Presenting a diverse line-up of music and performing arts, Queen Elizabeth Hall (QEH) is the Southbank Centre’s second largest concert hall hosting orchestras, quartets, choirs, dance and opera. There are also two smaller venues, Purcell Room and Front Room which host chamber music, literature, spoken word, mime and solo recitals.
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![[Image] Park Lane Group Young Artists New Year Series](/images/event/parklane.jpg)
5 - 9 Jan 09
Southbank Centre QEH
30 of the UK's most brilliant artists appear at the QEH's Purcell Room
30 talented young artists appear in the annual Park Lane Group New Year Series, performing a wide range of exciting music.
30 talented young artists appear in the annual Park Lane Group New Year Series, performing a wide range of exciting music.
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![[Image] London International Mime Festival](/images/event/mimefest.jpg)
10 - 24 Jan 09
Southbank Centre QEH
A showcase for contemporary visual theatre at the QEH's Purcell Room
The Mime Festival returns to the Southbank Centre with provocative and entertaining performances from a variety of artists including Germany's Familie Floez, leading French circus ensemble Collectif Petit Travers and American vaudeville maestro Tomas Kubinek.
The Mime Festival returns to the Southbank Centre with provocative and entertaining performances from a variety of artists including Germany's Familie Floez, leading French circus ensemble Collectif Petit Travers and American vaudeville maestro Tomas Kubinek.
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11 Jan 09
Southbank Centre QEH
The UK's greatest poetry prize comes to the Southbank Centre
Including readings by the ten shortlisted poets for a £15000 prize on the eve of the judge's decision. Poet and novelist Tobias Hill will guide the audience through the highlights and opportunities for questions.
Including readings by the ten shortlisted poets for a £15000 prize on the eve of the judge's decision. Poet and novelist Tobias Hill will guide the audience through the highlights and opportunities for questions.
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19 Jan 09
Southbank Centre QEH
Comedians bid farewell to George W Bush at QEH's Purcell Room
One the eve of the US Presidential inauguration some of Britain's finest comedy minds come together to say so long Mr Bush, and thank you for the material. Including Mark Thomas, Marcus Brigstocke and Rory Bremner.
One the eve of the US Presidential inauguration some of Britain's finest comedy minds come together to say so long Mr Bush, and thank you for the material. Including Mark Thomas, Marcus Brigstocke and Rory Bremner.
