FUNharmonics: The Snail and the Whale
Set sail with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and two unlikely friends on an ocean adventure for families, in this musical adaptation of the well-loved tale.
‘The sea is deep and the world is wide! How I long to sail,’ said the tiny snail.
When the snail meets an enormous humpback whale, the unlikely pair travel together on a life-changing journey around the world.
They encounter towering icebergs, starlit seas and fiery mountains, but then disaster strikes! Can the minuscule snail save her gigantic friend?
Join the London Philharmonic Orchestra on an aquatic adventure, based on the wonderful book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, as the orchestra performs The Snail and the Whale live with the Magic Light Pictures film on the big screen.
With other musical treats along the way to introduce your family to the sounds of the orchestra, plus a chance to join in with a brand new song all about sea creatures, it’s an unforgettable first concert experience for young music-lovers aged 5 and above.
Performers
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Juya Shin conductor
Lucy Hollins presenter
Repertoire
Poulenc: Marche 1 from 2 Marches et un intermède
Lucy Hollins: Deep down under the sea (audience song)
René Aubry: The Snail and the Whale
Britten: Irish Reel
Need to know
For your visit
This event is held at the Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre
The Royal Festival Hall is open six days a week.
Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 11pm
Monday, closed.
Plan your visit
The Royal Festival Hall is home to our largest auditorium as well as The Clore Ballroom, National Poetry Library, Members’ Lounge, Festival Bar & Kitchen, Ballroom Cafe and Skylon restaurant.
Getting here
Our address is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.
The nearest tube stations to us are Waterloo and Embankment; Waterloo is also the nearest train station. And more than 20 different London bus routes pass within 500 metres of our venues. More information on getting here by rail, road or river is available on our Getting here page.
We’re cash-free
Please note that we’re unable to accept cash payments across our venues.
Access
We’re working hard to remove barriers, so that our facilities and events can be accessible to as many people as possible.
All help points, toilets, performance and exhibition spaces at the Southbank Centre are accessible to all, as are the cafes, bars and restaurants. We also have excellent public transport links with step-free access.
All information about booking wheelchair spaces, step-free access, blue badge parking, access maps and guides and other help available whilst you’re here, including details about our Access Scheme, can be found on our Access page.
Food & drink
On Level 2 of our Royal Festival Hall you can grab a slice of life by the Thames with drinks and freshly made pizza at our Festival Bar & Kitchen which opens out onto our Riverside Terrace. You can grab a coffee and a slice of freshly made cake from our Ballroom Cafe. Or alternatively enjoy destination dining in the restaurant at Skylon.
From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.