Top ten at the Southbank this week – 3rd August to 9th August

Each week Annie from www.southbanklondon.com picks her top ten things to do on the Southbank.

1. Free Out Door Swimming Pool. Gabriel’s Wharf. All Week
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Britsh Gas ‘Pools for Schools’ comes to Gabriel’s Wharf for August. Join in a game of polo or learn to swim by the Thames, it’s not just for kids there’s adult sessions too! Now the sun’s coming out you can lounge on deck chairs by the river and enjoy a dip in the heated pool. Booking is essential, as the pool will get busy very quickly.

2. The Girlfriend Experience. Young Vic. Mon- Fri 7.30pm. Sat 2.30pm. Sun7.30pm

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Based on real recordings of interviews, the Young Vic hosts Alecky Blythe’s hilarious tale of a brothel by the sea specialising in a caring and sympathetic service known as ‘The Girlfriend Experience’. A previous sell-out run at the Royal Court received rave reviews.

3. Howl’s Moving Castle. BFI Southbank. Sat 8th 3.15pm
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A rare chance to see the beautiful and enchanting Studio Ghibli production on the big screen. One of Miyazaki’s modern classics, this is a must see for Anime fans and new comers a-like, guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

4. Free Style and Global Beats. Concrete @ Hayward. 6th Aug. 7pm
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Dom Servini of the Wah Wah 45s record label and related club nights plays from his Dj set-list. Expect old skool funk, reggae, plus a little new skool. Entry is free so make the most of it!

5. Le Cirque Invisible. Southbank Centre. 4th Aug onwards. 7.30pm.
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An unmissable show by Jean-Baptiste Thierree and Victoria Chaplin (daughter of Charlie Chaplin). Expect to see breathing parasols, rabbits, ducks, doves and be enchanted by sublime illusions.

6. The Bridge Project. Old Vic.
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There are still a few tickets left for the Old Vic’s annual Bridge Project, now coming into its last fortnight. Under the direction of Academy Award winner Sam Mendes, stars Ethan Hawke and Sinead Cusack and a host of other familiar faces take on The Cherry Orchard and A Winter’s Tale.

7. I Think, I See. Southbank Centre. 7th Aug. 12-5pm.
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Show off your artistic flare in a large scale outdoor drawing collaboration with artist Sally Booth at various locations around Southbank Centre. Meet at the Hayward gallery reception to join in.

8. Time Bandits. BFI Southbank. 3rd Aug. 8.45pm
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The BFI’s August Terri Gilliam season kicks off with this crowd pleasing cult hit. Look out for more Gilliam classics, such as the hilarious Monty Python and the Holy Grail showing on Thursday.

9. Look Back in Anger. BFI Southbank. 6th Aug 8.30pm.
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Combining the BFI’s Richard Burton season and Stage to TV Screen season, this adaptation of John Osborne’s controversial play where social realism meets explosive theatricality is one not to miss.

10. SEA LIFE London Aquarium. All Week.
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Take a trip to the newly refurbished SEA LIFE London Aquarium, brave the sharks and watch the rays at feeding time, if you can put up with the crowds it really does make for a fascinating day trip!

For more details on any of the above visit www.southbanklondon.com


One Response to “Top ten at the Southbank this week – 3rd August to 9th August”

  1. Karena Sedgwick  on August 3rd, 2009

    I Think, I See. Southbank Centre. 7th Aug. 12-5pm. I’ll be there, what fun, I hope Im feeling inspired on Friday!


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