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Friday Night FreakshowFriday Night FreakshowReturning 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 19th June 2013Friday 28th June 2013
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Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Friday Night Freakshowevent > Comedy > Variety
DATES Friday 26th April 2013 - 10.45pm
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 ... More about this event
Alva Noto And Ryuichi SakamotoAlva Noto And Ryuichi SakamotoThe Oscar-nominated composer and the German producer perform a collaboration of experimental music.19th June 2013Wednesday 19th June 2013
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Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventPeachesPeachesThe Canadian singer and musician, who is now based in Berlin, performs a mix of electroclash, synth-punk and dance-punk.19th June 2013Wednesday 19th June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventThurston MooreThurston MooreAlt and experimental rock from the American singer, songwriter and guitarist of Sonic Youth.19th June 2013Wednesday 19th June 2013
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Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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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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Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Now On
Yoko Ono's Meltdown Festival 2013event > Concerts
PRICING Various
DATES 14th to 23rd June 2013
Meltdown returns to the Southbank Centre this summer as cultural icon Yoko Ono curates the 20th anniversary of the alternative music festival. Celebrating her ... More about this event
Pirates Of The Carabina: FLOWNPirates Of The Carabina: FLOWNDaredevil 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, they19th June 2013Saturday 22nd June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventNow On
Pirates Of The Carabina: FLOWNevent > Dance > Modern Dance - Physical Theatre
DATES 2nd to 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 Flo... More about this event
Comedy Club 4 Kids (Over 6s)Comedy Club 4 Kids (Over 6s)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 Tou19th June 2013Saturday 13th July 2013
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Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventNow On
Comedy Club 4 Kids (Over 6s)event > Kids Events
DATES 26th May to 13th July 2013
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 t... More about this event
FlorilegiumFlorilegiumContemporary floral images designed by artist Amy Shelton which form part of the Melissographia collaboration with John Burnside. The images focus on wild plants which are essential to honeybees.19th June 2013Sunday 14th July 2013
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Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventFree EventNow On
Florilegiumevent > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Modern and Contemporary Art | PRICING Free
DATES 21st May to 14th July 2013
Contemporary floral images designed by artist Amy Shelton which form part of the Melissographia collaboration with John Burnside. The images focus on wild plan
Spank! - You Love It!Spank! - You Love It!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. 19th June 2013Friday 5th July 2013
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Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Spank! - You Love It!event > Comedy > Sketch show
DATES 3rd May to 5th July 2013
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... 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
Where:
The Hayward Gallery,
Belvedere Road
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Ongoing
The Alternative Guide to the Universeevent > 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 wh... More about this event
The Museum Of EverythingThe Museum Of EverythingContemporary 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. Housed19th June 2013Monday 26th August 2013
Where:
The Hayward Gallery,
Belvedere Road
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The Museum Of Everythingevent > 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, un... More about this event
E4 Udderbelly FestivalE4 Udderbelly FestivalLook out for an upside-down purple cow as you're crossing over the Golden Jubilee footbridge to the Southbank Centre from the mid-April - failing that, just listen out for the belly laughs - and you'll find your way to London's funniest summer event. The colourful, comic, curvaceous cow marks the spot of the Udderbelly - a two-month festival of com19th June 2013Sunday 14th July 2013
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Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Ongoing
E4 Udderbelly Festivalevent > Comedy > Comedy Festivals
DATES 12th April to 14th July 2013
Look out for an upside-down purple cow as you're crossing over the Golden Jubilee footbridge to the Southbank Centre from the mid-April - failing that, just li... More about this event
Jeppe Hein: Appearing RoomsJeppe Hein: Appearing RoomsTo the art world Jeppe Hein's 'Appearing Rooms' is a delightful mix of sculpture and architecture, playing with the viewers perception of solid forms. To the many kids and families who flock to the South Bank in the summer, the Danish artist's water jets provide a great way to cool off, dashing in and out of the unpredictable spurts of water. Watch19th June 2013Sunday 8th September 2013
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Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Free EventOngoing
Jeppe Hein: Appearing Roomsevent > Kids Events | PRICING Free
DATES 1st June to 8th September 2013
To the art world Jeppe Hein's 'Appearing Rooms' is a delightful mix of sculpture and architecture, playing with the viewers perception of solid forms. To the m... More about this event
London LinesLondon LinesSculptural works based on poems inspired by our relationship with the capital, written by poets including Jo Shapcott, Francesca Beard, Richard Scott, Imtiaz Dharker, Cheryl Moskowitz and Kayo Chingonyi.19th June 2013Sunday 8th September 2013
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Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventFree EventOngoing
London Linesevent > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Sculpture | PRICING Free
DATES 31st May to 8th September 2013 - 10am-10pm
Sculptural works based on poems inspired by our relationship with the capital, written by poets including Jo Shapcott, Francesca Beard, Richard Scott, Imtiaz D
