Southbank Centre What's On Guide: December

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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET WITH MARTIN KEMP Four legends, one spectacular night DISCOVER OUR WINTER FESTIVAL Supported by NatWest

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MOOMINLAND Go on an adventure!

On the cover: Million Dollar Quartet (see page 9)

WELCOME TO SOUTHBANK CENTRE Charity, goodwill, thoughtfulness and empathy are ideals we at Southbank Centre want to foster all year round, but at Christmas time we really try to ensure that there’s the opportunity for everyone to celebrate, become involved and to be remembered.

Shows, events, markets and a beautifullylit site are part of what we offer but there are also our huge weekend charity shop, 14.0mm our work with refugees, projects with homeless people, and free activities to make sure we can give all comers an equal and warm welcome.

Jude Kelly CBE Artistic Director, Southbank Centre

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open 364 days a year.

5.1 million visitors.

1/3 young people. 14 festivals.

5,700 events. 50% free.

37 UK towns and cities. across 6 continents.

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For a full calendar of events see page 32.

Image credits: © Belinda Lawley Tove Jansson/Moominland © Per Olov Jansson och Tove Jansson Rekorderling Cider Lodge © The Gaztronome

FEATURES

Winter Festival supported by NatWest

Find out more about our festivals and our site Winter Festival supported by NatWest Celebrate the season at Southbank Centre pages 4 – 15 Moominland All about Tove Jansson’s beloved characters pages 2 – 3 Million Dollar Quartet The toe-tapping tale of a legendary moment page 9 China Changing A full day of events launches this festival pages 16 – 17

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Million Dollar Quartet

EVENTS THIS MONTH Classical Music page 18

Southbank Centre Tours page 30

Gigs & Contemporary Music page 22

Booking Information page 30

Literature & Spoken Word page 24

Future Highlights page 31

Archive Studio page 25

December At A Glance page 32

Visual Arts page 26 Dance & Performance page 28

I, Hamlet NatWest is delighted to be supporting Southbank Centre’s Winter Festival for the fourth year. We are proud of the opportunities this event creates to connect with our customers and the community. We hope you enjoy the festive season and can make it even more magical by spending some time at Southbank Centre this December.

This month:

Moominland

TOVE JANSSON IN MOOMINLAND Forests and tents, islands and seas, friendly creatures and extraordinary adventures. This month, enter Royal Festival Hall to leave London behind and travel to the enchanted world of the Moomins. Bringing together archive materials and immersive storytelling, Adventures in Moominland introduces artist and writer Tove Jansson and the magical characters she created.

Moominland is inhabited by mysterious Hattifatteners and dogmatic Hemulens, playful Snorks and fussy Fillyjonks.

But at the centre of the books is the Moomin family, whose communal, creative household welcomes plenty of visitors, copes with all sorts of unexpected happenings and ventures out on enterprising journeys.

The Moomins’ busy, tolerant way of life was inspired by the bohemian environment in which Tove grew up, while their escapades in the forest and on the waves are drawn from the summers Tove had spent in the idyllic island community of Pellinki as a child. The dangers that threaten the Moomins, from a great flood to a terrible comet, were a response to frightening events on the world stage; the first books were written in the wake of World War II. Tove’s romantic life also enlivened the Moomin stories. Homosexuality was illegal in Finland until 1971, but same-sex relationships could be represented in the world of the Moomins, where gender and species are occasionally somewhat vague.

Trained as an artist, Tove Jansson created characters whose personalities can be instantly discerned in their appearance despite the fact that many of them look like nothing on earth.

She drew her first Moomin as graffiti after a youthful argument with her brother, aiming to depict the ugliest thing she could imagine. He popped up again as her signature in the political cartoons she drew for an anti-fascist magazine, before appearing in

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the middle of a wood, frightened and holding his mother’s hand, at the start of a children’s book she dubbed a ‘fairytale’.

Tove’s first story about the Moomins appeared to little fanfare. However, the unusual, plain-speaking creatures and their narratives, alternately hair-raising and comforting, attracted an army of fans and eventually won her international fame. Throughout Tove’s life, the Moomins were immortalised all over the world in television adaptations featuring puppets and Japanese anime, plays, theme parks, endless merchandise, a musical, a ballet and an opera.

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Inside Moominvalley, however, the Moomins get on with the business of living life, often advising each other on how to face everyday challenges, whether these include a broken hammock or a lost handbag, an interminable winter or a house that’s been accidentally transformed into a jungle. Both children and adults can be inspired by the family’s wise life philosophy, which suggests hibernation in the winter, parties in the summer and a place for everyone in the Moominhouse.

Adventures in Moominland takes place from Friday 16 December until Sunday 23 April in Royal Festival Hall.

See page 26 for details

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1 Picnic with the family, Faffan, Lars, Ham and Tove, ca. 1940-50 2 In Helsinki, 1954 3 Tove’s studio in Helsinki, ca. 1948 4 At Pellinki, ca. 1960 5 Swimming at Pellinki, 1946 6 With Tuulikki Pietilä at Pellinki, ca. 1975-80 7 Tove’s birthday at Pellinki, ca. 1975

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Tove Jansson is born. Her father is a sculptor and her mother is an illustrator.

1930 – 1938

She studies art in Stockholm, Helsinki and Paris.

1943

Her first Moomin-like character appears in the anti-fascist satirical magazine Garm.

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Tove’s timeline 1914

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Image credits: © Per Olov Jansson and Tove Jansson © Moomin Characters TM

Meet the Moomins The Moomins live in the round, blue Moominhouse in the peaceful Moominvalley. Here’s an introduction to the family and just a few of the valley’s other inhabitants.

Snorkmaiden

spends lots of time with Moomintroll. She is a Snork, a creature who changes colour according to her mood. She is dreamy and occasionally silly, but enterprising in a crisis.

1945

Tove writes and illustrates her first Moomins book, The Moomins and The Great Flood, during World War II.

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Moomintroll

Her third book, Finn Family Moomintroll, is published in English.

Tove’s Moomins have become famous.

loves exploring Moominvalley, spending time with his friends, and going on adventures with his family. Like other Moomins, he has large eyes, small ears, and a tuft on the end of his tail.

1950 – 1965

Tove publishes five more books about the Moomins.

1954

She is invited to publish a comic strip about the Moomins in the London Evening News newspaper (she will continue writing the strip for five years).

1955

She begins a relationship with graphic artist Tuulikki Pietilä, who will become her life partner and inspires the Moomins character Too-ticky, who appears in Moominland Midwinter in 1957.

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is a small, fierce person who lives with the Moomins.

She is independent, outspoken and brave.

is calm and consoling, helping her family stay happy and welcoming visitors to the Moominhouse. She wears an apron and carries a handbag.

1960

Tove and Tuulikki build a small summer house on the island of Klovharu to which they return for 30 years.

Moominpappa

enjoys deep thinking, adventures and writing. Wherever he goes, he brings his top hat and walking stick.

1968

Tove publishes her first book for adults, a semi-autobiographical short-story collection called Sculptor’s Daughter. She will write 11 more.

1970

She publishes the last book about the Moomins, Moominvalley in November.

Snufkin

is an easygoing wanderer who is Moomintroll’s best friend. He journeys south each winter and returns to Moominvalley in the spring. He wears a wide-brimmed green hat and plays the harmonica.

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Tove Jansson passes away on 27 June.

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Winter Festival supported by NatWest

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GIFT OF GIVING Want to give something back this winter?

Check out our Gift of Giving events for some creative, community-based ways to contribute.

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THURSDAY 1 – SATURDAY 10 TEN DAYS OF KINDNESS

THE BOBBLE HAT WORKSHOP

Join Southbank Centre and People United this winter in 10 Days of Kindness. Each day from Thursday 1 December, be inspired by our list of acts of kindness and do a good deed in your community. All ages.

Level 2 Foyers at Royal Festival Hall and online FREE

SATURDAY 10 GIVE US...THE MEANING OF LOVE

Join artists who have survived brain injuries for a morning of crafts and share what love means to you. Your work becomes part of a collaborative piece by the charity Headway East London. Ages 6+.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall,11am – 2pm FREE

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BIG SING (AND ACT!)

Join Streetwise Opera for a fun workshop led by professionals.

Take part in warm-ups and games, sing choruses, transform yourself into different characters, and learn more about opera. No experience required. Ages 6+.

TRICITY VOGUE’S ALL GIRL SWING BAND

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 2.30pm FREE

Join TRAID for this workshop, where you learn to transform a jumper into a warm bobble hat, perfect for a thoughtful gift this winter. Bring an unwanted jumper if you have one. Spare jumpers provided if not.

Ages 12 +.

Sunley Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall, 2pm – 4pm £10*

WEARURART CHARITY SHOP FASHION SHOW 2016

In a fashion show brought to you by Front Row and their Charity Shop Design Challenge 2016, all the looks worn down the runway are created for under £30 using charity shop clothes and materials.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 4pm FREE

Have a dance to vintage music with modern attitude,as allfemale ensemble the Tricity Vogue All Girl Swing Band get the crowd jumping and jiving. Features tap dancer Josephine Shaker.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 5.30pm FREE

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Image credits: Winter Choirs © Katherine Leedale Tricity Vogue’s All Girl Swing Band © James Millar Charity Shop Emporium © Belinda Lawley Treehugger © Marshmallow Laser Feast

SATURDAY 10 – SUNDAY 11 GIVE A CHRISTMAS DINNER

Help us provide dinner on Christmas Day for 70 people who would otherwise be alone. We’re collecting in date Christmas puddings, cheese crackers, Christmas crackers, mince pies, cranberry sauce, fruit juice, tin foil, Christmas napkins and dried fruit and nut mixes. You can also donate a small, wrapped gift.

Bring your donation to Level 2 Foyer (Green Side), opposite the Ticket Office at Royal Festival Hall, 10am – 11pm FREE

GET YOUR KNIT ON!

Make scarves for those who need help keeping warm at Christmas.

Come to our free workshops or knit from home and send your work in.

Some materials are provided, but please bring your own needles and wool if you can. All ages.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, Sat 10 from 11am – 2pm, Sun 11 from 11am – 1.30pm FREE

SUNDAY 11 GAMELAN WORKSHOP: MUSIC AND TEAM BUILDING Discover how prison charity Good Vibrations uses the gamelan to help the development of their participants’ teamworking skills in a workshop aimed at musicians and other arts practitioners interested in developing their own techniques and ideas. Ages 13+.

Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 11.30am £10*

GAMELAN WINTER CHIMES

Musicians from Southbank Centre’s community gamelan programme perform an array of mystical repertoire. They are joined by dancer Ni Madé Pujawati and the spectacular Lila Bhawa Indonesian Dance UK.

