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The Southbank serves up its annual dose of world class literature with a delectable array of spoken word performances, exciting new collaborations, workshops and talks from major writers and thinkers from around the world. Now in its seventh year, the festival has jumped a couple of months earlier to May. Programme highlights include a night of readings by authors on the shortlist for the Man Booker Prize; a strand on Alternative Lifestyles; artistic and scientific perspectives on the world's Bees; a celebration of the history, neighbourhoods and creative tensions of London; as well as a line-up of the world's best writers, poets, performers and thinkers, not to forget the ever-popular Women's Prize for Fiction Readings. Speakers at the popular two-week event include literary greats such as Barbara Kingsolver, biographer Claire Tomalin, 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' author Lionel Shriver and historian William Dalrymple.
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London's hub of cultural arts, The Southbank Centre announced in March 2013 that it's set for a £100 million revamp that will see the 1960s design finally move into the 21st century with a proposal that includes a floating glass pavilion, two more roof gardens, a space for riverside arts and a large pedestrian area. More about Southbank Centre
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Discover the best of London's entertainment this year with our comprehensive guide to 2013's top events. From theatre to art and music to sport, London in 2013 has something for everyone - so read on to find out what London town has to offer.
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Double/Twin Room - River Views: 0% off from £300
Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 | 4 minutes from London Literature Festival
A simply unbeatable location for anyone who loves to keep themselves busy. London's County Hall is at the heart of the South Bank, surrounded by theatres, ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 65% off from £113
1 Addington Street, SE1 | 6 minutes from London Literature Festival
Close to Waterloo, the 4 star Park Plaza is - as the name suggests - just behind County Hall. Near to the Thames, it's also convenient ...More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 42% off from £187
2 Whitehall Court, SW1A | 6 minutes from London Literature Festival
Emulating the style of a French chateau, this grand Victorian residence, built in 1884, occupies a prime location within Westminster. It's worth staying at the Grade ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 18th September to 7th December 2013
Duchess Theatre, Catherine Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 9 minutes from London Literature Festival
Following a run at the Chichester Festival Theatre, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui now transfers to the Duchess Theatre. With Henry Goodman once again in ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 4th May to 3rd August 2013
Trafalgar Studios, 14 Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 9 minutes from London Literature Festival
Simon Russell Beale and John Simm (currently appearing in BBC TV series The Village) star in Harold Pinter's tragicomedy The Hothouse, Jamie Lloyd's second production at ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 23rd April to 27th July 2013
Harold Pinter Theatre, 6 Panton Street, Soho, London SW1Y | 13 minutes from London Literature Festival
The Menier Chocolate Factory's highly acclaimed production of Merrily We Roll Along directed by Maria Friedman transfers to the West End on 23rd April 2013 for ...More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | Same location as London Literature Festival
London's hub of cultural arts, The Southbank Centre announced in March 2013 that it's set for a £100 million revamp that will see the 1960s design ...More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | Same location as London Literature Festival
Housed in the same modernist block as the Royal Festival Hall and sandwiched between it and the Hayward Gallery, the Purcell Room has a 372-seat auditorium, ...More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | Same location as London Literature Festival
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
Sights and Attractions near London Literature Festival
London > Attractions > Museums
Level 5, Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | Same location as London Literature Festival
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, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from London Literature Festival
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, South Bank, London SE1 | 3 minutes from London Literature Festival
The London Eye elbowed its way onto the capital's tourist scene as one of the statement pieces to mark the turn of the ...More
Shopping near London Literature Festival
London > Shopping > Books
Riverside, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre, South Bank, London SE1 | Same location as London Literature Festival
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, South Bank, London SE1 | 6 minutes from London Literature Festival
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, South Bank, London SE1 | 6 minutes from London Literature Festival
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
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London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
South Bank Centre, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | Same location as London Literature Festival
Food to go in its simplest form. Freeshly baked bread for hand-made made sandwhiches; home made soups; simple salads. Another high street option for fresh. fast ...More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | Same location as London Literature Festival
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, South Bank, London SE1 | Same location as London Literature Festival
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 > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 7 minutes from London Literature Festival
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, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 7 minutes from London Literature Festival
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, Holborn, London WC1V | 17 minutes from London Literature Festival
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
Leisure near London Literature Festival
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 4 minutes from London Literature Festival
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, South Bank, London SE1 | 4 minutes from London Literature Festival
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 > Health and Beauty
Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A | 7 minutes from London Literature Festival
The people at Espa take grooming pretty seriously, and quite rightly, when it comes to appearances it's often best to leave it to the experts. You'll ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
25 Roupell Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 6 minutes from London Literature Festival
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, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 7 minutes from London Literature Festival
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
62 Stamford Street, SE1 | 8 minutes from London Literature Festival
If you're the kind of drinker who gets thirsty, very thirsty, and you don't have the time or patience to queue for at a very busy ...More