Olivier Castel: Imaginary Lives & Louise Weiss: Eight HeartsOlivier Castel: Imaginary Lives & Louise Weiss: Eight HeartsInstallations, projections, prints and mixed-media by the London-based French artist and one of his alter-egos, exploring possible fictions and the process of making something visible.19th June 2013Sunday 4th August 2013
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Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventFree EventOngoing
Olivier Castel: Imaginary Lives & Louise Weiss: Eight Heartsevent > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Installation | PRICING Free
DATES 17th April to 4th August 2013
Installations, projections, prints and mixed-media by the London-based French artist and one of his alter-egos, exploring possible fictions and the process of
London Literature FestivalLondon Literature FestivalThe 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 rea19th June 2013Sunday 8th September 2013
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Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Ongoing
London Literature Festivalevent > Exhibitions
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DATES 20th May to 8th September 2013
The Southbank serves up its annual dose of world class literature with a delectable array of spoken word performances, exciting new collaborations, workshops a... More about this event
Festival of NeighbourhoodFestival of NeighbourhoodThis summer, the Southbank Centre is being turned into London's finest neighbourhood - and everyone's invited. Allotments, fruit trees, Thames-view gardens, a beach, a local pub, murals, street parties, flags and family games are all coming to the South Bank in a four-month bonanza that also features a huge array of cultural events. Programme highl19th June 2013Sunday 8th September 2013
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Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Ongoing
Festival of Neighbourhoodevent > Seasonal > Festivals
PRICING Various prices - some events Free
DATES 4th May to 8th September 2013
This summer, the Southbank Centre is being turned into London's finest neighbourhood - and everyone's invited. Allotments, fruit trees, Thames-view gardens, a ... More about this event
National Trust: The London ProjectNational Trust: The London ProjectDispelling the thought that the National Trust is a rural-based charity for old people, The London Project will remind visitors that the 117-year-old company actually originated in the capital and is still relevant and exciting today. This radical reworking will engage a younger audience with London's built heritage, history and outdoor spaces thro19th June 2013Sunday 22nd September 2013
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Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Ongoing
National Trust: The London Projectevent > Exhibitions > Seasonal
PRICING Various
DATES 18th May to 22nd September 2013
Dispelling the thought that the National Trust is a rural-based charity for old people, The London Project will remind visitors that the 117-year-old company a... More about this event
The Rest is NoiseThe Rest is NoiseOne of the Southbank Centre's most ambitious classical music projects to date, The Rest is Noise is a year-long festival that takes audiences on a chronological journey through music in the 20th century. Based on the 2007 book by Alex Ross, the series will bring the book to life through concerts, performances, films, talks and debates. The backbone19th June 2013Wednesday 1st January 2014
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Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Ongoing
The Rest is Noiseevent > Concerts
PRICING Various
DATES 19th January 2013 to 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 that takes audiences on a chronologica... More about this event
A Room for LondonA Room for LondonOriginally intended as a temporary structure for 2012, A Room For London is to stay up throughout 2013 due to its overwhelming popularity. The 'room' in question looks very much like a boat which has been washed up by a storm and beached on the roof of the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall. It is, in fact a one-bedroom installation, availabl19th June 2013Tuesday 31st December 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre: Queen Elizabeth Hall,
Belvedere Road
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Free EventOngoing
A Room for Londonevent > London Olympics Cultural Events | PRICING Free
DATES 1st January 2012 to 31st December 2013
VENUE Southbank Centre: Queen Elizabeth Hall
Originally intended as a temporary structure for 2012, A Room For London is to stay up throughout 2013 due to its overwhelming popularity. The 'room' in quest... More about this event
Iggy And The StoogesIggy And The StoogesThe American garage-rock pioneers reunite to play their hits.20th June 2013Thursday 20th June 2013
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Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventBo NingenBo NingenThe Japanese outfit plays guitar-driven experimental noise, rock and psychedelia to promote the album Line The Wall.20th June 2013Thursday 20th June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventMashasha & SamMashasha & SamThe bass and percussion duo from Zimbabwe performs a lively mix of Afrobeat and jazz.21st June 2013Friday 21st June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventDeerhoofDeerhoofThe American four-piece performs an energetic mix of noise pop and experimental rock to promote the album Breakup Song.21st June 2013Friday 21st June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventPatti SmithPatti SmithThe veteran singer-songwriter and poet from Chicago, Illinois, performs a mix of rock and art punk.21st June 2013Friday 21st June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventTime Out Introduces: Time Out LiveTime Out Introduces: Time Out LiveSurreal and interactive humour from 2012 BBC Radio 2 New Comedy Award-winner Lucy Beaumont. Also featuring Pat Cahill, Sofie Hagen, Alfie Brown, Adam Hess, Mark Stephenson, Harriet Kemsley, David Mills and MC Stephen K Amos.21st June 2013Friday 21st June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventMeltdown Future SoundsMeltdown Future SoundsA showcase of new, up and coming bands chosen by Yoko Ono to perform at the festival.21st June 2013Friday 21st June 2013
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Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventFree EventOn Soon
Meltdown Future Soundsevent > Music | PRICING Free
DATES Friday 21st June 2013 - 6pm
A showcase of new, up and coming bands chosen by Yoko Ono to perform at the festival.
