Astra Papachristodoulou: Making PoetryWed 1 Jan – Sun 5 Jan 2025Southbank Centre, London Experience poetry like never before at Astra Papachristodoulou’s debut solo exhibition, Making Poetry, hosted at the Southbank Centre from 1 to 5 January 2025. This unique exhibition goes beyond the traditional page, where poetry evolves into sculptures, textiles, and other tangible forms, offering visitors an immersive, multisensory journey into the art of words. Through innovative use of materials and forms, Papachristodoulou transforms the written word into a rich, dynamic visual and tactile experience. The exhibition invites audiences to explore the boundaries of poetry, providing fresh perspectives on…

In This Other Eden, Paul Harding weaves a hauntingly beautiful story of resilience, survival, and the enduring spirit of hope in the face of adversity. The novel, set on Apple Island off the coast of the United States in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, follows a community of castaways who have sought refuge from society’s harsh judgments. These individuals, each fleeing a world that deemed them unworthy, come together to form a new home. Among them are Benjamin Honey, a formerly enslaved man, and his Irish wife, Patience, who arrive on the island in 1792 with dreams of…

Sat 5 Apr 2025, 7.45pm Lex Amor presents an immersive sound experience through a blend of live music, poetry and sound design that moves and evolves in real-time. LONDON — North London-based rapper, singer, producer, and engineer, Lex Amor, will be taking her artistry to new heights with her latest project, Concrete Voids, at the Southbank Centre. This groundbreaking performance transforms the relationship between the audience and the music, offering an immersive experience that connects people to the soundscape in a way never before possible. Concrete Voids, conceived by Southbank Centre’s sound technician Tony Birch, uses a custom-built audio system…

The Booker Prize, long heralded as the pinnacle of literary distinction, has unveiled its 2025 judging panel, and among the luminaries is Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, a Nigerian writer whose voice has redefined the boundaries of contemporary fiction. This appointment signifies more than a celebration of Adébáyọ̀’s literary prowess; it is a recognition of her ability to navigate the intricate interplay between the personal and the political, the intimate and the universal. Adébáyọ̀’s presence on the panel is electrifying in its implications. The author of Stay with Me and A Spell of Good Things—novels that pierce the heart of human resilience and…