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5 top poetry picks for LGBTQI+ History Month
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5 top poetry picks for LGBTQI+ History Month

To mark LGBT+ History Month, the National Poetry Library shares five top picks of LGBT+ poetry from their eloan collection, including books by Andrew McMillan, Chen Chen, Marilyn Hacker and more

Playlist: Classical love and romance
Title graphic for a playlist of romantic themed classical music, featuring conductor Alondra de la Parra
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Playlist: Classical love and romance

Our Head of Classical Music, Toks Dada, curates a special Spotify playlist of classical music with a flavour of love and romance.

Black Country, New Road: ‘We make rock music’
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Black Country, New Road: ‘We make rock music’

Read an interview with Black Country, New Road saxophonist Lewis Evans as the band celebrated the release of their first album with us.

Nile Rodgers' Meltdown revisited
A vibrant stage features a guitarist in a white suit surrounded by dancers in glamorous outfits, illuminated by colorful lights.
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Nile Rodgers' Meltdown revisited

A look back at 2019’s Meltdown festival, curated by Nile Rodgers and featuring Johnny Marr, Jungle, Thundercat and Chic.

Concrete Dreams: celebrating the Southbank Centre’s brutalist buildings
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Concrete Dreams: celebrating the Southbank Centre’s brutalist buildings

Discover the story behind our iconic brutalist buildings as Dr Otto Saumarez Smith looks at half a century of Queen Elizabeth Hall and Hayward Gallery.

John le Carré: an evening with George Smiley
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John le Carré: an evening with George Smiley

Watch an excerpt from John le Carré’s 2017 appearance on our stage, when he discussed the origins of his much-loved character George Smiley.

Jeremy Deller on his influences and the joy within his work
Portrait of artist, Jeremy Deller at All That Is Solid Melts Into Air Exhibition
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Jeremy Deller on his influences and the joy within his work

Jeremy Deller joins Hayward Gallery Director Ralph Rugoff to discuss his 2012 retrospective exhibition, Joy In People.

Yoko Ono’s Meltdown revisited
A woman on stage wearing all black with a microphone in her hand whilst her other hand covers her eyes from the spotlight.
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Yoko Ono’s Meltdown revisited

Relive our 2013 Meltdown festival, curated by Yoko Ono, with videos of performances and a playlist of artists who appeared on the bill.

Rosie Jones on comedy and becoming a comedian
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Rosie Jones on comedy and becoming a comedian

The comedian told us why she doesn’t want to add politician to her ever expanding CV in this 2020 interview.

SC on TV: 8 television shows filmed at the Southbank Centre
A scene from the television series Killing Eve filmed at the Southbank Centre
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SC on TV: 8 television shows filmed at the Southbank Centre

Southbank Centre on television; take a look at scenes from popular television series including The Professionals, Doctor Who and Killing Eve, filmed across our venues, since 1960

Rachel Sussman on ‘deep time’ and the oldest living things in the world
Rachel Sussman, Spruce Gran Picea # 0909 - 11A07 (9,550 years old; Sweden), 2009. Archival print, 111.8 x 137.2 cm. © the artist 2020. Courtesy the artist
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Rachel Sussman on ‘deep time’ and the oldest living things in the world

Artist Rachel Sussman discusses a 9,550 year old spruce and the concept of ‘deep time’.

Chris McCabe on Instagram Poetry For Every Day
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Chris McCabe on Instagram Poetry For Every Day

National Poetry Librarian Chris McCabe discusses the world’s first anthology of Instagram Poetry, Instagram Poetry For Every Day, published in September 2020