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LondonWe believe art has the power to help create a better world for Eye everyone. That’s why we began in 1951 on the South Bank of Waterloo
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment: The Judas Passion Can the ultimate betrayal ever be forgiven, asks the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, in this provocative new chronicle of Jesus’ final days, told through the eyes of his betrayer, Judas Escariot. Written for the OAE’s period instruments by Sally Beamish, The Judas Passion echoes Bach’s great Passions in its exploration of the Last Supper and the Easter story. But with a sizzling text by poet and screenwriter David Harsent, it asks us to reconsider
Judas and his decision to betray Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, and poses some challenging questions. Was what he did necessary? Could he have done any differently? And can he be forgiven? This exciting new Passion is accompanied by All Words for Forgiveness, a literary project exploring the role of forgiveness in contemporary society. A co-commission with Philharmonia Baroque (San Francisco).
the Thames. Dreamed up after World War Two, the Festival of Britain gave the nation hope for a brighter future. Today, millions of people gather at our festivals to enjoy culture from around the world. We put on 5,700 concerts, gigs, exhibitions, Waterloo Station shows and debates each year, half of them for free. Our work can be seen on six continents and in 37 towns and cities across the UK. Come and see for yourself. Southbank Centre occupies a 17-acre site in the midst of London’s vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames. This includes Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room, and Hayward Gallery. We also curate the outdoor spaces along the riverfront and around our venues, providing free art for millions of people every year.
How to book tickets Online southbankcentre.co.uk* By phone 020 3879 9555* 9am – 8pm daily. In person Royal Festival Hall Ticket Office 10am – 8pm daily.
Hariharan – King of Ghazal
India’s king of ghazal, Hariharan, has recorded film hits in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi and Telugu. A pioneer of Indian fusion music, he sings of love, beauty, loss and separation.
Nordic Music Days weekend
From Thursday 28 September to Sunday 1 October, Nordic Music Days brings the freshest sounds from the Nordic regions, performed by leading ensembles and soloists from Britain, to audiences for free.
How to be Good: Gurus, Gods and Guidance
This day of debates is part of our year-long Belief and Beyond Belief festival, exploring art, spirituality and human meaning. This month, we tackle questions of good and evil, faith and science.
* There are no transaction fees for in-person bookings or Southbank Centre Members and Supporters Circles. For all other bookings transaction fees apply: £2.50 online; £3 over the phone. If you wish to receive tickets in the post, a 75p delivery charge applies.
You’ll never be short of eating and drinking options at Southbank Centre – we’ve got everything from cafes and sandwich shops to fine dining and bars. Browse our shops for designer concessions, unusual gifts, furniture, jewellery and homeware. Modified Social Benches NY Jeppe Hein Take a seat on Jeppe Hein’s witty park benches, each one different from the next, across the site throughout the month. Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden A green oasis atop concrete brutalist architecture, this is one of London’s most beautiful gardens, open daily in the spring and summer months. Summertime specials Watch out for our summer food and drink pop-ups, including Bleecker Burger, Oh My Dog!, The Hop Locker Bar, BBQ Club and the Snog Bus. Southbank Centre Food Market Discover why our food market is a food lover’s destination, as our traders return with delicious street-food for every appetite. Friday, 12 noon – 8pm Saturday, 11am – 8pm Sunday, 12 noon – 6pm Bank Holiday Mondays, 12 noon – 6pm.
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Orhan Pamuk In Conversation Nobel Prize-winning author Orhan Pamuk reads from his latest novel, The Red-Haired Woman, and discusses the city which continues to inspire his writing, Istanbul. The event features images from his curious Museum of Innocence.
Inside
Renowned artist Antony Gormley has selected artworks from over 7,000 entries to the 2017 Koestler Awards for this exhibition, which showcases art produced in the UK's prisons, secure hospitals and immigration removal centres and by ex-offenders in the community.
Erased Tapes is Ten
Described by cult DJ Gilles Peterson as ‘one of the most important record labels of the last few years’, Erased Tapes celebrates its tenth anniversary at Southbank Centre with acts including Kiasmos and Penguin Cafe.
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On the cover: Finnish Runosong with Pekka Kuusisto and Ilona Korhonen © Kaapo Kamu Highlights page: OAE: The Judas Passion © Angela Moore & Lucienne Roberts, Hariharan – King of Ghazal © Sandeep Virdee, How to be Good © Southbank Centre / Belinda Lawley, Orhan Pamuk In Conversation © Jerry Bauer, Inside © Pete Woodhead, Erased Tapes is Ten © Alex Kozobolis
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