Head down to London’s sunny SE1 this summer, for a menu jam-packed with family friendly Southbank events.
Whether you’ve got a little comedic genius on your hands, an aspiring thespian or simply some kids in need of some summer holiday entertainment, London’s famous Southbank Centre has a wealth of family friendly events this school holiday season.
Here’s StyleNest’s top Southbank events taking place from July, right through to September 2013.
Comedy Club For Kids
As part of the iconic Udderbelly Festival, Comedy Club 4 Kids is back for a third year running. Your little jokers will get to see some of the UK’s biggest comedians, minus the rude bits.
When: Saturday 13 July 2013
Tickets: Prices start from £10
Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dance Hall
You’re never too young to show off your moves on the dancefloor. Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco invites parents and their little dancers for a summer boogie, to such classics as Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes. Suitable for the under 5’s, when they’re still too young to find mum and dad a dancing embarrassment.
When: Every other Sunday from 7 July –15 September 2013.
Tickets: Prices start from £8
Sholmo’s Beatbox Adventure For Kids
Kids love a stupid noise or brilliant sound effects, so please them this summer with world-famous, world-record breaking human beatbox, Shlomo. He’ll take them on a journey full of funny sounds as one of the sonic superheroes sidekicks.
When: From 27 – 30 August 2013 at 2pm
Tickets: Prices start from £10
Timber!
Leaping into the London are the log-chucking, axe-juggling lumberjacks-come-circus performers – it’s not as scary as it sounds, we promise. Blending together an entertaining mix of circus and theatre, live music and folklore, with some acrobatics thrown in, this is a show the whole family will remember for summers to come.
When: Wednesday 10 July – Wednesday 31 July 2013
Tickets: Prices start from £15
The Magical Playroom
Cerrie Burnell of CBeebies fame presents a beautiful tale inspired by her own true story. As a child, all Cerrie dreamed of was becoming a famous ballerina but her own disability held her back. In this charming tale, Cerrie escapes to the Magical Playroom in search of her dream. Suitable for ages 3-6 and any little aspiring ballerinas in the family.
When: Saturday 13 – Sunday 14 July 2013
Tickets: Prices start from £10
The Queen’s Knickers
What would happen if the Queen’s knickers went missing? Well you’ll find out in this comedy for little ones. Presented by two hilarious actors, it’s part of the Southbank’s Festival of Neighbourhood. We’re not sure one would approve, but it’s sure to be jolly good fun.
When: Tuesday 6 August – Tuesday 20 August 2013
Tickets: Prices start from £12
Robin Hood & His Very Merry Men
Little ones and big kids will equally enjoy this family show based on one of the classic tales of all time. Suitable for those four and up, expect live music, puppetry and lots and lots of mud apparently.
When: Saturday 6 July 2013 at 12.30 and 16.15, and Sunday 7 July 2013 at 12.30 and 16.15
Tickets: Prices start from £10
The Man Who Planted Trees
This unique show of puppetry, comedy and storytelling tells a tale of a shepherd and his faithful dog, who set out to plant a forest and transform the barren landscape. With hi-tech multisensory elements, the story is brought to life as the audience will hear the wind, feel the rain and smell the planted lavender. A true feast for the imagination.
When: Thursday 22 August – Sunday 1 September 2013
Tickets: Prices start at £12
Captain Flinn & The Pirate Dinosaurs
Jump on board and join the tale of Flinn, who finds a pirate hiding in his cupboard. Brought to the Southbank from Les Enfants Terribles new children’s theater, Les Petits, it’s a must-see for any Jack Sparrow fans.
When: Wednesday 28 August – Sunday 8 September 2013
Tickets: Prices from £10