Marianne Faithfull And Bill FrisellMarianne Faithfull And Bill FrisellThe singer performs rock and pop songs from her career with the veteran guitarist and her backing band.22nd June 2013Saturday 22nd June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventYoko Ono's Sky Piece To Jesus ChristYoko Ono's Sky Piece To Jesus ChristA performance art piece featuring members of an orchestra who are wrapped in gauze as they perform.23rd June 2013Sunday 23rd June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventBoy GeorgeBoy GeorgeThe veteran Culture Club singer and DJ performs a selection of his solo new wave, soul and pop hits.23rd June 2013Sunday 23rd June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventDouble Fantasy LiveDouble Fantasy LiveA performance of the last album to be written by John Lennon and Yoko Ono with a house band of well-known musicians who are joined by some very special vocalists.23rd June 2013Sunday 23rd June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventThe Corinthian OrchestraThe Corinthian OrchestraPaul Hoskins conducts Bernstein's Symphonic Dances From West Side Story, Korngold's Violin Concerto In D and Rachmaninov's Symphonic Dances featuring violinist Andrew Haveron.24th June 2013Monday 24th June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventPhilharmonia Orchestra: Martin Musical Scholarship FundPhilharmonia Orchestra: Martin Musical Scholarship FundAn award-winner of the scholarship performs Kreisler's Praeludium And Allegro, Beethoven's Violin Sonata In A, Ravel's Violin Sonata In G, Prokofiev's 5 Melodies and Sarasate's Carmen Fantasy featuring violinist Tianyun Jia and pianist Alexis White.25th June 2013Tuesday 25th June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventFree EventOn Soon
Philharmonia Orchestra: Martin Musical Scholarship Fundevent > Concerts > Classical | PRICING Free
DATES Tuesday 25th June 2013 - 7.45pm
An award-winner of the scholarship performs Kreisler's Praeludium And Allegro, Beethoven's Violin Sonata In A, Ravel's Violin Sonata In G, Prokofiev's 5 Melodi
Tubular Bells For Two: Mike Oldfield TributeTubular Bells For Two: Mike Oldfield TributeThe Australian duo of Daniel Holdsworth and Aidan Roberts performs the musician's hit 1973 album Tubular Bells in its entirety.25th June 2013Tuesday 25th June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventThe Boy With Tape On His Face: More TapeThe Boy With Tape On His Face: More TapeSilent and physical comedy show from New Zealand-born stand-up Sam Willis.25th June 2013Sunday 14th July 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventThe English Arts Chorale And Camerata Of LondonThe English Arts Chorale And Camerata Of LondonLeslie Olive conducts Brahms' Academic Festival Overture, Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No 2 and Brahms' Ein Deutsches Requiem featuring soprano Helen-Jane Howells, baritone Michael Bundy and pianist Tom Poster.26th June 2013Wednesday 26th June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventBurt BacharachBurt BacharachThe veteran American singer-songwriter and pianist, who has scored numerous number ones and top-selling hits in his career, performs his best-loved pop songs.26th June 2013Sunday 7th July 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventFestival Of The Spoken NerdFestival Of The Spoken NerdScience-themed humour from Helen Arney, Matt Parker and Steve Mould, splicing comedy with music, mathematics and interactive experiments.26th June 2013Wednesday 10th July 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventPhilharmonia Orchestra: Music Of TodayPhilharmonia Orchestra: Music Of TodayRudiger Bohn conducts original and new works from the Young Composers Academy in a wide range of styles. Presented by Unsuk Chin.27th June 2013Thursday 27th June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventPhilharmonia OrchestraPhilharmonia OrchestraYuri Temirkanov conducts Mussorgsky's Pictures At An Exhibition plus Tchaikovsky's Francesca Aa Rimini and Violin Concerto.27th June 2013Thursday 27th June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Frisky & Mannish's School Of PopFrisky & Mannish's School Of PopHead to the London Wonderground Spiegeltent for a rare chance to see Frisky & Mannish's School of Pop, the duo's acclaimed and hilariously camp crash-course in pop semantics. With toff dominatrix Frisky (Laura Corcoran) behind the mike and Lycra-clad Austrian rake Mannish (Matthew Jones) on the keys, the pair blast through a rip-roaring, hilarious 27th June 2013Thursday 27th June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Frisky & Mannish's School Of Popevent > Comedy > Musical
DATES Thursday 27th June 2013
Head to the London Wonderground Spiegeltent for a rare chance to see Frisky & Mannish's School of Pop, the duo's acclaimed and hilariously camp crash-course in... More about this event
