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7 musicians who started their career at the Southbank Centre
Kae Tempest has short light brown hair and blue eyes is wearing a navy shirt looking to the left
Article

7 musicians who started their career at the Southbank Centre

How many of these artists were you lucky enough to see perform here?

Louis Theroux in conversation
Adam Buxton and Louis Theroux in conversation on stage at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall
Podcast

Louis Theroux in conversation

The documentary-maker joins comedian Adam Buxton to discuss his book, and 20 years spent documenting some of the ‘weirder’ sides of human life.

Every 27 September
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Article

Every 27 September

Take a look back through our archive for one insignificant date and see the planning that goes into each and every event at a celebrated London arts venue.

Sara Pascoe: Sex, Power, Money
Sara Pascoe, comedian
Podcast

Sara Pascoe: Sex, Power, Money

Sara Pascoe discusses her book Sex, Power, Money with host of The Guilty Feminist Deborah Frances-White.

Malorie Blackman in conversation
 A woman in a blue patterned top and black lace shawl smiles brightly at the camera outdoors.
Podcast

Malorie Blackman in conversation

Former Children’s Laureate Malorie Blackman joins Tobi Kyeremateng in conversation about becoming a writer and her Noughts & Crosses series.

Richard Ayoade in conversation
Podcast

Richard Ayoade in conversation

The actor, writer and director reflects on his award-winning films and comedy in conversation with Adam Buxton in this podcast, recorded in 2019.

Philippa Perry on parenthood and parent-child relationships
Philippa Perry
Article

Philippa Perry on parenthood and parent-child relationships

The psychotherapist and author discusses her book, The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did).

Louis Theroux: 8 of our favourite moments
Louis Theroux, filmmaker
Article

Louis Theroux: 8 of our favourite moments

Take a look at some favourite clips and highlights of Louis Theroux’s remarkable documentaries, from singing lessons to dog whisperers.

Who is singer Anitta?
Anitta, Brazilian singer
Article

Who is singer Anitta?

Everything you need to know about Brazilian superstar Anitta from this profile produced ahead her appearance at Nile Rodgers’ Meltdown.

Playlist: The inspirational Trevor Horn
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Playlist

Playlist: The inspirational Trevor Horn

Enjoy a playlist of hits inspired by or involving Trevor Horn, founder member of The Buggles and Art of Noise, and influential producer of the 1980s.

Think Aloud: contemporary poetry – why I am not a poet
Poet Anthony Anaxagorou stands in the National Poetry Library at Southbank Centre
Podcast

Think Aloud: contemporary poetry – why I am not a poet

A June 2019 episode of our podcast series featuring poet and founder of Out-Spoken, Anthony Anaxagorou.

Pride ‘87 at the Southbank Centre
Two young men pose for a photograph at Pride '87 Carnival which took place at South Bank's Jubilee Gardens
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Pride ‘87 at the Southbank Centre

Rare photographs from London’s Pride ‘87 Lesbian and Gay Pride Carnival in the Gardens which took place at the South Bank’s Jubilee Gardens.