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The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 2pm – 5pm FREE

MONDAY 12 DECEMBER – MONDAY 2 JANUARY TREEHUGGER

CHARITY SHOP EMPORIUM

we don’t think you should have to come to London – we’ll come to you. half a million people across the UK saw our exhibitions last year and our festivals travel around the country from Doncaster to Derry.

37 towns and cities? that’s just the beginning.

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Your favourite high-street charity shops and one-off independent shops pop up at Southbank Centre.

They are bursting at the seams with special gifts and glamorous outfits for you or those you love.

Level 2 Foyers at Royal Festival Hall, 11.30am – 6pm FREE

Reconnect with nature in this treehugging virtual reality experience that aims to shift our mindset from consumerism to conservation, through a huge replica model of a giant sequoia tree and a Vive VR headset. Created by Marshmallow Laser Feast.

Level 2 Foyers at Royal Festival Hall, 10am – 11pm FREE

WINTER CHARITY CHOIRS

Hear from choirs associated with charities throughout the weekend.

They serenade audiences during our Charity Shop Emporium.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, Sat 10 from 11am – 2pm, Sun 11 from 11am – 1pm

Six Winter visitors can be found on our pages this month - how many can you spot?

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BIANCO

‘NoFit State... exudes an enticingly musky scent of vagabond glamour’ (New York Times)

Don’t miss the chance to see NoFit State’s brilliant circus show BIANCO in its last ever run. And if you’re inspired by their skills, come to our circus weekend on Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 December.

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WEDNESDAY 23 NOVEMBER – SUNDAY 22 JANUARY BIANCO BIANCO is an immersive promenade show that takes place above, behind and all around a standing audience, with a constantly evolving narrative set to a pounding soundtrack performed by a live band. It is created by NoFit State and directed by Firenza Guidi. Wear comfortable shoes and leave large bags at home, as you’ll be on your feet throughout!

Suitable for all ages.

NoFit State’s Big Top, Tuesday – Friday, 7.30pm, Saturday, 2.30pm & 7.30pm and Sunday, 5pm Ticket prices Wednesday 23 – Tuesday 29 Nov £25*, Wednesday 30 Nov – Friday 30 Dec £39.50*, Monday 2 – Thursday 12 Jan £30*, Friday 13 – Sunday 22 Jan £39.50* Family tickets (admits 4 and must include 1 child) £88* available for December matinees

SATURDAY 3 & SUNDAY 4 WINTER FACE PAINTING

Get into the festival spirit and have your face painted by our talented team. Come and visit them next to The Clore Ballroom.

Level 2 Foyer (Green Side) at Royal Festival Hall, 11am – 5pm £4.50 per face, payable on the door

CIRCUS WEEKEND WITH NOFIT STATE CIRCUS

Roll up, roll up and join NoFit State Circus for an action-packed weekend of acrobalance, scarf juggling and a whole host of other circus skills. Read on to find out whats on and when you can join in!

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 11.30am – 4pm FREE

SATURDAY 3 PRAM JAM: CIRCUS FOR UNDER 5s

This special session of our popular dance session lets you and your under-5 learn some fun circus skills and move and groove, with the help of our workshop leader.

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I AM...A CIRCUS PERFORMER

Hear from NoFit State Circus performers about working within the circus industry as a performer and get career advice. Then take part in a circus skills workshop, in this session aimed at young people considering a career in circus arts.

Ages 15 – 25.

Sunley Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall, 11.30am £3*

SPIN, BALANCE AND TUMBLE: CIRCUS SKILLS FOR 5- TO 7-YEAR-OLDS

Take part in activities including juggling, hula hoop, plate spinning and tight wire. For ages 5 – 7.

Level 1 Cloakroom Foyer at Royal Festival Hall, 12 noon, 1.30pm & 3pm FREE

CIRCUS SKILLS

Try your hand at juggling and object manipulation, alongside acrobalance and some more advanced tumbling, in these come-one, come-all, familyfriendly workshops for all abilities.

Ages 8+.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 12 noon, 1.30pm & 3pm FREE

CIRCUS CRAFTS

Put your creative skills to use in this circus crafts session. Have a go at making a range of circus inspired crafts in this free drop-in workshop suitable for all of the family.

Level 2 Foyer (Green Side) at Royal Festival Hall, 12 noon – 4pm FREE

SUNDAY 4 SPIN, BALANCE AND TUMBLE: CIRCUS SKILLS FOR 5- TO 7-YEAR-OLDS See Saturday 3.

Level 1 Cloakroom Foyer at Royal Festival Hall, 12 noon, 1.30pm & 3pm FREE

CIRCUS SKILLS See Saturday 3.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 12 noon, 1.30pm & 3pm FREE

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Image credits: Circus Skills © John Warburton

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

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‘A feelgood musical with a soundtrack to die for’ (The Independent)

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SATURDAY 17 DECEMBER – MONDAY 2 JANUARY MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

Get your toes tapping at this feel-good musical featuring songs by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. It is inspired by the legendary recording session that brought together these rock’n’roll grandees for the first and only time. Starring Martin Kemp and featuring hits like Blue Suede Shoes, Shoes, Fever Fever,, That’s All Right, Right, Sixteen Tons, Tons, Great Balls of Fire, Walk the Line, Line, Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On, On, Who Do You Love?, Love?, Folsom Prison Blues, Blues, Hound Dog and many more.

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SATURDAY 17 BEYOND THE BASSLINE

Join a singing workshop for men inspired by Million Dollar Quartet.

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All men are welcome, no experience necessary. Ages 18+.

Level 5 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall, 1pm FREE (TICKET REQUIRED)

Royal Festival Hall, Sat 17 at 3pm & 7.30pm, Sun 18 at 3pm & 7pm, Mon 19 – Tues 20 at 7.30pm, Wed 21 at 3pm & 7.30pm, Thurs 22 at 7.30pm, Fri 23 at 3pm & 7.30pm, Sat 24 at 3pm, Mon 26 at 7.30pm, Tues 27 – Thurs 29 at 3pm & 7.30pm, Fri 30 at 7.30pm, Sun 1 at 3pm & 7pm and Mon 2 at 3pm & 7.30pm £20* – £95*

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A Vintage New Year’s Eve, see page 13

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FRIDAY 11 NOVEMBER – SUNDAY 8 JANUARY SOUTHBANK CENTRE WINTER MARKET

Clustered along the riverbank, the market’s wooden chalets are filled with festive food, drink, gifts and treats. Enjoy mulled wine, festive treats and handmade crafts while taking in the sights and sounds of London at Christmas time.

Hungerford Car Park, Sunday – Thursday from 11am – 10pm, Friday & Saturday from 11am – 11pm (closed Christmas day and New Year’s Eve)

STARFLYER AT SOUTHBANK CENTRE

Our popular 60m high Starflyer fairground ride is for our Winter Festival. Suitable for children with a minimum height of 1.2 metres.

Hungerford Car Park, 11am – 8pm daily £7 (buy tickets at the gate)

FRIDAY 11 NOVEMBER – SUNDAY 22 JANUARY BUMP ROLLERDISCO AT SOUTHBANK CENTRE

Try an alternative winter activity this Christmas when BUMP Rollerdisco rolls into town. Their mobile rollerdisco welcomes the whole family for festive sparkle and vibes. At weekends look out for DJs and rollerskating performances.

Builders’ Yard, 11 November – 18 December & 9 – 22 January, Monday – Friday 3pm to 11pm, Saturday & Sunday 11am to 11pm.

19 December – 8 January, 11am to 11pm daily £12 (under-14s £9), Club nights Friday & Saturday 7pm – 11pm £15

REKORDERLIG CIDER LODGE

A slice of Scandi style, the Rekorderlig Cider lodge is a wonderful two-floor structure that resembles a quintessential Scandinavian house. Enjoy winter drinks and delicious Scandinavian street food in a cosy pop-up bar.

Hungerford Car Park, Sunday – Thursday from 11am – 11pm, Friday & Saturdays from 11am – 12.30am (closed Christmas day and New Year’s Eve)

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STARTING MONDAY 7 NOVEMBER DANCE INTO WINTER

Stay fit, learn new moves, and dance the night away in this sixweek course leading up to the holidays. Covers tango, ballroom and swing dancing. Also on Monday 14, 21 & 28 November and Monday 5 & 12 December.

Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 6.30pm £48* for the six-week course or £20* for a two-week course in one dance form

THURSDAY 1 – SATURDAY 10 GIFT OF GIVING

Want to do some good this festive season but not sure where to start? We’ve got plenty of great – and fun – ideas in the Gift of Giving strand of our Winter Festival.

See pages 6 – 7 for details

FRIDAY 2 – SUNDAY 18 WINTER CHOIRS

Keep an eye out for pop-up choirs throughout the winter. From seasonal songs, to classical, choral, jazz and pop, choirs of all shapes and sizes serenade audiences throughout the season.

See website for a full programme FREE

SATURDAY 3 – SUNDAY 4 CIRCUS WEEKEND

Inspired by our winter show Bianco Bianco,, there’s a weekend of circus skills workshops and fun for families.

See pages 8 – 9 for details

SATURDAY 3 CHOIR WITH NO NAME

Sing along with the Choir with No Name’s London groups this Christmas. The Choir with No Name runs choirs for homeless people and others on the edges of society, aiming to build confidence and community, and have fun along the way.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 6pm FREE

SUNDAY 4 PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA: TCHAIKOVSKY – WINTER TALES

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The John Lewis Partnership Christmas Concert brings together JLP employees from 18 of its choirs and orchestras. They perform seasonal music in the first half and carols for choir and audience in the second part.

Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm 20* £15* under-16s £8*

TUESDAY 6 LONDON SINFONIETTA: HANS ABRAHAMSEN: SCHNEE/JOURNEY INTO THE FROZEN WILDERNESS

Jac van Steen conductor Veronika Dzhioeva soprano Tommi Hakala baritone Tchaikovsky Polonaise, Tatiana’s letter scene, Waltz & Final scene from Eugene Onegin; Excerpts from Swan Lake & The Nutcracker Suites Royal Festival Hall, 3pm £42* £35* £27* £18* £11* Signature Seats £55*

THE MOVEMENT FACTORY WINTER SHOW

Watch some of the UK’s most popular dance groups coming out of The Movement Factory, an organisation set up by one of Southbank Centre’s 67 Change Makers from Festival of Love 2015.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 6pm – 8.30pm FREE

SUNDAY 4 & 11 MAKE YOUR OWN CHILDREN’S BOOK

In this masterclass you can make a child their very own story, written by you, working with children’s author Laura Dockrill. Basic materials supplied but please bring any equipment and photos you would like to use. Ages 18+.