Nightlife near London Literature Festival
London > Nightlife > Bars
Corinthia Hotel London, Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A | 6 minutes from London Literature Festival
The cocktails in the Bassoon Bar are very good, expensive, yes, but very, very good. Not only that but the bar has a piano which is ...More
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
47 Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 6 minutes from London Literature Festival
Home to Samuel Pepys in the 1680s, the building housing Gordon’s is now home to a regular, thriving crowd of drinkers of all ages and all ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from London Literature Festival
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 London Literature Festival
London > Business > Venue Hire
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | Same location as London Literature Festival
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, South Bank, London SE1 | Same location as London Literature Festival
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, South Bank, London SE1 | 3 minutes from London Literature Festival
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
event > Comedy > Variety
DATES Friday 26th April 2013 - 10.45pm
VENUE Southbank Centre
Returning for its fourth year, Friday Night Freakshow brings some of the nation's naughtiest burlesque beauties, comics and freakish variety acts to the South Bank. With East End Cabaret Bernadete Byrne hosting, further acts include Scott Capurro, Phil Nichol, Lucky Franco and Loretta Maine. It's late night and it's offensive leave your judgement ... More about this event
Yoko Ono's Meltdown Festival 2013Yoko Ono's Meltdown Festival 2013Meltdown returns to the Southbank Centre this summer as cultural icon Yoko Ono curates the 20th anniversary of the alternative music festival. Celebrating her own 80th birthday in 2013, Ono brings a lifetime of achievement in music, visual art and peace activism to what has become one of London's cultural highlight of the year. Siouxie, Kim Gordon,19th June 2013Sunday 23rd June 2013
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event > Concerts
PRICING Various
DATES 14th to 23rd June 2013
VENUE Southbank Centre
Meltdown returns to the Southbank Centre this summer as cultural icon Yoko Ono curates the 20th anniversary of the alternative music festival. Celebrating her own 80th birthday in 2013, Ono brings a lifetime of achievement in music, visual art and peace activism to what has become one of London's cultural highlight of the year. Siouxie, Kim Gordon,... More about this event
event > Dance > Modern Dance - Physical Theatre
DATES 2nd to 22nd June 2013
VENUE Southbank Centre
Daredevil stuntmen, masterful acrobats, aerialists, dancers and musicians descend upon London's Udderbelly Festival this year for Pirates of the Carabina's Flown. A cutting-edge company of British and international circus artists, Pirates of the Carabina have worked with the likes of De La Guarda, Footsbarn Theatre and NoFit State Circus. Now, they... More about this event
event > Kids Events
DATES 26th May to 13th July 2013
VENUE Southbank Centre
The Comedy Club 4 Kids returns to the Udderbelly Festival for its third year with more entertainment for anyone over the age of 6. With the best comedians on the circuit omitting the rude bits from their routines, the show will be ideal for children and parents alike. 26 May - Tiernan Douieb (MC), Iain Stirling, The List Operators 8 June - Luke Tou... More about this event
event > Comedy > Sketch show
DATES 3rd May to 5th July 2013
VENUE Southbank Centre
Sketch, character, music, stand-up comedy and the occasional nudity, Spank! - You Love It! is a packed to the rafters show that enjoyed sell-out success at the Edinburgh Festival. Strictly for over 18s only, this late night show is drunken but friendly. The show now comes to the Southbank Centre for three nights at the Udderbelly Festival. ... More about this event
The Alternative Guide to the UniverseThe Alternative Guide to the UniverseThe Hayward Gallery gives visitors an insight into 'outsiders' this summer with an exhibition of contemporary works in a variety of media created by artists who map cities of the future, inventors of new languages and architects who design imaginary technologies. The Alternative Guide to the Universe promises to prompt us to re-examine social and c19th June 2013Monday 26th August 2013
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event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Modern and Contemporary Art
DATES 11th June to 26th August 2013
VENUE The Hayward Gallery
The Hayward Gallery gives visitors an insight into 'outsiders' this summer with an exhibition of contemporary works in a variety of media created by artists who map cities of the future, inventors of new languages and architects who design imaginary technologies. The Alternative Guide to the Universe promises to prompt us to re-examine social and c... More about this event
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Modern and Contemporary Art
DATES 11th June to 26th August 2013
VENUE The Hayward Gallery
Contemporary works in various media recreate the inaugural show of The Museum of Everything, a travelling museum dedicated to the promotion of undiscovered, unintentional, untrained and unclassifiable artists. The show recreates the magic of the 2009 exhibition in Primrose Hill where the first room contained sculptures by sculptor Nek Chand. Housed... More about this event
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What's On Today Near Southbank Centre Spank! - You Love It! Comedy | Until 5th July 2013 Sketch, character, music, stand-up comedy and the occasional nudity, Spank! - You Love It! is a packed to the rafters ...More Thurston Moore Concerts | On 19th June 2013 Alt and experimental rock from the American singer, songwriter and guitarist of Sonic Youth....More Alva Noto And Ryuichi Sakamoto Concerts | On 19th June 2013 The Oscar-nominated composer and the German producer perform a collaboration of experimental music....More ![]() Yoko Ono's Meltdown Festival 2013 Concerts | Until 23rd June 2013 Meltdown returns to the Southbank Centre this summer as cultural icon Yoko Ono curates the 20th anniversary of the alternative ...More ![]() The Rest is Noise Concerts | Until 1st January 2014 One of the Southbank Centre's most ambitious classical music projects to date, The Rest is Noise is a year-long festival ...More Circa: Beyond Dance | Until 23rd June 2013 London Wonderground Spiegeltent The Brisbane-based circus ensemble, Circa, the company that brought you Wunderkammer and How Like An Angel, presents its latest circus-theatre ...More Pirates Of The Carabina: FLOWN Dance | Until 22nd June 2013 Daredevil stuntmen, masterful acrobats, aerialists, dancers and musicians descend upon London's Udderbelly Festival this year for Pirates of the Carabina's ...More ![]() Limbo Dance | Until 29th September 2013 London Wonderground Spiegeltent Presented by the creative producers of last year's hair-raising show Cantina, which successfully shocked audience after audience with its mind-bending ...More ![]() National Trust: The London Project Exhibitions | Until 22nd September 2013 Dispelling the thought that the National Trust is a rural-based charity for old people, The London Project will remind visitors ...More London 2013 The AnnualThe best London events, openings, anniversaries & experiences for 2013, from LondonTown.com Book £10 Tablet FREE
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