It’s a question we ponder a lot here at the Southbank Centre, and not strictly about theatre shows. How do we ensure we’re staying true to our aim of making the arts as accessible as possible? Founded ...

Situated in the heart of London, on the banks of the River Thames is the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, a beacon for arts and culture for over 70 years. The 2,700 capacity Royal Festival Hall ...

Discover new poets through this free online collection of brilliant, moving, funny and groundbreaking poems curated by our specialist poetry librarians. Search the poems by type or by topic, or use ...

A poetry open mic downstairs at the Spice of Life pub in London’s Soho. An afternoon of poetry for people of all experiences and levels. Come along and join the audience, or sign up on the day between ...

Get ready to feel the reggae rhythm at a special Good Friday family special of Simmer Down, your ultimate destination for reggae and revival vibes. Join us for an all ages edition of our regular free ...

Open Mic night Poems Not Bombs comes to Walthamstow. This is a poetry open mic night for people of all experiences and levels. Come along and join the audience, or sign up on the day between 6.30-7pm ...