Thierry Fischer conductor Michael Cox piccolo Morgan Hayes New work (World premiere); Simon Holt Piccolo Concerto (Fool is hurt) (UK premiere); Hans Abrahamsen Schnee (Snow) - 2 canons for ensemble

St John’s Smith Square, 7.30pm £15* St John’s Smith Square: post-concert conversation.

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WEDNESDAY 7 & WEDNESDAY 14 PRAM JAM: DANCE WORKSHOP UNDER 5s

Kick off your morning with a spot of dancing with your child, in our winter-themed dance workshop. roove your morning away with your child in The Clore Ballroom

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Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £48.50* £39.50* £32.50* £24.50* £19.50* £16.50*

FRIDAY 9 & SATURDAY 10 ORCHESTRA OF THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT: BACH’S CHRISTMAS ORATORIO Masaaki Suzuki, conducts Bach’s Christmas Oratorio over two concerts. See page 19 for details.

Cadogan Hall, 7pm £40* £25* £10* Premium seats £60* (a separate ticket is needed for each concert)

SATURDAY 10 & SUNDAY 11 CHARITY SHOP EMPORIUM

Check out our Gift of Giving Charity Shop Emporium, along with other events inspired by the wish to give more during the festive season.

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FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT: MERRY CHRISTMAS! BBC Concert Orchestra Fill yourself with festive cheer at this special BBC Radio 2 Christmas concert. It features classic Christmas songs, poetry, and an adaptation with music of A Christmas Carol.

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Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £55* £45* £35* £27* £20*

BRIGITTE APHRODITE’S MERRY KISSMASS

Get ready for a sparkling night of music, punk poetry and comedy from some of the UK’s finest. With Josie Long, Gemma Cairney, Quiet Boy and more. It ends with a huge Kissmas party, with guest DJs. Fancy dress welcome. Ages 18+.

SUNDAY 11 GAMELAN WINTER CHIMES

Musicians from Southbank Centre’s community gamelan programme perform an array of mystical repertoire. They are joined by dancer Ni Madé Pujawati and the spectacular Lila Bhawa Indonesian Dance UK. The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 2pm – 5pm FREE

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SATURDAY 10 BIG SING (AND ACT!)

Join Streetwise Opera for a fun workshop led by professionals.

Take part in warm-ups and games, sing choruses, transform yourself into different characters, and learn more about opera. No experience required. Ages 6+.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 5.30pm

Have a dance to vintage music with modern attitude,as all-female ensemble the Tricity Vogue All Girl Swing Band get the dancefloor jumping and jiving. Features tap dancer Josephine Shaker.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 10pm – 2am £12*

THURSDAY 8 SOUTHWARK’S WINTER SPLASH!

Take a seat for this high-energy performance from Southwark primary schools students, under the artistic direction of Southwark Splash tutors Laura Howe and Ross Power. All ages.

TRICITY VOGUE’S ALL GIRL SWING BAND

See page 8 for details.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 10.30am & 11.30am £5* (admits one adult and up to two children)

MONDAY 5 IN HARMONY LAMBETH WINTER SHOW

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Handel’s choral masterpiece The Messiah is performed by the Mozart Festival Orchestra in period costume, staged in an evocative candle-lit style setting.

See page 19 for details.

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Sunley Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall, 10.30am – 4.30pm £45*

The holidays never sounded so good, as we invite you to enjoy a rich, varied and joyful programme of music, performed by the young orchestras from In Harmony Lambeth. All ages.

FRIDAY 9 MESSIAH BY CANDLELIGHT STAGED IN FULL 18th CENTURY COSTUME

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CHRISTMAS CLASSICS WITH THE PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA

David Hill conductor Ailish Tynan soprano The Bach Choir Leroy Anderson A Christmas Festival; Sir David Willcocks Tomorrow shall be my dancing day; Humperdinck Overture, Hansel and Gretel; Bach Ave Maria; Adolphe Adam O holy night; Christmas Carol Joy to the world; plus carols for all Royal Festival Hall, 3pm £49.50* £39.50* £32.50* £24.50* £19.50* £16.50*

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TUESDAY 13 TURNING OF THE YEAR WITH LEWISHAM MUSIC HUB

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A large group of singers from Lewisham primary schools perform a selection of festive songs in a short and lively programme.

FRIDAY 16 – SATURDAY 23 DUCKIE: LE GATEAU CHOCOLAT

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 6.30pm FREE

THURSDAY 15 CAROL SINGING WITH THE ORGAN

Start your day in the Christmas spirit by singing carols and holiday songs from across the ages and around the world, with backing from the historic Harrison & Harrison organ. All ages.

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Royal Festival Hall, 10.30am FREE (TICKET REQUIRED)

STOCKHOLM’S MUSIKGYMNASIUM CHOIR

Hear from Stockholm’s Musikgymnasium Choir. They sing traditional Lucia songs from Sweden, directed by Bengt Ollén.

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audiences around the world enjoyed our events last year. we are making art with Scandinavia and China and our collections have travelled to Russia, the Netherlands and Sweden. our shows have appeared at the Hollywood Bowl and the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires, and our festivals have toured the US, Australia and Somaliland.

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Andrew Lumsden conductor Erica Eloff soprano Marta Fontanals-Simmons mezzo-soprano Winchester Cathedral Choir The Waynflete Singers Handel Zadok the Priest (Coronation Anthem No.1); Bach Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring; Harold Darke In the bleak midwinter; Berlioz The Shepherd’s Farewell from L’enfance du Christ; Vivaldi Gloria; Gruber Silent Night; Plus carols for all Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £49.50* £42.50* £34.50* £24.50* £19.50* £16.50*

Critically acclaimed cabaret star Le Gateau Chocolat breaks out of his shell to bring his magnificent baritone to this reimagining of The Ugly Duckling, Duckling, his first ever work especially for kids. Join him on an adventure of self-discovery, peppered with dress ups, songs and an important message of acceptance. Ages 6 +.

Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 11am & 3pm £14* (no show on Monday 19)

FRIDAY 16 RUG RHYMES WINTER SPECIAL

Under-5s and their carers are invited to join The Poetry Library puppets, Federico and Firebird for a special festive edition of our nursery rhyme session. Ages 5 and under.

The Poetry Library at Royal Festival Hall, 10.30am FREE

SATURDAY 17 THE FIR TREE: STORYTELLING & SCANDI CRAFTS

Make Scandi Christmas crafts and listen to the magical, wintery story The Fir Tree, Tree, with tactile and multisensory storytelling. BSL interpreted. Ages 5+.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, workshops at 12 noon and 2.30pm, reading at 1.30pm FREE

BEYOND THE BASSLINE

Join a singing workshop for men inspired by Million Dollar Quartet.

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All men are welcome, no experience necessary. Ages 18+.

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Hear from a specially selected range of choirs, serenading audiences.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 4pm – 6pm FREE

BIG BAND CHRISTMAS KARAOKE WITH THE MINI BIG BAND

Sing in front of an audience backed by a 10-piece big band in the ultimate festive karaoke session.

Sign up on the night to pick a song to perform yourself. Ages 18+.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 10pm – 12 midnight FREE

SUNDAY 18 TOMORROW’S WARRIORS: EXTRAORDINARY SHOWCASE

Tomorrow’s Warriors take over The Clore Ballroom with a selection of their talented ensembles performing as well as an open workshop and jam session with opportunities for everyone to get involved.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 12 noon – 6.30pm FREE

WEDNESDAY 21 PRAM JAM: MUSIC AND SINGING FOR UNDER 5s

This workshop gets you in the festive mood, as you and your child work together to sing well-known winter favourites and a few newbies. Ages 5 and under.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 10.30am £5* (admits one adult and up to two children aged 5 and under)

VOICELAB: LOUDER VOICES PERFORMANCE Enjoy a short performance from Louder Voices, a group formed from singers aged 60.

Central Bar Foyer at Royal Festival Hall, 12.45pm

THURSDAY 22 LEAPS AND BOUNDS

A festive inclusive event for disabled and non-disabled children and their families. Join creative activities that are accessible to all. BSL interpreted.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 11am – 4pm FREE

JULIA DONALDSON & AXEL SCHEFFLER: STICK MAN

See the animated film of Stick Man (U rated) on the big screen, followed by songs and storytelling with author Julia Donaldson and live illustration from Axel Scheffler.

The event is followed by a book signing. BSL and speech-to-text interpreted. Ages 5 – 8.

MONDAY 26 THE BOXING DAY TANGO

Hosted by DJ Tony Walker of Tango on the Thames, this programme kicks off with an Argentine tango taster class for absolute beginners, followed by social dancing and tango performances from experienced professionals.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 1pm – 6pm FREE

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FRIDAY 30 BRING THE BUSKERS IN

Friday Lunch Come and see the talented buskers who usually perform on Queens Walk. Featuring Belle and the Busker, whose sound mixes melodic song-writing with mellifluous harmonies and slick musicianship.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 1pm FREE

TUESDAY 27 STRICTLY WINTER BALLROOM: A PEGGY SPENCER TRIBUTE

SHERIKA SHERARD

Friday Tonic Witness the velvet smooth vocals of r’n’ b singer/songwriter Sherika Sherard. Her infectious creativity and positive outlook on life has garnered her loyal fans.

Royal Festival Hall, 2pm Adults £15* Children £7.50*

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 5.30pm

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SATURDAY 31 A VINTAGE NEW YEAR’S EVE

See Wednesday 21.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 5.30pm FREE

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FRIDAY 23 SHANGHAI SYNCOPATED ORCHESTRA

Friday Lunch Listen and dance as the Shanghai Syncopated Orchestra play jazz and dance orchestrations from the 1920s and 1930s as they were originally written. With saxophone, violin, piano, bass, drums, banjo, trombone and vocals.

Central Bar Foyer at Royal Festival Hall, 1pm FREE

HOT ROCK PILGRIMS

Friday Tonic The Hot Rock Pilgrims are an oldtime, bluegrass group featuring some of the best in the genre.

Expect high-energy Appalachian music and more.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 5.30pm FREE

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SATURDAY 24 FIVE GO JIVING

The Nest Collective stage two folk takeover evenings, bringing you some of the finest in folk and world music to get you ready for the holiday season. Expect beautiful sounds, engaging rhythms, and a dose of audience participation.