Southbank Sinfonia Chamber Groups: Open RehearsalsSouthbank Sinfonia Chamber Groups: Open RehearsalsMembers of Southbank Sinfonia open up their chamber music rehearsals and coaching sessions to the public, directed by David Corkhill.28th June 2013Friday 28th June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventEurope's Sistemas: Lessons From The Past Patterns For The Future: SeminarEurope's Sistemas: Lessons From The Past Patterns For The Future: SeminarLecture discussing musical inspired projects in the UK.28th June 2013Friday 28th June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventFree EventOn Soon
Europe's Sistemas: Lessons From The Past Patterns For The Future: Seminarevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures | PRICING Free
DATES Friday 28th June 2013 - 10.30am
Lecture discussing musical inspired projects in the UK.
In Harmony SingIn Harmony SingChildren's vocal workshop.28th June 2013Friday 28th June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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In Harmony Singevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Workshops | PRICING Free
DATES Friday 28th June 2013 - 11am
Children's vocal workshop.
Big Phat BrassBig Phat BrassThe brass band, featuring members of the Bromley Youth Concert Band, plays a mixture of styles and genres both old and new from Purcell to McCartney, classical and jazz.28th June 2013Friday 28th June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventFree EventOn Soon
Big Phat Brassevent > Music | PRICING Free
DATES Friday 28th June 2013 - 1pm
The brass band, featuring members of the Bromley Youth Concert Band, plays a mixture of styles and genres both old and new from Purcell to McCartney, classical
In Harmony Creative ProjectIn Harmony Creative ProjectChildren from Nottingham and Sage Gateshead present a short performance of music created during workshops led by Jason Rowland.28th June 2013Friday 28th June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventChestnut Grove Steel PansChestnut Grove Steel PansThe Year 10 Steel Pan Ensemble from Chestnut Grove School in Balham play a mix of traditional and classical repertoire for steel drums.28th June 2013Friday 28th June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventEthnic Contemporary Classical OrchestraEthnic Contemporary Classical OrchestraClassical music and orchestra performed by young string players from across the world.29th June 2013Saturday 29th June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventOAE TotsOAE TotsInteractive music workshop for children aged two to five and their parents.29th June 2013Saturday 29th June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventOn Soon
OAE Totsevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Workshops
DATES Saturday 29th June 2013 - 11.30am
Interactive music workshop for children aged two to five and their parents.
Family Ukulele WorkshopFamily Ukulele WorkshopLearn to play a ukulele in a fun, interactive music workshops for children and their parents and carers.29th June 2013Saturday 29th June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventBig Sing: SpiritualsBig Sing: SpiritualsChoral singing workshop with Ken Burton, the Director of the London Adventist Chorale. Learn and perform some of the most important spirituals from American history.29th June 2013Saturday 29th June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventMorley College: A Choir Of Our TimeMorley College: A Choir Of Our TimeAndrea Brown and Benjamin Ellin conduct the choir in a performance of Gustav Holst's Music From The Planets and Michael Tippet's A Child Of Our Time featuring soprano Olivia Robinson and contralto Rebecca Lodge.29th June 2013Saturday 29th June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Slapdash GalaxySlapdash GalaxyJeff Achtem, the award winning Canadian puppeteer behind Bunk Puppet's Swamp Juice, returns to the Sounthbank Centre's Udderbelly Festival this summer with his intergalactic show, Slapdash Galaxy. The shadow puppet show follows two shadow brothers in space who must flee their home planet on a quest across the universe. Given the way Achtem engages 29th June 2013Sunday 30th June 2013
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Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Slapdash Galaxyevent > Theatre > Kids shows
DATES Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June 2013
Jeff Achtem, the award winning Canadian puppeteer behind Bunk Puppet's Swamp Juice, returns to the Sounthbank Centre's Udderbelly Festival this summer with his... More about this event
Music For Little Ears And VoicesMusic For Little Ears And VoicesMusic making workshops for carers and young children.29th June 2013Sunday 30th June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Music For Little Ears And Voicesevent > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Workshops | PRICING Free
DATES Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June 2013 at 10.30am-11.15am, 11.30am-12.15pm, 1.30pm-2.15pm, 2.30pm-3.15pm and 4pm-4.45pm
Music making workshops for carers and young children.
