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How I create… with performance artist Martin O'Brien
Get an insight into the creative process of the performance artist and zombie.
5 things to know about James Baldwin
Get an insight into the life of the remarkable writer and prominent civil rights activist.
How I create… with choreographer Crazy Smooth
The dancer and choreographer answers questions about his creative process.
Meltdown festival: a short history
A look back at the history of Meltdown festival, including a complete list of festival curators from George Benjamin to Chaka Khan.
Who is composer Annea Lockwood?
Meet the composer who’s ‘instruments’ have included glass, conversation, and entire rivers.
5 things to know about Tavares Strachan: There Is Light Somewhere
An introductory guide to artist Tavares Strachan and his 2024 Hayward Gallery exhibition, Tavares Strachan: There is Light Somewhere.
Who is supergroup Les Amazones d’Afrique?
Discover Les Amazones d’Afrique, a supergroup of West African female vocal talent formed to deliver an important message.
The evolution of the Royal Festival Hall’s foyer spaces
See how the foyers and lobbies of our Royal Festival Hall have changed from its opening in 1951 to its newest refurbishment in 2024.
Who is pianist Margaret Leng Tan?
Discover pianist Margaret Leng Tan, the avant-garde performer who has become recognised as the world’s premiere virtuoso of the toy piano.
5 things to know about Brokentalkers
Discover Brokentalkers, an internationally renowned theatre company from Dublin, with a track record of unusual yet powerful performances.
Maurizio Pollini: 6 decades of the classical pianist at the Southbank Centre
Maurizio Pollini first appeared at Royal Festival Hall in 1963. Take a look back through our archives at some of his notable performances.
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
Discover the story of an unsung US political trailblazer who made waves in the 1960s and 1970s as the first Black Woman in Congress.