Wapping Project Bankside, 65a Hopton Street, SE1 | 15 minutes from Imagine
Photographs originally commissioned by the New York Times Magazine as part of a photo-essay documenting the collapse of the US housing market....More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | At Imagine
The Southbank Centre is a classic example of brutal 60s concrete architecture. Everyone has an opinion (usually negative) on its distinctive design - famous detractors include ...More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | At Imagine
Located by the River Thames, with sweeping views of the capital from the London Eye to St Paul's Cathedral, the Southbank Centre is a unique metropolitan ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from Imagine
Originally the National Film Theatre, the BFI Southbank is the perfect film buff's cinema, with three large screens and a smaller studio space showing up to ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
Level 5, Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | At Imagine
The most comprehensive and accessible collection of poetry from 1914 in Britain, The Poetry Library within the Southbank Centre contains 90,000 items and is still growing. ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from Imagine
The Hayward Gallery has been the originator or host of influential exhibitions since 1968. It mounts temporary exhibitions of contemporary and historical art. The gallery, named ...More
London > Attractions > Sights
Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 4 minutes from Imagine
The London Eye elbowed its way onto the capital's tourist scene as one of the statement pieces to mark the turn of the century (see also ...More
London > Shopping > Books
Riverside, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre, London, South Bank, London SE1 | At Imagine
The family-run Foyles book shop has been in the book selling business since 1906. Around 30,000 books are stocked at this branch on a broad range ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
22 Cornwall Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Imagine
Konditor & Cook specialise in the creation of amazingly tasty cakes which are also sold on to some of the finest restaurants in the city. This, ...More
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
63 Stamford Street, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from Imagine
Konditor & Cook specialise in the creation of amazingly tasty cakes which are also sold on to some of the finest restaurants in the city. This ...More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | At Imagine
The menu at Canteen reads like a comforting childhood reminiscence with some sophisticated bunting thrown on top. Devilled kidneys on toast, followed by an excellent slow-roast ...More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
Unit 6, Royal Festival Hall Riverside, London, South Bank, London SE1 | At Imagine
Strada has started something of a pizza revolution. The chain has blossomed thanks largely to its focus on fresh, high quality ingredients, and efficient, friendly service. ...More
London > Restaurants > International restaurants
Unit 1, Royal Festival Hall Riverside, London, South Bank, London SE1 | At Imagine
If you happen to be with the kids on the South Bank this summer this is a great little eatery in which to recharge their batteries. ...More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 8 minutes from Imagine
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 8 minutes from Imagine
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the obvious ...More
London > Education > Careers Services
4-6 Staple Inn, London, Holborn, London WC1V | 20 minutes from Imagine
Situated in the heart of London, Career Energy – formed in March 2002 - offers comprehensive advice on careers, career change and job searching. They’ll analyse ...More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Westminster Bridge Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 5 minutes from Imagine
Fancy detoxing in the building where the Greater London Council used to run the city? The Spa at the London Marriott County ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
3 Belvedere Road, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 5 minutes from Imagine
The concrete promenade along the South Bank greatly benefits from this large patch of green grass for striders, strollers and sightseers to relax on. Not ...More
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 13 minutes from Imagine
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
25 Roupell Street, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Imagine
A short walk from the South Bank Centre, The Old Vic and The National Theatre this traditional old watering hole is a good place to have ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
10 Northumberland Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 9 minutes from Imagine
Thirsty Sherlock Holmes fans look no further than this homage to the great detective himself and to original Victorian pubs. While you indulge in a soothing ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
48 Parliament Street, Whitehall, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 11 minutes from Imagine
Right across the street from the Houses of Parliament, the Red Lion is perfectly positioned for politicos to pop in for a pint after a heated ...More
Nightlife near Imagine
London > Nightlife > Bars
Corinthia Hotel London, Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A | 7 minutes from Imagine
The cocktails in the Bassoon Piano Bar are very good, expensive, yes, but very, very good. Not only that but the bar has a piano which ...More
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
47 Villiers Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 8 minutes from Imagine