Neighbourhood OrchestraNeighbourhood OrchestraAn orchestra suitable for anyone who has reached Grade 3 or equivalent to get involved. Whether you play an instrument regularly, or haven't played for a while, the ensemble will welcome all ages and backgrounds.30th June 2013Sunday 30th June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventNational Youth Orchestra: InspireNational Youth Orchestra: InspireGerry Cornelius leads the teenage orchestra's first ever performance, which features the emotionally charged Overture from Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story.30th June 2013Sunday 30th June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventPhilharmonia OrchestraPhilharmonia OrchestraYuri Temirkanov conducts Gioachino Rossini's Overture The Barber Of Seville, Mozart's Piano Concerto No 20 In D minor, and Sibelius' Symphony No 2 featuring pianist Maria Joao Pires.30th June 2013Sunday 30th June 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventThe ShowstoppersThe ShowstoppersImprovised musical comedy from the acclaimed troupe, who create a brand new show at each performance based on audience suggestions.30th June 2013Sunday 14th July 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventSimone Dinnerstein & Tift MerritSimone Dinnerstein & Tift MerritThe classically trained pianist and the singer-songwriter from North Carolina perform a collaboration of folk, rock and classical music to promote the album Night.1st July 2013Monday 1st July 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventLambeth Music Service Musitrax Festival 2013Lambeth Music Service Musitrax Festival 2013Jenny Adejayan and Mario Basilisco conduct Biddulph's Jewish Wedding Song, Shiftetele, Longford's Summer Reggae, Vinten's Bossa, Longford's Space Age Rock, Take 4 Strings 2 Note Cha Cha and Gregory's Dark Horse.2nd July 2013Tuesday 2nd July 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Lambeth Music Service Musitrax Festival 2013event > Concerts > Classical | PRICING Free
DATES Tuesday 2nd July 2013 - 6.30pm
Jenny Adejayan and Mario Basilisco conduct Biddulph's Jewish Wedding Song, Shiftetele, Longford's Summer Reggae, Vinten's Bossa, Longford's Space Age Rock, Tak
L'Orchestre D'Hommes-Orchestres: Tom Waits TributeL'Orchestre D'Hommes-Orchestres: Tom Waits TributeThe Canadian multi-instrumentalist group performs the songs of the American experimental songwriter.2nd July 2013Sunday 7th July 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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L'Orchestre D'Hommes-Orchestres: Tom Waits Tributeevent > Music
DATES 2nd to 7th Jul 2013 - 7.45pm
The Canadian multi-instrumentalist group performs the songs of the American experimental songwriter.
