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More info for Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou
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Literature & poetry

Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou

Poems exist as sculpture, objects and textiles in Astra Papachristodoulou’s debut solo exhibition
National Poetry Library
Tickets Free
More info for Una Marson Celebration
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Literature & poetry

Una Marson Celebration

Delve into the life and work of the pioneering Jamaican feminist activist, poet and writer
National Poetry Library
Tickets from £7.00
More info for Matt Haig: The Life Impossible
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Literature & poetry

Matt Haig: The Life Impossible

The beloved author shares his beautifully wrought novel of wild adventure and deep transformation
Royal Festival Hall
Tickets from £15.00
More info for Gillian Anderson: Want
Literature & poetry

Gillian Anderson: Want

The actor discusses her new book, a collection of sexual fantasies from women around the world
Royal Festival Hall
Tickets from £15.00
More info for Raymond Antrobus: Signs, Music
Poet Raymond Antrobus sits on a doorstep wearing green shorts, white tshirt and sleeveless jacket.
Literature & poetry

Raymond Antrobus: Signs, Music

The acclaimed poet and author launches his new collection, exploring masculinity and fatherhood
Purcell Room
Tickets from £12.00
More info for Special Edition: Other Languages, Othered Worlds
Literature & poetry

Special Edition: Other Languages, Othered Worlds

Five poets present work which traverse linguistic boundaries to disrupt the social order
National Poetry Library
Tickets from £7.00
More info for David McWilliams: Money
Literature & poetry

David McWilliams: Money

Economist David McWilliams presents his mould-breaking new book in conversation with Gillian Tett
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Tickets from £15.00
More info for Diane Abbott: A Woman Like Me
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Literature & poetry

Diane Abbott: A Woman Like Me

Britain’s first Black woman MP discusses her new memoir, a look at the nation through her eyes
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Tickets from £15.00
More info for Out-Spoken: September
Literature & poetry

Out-Spoken: September

Joelle Taylor hosts our monthly live poetry and music night, sharing world-class poets and artists
Purcell Room
Tickets from £12.00
More info for Rug Rhymes
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Literature & poetry

Rug Rhymes

Introduce under-5s to a love of poems with National Poetry Library puppets Federico and Firebird
National Poetry Library
Tickets from £4.00
More info for Elizabeth Strout: Tell Me Everything
Literature & poetry

Elizabeth Strout: Tell Me Everything

Elizabeth Strout introduces her latest novel, a tale of new friendships and old loves
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Tickets from £15.00
More info for Making Poetry: Experimenting with Interactivity
A pile of Jenga bricks scattered on the ground, with lines of poetry carved into the wood.
Literature & poetry

Making Poetry: Experimenting with Interactivity

Make your own interactive poems in a workshop led by poet and artist Astra Papachristodoulou
National Poetry Library
Tickets from £7.00
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Whilst you’re with us

Modified Social Benches

Modified Social Benches

Benches that challenge the space and distance we place between one another.

Crazy Boules
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Crazy Boules

The classic French game gets a neon-spangled makeover.

Southbank Centre Food Market
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Southbank Centre Food Market

With a huge choice of street food and drinks, our weekly food market is a must-visit.

Ground & Sound
Gardener Paul Pulford listening to Ground and Sound in the Roof Garden

Ground & Sound

Experience an enchanting musical score in our very own secret garden.

Shopping
A variety of Block Scene merchandise on sale at the Royal Festival Hall shop including colourful printed t-shirts, mugs and tea towels.

Shopping

A vibrant range of inspiring books, homeware, prints, accessories and more.

Klaus Weber: Thinking Fountains

Thinking
Fountains

Water cascades and spouts over Klaus Weber’s bronze figures.

William Pye's Zemran
A photograph showing Riverside Terrace at Southbank Centre, with the metal sculpture Zemran in the foreground, next to Queen Elizabeth Hall

William Pye's Zemran

Pye’s beautiful stainless steel sculpture sits overlooking the Thames.

Natura Nostra Forest

Natura Nostra Forest

Our growing pocket forest creating a natural oasis.