Southbank Centre

RED SKY AT SUNRISE To Play Southbank Centre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 20, 2026

Anton Lesser and Charlie Hamblett will perform in RED SKY AT SUNRISE: LAURIE LEE IN WORDS AND MUSIC at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, alongside Orchestra of the Swan, tracing Lee's journey from rural England to the Spanish Civil War.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 18, 2026- & JULIET Welcomes New Star Chrissy Metz and More
by - Jun 18, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 18, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: Harry Styles Performs with Jules Buckley Orchestra for Meltdown 2026
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 17, 2026

On June 16, Harry Styles delivered a one-night-only performance at the Southbank Centre, collaborating with the Jules Buckley Orchestra and House Gospel Choir for a special concert created exclusively for his curation of Meltdown 2026. Check out photos from the event.

Interview: 'It's my happy place working with big ensembles': Stephanie Lake on COLOSSUS
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 16, 2026

Later this month, COLOSSUS, choreographed by Stephanie Lake, will be making its UK debut at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall. The piece has fifty dancers “performing as one,” exploring the relationships that the individual has to the collective. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Lake about bringing COLOSSUS to the Southbank Centre for its UK debut. We discussed her creative process for the piece, what it’s like working with such large groups of dancers and even advice for those looking to get into choreography!

Interview: Mark Ball on Harry Styles and MELTDOWN at Southbank Centre
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 14, 2026

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Mark Ball, the Artistic Director of the Southbank Centre. We discussed how he first got started in the arts industry and what led him to the Centre, the history of the Meltdown music festival and what it has been like working with Harry Styles as the artist curator this year.

Cast Set For PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Fourth Extension at Ambassadors Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026

Ty Fanning, Ami Okumura Jones, Kirsty Bushell, and Pippa Winslow are set to lead the West End return of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at the Ambassadors Theatre for its fourth extension.

WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 4 Adds Extra Performances at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2026

Park Theatre announced extra performances for WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 4, with Jason Isaacs, Michelle Dockery, Romesh Ranganathan, Angela Griffin, and Milton Jones joining the celebrity Sheriff roster.

Two UK Premieres And More Set for Kiln Theatre 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026

Kiln Theatre announced its upcoming season, featuring the UK premieres of TABLE 17 and BERLIN, a new production of NINE NIGHT directed by Artistic Director Amit Sharma, and a community production with 80 cast members.

Cast Set For ROMEO & JULIET and THE LITTLE MERMAID at Greenwich Theatre This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026

Greenwich Theatre Productions announced casting for its inaugural season, featuring rep productions of ROMEO & JULIET and THE LITTLE MERMAID: SONG OF THE SEA, starring Ava Honey, Blossom Timothy, Nikita Johal, and Charlotte Harwood.

DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL UK Tour Cast Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026

Dog Man: The Musical has announced its cast. The stage adaptation of the popular book series is set to bring the beloved characters to life in a live musical production.

Philip Glass Details Expansive Lineup of Events for 90th Birthday Celebration
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2026

A multi-season celebration of notable performances and events has been set to coincide with the 90th birthday of acclaimed composer Philip Glass on January 31, 2027. Take a look at the lineup now.

Review: BLIZZARD, Southbank Centre
by Christiana Rose - May 28, 2026

Blizzard by FLIP Fabrique at the Southbank Centre is a contemporary circus production which captures both the harshness and wonder of winter, through a fusion of acrobatics, clowning, live music and physical theatre.

WHATEVER THE WEATHER to Open as Immersive Play Installation at London's Unicorn Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026

WHATEVER THE WEATHER, a sensory play installation designed for children aged 0-7, is set to open at London's Unicorn Theatre before transferring to Theatre Hullabaloo.

Photos: Glenn Adamson, Lauren Jones, and More in DARK OF THE MOON
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026

All new production images have been released from the world premiere of new musical Dark of the Moon. Learn more about the show and check out the photos here!

Steve Reich to Turn 90 With Worldwide Celebrations and Premiere of New Work
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026

Composer Steve Reich's 90th birthday will be marked by a worldwide season of performances, festivals, and recordings, anchored by the world premiere of In All Your Ways with the Colin Currie Group at the Edinburgh International Festival.

PLAYING WITH FIRE: AN IMMERSIVE ODYSSEY WITH YUJA WANG to Make UK Premiere at Southbank Centre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026

Southbank Centre will present the UK premiere of Playing With Fire: An Immersive Odyssey with Yuja Wang, a mixed-reality experience placing audiences inside a live piano recital at Royal Festival Hall.

500 Steel Pan Players to Take Over Southbank Centre for STEEL SCENES
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

Southbank Centre announced STEEL SCENES, a weekend festival uniting over 500 musicians and 25 steel bands to mark 75 years since steel pan was first heard live in the UK at the South Bank.

SNAIL TRAIL Will Come to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026

Drag king Bi-Curious George will present SNAIL TRAIL at Pleasance Below, a solo show drawing on personal experiences of hormone therapy and transitioning to explore trans-masculinity through the lens of snail biology.

Pitlochry Festival Theatre Names New CEO and Deputy Artistic Director in 75th Anniversary Year
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026

Pitlochry Festival Theatre announced Henry Filloux-Bennett as Chief Executive and Sam Hardie as Deputy Artistic Director, joining Artistic Director Alan Cumming. The theatre also opened its Explorers Garden free to the public to mark its 75th anniversary.

Creative Team Set for World Premiere of LANNY at Bristol Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026

Bristol Old Vic, in association with ETT, has announced the full creative team for the world premiere stage adaptation of Max Porter's novel LANNY, with direction by Nancy Medina and writing by Bea Roberts.