Performance & comedy

Brilliant family shows, next-level circus and live podcasts: discover international artists and up-and-coming names here in our venues

Friday 7 Bossy

Follow Beth’s quest to find out who she really is and what she stands for in this family show celebrating Black culture. This show features integrated British Sign Language interpretation (BSL). All performances are Relaxed. For ages 7 – 11.

11.30am & 2.45pm; Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall; £12 (adult) £9 (child)

Friday 7 & Saturday 8

Marty and the Party

An adorable, cheeky show about fun, friendship and finding your groove. This show is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL) and Relaxed. The performance on Sat 8 Apr at 10.30am is Sensory Adapted. For ages 2 – 6.

Fri 7, 11am & 2.30pm; Sat 8, 10.30am, 1pm & 3.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; £12 (adult) £9 (child)

Saturday 8 Groove Baby Presents Groove Sensation

With funk, jazz and electronic soundscapes, Groove Baby takes you on a sensational sensory voyage. All performances are Relaxed. For ages 0 – 5.

11am & 2.30pm; Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall; £12 (adult) £9 (child)

Wednesday 12 – Sunday 16

Humans 2.0 by Circa

A symphony of acrobatics, sound and light: this is next-level circus by Circa, created by circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz. For ages 8+.

Wed – Sat, 7.30pm & Sun, 3pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; £18 – £30

Sunday 30

Test Match Special Live: The Ashes

The Test Match Special team are back on the road – and this time, the Ashes are at stake. This event is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL) and Speech-toText transcribed (STT).

7.30pm; Royal Festival Hall; £20 – £50

Booking fees apply online (£3.50) and over the phone (£4). There are no booking fees for in-person bookings, Southbank Centre Members, Supporters Circles and Patrons. Book two or more literature and poetry events from our Aladdin Sane: 50 Years series and receive a £2 discount per ticket. Bookings must be made in the same transaction.

Thursday 6

London Sinfonietta: Reich/Richter

Reich’s elegant piece, inspired by a Gerhard Richter film, is performed by the London Sinfonietta.

Manoj Kamps conductor

Sound Intermedia

Eastman Joy Boy; Calix Nunu; Anna Clyne Fractured Time; Julia Wolfe Tell me everything; Steve Reich Reich/Richter – film with large ensemble

7.30pm; Royal Festival Hall; £20 – £45

Wednesday 12