Top ten at the Southbank this week – 10th August to 16th August

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

1. Laura Marling and Friends. Royal Festival Hall. Tues 11th. 8pm

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The Mercury Music Prize-nominated singer performs songs from her beautiful debut album ‘Alas I cannot Swim’. There are a limited number of restricted view tickets available for the bargain prize of £10.

2. Pimm’s Flight. London Eye. All Week.

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Now the sun’s out, however briefly, enjoy a summery trip on the London Eye with a glass of chilled Pimm’s.

3. The Black Album. National Theatre. Mon 10th. 7.30

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A witty stage adaptation of Hanif Kureishi’s acclaimed novel about a young Asian boy from Kent growing up in 1989, the year of the fatwa.

4. One Hundred Hippies. Topolski Century. Sat 15th.

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Topolski Century celebrates the 40th anniversary of Woodstock Festival with the opening of the One Hundred Hippies Mural. Get inspired and try out your own artistic skills in the sun.

5. Ballroom Summer Nights. Clore Ballroom, Southbank Centre. Fri 14th 9.30pm

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Celebrating the best of the alternative cabaret scene, The Clore Ballroom will once again be home to some of the most exciting and cutting edge performance artists in London. Compered by Champagne Charlie with Fancy Chance (recently crowned Alternative Miss World 2009) and Le Gateau Chocolat.

6. African Dance Workshop. Clore Ballroom, Southbank Centre, Sat 15th, 2pm

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A free summer dance workshop, enjoy the beats of live African drumming and learn some new moves with expert instructors

7. The Taming of the Shrew. BFI Southbank. Thurs 13th. 8.30pm.

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Starring Richard Burton this is one of the best Shakespeare adaptations for film, a witty costume romp, light hearted and almost slapstick in its comedy.

8. Ted Della Trio. National Theatre. Wed 12th. 4.50pm.

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The National’s free music foyer hosts Ted Della Trio, known for their piano led jazz and soulful Latin.

9. Editing Archive Film Workshop. BFI Southbank. Fri 14th. 12pm.

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Free workshop for 15-18’s as part of the BFI’s moon-related summer programme. Learn how to edit with archive material and find out about other free workshops for the family.

10. Shopping at Gabriel’s Wharf. All Week.

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Head to Gabriel’s Wharf and enjoy some summer shopping with new lines out at Game of Graces and 30% off at Lauren Shanley plus light lunches available from crepes to smoothies in the sun.

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

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