Southbank Centre News

Join Dutch Kills Theater Company and The Tank for EXQUISITE DRONES, a unique blend of live music and visuals. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Dance Consortium has appointed Claire Morton in the new role of Senior Producer, the first in a number of new permanent roles to be introduced to the organisation. Claire will take up the role from mid-June.

Leading women in theatre, including Jude Kelly and Lesley Gannon, met with Arts Council England to conclude a five-year research project on gender equality.

Stage June Fourth will present May 35th, a celebration of resistance to authoritarianism and commemoration of those who died in the pro-democracy protest at Tiananmen Square based on real life stories. Written by Candace Chong Mui Ngam and directed by Kim Pearce, running at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, 29 May – 1 June.

Stanley Arts will present Arcadia, a four-day interactive arts festival aimed at addressing the climate crisis.

Getting to grips with what a mute medium like dance is trying to convey is never easy even when there is a recognisable concept like Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal.

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Illinoise, which is currently playing at Park Avenue Armory will transfer to Broadway.

VAULT Creative Arts, the charity behind VAULT Festival, have announced the closure of VAULT Festival and the cancellation of plans for their new London home, after failing to secure the funding required to continue. 

The nominations are in for this year's Olivier Awards! Among those nominated are Sunset Boulevard, Plaza Suite, The National Theatre, and many more. Check out the full list of nominations here!

Second Hand Dance will present The Sticky Dance, an interactive performance installation for young children and their families involving colourful sticky tape. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The Southbank Centre thas revealed the first names for Chaka Khan's Meltdown, taking place this summer Friday 14 June until Sunday 23 June

Catch the captivating performance of SIROCCO by Manchester Collective and South African cellist Abel Selaocoe at the 92nd Street Y.

The brand new dance co-production CARLOS ACOSTA'S NUTCRACKER IN HAVANA, choreographed and directed by Carlos Acosta CBE, will open at Norwich Theatre Royal on 1 November 2024 before embarking on a UK tour including a week-long run at London's Southbank Centre in December 2024.

The Spring 2024 tour of acclaimed comic actor Brendan Murphy's FRIENDS parody, FRIEND (The One With Gunther) is coming to the Dukes, Lancaster on the 16th March. 

With an eclectic programme including an immersive dreamscape, an intense two-hander and a revolutionary footstomper, the Ballet national de Marseille present a six-pack of impressive dance pieces.

This Friday, 1 March 2024, sees the UK premiere of Roommates: a work by hyper-realist dance collective (LA)HORDE, in collaboration with Ballet national de Marseille at London's Southbank Centre.

Experience the world theatre premiere of THE ELMER ADVENTURE, a celebration of David McKee's classic character, this October Half Term 2024 at The Lowry, Salford and the Southbank Centre, London.

Join Paddington on a UK tour this Easter! PADDINGTON IN CONCERT features a screening of the award-winning film with live accompaniment by the London Concert Orchestra. First stop is the Southbank Centre on 30 March.

Leeds Studio has announced that there will be two live staged concert performances of songs this April from their brand-new soul and funk musical Chisholm for President! at The Southbank Centre, London and Slung Low, Leeds.

In a string of UK engagements in March 2024, conductor Gemma New will make her debut with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as a return appearance with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, to be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3. Learn more about New's engagements here.