Five Go Jiving, led by John Bayley, present a mixture of jive, jazz, jump, dancing and humour. Join a ballroom full of accomplished jivers and divers, along with a glittering line-up of musicians. All are welcome, regardless of skill.

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dedicated to the work of Peggy Spencer MBE, who did so much for ballroom dancing. With Nicky Miles and The Ross Mitchell Combo. All welcome regardless of skill.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 12.30pm – 6pm FREE

THURSDAY 29 & FRIDAY 30 POGGLE

Come on a singing, dancing, theatrical adventure with the mischievous Poggle.With live music, clapping rhythms and comedy throughout, it uses an imaginatively changing world that children have the chance to explore. Ages 6 months – 5 years.

Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 11am & 2pm adults £14* children £7*

Royal Festival Hall is transformed into five floors of entertainment with seven pop-up vintage nightclubs catering for all tastes.

You can also enjoy stylish dining, a hair and beauty salon, walkabout entertainment, photo studios and, weather permitting, a private view of the New Year’s Eve fireworks.

Royal Festival Hall, 7pm £119* (ticket only), £151.50* (includes buffet meal) £204* (includes 3-course meal) £224* (includes 3-course meal + drinks package). Check website for early bird ticket availability

SUNDAY 1 JANUARY CEILIDH LIBERATION FRONT Ceilidh Liberation Front blends the traditional with the sublime to swing your partner into 2017 in the most glorious of ways, with hundreds of pairs of feet cavorting in joyous synchronicity.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 1pm – 5pm FREE

MONDAY 2 JANUARY SWING & JAM

Grounded Movement present social dance, ciphers, live jazz, DJ sets, free classes and performance, with hosts Temujin Gill and Sunanda ‘SunSun’ Biswas bringing an infectious mix of dance, music and culture to The Clore Ballroom dancefloor.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 12.30pm – 4.30pm FREE

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WINTER GIFT GUIDE Whether your friends and family love music, art or literature, we have plenty of artistic gifts that deserve a place under the tree.

Browse our markets, shops and website for stocking fillers and presents for creative people, or pick from our suggestions.

FOR LITERATURE LOVERS AND FAMILIES

If they adored the Moomins in childhood or are discovering them for the first time, bring them on an immersive tour of the magical world of Moominland. Clamber through forests and huddle in caves as you learn how Tove Jansson created her much-loved characters and stories, with hoards of original drawings to uncover along the way.

FOR MUSIC LOVERS

Whether they’re a fan of Brahms or Benjamin Clementine, this is your chance to give a unique gift to the music lover in your life this Christmas. Name a Seat in Queen Elizabeth Hall or Purcell Room, to be revealed when the buildings reopen in 2018. Your gift will also be helping to transform the spaces into world-class arts venues for future generations to enjoy.

From £150. Pick up a leaflet in the Royal Festival Hall foyer or visit southbankcentre.co.uk/letthelightin

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FOR ART LOVERS

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Give the fashionista in your life some exclusive jewellery to deck their holiday outfit this Christmas.

Southbank Centre has collaborated with some of the UK’s most innovative jewellery makers, including Tatty Devine and Wolf & Moon, to create pieces inspired by our 1960s Brutalist buildings. Pick your favourite necklace, ring, cufflinks or earrings and support our Let The Light In campaign.

From £15. Visit Southbank Centre’s shops or buy online at southbankcentre.co.uk/shop

FOR SOUTHBANK CENTRE LOVERS

For those who are passionate about art, music, literature, or performance, Southbank Centre Membership is an opportunity to experience the arts ahead of the crowd. Members book tickets first for blockbuster events, access spectacular views of London from the Members Area and enjoy special events and discounts.

illustrated book from Hayward Publishing. Our top picks include the recently released Antony Gormley: Field for the British Isles, Isles, the design classic On Display: 50 Posters Designed for the Hayward Gallery and the rare monograph Ed Ruscha: 50 Years of Painting.

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From £10: we’re offering 50% off on many titles online until Sunday 8 January. Use voucher code christmas16 at checkout for free postage within the UK.

STOCKING-FILLERS

Add a fantastical touch to expeditions with this cotton Moomin tote bag, exclusive to Southbank Centre. £15

From £65 for a year. Buy at our shops, Ticket Office or online at southbankcentre.co.uk/membership Visit the Southbank Centre shops on Festival Terrace and Royal Festival Hall.

A selection of our products is available at southbankcentre.co.uk/shop Email: shop@southbankcentre.co.uk.

Adventures in Moominland; Friday 16 December – Sunday 23 April, Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 10am – 6pm £15* for adults £12* for children (Supporter tickets† are £16.50* and £13.50* including voluntary donation) Off-peak £12* for adults £10* for children (Supporter tickets† are £13.50* and £11.50* including voluntary donation) †Supporter tickets include a small voluntary donation. If you are a UK taxpayer and are able to Gift Aid your donation, we can reclaim the tax you have paid on the whole ticket price, not just the donation.

Little People Books tell the stories of extraordinary people who achieved incredible things, from Coco Chanel to Frida Kahlo. All of them began as a little child with a dream. £9.99

Opening hours Festival Terrace Shop: 12 noon – 8pm daily.

Royal Festival Hall Shop: Mon – Fri, 10am – 9pm.

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Come to the day-long launch of our new festival showcasing contemporary China and its influence. Get a taste of the work being developed over the next three years including music, film, dance, performance and literature.

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See Zhang Jun in his one-man show I, Hamlet.

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FRIDAY 16 PAGODA YOUTH ORCHESTRA

HONG KONG DANCE COMPANY MASTERCLASS

Join Hong Kong Dance Company’s Principal Dancer Pan Lingjuan and Senior Dancer Li Han for a masterclass. Suitable for experienced dancers who are studying, recent graduates or emerging artists. Booking is essential. Ages 16+.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 3pm – 4.45pm £8*

Friday Lunch See a performance by the oldest and largest Chinese youth orchestra in Europe. Known for innovative fusions including folk, reggae and hip-hop, they have collaborated with the likes of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Jah Wobble.

HONG KONG DANCE COMPANY PERFORMANCE

Get down to electro beats and bass with London-based DJ Andy Leung, whose Spectrum International Radio show was the first to focus on Chinese youth culture in Britain.

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Join us in The Clore Ballroom to see excerpts from the Hong Kong Dance Company’s repertoire.

Includes duets from The Legend of Mulan and L’amour Immortel.

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The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 5pm – 5.20pm FREE

MOONGATE PRODUCTIONS: RE-IMAGINING A WEST END HIT

Be drawn into a world of 1930s glamour and cultural complexity in this work-in-progress event, a contemporary re-imagining of classic Chinese play Lady Precious Stream.. Includes an artist talk and Stream two short film screenings.

Central Bar at Royal Festival Hall, 5.30pm – 6pm & 9pm – 9.30pm

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See Shakespeare like never before.

Witness renowned opera star Zhang Jun in his one-man retelling of Hamlet Hamlet,, performed in ancient Chinese prose and incorporating the kunqu opera format. Don’t miss this rare opportunity as this striking show arrives fresh from its premiere in Shanghai. Presented in collaboration with Shanghai China Performing Arts Festival.

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by Q&A session.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 6pm – 7.20pm FREE

Level 5 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall, 6.30pm – 7.30pm £5*

CHINA FICTION BOOK CLUB WITH NICKY HARMAN

Come along and translate a contemporary Chinese short story with leading translators.

Level 3 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall, 7pm – 8pm FREE (TICKET REQUIRED)

CHINA CHANGING OPENING KEYNOTE

A leading Chinese thinker takes you on a myth-busting, stereotype smashing, whistlestop tour of modern China, giving you a chance to hear about everything from arts and social change to innovation and tech.

Weston Roof Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall, 7.45pm – 8.45pm £5*

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Project New Earth celebrates the spirit and legacy of the Chinese Labour Corps, whose crucial role in helping the British and French armies in World War One has been all but forgotten. It comprises four new commissions that integrate film, music and dance.

Award-winning comedian Louise Reay makes comedy in Chinese for people who don’t speak any Chinese at all. Only seven per cent of communication is verbal, come and play with the other 93 per cent.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 7.45pm – 9pm FREE

FOUND IN TRANSLATION: PHENOMENAL FICTION

Hear a discussion with leading contemporary writers from China, where bestselling books in the billions and online literature are changing the way people engage with fiction.

Level 5 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall, 8.30pm – 9.30pm £5*

Sever transports you into an ancient Chinese tale told through film and set to live music. Discover the story of legendary general Guan Gong (also known as Guanyu). Songs of Xiban, a cutting edge band from China, are reimagined with elements of Peking Opera, including the ethereal call of a female singer and traditional percussion. Following their performance as part of Sever, Xiban perform a half hour set of their own material.Presented in collaboration with Shanghai China PerformPerforming Arts Festival. Commissioned by RAW.

Weston Roof Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall, 9pm – 10pm £5*

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CLASSICAL MUSIC Profoundly gifted Swiss pianist Louis Schwizgebel (pictured) makes his International Piano Series debut, on Friday 2 December.

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SUNDAY 4 R PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA: TCHAIKOVSKY – WINTER TALES Jac van Steen conductor Veronika Dzhioeva soprano Tommi Hakala baritone Tchaikovsky Polonaise, Tatiana’s letter scene, Waltz & Final scene from Eugene Onegin; Excerpts from Swan Lake & The Nutcracker Suites

WEDNESDAY 7 R LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: POSTCARDS FROM RUSSIA

Royal Festival Hall, 3pm £42* £35* £27* £18* £11* Signature Seats £55*

Nicholas Collon conductor Francesco Piemontesi piano Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis; Ravel Piano Concerto in G; Walton Symphony No.1 in B flat minor Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £42* £35* £27* £18* £11* Signature Seats £55*

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MONDAY 5 IN HARMONY LAMBETH WINTER SHOW

The holidays never sounded so good, as we invite you to enjoy a rich, varied and joyful programme of music, performed by the young orchestras from In Harmony Lambeth. All ages.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 5.30pm FREE

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Manvinder Rattan musical director The John Lewis Partnership Christmas Concert brings together JLP employees from 18 of its choirs and orchestras. They perform seasonal music in the first half and carols for choir and audience in the second part.