ShlomoShlomoThe human beatboxer and World Loopstation Champion pushes his voice to the limit to create intricate basslines, beats and loops.2nd July 2013Tuesday 23rd July 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventRichard HerringRichard HerringFollowing on from his Talking Cock Tour - his critically acclaimed version of the Vagina Monologues - Richard Herring will now stop by London's Udderbelly Festival for one night of belly aching laughter. Described by the Guardian as 'a superior comedianhilarious', Herring is one of the UK's most prolific comedians and is a welcome addition to the3rd July 2013Wednesday 3rd July 2013
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Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventOn Soon
Richard Herringevent > Comedy > Stand-Up
DATES Wednesday 3rd July 2013
Following on from his Talking Cock Tour - his critically acclaimed version of the Vagina Monologues - Richard Herring will now stop by London's Udderbelly Fe... More about this event
Andi OshoAndi OshoWith a brutally honest view at the dating world, Andi Osho will be discussing the perils, pitfalls and butterflies that come hand in hand with having a love life. With appearances on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and Stand up for the Week, Andi is now taking her thoughts to the stage as part of this year's Udderbelly Festival at the Southbank. 4th July 2013Thursday 4th July 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventOn Soon
Andi Oshoevent > Comedy > Comedy Festivals
DATES Thursday 4th July 2013
With a brutally honest view at the dating world, Andi Osho will be discussing the perils, pitfalls and butterflies that come hand in hand with having a love li... More about this event
The London Klezmer QuartetThe London Klezmer QuartetThe ensemble plays Jewish music from Eastern Europe.5th July 2013Friday 5th July 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventRobin Hood And His Very Merry Men (Over 4s)Robin Hood And His Very Merry Men (Over 4s)Uncontained Arts (a professional theatre company established in 2008 by former graduates of the University of Derby Theatre Arts course and the company-in-residence at Derby Theatre) has collaborated again with Buxton Opera House to bring us Robin Hood and His Very Merry Men. Coming to the Southbank Centre's Udderbelly Festival this summer, the pup6th July 2013Sunday 7th July 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventOn Soon
Robin Hood And His Very Merry Men (Over 4s)event > Theatre > Kids shows
DATES Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th July 2013
Uncontained Arts (a professional theatre company established in 2008 by former graduates of the University of Derby Theatre Arts course and the company-in-resi... More about this event
Cirque Alfonse: Timber!Cirque Alfonse: Timber!Opening in July, the Southbank Centre will plays host to the UK premiere of Timber!, a circus show featuring a family from the remote forests of Quebec. With juggling axes, daring aerial acrobatics and stunts with lumberjack saws, this isn't a show for the faint hearted. Throw in a spot of clog dancing, tight-rope walking, cooking, vegetable choppi10th July 2013Wednesday 31st July 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: event
On Soon
Cirque Alfonse: Timber!event > Dance > Modern Dance - Physical Theatre
DATES 10th to 31st July 2013
Opening in July, the Southbank Centre will plays host to the UK premiere of Timber!, a circus show featuring a family from the remote forests of Quebec. With j... More about this event
Lost In Trans - A Poem In MotionLost In Trans - A Poem In MotionThe performer Dickie Beau takes inspiration from Ovid's Metamorphoses, for this solo performance in which figures and characters usually place at the margins of mainstream theatre, are placed centre stage.11th July 2013Thursday 11th July 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventFilthFilthA cabaret with dark, dirty and subversive twists, curated by Dickie Beau.12th July 2013Friday 12th July 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventCatch A Fire: Bob Marley TributeCatch A Fire: Bob Marley TributeThe band performs the songs of the famous reggae singer-songwriter from the seminal album Catch A Fire.13th July 2013Saturday 13th July 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventIn DragIn DragA revelatory show from Le Gateau Chocolat, who explores what it is like being in drag for so long, as well as being a Nigerian man dressed as a girl. Accompanied by a small chocolate orchestra, the performer uses music ranging from Wagner to Nick Cave.13th July 2013Saturday 13th July 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventTrixie WhitleyTrixie WhitleyIndie-rock by the singer-songwriter from New York.19th July 2013Friday 19th July 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventPierre Rigal: StandardsPierre Rigal: StandardsA dynamic dance-theatre piece from Pierre Rigal, which explores the concept of national identity. Eight dancers, bathed in the French colours of red, which and blue on the stage, perform krump, lock, break and pop, exploring the symbol and how one can remain individual when all around are supposed to conform.4th August 2013Sunday 4th August 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventevent > Clubbing and Nightlife > Dance - Hip Hop
DATES Sunday 4th August 2013 - 7pm
A dynamic dance-theatre piece from Pierre Rigal, which explores the concept of national identity. Eight dancers, bathed in the French colours of red, which and