London's oldest wine bar and family-run underground tavern. Home to Samuel Pepys in the 1680s, the building housing Gordon’s is now home to a regular, thriving crowd ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 10 minutes from Imagine
Boasting one of the best views in town, the Oxo Tower Bar is perfect for combining a spot of leisurely (if static) sightseeing with some classy ...More
Meeting venue hire near Imagine
London > Business > Venue Hire
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | At Imagine
The Royal Festival Hall's refurbishment has done away with 'The People's Palace', the marvellously 1950s restaurant that used to occupy this space, and replaced it with ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | At Imagine
Located by the River Thames, with sweeping views of the capital from the London Eye to St Paul's Cathedral, the Southbank Centre is a unique metropolitan ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 4 minutes from Imagine
The Deck is a modern roof-top venue with stunning views over the Thames, available for hire at the National Theatre, part of the Southbank Centre which ...More
Southbank Centre events
Carl DonnellyCarl DonnellyMulti-award winning comic Carl Donnelly, from TV's 'Mock The Week', 'One Night Stand' and 'Russell Howard's Good News', provides an hour of laughs at this year's Udderbelly with a selection of stories from his life in the last year. Described by The Guardian as 'gripping, unmissable stand-up'.30th May 2012Wednesday 30th May 2012
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TIMES Wednesday 30th May 2012 PRICING £15.50
Multi-award winning comic Carl Donnelly, from TV's 'Mock The Week', 'One Night Stand' and 'Russell Howard's Good News', provides an hour of laughs at this year's Udderbelly with a selection of stories from his life in the last year. Described by The Guardian as 'gripping, unmissable stand-up'.... More about this event
TIMES 15th April 2012 to 6th June 2012 PRICING £10
With a combination of material things and the magic of a child's imagination comes Claytime – an interactive playtime where the audience is invited to participate. With live musical accompaniment, Claytime is featuring at the Southbank Centre as part of the Udderbelly Festival. ... More about this event
TIMES 19th April 2012 to 11th June 2012 PRICING £19.50, Concessions £17.50
Part of the Udderbelly Festival, The Joy of Sketch offers sketch comedy from Pappy's, Cardinal Burns, Adam Riches, Delete The Banjax, The Three Englishmen and Max & Ivan as well as some surprise special guests. ... More about this event
TIMES 23rd May 2012 to 13th June 2012 PRICING £15.50
With a puppet show for grown-ups, Nina Conti is taking to the stage at this year's Udderbelly Festival. The award winning stand-up and ventriloquist offers characters including an incorrigible Monk, a mischievous Granny and vodka-swilling Lydia. Pushing ventriloquism further than its usual boundaries, these eccentric puppets can step away from the ... More about this event
TIMES 29th May 2012 to 19th June 2012 PRICING £12.50
Chris Cox – the mind reader who openly admits he can't read minds - takes to the stage this year at the Udderbelly Festival. The refreshingly honest, award-winning 'mind reader' will be blending magic, psychology and lying to somehow trick audiences into believing he knows what they're thinking. Described by the Guardian as "One of the most excit... More about this event
The Boy With Tape On His FaceThe Boy With Tape On His FaceThe Boy With Tape On His Face serves up a Neapolitan ice cream of genres: mime with noise, stand-up with no talking, drama with no acting. Drawing on a heritage that includes silent film, mime, magic, puppetry, Motown and the films of Patrick Swayze, The Boy With Tape On His Face is a pensive, curious soul approaching every object and audience memb30th May 2012Friday 29th June 2012
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TIMES 25th May 2012 to 29th June 2012 PRICING £15.50
The Boy With Tape On His Face serves up a Neapolitan ice cream of genres: mime with noise, stand-up with no talking, drama with no acting. Drawing on a heritage that includes silent film, mime, magic, puppetry, Motown and the films of Patrick Swayze, The Boy With Tape On His Face is a pensive, curious soul approaching every object and audience memb... More about this event
TIMES 6th May 2012 to 1st July 2012 PRICING £10
Tim Fitzhigham and Tiernan Douieb are inviting families along to The Adventurers Club at this year's Udderbelly Festival. The sell-out show of the Edinburgh Fringe has received rave reviews, excited children and even laughing parents and it's now coming to the Southbank for another trip doomed for mishap and failure. ... More about this event
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
TIMES 3rd June, 17th June and 1st July 2012 - 7.45pm PRICING £15.50 & £20.50, concs £14
A comic musical is improvised at each performance, based on audience suggestions.
TIMES 23rd April 2012 to 2nd July 2012 PRICING £12.50
So you've heard of dating in the dark and dining in the dark, but how about Comedy in the Dark? As part of the Udderbelly Festival audiences are being invited to spend an hour in the company of four stand-up comedians with nothing but the jokes to light up the room. ... More about this event
TIMES 26th May, 2nd Jun, 16th Jun, 23rd Jun and 7th Jul 2011 - 9pm PRICING £15.50-£20
Back with their cabaret comedy creation, Frisky and Mannish will be appearing at this year's E4 Udderbelly Festival. Mashing up well known pop songs, such as Radiohead's Creep and Gotye's Somebody That I Used To Know, the duo have become one of the most sought-after acts on the circuit; according to the Evening Standard 'Simon Cowell would struggle... More about this event
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