Vladimir Jurowski conductor Steven Isserlis cello Glinka Spanish Overtures; Prokofiev Cello Concerto in E minor, Op.58; Dargomïzhsky BabaYaga, fantasia; Tchaikovsky Symphony No.2 Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £46* £39* £32* £25* £19* £14* £10* Premium seats £65*

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TUESDAY 6 R LONDON SINFONIETTA: HANS ABRAHAMSEN: SCHNEE/JOURNEY INTO THE FROZEN WILDERNESS

Andrés Orozco-Estrada conductor Hilary Hahn violin Weber Overture, Euryanthe; Bruch Violin Concerto No.1 in G minor; Beethoven Symphony No.3 (Eroica) Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £46* £39* £32* £25* £19* £14* £10* Premium seats £65*

LOUIS SCHWIZGEBEL, PIANO

International Piano Series Mozart Sonata in D, K.576; Schumann Kinderszenen, Op.15; Beethoven 32 Variations on an Original Theme in C minor, WoO.80; Schubert Sonata in C minor, D.958 St John’s Smith Square, 7.30pm £28* £15* £10* Premium seats £38* £7 student tickets available via the Student Pulse app.

St John’s Smith Square at 6.15pm: pre-concert talk. Louis Schwizgebel discusses the evening’s programme.

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Thierry Fischer conductor Michael Cox piccolo Morgan Hayes New work (World premiere); Simon Holt Piccolo Concerto (Fool is hurt) (UK premiere); Hans Abrahamsen Schnee (Snow) - 2 canons for ensemble

MESSIAH BY CANDLELIGHT STAGED IN FULL 18th CENTURY COSTUME Mozart Festival Orchestra in full 18th-century costume Oliver Gooch conductor Susanna Hurrell soprano Clare Presland mezzo-soprano David Butt Philip tenor Morgan Pearse baritone London Philharmonic Choir Handel’s choral masterpiece is performed by the Mozart Festival Orchestra in resplendent period costume, staged in an evocative candle-lit style setting.

Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £48.50* £39.50* £32.50* £24.50* £19.50* £16.50*

SATURDAY 10 R ORCHESTRA OF THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT: BACH’S CHRISTMAS ORATORIO Masaaki Suzuki conductor Anna Dennis soprano Robin Blaze countertenor Jeremy Budd tenor Ashley Riches baritone Choir of the Age of Enlightenment Bach Sanctus from B minor Mass; Christmas Oratorio, parts 4, 5 & 6 Cadogan Hall, 7pm £40* £25* £10* Premium seats £60*

An evening of film music by the great British screen composer George Fenton, including his score for The Lady in the Van. Van. Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £48* £39* £28* £22* £15* Signature Seats £65*

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FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT: MERRY CHRISTMAS! BBC Concert Orchestra Fill yourself with festive cheer at this special BBC Radio 2 Christmas concert. It features classic Christmas songs, poetry, and an adaptation with music of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

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Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £55* £45* £35* £27* £20*

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St John’s Smith Square, 7.30pm £15* St John’s Smith Square: post-concert conversation.

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HUAWEI WINTER CONCERT The Huawei Winter Concert, in support of The Prince’s Trust, features the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra with performances by Bryn Terfel and Hayley Westenra, along with the 11-year-old musical sensation Alma Deutscher.

Royal Festival Hall, 8pm £49* £39* £29* £19*

Masaaki Suzuki conductor Anna Dennis soprano Robin Blaze countertenor Jeremy Budd tenor Ashley Riches baritone Choir of the Age of Enlightenment Bach Christmas Oratorio, parts 1 & 2; Motet, Singet dem Herrn; Christmas Oratorio, part 3 Cadogan Hall, 7pm £40* £25* £10* Premium seats £60*

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SUNDAY 11 DEADLINE: WOMEN’S CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS WITH MARIN ALSOP

WEDNESDAY 14 CHRISTMAS CLASSICS WITH THE PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA

David Hill conductor Ailish Tynan soprano The Bach Choir Leroy Anderson A Christmas Festival; Sir David Willcocks Tomorrow shall be my dancing day; Humperdinck Overture, Hansel and Gretel; Bach Ave Maria; Adolphe Adam O holy night; Christmas Carol Joy to the world; plus carols for all

Royal Festival Hall, 10.30am FREE (TICKET REQUIRED)

THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS WITH THE PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA

Vladimir Jurowski conductor Jan Lisiecki piano Glinka Valse-fantasie in B minor; Chopin Piano Concerto No.1; Rachmaninoff Symphony No.1 Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £46* £39* £32* £25* £19* £14* £10* Premium seats £65*

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WEDNESDAY 14 R LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: RACHMANINOFF IN LOVE

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Start your day in the Christmas spirit by singing carols and holiday songs from across the ages and around the world, with backing from the historic Harrison & Harrison organ. All ages.

Andrew Lumsden conductor Erica Eloff soprano Marta Fontanals-Simmons mezzo-soprano Winchester Cathedral Choir The Waynflete Singers Handel Zadok the Priest (Coronation Anthem No.1); Bach Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring; Harold Darke In the bleak midwinter; Berlioz The Shepherd’s Farewell from L’enfance du Christ; Vivaldi Gloria; Gruber Silent Night; Plus carols for all

Royal Festival Hall, 3pm £49.50* £39.50* £32.50* £24.50* £19.50* £16.50*

Experienced conductors are encouraged to apply for this opportunity to conduct the BBC Concert Orchestra and learn under the baton of conducting superstar Marin Alsop.

THURSDAY 15 CAROL SINGING WITH THE ORGAN

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GIGS & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC London Lucumi Choir (pictured) bring their stunning harmonies to Southbank Centre, on Friday 9 December.

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FRIDAY 2 JESS VINCENT

Friday Lunch Vibrant singer-songwriter Jess Vincent brings her soulful and engrossing music to you for lunchtime entertainment.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 1pm FREE

FAMILY ATLANTICA DUO

Friday Tonic Hear Venezuelan rhythms performed by Family Atlantica Duo, who are based in London and fronted by celebrated vocalist Luzmira Zerpa.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 5.30pm FREE

SATURDAY 3 PRAM JAM: CIRCUS FOR UNDER 5s

This special session of our popular dance session lets you and your under-5 learn some fun circus skills and move and groove, with the help of our workshop leader.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 10.30am £5* (admits one adult and up to two children)

JOHN WILSON & THE JOHN WILSON ORCHESTRA

John Wilson’s handpicked orchestra of virtuoso players perform a brand new show of musical masterpieces from the movies, including Funny Girl, Gigi and My Fair Lady. With special guests Kim Criswell and Matt Ford.

Royal Festival Hall, 3pm & 7.30pm £60* £55* £45* £35*

MONDAY 5 & MONDAY 12 DRAGON BABIES: GAMELAN FOR 3- TO 5-YEAR-OLDS

Introduce your Dragon Babies to creative musical play through singing, movement and percussion. No experience is needed, just a willingness to take off your shoes, sit on the floor and have fun! Each child must be accompanied by at least one adult.

Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 11am £5* (for one adult and one child

MONDAY 5 GONG BABIES: GAMELAN FOR PARENTS AND BABIES Join this relaxing music workshop aimed at new parents, carers and non-crawling babies aged 0 – 6 months. No experience required, just a willingness to take off your shoes, sit on the floor with baby in lap and have fun!

Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 2pm £5* (for one adult and one baby)

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WEDNESDAY 7 & WEDNESDAY 14 PRAM JAM: DANCE WORKSHOP UNDER 5s

Kick off your morning with a spot of dancing with your child, in our winter-themed dance workshop. roove your morning away with your child in The Clore Ballroom The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 10.30am & 11.30am £5* (admits one adult and up to two children)

THURSDAY 8 SOUTHWARK’S WINTER SPLASH!

Take a seat for this high-energy performance from Southwark primary schools students, under the artistic direction of Southwark Splash tutors Laura Howe and Ross Power. All ages.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 5.30pm FREE

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FRIDAY 9 LAMBREGO

Friday Lunch Hear music by Lambrego, an Anglo-Brazilian duo formed of Fernando Machado (guitar and vocals) and Hannah Dunster (flute and vocals). Presented by A World in London & Cultural Co-operation.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 1pm FREE

LONDON LUCUMI CHOIR

Friday Tonic Listen to the stunning harmonies of the London Lucumi Choir, whose singers ranging from 16-years-old to over 60s. Presented by A World in London & Cultural Co-operation.

Central Bar Foyer at Royal Festival Hall, 5.30pm FREE

SATURDAY 10 FAMILY GAMELAN TASTER SESSION

SUNDAY 11 GAMELAN WORKSHOP: MUSIC AND TEAM BUILDING

SUNDAY 18 TOMORROW’S WARRIORS: EXTRAORDINARY SHOWCASE

FRIDAY 23 SHANGHAI SYNCOPATED ORCHESTRA

Tomorrow’s Warriors take over The Clore Ballroom with a selection of their talented ensembles performing as well as an open workshop and jam session with opportunities for everyone to get involved.

Friday Lunch Listen and dance as the Shanghai Syncopated Orchestra play jazz and dance orchestrations from the 1920s and 1930s as they were originally written. With saxophone, violin, piano, bass, drums, banjo, trombone and vocals.

Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 11.30am £10*

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 12 noon – 6pm

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GAMELAN WORKSHOP: IMPROVISATION & COMPOSITION

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Discover how prison charity Good Vibrations uses the gamelan to help the development of their participants’ teamworking skills in a workshop aimed at musicians and other arts practitioners interested in developing their own techniques and ideas. Ages 13+.

John Pawson and Malcolm Milner of Good Vibrations, lead a second workshop session, this time on how to fuse gamelan and other styles to create music through improvisation and group composition. Some experience required. Ages 13+.

Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 5.30pm £10*

TUESDAY 13 THE HUMAN LEAGUE

Formed in Sheffield in 1977, The Human League are pioneers of electronic music. They have to date sold over 22 million records and are set to storm Royal Festival Hall with a concert of ground-breaking hits.

WEDNESDAY 21 PRAM JAM: MUSIC AND SINGING FOR UNDER 5s

This workshop gets you in the festive mood, as you and your child work together to sing well-known winter favourites and a few newbies. Ages 5 and under.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 10.30am £5* (admits one adult and up to two children aged 5 and under)

WEDNESDAY 21 & THURSDAY 22 THE NEST COLLECTIVE TAKEOVER

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Bring your family and friends to play our Javanese gamelan percussion orchestra. This twohour workshop gives you a taste of how it works and is suitable for everyone ages 6+, no matter what your musical experience.

Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 3pm £10*

TRICITY VOGUE’S ALL GIRL SWING BAND Have a dance to vintage music with modern attitude.

See page 6 for details.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 5.30pm FREE

BRIGITTE APHRODITE’S MERRY KISSMASS

Celebrate Christmas with a night of music, comedy and punk poetry.

See page 11 for details.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 10pm – 2am £12*

takeover evenings, bringing you some of the finest in folk and world music. See page 13 for details.