The Queen's Knickers (Over 4s)The Queen's Knickers (Over 4s)Dilys, the royal custodian of her Majesty's undergarments finds that the Queen's knickers are missing in this classic comedy for children aged four and above. Based on Nicholas Allan's irreverent picture book, the two-man stage show dramatises the disappearance of the royal undergarments. The Queen, of course, cannot be caught without her pants so 6th August 2013Tuesday 20th August 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: event
event > Theatre > Kids shows
DATES 6th to 20th August 2013
Dilys, the royal custodian of her Majesty's undergarments finds that the Queen's knickers are missing in this classic comedy for children aged four and above. ... More about this event
HelplessHelplessThe director, performer and writer Neil Bartlett, presents this 15-minute performance piece, which looks at "losing yourself in desire."10th August 2013Saturday 10th August 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventDuckie Summer PartyDuckie Summer PartyThe eponymous Vauxhall club hosts an event of fun, defiant and entertaining shenanigans. Amy Lame, the DJs Readers Wifes, The Caezars and many more Duckie performers will be presenting short yet witty performance morsels.10th August 2013Saturday 10th August 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventevent > Clubbing and Nightlife > Dance - Disco
DATES Saturday 10th August 2013 - 9pm-2am
The eponymous Vauxhall club hosts an event of fun, defiant and entertaining shenanigans. Amy Lame, the DJs Readers Wifes, The Caezars and many more Duckie perf
David Hoyle On AlcoholDavid Hoyle On AlcoholThe re-invention of the former Divine David has led to his declaration that he doesn't drink nowadays, unless you count white wine. He still will present a masterclass on the pleasure and the peril of the booze.10th August 2013Saturday 10th August 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: event
ZooNation Academy Of Dance: Groove On Down The RoadZooNation Academy Of Dance: Groove On Down The RoadZooNation's younger generation of dancers perform this hip hop twist to the story, The Wizard of Oz. Written and directed by Kate Prince, the production is set in an urban world and features music from the film, The Wiz, re-mixed with current-day hits, by DJ Walde. Two 11-year-old dancers, Arizona Snow and Portia Oti, share the role of Dorothy.10th August 2013Sunday 1st September 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: event
event > Clubbing and Nightlife > Dance - Hip Hop
DATES 10th August to 1st September 2013
ZooNation's younger generation of dancers perform this hip hop twist to the story, The Wizard of Oz. Written and directed by Kate Prince, the production is set... More about this event
The Man Who Planted TreesThe Man Who Planted TreesAlready a proven hit, The Man Who Planted Trees returns to the Southbank Centre this summer after a smash-hit run in 2011. Puppeteers Richard Medrington and Rick Conte and artist Ailie Cohen created the show in 2006 based on the classic novel by Jean Giono and their show has been seen by children the world over ever since - including repeat visit22nd August 2013Sunday 1st September 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre: Purcell Room,
Belvedere Road
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Category: event
event > Theatre > Puppet shows
DATES 22nd August to 1st September 2013
VENUE Southbank Centre: Purcell Room
Already a proven hit, The Man Who Planted Trees returns to the Southbank Centre this summer after a smash-hit run in 2011. Puppeteers Richard Medrington and Ri... More about this event
The Rime Of The Ancient MarinerThe Rime Of The Ancient MarinerThe Tiger Lillies present a visceral adaptation of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's tale, a mix of alt-cabaret, music-hall and dark and atmospheric melodrama.5th September 2013Sunday 8th September 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventDiana Jones, Olivia ChaneyDiana Jones, Olivia ChaneyThe American singer-songwriter and musician performs country and folk songs.7th September 2013Saturday 7th September 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventBeautiful Octopus ClubBeautiful Octopus ClubAn evening of fancy dress, featuring live music, DJs and other entertainment.13th September 2013Friday 13th September 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventevent > Clubbing and Nightlife
PRICING phone for prices
DATES Friday 13th September 2013
An evening of fancy dress, featuring live music, DJs and other entertainment.
Real Food FestivalReal Food FestivalThis is your chance to meet and sample food from specialist producers, chosen for their high standard of quality goods, ethically produced without cutting corners. As well as street food to sample, there are demos by top chefs, The Sheep Show featuring live animals, and plenty of live music. This three-day festival champions small producers, the ki27th September 2013Sunday 29th September 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: event
Free Event
Real Food Festivalevent > Exhibitions | PRICING Free
DATES 27th, 28th and 29th September 2013
This is your chance to meet and sample food from specialist producers, chosen for their high standard of quality goods, ethically produced without cutting corn... More about this event
Ether FestivalEther FestivalThe Southbank Centre's eccentric Ether Festival is an annual celebration of electronic music, innovation in music, art and cross-arts experimentation. The festival has evolved over the years, blending mainstream acts such as Brian Eno, David Byrne, Peaches and Royksopp, alongside little-known acts, oddball movements and even some classical artists.4th October 2013Saturday 19th October 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: event
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Festivals
PRICING Various Prices
DATES 4th to 19th October 2013
The Southbank Centre's eccentric Ether Festival is an annual celebration of electronic music, innovation in music, art and cross-arts experimentation. The fest... More about this event
