Results tagged “jubileegardens”

Looking for somewhere to workshop ideas about new ways of low impact living this Saturday, or maybe to debate economic and environmental issues? Perhaps your perfect weekend would be full of poems and stories and opportunities to bake a superior loaf of bread? Look no further than the Bargehouse by the OXO Tower. The riverside space is being taken over by the New Economics Foundation think tank and their friends for a free Festival of Interdependence on the 24th October, which will include everything from arts and crafts and bee keeping advice to film screenings, talks and skill swaps, all on an eco theme. more ›

If our enthusiastic dance previews didn't inspire you to go as far as actually parting with cash for contemporary dance then perhaps you could cut your teeth on free events happening as part of London's International Festival of Contemporary Dance: Dance Umbrella. If you work near Liverpool Street then, this lunchtime or any lunchtime in the next 29 days, you can stumble across Paul-Andre Fortier performing "Solo 30x30" whilst you nip out for a... more ›

Ah, the glamorous life of the street entertainer. These fine fellows were photographed yesterday in Jubilee Gardens, near the London Eye. Feel the giddy abandon and joie de vivre of South Bank performers at the very top of their game. more ›

The ever-kooky Tracey Emin wants us all to get amorous in the long grass this summer, inspired by her latest piece. The rather large flag, which is a backdrop of swimming sperm with the words “One Secret Is To Save Everything” written in large red letters, will be on display at Jubilee Gardens until 31 July as the second in a series of artworks commissioned by the Southbank Centre. Hayward Gallery director Ralph Rugoff... more ›

The ambitiously named Jubilee Gardens, or the Great Lawn of Yawn as we like to call it, is set for an exciting revamp. We reported on the original plans for the South Bank park back in June. Well, now they’ve been modified after input from a steering group. more ›

It seems like only the other day we were talking about the plans for the South Bank beach project (well, actually we did mention it on Tuesday), but if you need your memory jogging here's a quick recap. more ›

"In the opinion of local people, West 8 excelled across the board, with particular strengths at incorporating trees, seating and grass areas into the design."

The Clash's performance at the Rainbow Room in 1977 has been voted the Best London Gig Ever by Time Out. more ›

According to the site, a company called South Bank Beach Ltd has applied to Lambeth Council for permission to temporarily turn the Coach Park and part of Queen's Walk into a beach and outdoor cinema. more ›