Royal Festival Hall, 7.30pm £40* £35* £30*

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 5.30pm

SATURDAY 17 DECEMBER – MONDAY 2 JANUARY MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

FRIDAY 30 BRING THE BUSKERS IN

Get your toes tapping at this feelgood musical featuring songs by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. It is inspired by the legendary recording session that brought together these rock’n’roll grandees for the first and only time. Starring Martin Kemp and featuring hits like Blue Suede Shoes, Fever, That’s All Right, Sixteen Tons, Great Balls of Fire, Walk the Line, Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On, Who Do You Love?, Folsom Prison Blues, Hound Dog and many more.

‘A feelgood musical with a soundtrack to die for’ (The Independent) Royal Festival Hall, Sat 17 at 3pm & 7.30pm, Sun 18 at 3pm & 7pm, Mon 19 – Tues 20 at 7.30pm, Wed 21 at 3pm & 7.30pm, Thurs 22 at 7.30pm, Fri 23 at 3pm & 7.30pm, Sat 24 at 3pm, Mon 26 at 7.30pm, Tues 27 – Thurs 29 at 3pm & 7.30pm, Fri 30 at 7.30pm, Sun 1 at 3pm & 7pm and Mon 2 at 3pm & 7.30pm £20* – £95*

HOT ROCK PILGRIMS

Friday Tonic The Hot Rock Pilgrims are an oldtime, bluegrass group featuring some of the best in the genre.

Expect high-energy Appalachian music and more.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 5.30pm FREE

FRIDAY 30 SHERIKA SHERARD

Friday Tonic Witness the velvet smooth vocals of r’n’ b singer/songwriter Sherika Sherard. Her infectious creativity and positive outlook on life has garnered her loyal fans.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 5.30pm FREE

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Friday Lunch Come and see the talented buskers who usually perform on Queens Walk.

Featuring Belle and the Busker, whose sound mixes melodic song-writing with mellifluous harmonies and slick musicianship.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 1pm FREE

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LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD Acclaimed author Laura Dockrill (pictured) leads a workshop where adults can learn how to make their very own children’s book, on Sundays 4 & 11 December.

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MONDAY 5 THE POETRY LIBRARY BOOK CLUB: TS ELIOT PRIZE

Sława Harasymowicz’s exhibition unravels the story of an aspiring poet and his attempts to deal with the reality of war through imagination and language.

Creative writing teacher Greg Mosse leads a workshop on how to transform novels into scripts suitable for a primarily visual medium.

The Poetry Library at Royal Festival Hall, 11am – 8pm daily (closed Mondays)

Sunley Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall, 6.30pm £15*

SYLVIA TOWNSEND WARNER’S POETIC WORKS

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Join us as we shed light on the writing of an underappreciated and highly individual English poet. With Peter Swaab, Frances Bingham and Claire Harman, Warner’s biographer. To book a place email specialedition@poetrylibrary.org.uk

FRIDAY 2, 9 & 16 RUG RHYMES: WHAT RHYMES WITH RUG?

Under-fives and their carers are invited to join The Poetry Library puppets, Federico and Firebird, for a short session of nursery rhymes, poems and rhyming stories.

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Decide who should win the TS Eliot Prize as we discuss the 10 poetry collections shortlisted, over two consecutive weeks. To book, email specialedition@poetrylibrary.org.uk. Also on Monday 12.

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WEDNESDAY 7 CREATIVE WRITING: ADAPTING NOVELS TO FILM

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TELLING HER STORY: POETRY WORKSHOPS FOR WOMEN OF COLOUR

SUNDAY 4 & 11 MAKE YOUR OWN CHILDREN’S BOOK

In this masterclass you can make a child their very own story, written by you, working with children’s author Laura Dockrill. Basic materials supplied but please bring any equipment and photos you would like to use. Ages 18+.

Poet Rachel Long curates an exclusive space for women of colour who want to read, write and grow creatively. This is the third in a series of six workshops which run monthly until March. Ages 18+.

Sunley Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall, 10.30am – 4.30pm £45*

Level 3 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall, 6.30pm £8* per session or £40* for all six sessions

MONDAY 12 THE POETRY LIBRARY BOOK CLUB: TS ELIOT PRIZE

THURSDAY 22 JULIA DONALDSON & AXEL SCHEFFLER: STICK MAN

See Monday 5.

The Poetry Library at Royal Festival Hall, 6.30pm FREE (BOOKING ESSENTIAL)

TUESDAY 13 NOVEL WRITING: DRAFTING OUTLINES, BLURBS & PLOT SUMMARIES

An outline is not a blurb is not a plot summary. What is the purpose of each, and how do you write them?

Creative writing teacher Greg Mosse explains how to synopsise your novel.

Sunley Pavilion at Royal Festival Hall, 6.30pm £15*

See the animated film of Stick Man (U rated) on the big screen, followed by songs and storytelling with author Julia Donaldson and live illustration from Axel Scheffler.

The event is followed by a book signing. BSL and speech-to-text interpreted. Ages 5 – 8.

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ARCHIVE STUDIO Prominently located in the foyer of Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre Archive Studio makes our extensive archive accessible for the first time.

THROUGHOUT THE MONTH ARCHIVE STUDIO OPEN DAYS

Meet archive staff and volunteers, find out what they’re working on and browse key reference resources.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10.30am – 1pm & 2pm – 4.30pm FREE

WEDNESDAY 7 & 14 HANDS-ON TASTER SESSIONS

Drop in and lend a hand with the organisation of the collections.

Everyone is welcome. Email archive@southbankcentre.co.uk to reserve your place, or just turn up. Ages 16+.

Archive Studio, Level 2 Foyers at Royal Festival Hall, 2pm – 4pm FREE

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VISUAL ARTS

Don’t miss your last chance to see THE INFINITE MIX, presented by the Hayward Gallery, in association with The Vinyl Factory. Until Sunday 4 December.

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FRIDAY 9 SEPTEMBER – SUNDAY 4 DECEMBER THE INFINITE MIX: CONTEMPORARY SOUND AND IMAGE

Hayward Gallery, in association with The Vinyl Factory, presents its only major off-site exhibition during its two-year refurbishment.

It brings together major audiovisual installations by Martin Creed, Jeremy Deller with Cecilia Bengolea, Stan Douglas, Cyprien Gaillard, Dominique GonzalezFoerster, Cameron Jamie, Kahlil Joseph, Elizabeth Price, Ugo Rondinone and Rachel Rose.

Soulful and audacious in their exploration of wide-ranging subjects, these works foreground the role of sound whilst expanding the nature of our encounter with images. It spans a range of approaches and formats from cinema-style 3D video to hologram-like projections and multi-screen installations.

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Sława Harasymowicz’s exhibition unravels the story of an aspiring poet and his attempts to deal with the reality of war through imagination and language.

The Poetry Library at Royal Festival Hall, 11am – 8pm daily (closed Mondays) FREE

FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER – SUNDAY 23 APRIL ADVENTURES IN MOOMINLAND

Climb into and get lost inside the eccentric world of Moominland this winter. Clamber through forests, huddle in caves or set sail on the high seas to try and find the Moomin family. Along the way you can learn how Tove Jansson created these unique landscapes, characters and stories, while uncovering some special original drawings.

Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 10am – 6pm £15* for adults £12* for children (Supporter tickets† are £16.50* and £13.50* including voluntary donation) Off-peak £12* for adults £10* for children (Supporter tickets† are £13.50* and £11.50* including voluntary donation) Supporter tickets include a small voluntary donation. If you are a UK taxpayer and are able to Gift Aid your donation, we can reclaim the tax you have paid on the whole ticket price, not just the donation. †

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SPOTLIGHT ON HAYWARD PUBLISHING

LET THE LIGHT IN

Wood and acrylic necklace by Wolf & Moon. £25

Iridescent acrylic necklace by Tatty Devine. £40 Wooden light shard cufflinks

by Maria Allen. £30

Accompanying the exhibition, this illustrated, large-format publication features interviews with some of the artists as well as texts exploring the relationship between sound and image in contemporary video.

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our 21-acre festival site next to the Thames is open to everyone thirteen hours a day, seven days a week, all year round.

Each designer has taken inspiration from the campaign for their unique designs, such as our 1960s Brutalist buildings and Hayward Gallery’s iconic pyramid rooflights, to more abstract interpretations such as the subtle movements in shifting light and light-hearted expressions found in text-speak.

The celebrated fashion photographer, Rankin, has photographed friends of Southbank Centre including Joanna Lumley, Gemma Cairney, Paris Lees and Nihal Arthanayake, modelling the jewellery, which features in a pop-up exhibition in the Exhibition Space at Royal Festival Hall (Level 4 Blue Side).

All proceeds from the jewellery support Let The Light In – our campaign to refurbish Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery into world-class arts venues for the future.

Visit Southbank Centre’s online shop to buy yours this Christmas – while stocks last. southbankcentre.co.uk/shop

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Southbank Centre has collaborated with acclaimed UK jewellery designers, including Tatty Devine and Wolf & Moon, as well as up-and-coming makers such as Maria Allen and Materia Rica, to create an exclusive jewellery collection to support Let The Light In this Christmas.

#SCLetTheLightIn Southbank Centre is a charity registered in England and Wales number 298909.

Don’t miss cabaret great Le Gateau Chocolat (pictured) as he reimagines a classic tale in Duckie, his first show for children. From Friday 16 – Saturday 23 December.

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STARTING MONDAY 7 NOVEMBER DANCE INTO WINTER

Stay fit, learn new moves, and dance the night away in this sixweek course leading up to the holidays. Covers tango, ballroom and swing dancing. Also on Monday 14, 21 & 28 November and Monday 5 & 12 December.

Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 6.30pm £48* for the six-week course

WEDNESDAY 23 NOVEMBER – SUNDAY 22 JANUARY BIANCO

SATURDAY 3 PRAM JAM: CIRCUS FOR UNDER 5s

This special session of our popular dance session lets you and your under-5 learn some fun circus skills and move and groove, with the help of our workshop leader.

SATURDAY 10 BRIGITTE APHRODITE’S MERRY KISSMASS

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 10.30am £5* (admits one adult and up to two children)

WEDNESDAY 7 & 14 PRAM JAM: DANCE WORKSHOP UNDER 5s Get ready for a sparkling night of music, punk poetry and comedy from some of the UK’s finest. With Josie Long, Gemma Cairney, Quiet Boy and more. It ends with a huge Kissmas party, with guest DJs. Fancy dress welcome. Ages 18+.