Alison MoyetAlison MoyetThe chart-topping and award-winning vocalist, a former member of synth-pop duo Yazoo, performs blues-infused pop in support of her latest album, The Minutes.15th October 2013Tuesday 15th October 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventMozart's RequiemMozart's RequiemMozart's choral masterpiece crowns a sublime evening of his greatest works performed by the English Chamber Orchestra at Royal Festival Hall. Left unfinished at the time of his death, Mozart's chillingly mysterious and seductive Requiem is one of the most recognisable choral pieces within sacred music, with reverberations throughout modern day popu19th October 2013Saturday 19th October 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre: Royal Festival Hall,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventevent > Concerts > Classical - Orchestral
DATES Saturday 19th October 2013
VENUE Southbank Centre: Royal Festival Hall
Mozart's choral masterpiece crowns a sublime evening of his greatest works performed by the English Chamber Orchestra at Royal Festival Hall. Left unfinished a... More about this event
Eric BibbEric BibbThe veteran American singer-songwriter and guitarist, now based in Helsinki, plays gospel-infused acoustic folk-blues from his album Deeper In The Well.23rd October 2013Wednesday 23rd October 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventWardrunaWardrunaNordic folk, ambient music and neofolk from the musical project led by musician Kvitrafn that is based on Nordic spiritualism and the runes of the Elder Futhark.24th October 2013Thursday 24th October 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventPatricia Kaas: Edith Piaf TributePatricia Kaas: Edith Piaf TributeThe singer performs the music of the French chanteuse, known for the songs La Vie En Rose, Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien and Hymne A L'amour.7th November 2013Thursday 7th November 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: event
London Jazz FestivalLondon Jazz FestivalDefying those who believe jazz is dead, thousands of performers and fans flock to the annual London Jazz Festival, which returns for a 21st time in 2013. The 10-day festival consistently delivers a flamboyant programme reflecting the diverse roots of our great city. Highlights of the 2013 programme include the opening night gala, Stan Sulzmann's Ne15th November 2013Sunday 24th November 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
SE1 8XX
Category: event
event > Exhibitions
DATES 15th to 24th November 2013
Defying those who believe jazz is dead, thousands of performers and fans flock to the annual London Jazz Festival, which returns for a 21st time in 2013. The 1... More about this event
Billy BraggBilly BraggAlternative folk, punk and protest songs from Stephen William Bragg, the Bard Of Barking.1st December 2013Sunday 1st December 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventShobana Jeyasingh: Double Bill (Configurations & New Untitled Work)Shobana Jeyasingh: Double Bill (Configurations & New Untitled Work)The choreographer celebrates her company's 25th anniversary with a collaborative piece, created with composer Gabriel Prokofiev, performed to re-mixed early baroque music. Also being performed is the 1988 work, Configurations, set to Michael Nyman's String Quartet No. 2, augmenting the elements of the rhythmic patterns found in classical Indian dan3rd December 2013Wednesday 4th December 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventevent > Dance > Traditional dance - Mixed Programme
PRICING phone for prices
DATES Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th December 2013
The choreographer celebrates her company's 25th anniversary with a collaborative piece, created with composer Gabriel Prokofiev, performed to re-mixed early ba
Real Food Christmas MarketReal Food Christmas MarketThe Southbank Centre's weekly Real Food Market turns festive in the lead up to Christmas - an ideal chance to pick up some last minute culinary delights. Located in the square on the Waterloo Station side of the Southbank Centre, the Christmas Real Food Market will boast a whole range of seasonal produce such as wild game, ham, charcuter7th December 2013Sunday 8th December 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: eventFree Event
Real Food Christmas Marketevent > Exhibitions | PRICING Free
DATES Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December 2013
The Southbank Centre's weekly Real Food Market turns festive in the lead up to Christmas - an ideal chance to pick up some last minute culinary delights. ... More about this event
Christmas Chocolate FestivalChristmas Chocolate FestivalThe Chocolate Festival makes a welcome return this December with a special Christmassy offering. With a delectable array of artisan delights to tickle your taste buds, the festival is the ideal opportunity to indulge yourself and take home tasty Christmas presents. There will be top chocolatiers such as William Curley, Damian Allsop and Co-Couture 13th December 2013Sunday 15th December 2013
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Category: event
Free Event
Christmas Chocolate Festivalevent > Seasonal > Christmas | PRICING Free
DATES 13th, 14th and 15th December 2013
The Chocolate Festival makes a welcome return this December with a special Christmassy offering. With a delectable array of artisan delights to tickle your tas... More about this event
Christy Moore And Declan SinnottChristy Moore And Declan SinnottFolk and traditional Irish singer and musician.17th April 2014Friday 18th April 2014
Where:
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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