Southbank Centre News

OUTBOX and Shoreditch Town Hall today announce the full cast and creative team for brand-new production GROOVE. Artistic Director of OUTBOX Ben Buratta directs intergenerational cast of queer dancers and actors.

Philharmonia Orchestra has announced its upcoming London season at the Southbank Centre.

New Earth Theatre, in association with Arcola Theatre and The North Wall, has announced the full cast for the world première of Kyo Choi's The Apology, portraying the stories of the 'comfort women' of the Second World War and the subsequent political cover-up.

From 10-12 March, the 13th London edition of the world's biggest, most comprehensive festival celebrating women, girls and non-binary people will be back with three days of laughter, joy, discussion, world-class speakers, artists and activists.

Black Swan has announced that You Know We Belong Together will be touring to London's Southbank Centre (18-20 August) followed by performances at the prestigious 2022 Edinburgh International Festival (24-27 August) in the Royal Lyceum Theatre. Originally, invited in 2020, the tour was postponed due to covid restrictions. 

The Not Your Circus Dog collective return with Not F**kin' Sorry after their sold-out Soho Theatre run in 2019. With luscious lip syncs, sweaty dances and verbatim stories, the collective of neurodivergent and learning disabled artists welcome audiences to their space, on their terms.

Here are some of August's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features.

It’s taken three years but the Briefs cabaret crew have finally returned from Down Under with not just a new show but, with Sahara Beck and her band, a new direction too.

Celebrated for his innovative programming and award-winning recordings, Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson is offering a window into his musical life story with his new album, From Afar. Due for release on October 7, 2022 on Deutsche Grammophon, the highly personal double album reflects Ólafsson's musical DNA, from childhood memories growing up in Iceland to his international career and contemporary inspirations.

Seminal London clubbing institution Secretsundaze is to debut its first-ever Spirit of Sundaze Ensemble live show at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall on Friday 7th October. The all-new live project celebrates Secretsundaze’ 20-year anniversary and sees a talented group of contemporary musicians and featured guest vocalists reimagine the party’s most iconic tunes, fan favourites and dance floor defining sounds, up on stage for the very first time.

Hong Kong Dance Company is launching their 2022/23 Dance Season. Be ready to indulge yourself with many enticing dance programmes! The new dance season opens with Myth of the Dancing Durumi, an anthology of Korean folk dance.

Hong Kong Dance Company is launching their 2022/23 Dance Season. Be ready to indulge yourself with many enticing dance programmes! The new dance season opens with Myth of the Dancing Durumi, an anthology of Korean folk dance.

Paines Plough announces their appointment of Jodie Gilliam as their new Executive Director. Jodie joins Paines Plough from Shubbak where she was Head of Finance and Operations, and will form an integral part of the company, led by Joint Artistic Directors Charlotte Bennett and Katie Posner. 

After delighting audiences of all ages on a 2021 UK tour, Jack Dean & Company are back with their gig-theatre retelling of the Greek myth Hero & Leander, staged in their own bandstand.

The upcoming film adaptation of Matilda the Musical will open this year’s BFI London Film Festival. The annual festival is scheduled for October 5-16.

The European Premiere of Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol – A New Musical will play a Christmas season at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall from 8 December 2022 to 8 January 2023, with a press night on 13 December 2022.

Original Theatre Company today announces the all-star cast for the script-in-hand performances from the three shortlisted plays for the Originals Playwriting Award.

Hit children's show HEY DUGGEE is to tour the UK for the first time ever in a vibrant and interactive stage show.

Coming to the Opera House after seasons at Edinburgh International Festival and London's Southbank Centre, acclaimed actor, writer, daughter and person with Down syndrome Julia Hales (ABC TV's The Upside) brings the joyous play You Know We Belong Together to the Drama Theatre this September.

New Earth Theatre and Arcola Theatre, in association with The North Wall, today announce the world première of Kyo Choi's The Apology, which explores the 'comfort women' of the Second World War and the subsequent political cover-up.