NoFit State’s Big Top, Tuesday – Friday, 7.30pm, Saturday, 2.30pm & 7.30pm and Sunday, 5pm

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Kick off your morning with a spot of dancing with your child, in our winter-themed dance workshop. roove your morning away with your child in The Clore Ballroom The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 10.30am & 11.30am £5* (admits one adult and up to two children)

Critically acclaimed cabaret star Le Gateau Chocolat breaks out of his shell to bring his magnificent baritone to this reimagining of The Ugly Duckling, his first ever work especially for kids. Join him on an adventure of self-discovery, peppered with dress ups, songs and an important message of acceptance. Ages 6 +.

Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 11am & 3pm £14* (no show on Monday 19)

BIANCO is an immersive promenade show that takes place above, behind and all around a standing audience, with a constantly evolving narrative set to a pounding soundtrack performed by a live band. See page 8 for details.

Ticket prices Wednesday 23 – Tuesday 29 Nov £25, Wednesday 30 Nov – Friday 30 Dec £39.50*, Monday 2 – Thursday 12 Jan £30*, Friday 13 – Sunday 22 Jan £39.50* Family tickets (admits 4 and must include 1 child) £88* available for December matinees

FRIDAY 16 – SATURDAY 23 DUCKIE: LE GATEAU CHOCOLAT

FRIDAY 23 SHANGHAI SYNCOPATED ORCHESTRA

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Royal Festival Hall, Sat 17 at 3pm & 7.30pm, Sun 18 at 3pm & 7pm, Mon 19 – Tues 20 at 7.30pm, Wed 21 at 3pm & 7.30pm, Thurs 22 at 7.30pm, Fri 23 at 3pm & 7.30pm, Sat 24 at 3pm, Mon 26 at 7.30pm, Tues 27 – Thurs 29 at 3pm & 7.30pm, Fri 30 at 7.30pm, Sun 1 at 3pm & 7pm and Mon 2 at 3pm & 7.30pm £20* – £95*

TUESDAY 27 STRICTLY WINTER BALLROOM: A PEGGY SPENCER TRIBUTE

Friday Lunch Listen and dance as the Shanghai Syncopated Orchestra play jazz and dance orchestrations from the 1920s and 1930s as they were originally written. With saxophone, violin, piano, bass, drums, banjo, trombone and vocals.

Central Bar Foyer at Royal Festival Hall, 1pm

Get your toes tapping at this feelgood musical featuring songs by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. It is inspired by the legendary recording session that brought together these rock’n’roll grandees for the first and only time. Starring Martin Kemp and featuring hits like Blue Suede Shoes, Fever, That’s All Right, Sixteen Tons, Great Balls of Fire, Walk the Line, Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On, Who Do You Love?, Folsom Prison Blues, Hound Dog and many more.

‘A feelgood musical with a soundtrack to die for’ (The Independent)

MONDAY 26 THE BOXING DAY TANGO

SATURDAY 24 FIVE GO JIVING

A special afternoon of dance dedicated to the work of Peggy Spencer MBE, who did so much for ballroom dancing. With Nicky Miles and The Ross Mitchell Combo. All welcome regardless of skill.

Hosted by DJ Tony Walker of Tango on the Thames, this programme kicks off with an Argentine tango taster class for absolute beginners, followed by social dancing and tango performances from experienced professionals.

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 12.30pm – 6pm FREE

THURSDAY 29 & FRIDAY 30 POGGLE

The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 1pm – 6pm FREE

Five Go Jiving, led by John Bayley, present a mixture of jive, jazz, jump, dancing and humour. Join a ballroom full of accomplished jivers and divers, along with a glittering line-up of musicians. All are welcome, regardless of skill.

TUESDAY 27 STRICTLY WINTER BALLROOM: A PEGGY SPENCER TRIBUTE

A special afternoon of dance dedicated to the work of Peggy Spencer MBE, who did so much for ballroom dancing. With Nicky Miles and The Ross Mitchell Combo. All welcome regardless of skill.

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Come on a singing, dancing, theatrical adventure with the mischievous Poggle.With live music, clapping rhythms and comedy throughout, it uses an imaginatively changing world that children have the chance to explore. Ages 6 months – 5 years.

Spirit Level at Royal Festival Hall, 11am & 2pm adults £14* children £7*

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THROUGHOUT THE MONTH BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR This tour offer a unique insight into the history of Southbank Centre and the people who have shaped it. Join us to follow in the footsteps of world-famous orchestras and artists. Hear behind-the-scenes stories and gain exclusive access to areas usually reserved for performers and Southbank Centre staff.

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Sun 4 at 1pm, Tues 6 & 13 at 6pm, Sun 11 at 1.30pm, Sat 17 at 5.30pm, Sun 18 at 6pm, Wed 21 & 28 at 12 noon, Fri 23 at 12 noon & 5.30pm Sat 24 at 12 noon, and Fri 30 at 6pm

ARCHITECTURE TOUR Love it or hate it, the concrete landscape of Europe’s largest art centre has been dividing opinion for generations.Join us on a tour exploring decades of architectural innovation and see Southbank Centre from a whole new perspective.

Tickets are £8.50* and tours start at Royal Festival Hall Ticket Office.

Thur 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 6pm, Sat 17 at 2pm, Sun 18 at 11am and Sat 24 at 10am Both tours suitable for ages 8+.

Do ask us about any access needs when you book.

IN PERSON Royal Festival Hall Ticket Office 10am – 8pm daily.

The Ticket Office and booking line close at 4pm on Christmas eve and reopen at 12 noon on Boxing day.

They close at 3pm on New Year’s eve and reopen at midday on New Year’s day.

CONCESSIONS

A limited allocation of half-price tickets is available for recipients of Universal or Pension Credit, full-time students and ages 16 and under. Tickets are sold on first-come-first-served basis, and once sold, no further tickets are available by any method of booking. Appropriate cards to be shown. Please note discounts cannot be combined. A separate policy applies to London Wonderground and Udderbelly.

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33% of our visitors are under the age of 24. over the past year, 57,000 young people came here to learn in depth about art and ideas, and we welcomed over 200 schools to performances and workshops.

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No transaction fees for Members and Supporters Circles.

Southbank Centre accepts MasterCard, Maestro, Visa, Visa Delta, Visa Electron, Solo and American Express.

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Groups of 10 or more may be eligible for discounted tickets, although the saving varies according to the performance booked and the size of the group.

Groups are also eligible for up to 20% off coach hire with 1st 4 Coaches Ltd. Phone the group booking line on 0207 960 4225 for details.

ACCESS

Join our access scheme to book companion tickets, arrange seating requirements and receive info on accessible performances.

Also request accessible publications and ask any questions you may have about your access needs. Relaxed performances are designed to give people on the autistic spectrum or with learning difficulties a calmer environment to enjoy a show. accesslist@southbankcentre.co.uk Phone: 020 7960 4200 Fax: 020 7921 0607 Visit: southbankcentre.co.uk

VISITING WITH CHILDREN

Children of all ages are welcome at the Southbank Centre and baby changing facilities are available at Royal Festival Hall.

Please note that some Southbank Centre events may not be suitable for young children. Babes in arms cannot be admitted to any concert except child-friendly events and we do not allow children under five into classical concerts with the exception of concerts specifically for families.

For our ticketed events a ticket is required for each child. southbankcentre.co.uk/visitor-info

GETTING HERE PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Southbank Centre is located on the Thames Riverside between the Golden Jubilee and Waterloo Bridges.

Underground: Waterloo & Embankment Buses: Waterloo Bridge, York Road, Belvedere Road & Stamford Street Mainl Mai nline ine rail: Waterloo, Waterloo East & Charing Cross

PARKING

Hayward Gallery Car Park is closed until further notice. The Hungerford Bridge Car Park will also close at certain times.

Every effort is being made to keep the provision of Blue Badge spaces near the entrance of the Hayward Car Park but there could be interruptions. A drop-off point at Royal Festival Hall has been created for visitors who are unable to walk from alternative car parks southbankcentre.co.uk/ visitor-info/parking

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SATURDAY 21 JANUARY BELIEF & BEYOND BELIEF: FIDELIO

Vladimir Jurowski (pictured) and the LPO are joined by London Voices and a world-class cast to retell one of the most inspiring stories ever set to music – Beethoven’s only opera, Fidelio.

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FUTURE HIGHLIGHTS FRIDAY 6 JANUARY TAXI DRIVER

Film Scores Live Watch Martin Scorsese’s iconic film accompanied by Bernard Herrmann’s nightmarish score performed live by BBC Concert Orchestra. The performance is introduced by Herrmann’s widow, Mrs Norma Herrmann. Ages 18+.

MONDAY 16 JANUARY A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME: STEPHEN HAWKING IN CONVERSATION

Belief & Beyond Belief Professor Stephen Hawking discusses some of his proudest accomplishments as a physicist, in an event that marks his 75th birthday and the launch of his Pocket Universe: A Brief History of Time Revisited app.

THROUGHOUT 2017 NORDIC MATTERS

Join us for a year-long exploration of the Nordic countries, starting this January. They have inspired our extensive programme of music, dance, theatre, literature, spoken word, design, visual art, talks & debates, fashion and food.

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THURSDAY 9 – SUNDAY 19 FEBRUARY IMAGINE CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL

Come and join us for 11 days of jam-packed half-term fun, run by kids for kids. Enjoy the best children’s theatre, literature and music, with plenty of workshops and free activities for children up to 12 years old.

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DECEMBER 2016 AT A GLANCE

THROUGHOUT THE MONTH

SUNDAY 4

VISUAL ARTS

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Until 4 Dec

3pm

The Infinite Mix

Free p.26

WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

11 Nov – 8 Jan 11 Nov – 22 Jan 1 – 10 Dec 2 – 18 Dec 12 Dec – 2 Jan 16 Dec – 24

Winter Market Starflyer

p.10 p.10

BUMP Roller Disco Rekorderlig Cider Lodge

p.10 p.10

Ten Days of Kindness Free p.6 Winter Choirs Free p.10 Treehugger Free p.7 Adventures in Moominland p.26

The Spring to Come

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Philharmonia Orchestra

p.19

7pm 7.30pm

p.25

GIGS & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD

10.30am Make Your Own Children’s Book

LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD

6 Oct – 10 Jan

FRIDAY 9

SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS

1pm

Behind the Scenes Tour

p.30

WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

12 noon, 1.30pm & 3pm Spin, Balance & Tumble 12 noon, 1.30pm & 3pm Circus Skills 6pm The Movement Factory

Free

p.8

Free p.9 Free p.11

MONDAY 5

5.30pm 7.30pm

In Harmony Lambeth Winter Show Christmas Concert

Free p.11

p.11

6.30pm

CLASSICAL MUSIC

7.30pm

Philharmonia Orchestra

p.19

BIANCO

p.8

Architecture Tour

p.30

FRIDAY 2

London Philharmonic Orchestra Louis Schwizgebel, piano

p.19 p.19

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Jess Vincent Family Atlantica Duo

Free p.22 Free p.22 Free p.24

WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

7.30pm

BIANCO

p.8

p.19 p.19

7.30pm

BIANCO

p.8

SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS

Behind the Scenes Tour

p.30

WEDNESDAY 7

London Philharmonic Orchestra

p.19

LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD

6.30pm 8pm

Creative Writing Course Sylvia Townsend Warner

3pm & 7.30pm John Wilson & The John Wilson Orchestra

p.22

p.24

Free p.24

Hands-on Taster Session

THURSDAY 8

p.8

WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

Free

p.9

5.30pm 7.30pm

Free

p.9

SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS

Free

p.8 Free p.11

6pm

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment p.19 Friday Night is Music Night p.19

GIGS & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

3pm

Family Gamelan Taster Session

p.23

11am Get Your Knit On Free p.7 11am Winter Charity Choirs Free p.7 11.30am Charity Shop Emporium p.7 2pm The Bobble Hat Workshop p.6 2.30pm & 7.30pm BIANCO p.8 2.30pm Big Sing (and Act!) Free p.6 4pm Fashion Show Free p.6 5.30pm Tricity Vogue All Girl Swing Band Free p.6 10pm Brigitte Ahrodite’s Merry Kissmass p.11 SUNDAY 11 CLASSICAL MUSIC

3pm

Christmas Classics

p.20

GIGS & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

11.30am Gamelan Workshop One 5.30pm Gamelan Workshop Two

p.23 p.23

LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD

p.25

WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

11am 11am 11.30am 2pm 5pm 1.30pm

Get Your Knit On Winter Charity Choirs Charity Shop Emporium Gamelan Winter Chimes BIANCO

Free Free Free

p.7 p.7 p.7 p.7 p.8

Behind the Scenes Tour

p.30

MONDAY 12

11am 6.30pm

Philharmonia at the Movies

Architecture Tour

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Dragon Babies

p.23

LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Southwark’s Winter Splash!

BIANCO

p.8

GIGS & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC Free p.25

p.8 p.8 p.8

7.30pm

BIANCO

SATURDAY 10

SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS

p.11 p.8

ARCHIVE STUDIO

2pm

WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

7.30pm

10.30am Make Your Own Children’s Book

CLASSICAL MUSIC

10.30am & 11.30am Pram Jam 7.30pm BIANCO

GIGS & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

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London Sinfonietta Huawei Winter Concert

WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

SATURDAY 3

10.30am Pram Jam 11am Winter Face Painting 11.30am I Am... A Circus Performer 12 noon, 1.30pm & 3pm Spin, Balance & Tumble 12 noon, 1.30pm & 3pm Circus Skills 12 noon Circus Crafts 2.30pm & 7.30pm BIANCO 6pm Choir with No Name

p.28

210.0 x 297.0mm

7.30pm

LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD

10.30am Rug Rhymes

7.30pm 8pm

6pm

GIGS & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

1pm 5.30pm

Dance into Winter: Swing

TUESDAY 6

WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

CLASSICAL MUSIC

7.30pm 7.30pm

Free p.24

CLASSICAL MUSIC

SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS

6pm

p.22 p.22

PERFORMANCE & DANCE

7pm

WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

7.30pm

Dragon Babies Gong Babies The Poetry Library Book Club

Free p.24

WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD

THURSDAY 1

Free p.23 Free p.23

LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD

7pm 7.30pm

GIGS & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

11am 2pm

Lambrego London Lucumi Choir

10.30am Rug Rhymes

WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

Free p.24

1pm 5.30pm

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment p.19 Messiah by Candlelight p.19

p.19

7pm

Free p.11

p.8

p.30

The Poetry Library Book Club

Free p.24

PERFORMANCE & DANCE

Dance into Winter: Swing

p.28

TUESDAY 13

SATURDAY 17

GIGS & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS

7.30pm

The Human League Novel Writing Telling Her Story

2pm 5.30pm

p.25 p.25

WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS

6pm

Behind the Scenes Tour

p.30

WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

6.30pm 7.30pm

Turning of the Year BIANCO

Free p.12

p.8

WEDNESDAY 14 CLASSICAL MUSIC

7.30pm

London Philharmonic Orchestra

p.20

WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

10.30am & 11.30am Pram Jam: Dance Workshop Under 5s p.11 7.30pm BIANCO p.8 ARCHIVE STUDIO

2pm

Hands-on Taster Session

Free p.25

CLASSICAL MUSIC

The Joy of Christmas

p.20

SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS

6pm

Architecture Tour

p.30

WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

10.30am Carol Singing with the Organ Free p.19 4pm Stockholm’s Musikgymnasium Choir Free p.12 7.30pm BIANCO p.8 FRIDAY 16 WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

10.30am Rug Rhymes Winter Special 11am & 3pm Duckie 7.30pm BIANCO

Free p.12

p.12 p.8

CHINA CHANGING

1pm 3pm

Architecture Tour Behind the Scenes Tour

11am & 3pm Duckie 2.30pm & 7.30pm BIANCO 12 noon The Fir Tree 1pm Beyond the Bassline 3pm & 7.30pm Million Dollar Quartet 4pm Winter Choirs in the Spotlight 10pm Big Band Christmas Karaoke

p.30 p.30

p.12 p.8

Free p.12 Free p.9

p.9

Free p.13 Free p.13

SUNDAY 18 WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

11am & 3pm Duckie 12 noon Tomorrow’s Warriors 3pm & 7pm Million Dollar Quartet 5pm BIANCO

p.12

Free p.13

p.9 p.8

SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS

THURSDAY 15

7.30pm

WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

p.23

LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD

6.30pm 6.30pm

FRIDAY 23

Pagoda Youth Orchestra Free Hong Kong Dance Company Masterclass 5pm Hong Kong Dance Company Free Performance 5.30pm & 9pm Andy Leung Free 6pm I, Hamlet Free 6.30pm Moongate Productions Free 7pm China Fiction Book Club Free 7.45pm China Changing Opening Keynote 7.45pm Project New Earth Free 8.30pm Found In Translation 9.30pm Sever Free 9pm Louise Reay

p.16 p.16 p.16 p.16 p.16 p.16 p.16 p.17 p.17 p.17 p.17 p.17

11am 6pm

Architecture Tour Behind the Scenes Tour

p.30 p.30

MONDAY 19 WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

7.30pm

Million Dollar Quartet

p.9

11am & 3pm Duckie p.12 1pm Shanghai Syncopated Orchestra Free p.13 2.30pm & 7.30pm BIANCO p.8 5.30pm Hot Rock Pilgrims Free p.13 SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS

12 noon, 5.30pm Behind the Scenes Tour

p.30

SATURDAY 24 WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

11am & 3pm Duckie 12.30pm Five Go Jiving 2.30pm BIANCO

p.12

Free p.13

p.8

SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS

10am Architecture Tour 12 noon Behind the Scenes Tour

p.30 p.30

SUNDAY 25 CHRISTMAS DAY

All day

Closed, reopening at 12 noon on Monday 26

MONDAY 26 WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

1pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

The Boxing Day Tango Million Dollar Quartet BIANCO

Free p.13

p.9 p.8

TUESDAY 20

TUESDAY 27

WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

210.0 x 297.0mm

11am & 3pm Duckie 7.30pm BIANCO

p.12 p.8

12.30pm Strictly Winter Ballroom 2.30pm & 7.30pm BIANCO

Free p.13

p.8

WEDNESDAY 21

WEDNESDAY 28

WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

10.30am & 11.30am Pram Jam 11am & 3pm Duckie 12.45pm Voicelab Performance 2.30pm & 7.30pm BIANCO 3pm & 7.30pm Million Dollar Quartet 5.30pm The Nest Collective Takeover

p.13 p.12

Free p.13

BIANCO

p.8

SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS

12 noon Behind the Scenes Tour

p.30

THURSDAY 29

p.8

WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

p.9

11am & 2pm Poggle 7.30pm BIANCO

Free p.13

SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS

12 noon Behind the Scenes Tour

7.30pm

p.30

p.13 p.8

SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS

6pm

Architecture Tour

p.30

THURSDAY 22

FRIDAY 30

WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

11am Leaps and Bounds Free p.13 11am & 3pm Duckie p.12 7.30pm BIANCO p.8 2pm Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler p.13 7.30pm Million Dollar Quartet p.9 SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS

6pm

Architecture Tour

p.30

11am & 2pm Poggle 1pm Bring the Buskers In 2.30pm & 7.30pm BIANCO 5.30pm Sherika Sherard 7.30pm Million Dollar Quartet

p.13

Free p.13

p.8

Free p.13

p.9

SOUTHBANK CENTRE TOURS

6pm

Behind the Scenes Tour

p.30

SATURDAY 31 WINTER FESTIVAL SUPPORTED BY NATWEST

7pm

A Vintage New Year’s Eve

p.13

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OUR SITE

Southbank Centre occupies a 21-acre site in the midst of London’s vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames.

Southbank Centre includes Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room, and Hayward Gallery.

We also curate the outdoor spaces along the river front and around our venues providing free art for millions of people every year.

On our site there are also restaurants, cafes, bars and shops to enjoy – but everyone is welcome to bring their own food and soft drinks onto our site.

OUR VENUES ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL Spirit Level The Mercers’ Company Gamelan Room St Paul’s Roof Pavilion Weston Roof Pavilion Sunley Pavilion Level 3 Function Room Saison Poetry Library Central Bar Level 5 Function Room The Clore Ballroom Members Bar

QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL (CLOSED UNTIL 2018) Purcell Room The Front Room Festival Village HAYWARD GALLERY (CLOSED UNTIL 2018) Hayward Gallery Project Space

JUBILEE GARDENS NoFit State’s Big Top

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ADDRESS Southbank Centre Belvedere Road London SE1 8XX Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery closed for refurbishment on 21 September 2015 and will reopen in 2018. We continue to present a packed programme of festivals and shows across our site while these buildings are closed.

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SHOP Royal Festival Hall Vintage gifts, homeware, jewellery and toys.

Festival Terrace Shop Designer concessions, unusual gifts, furniture, jewellery and more.

Foyles Extensive selection of books and gifts.

Southbank Centre Book Market Iconic second-hand bookstall under Waterloo Bridge.