South Bank Top 10

Each fortnight we pick our top 10 events and activities happening around South Bank from www.southbanklondon.com. You can also download our FREE app for iPhone, Riverside London, to keep up to date on the go, follow us on Twitter @southbanklondon or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/southbanklondon

1. The Sea Plays, The Old Vic Tunnels, 23 Jan - 18 Feb 12 
A rare opportunity to see these powerful and poignant early works by America’s greatest playwright.

[Image] The Sea Plays
2. David Lynch: A Reputation Precedes…, BFI Southbank, 1 - 29 Feb 12
A full retrospective of one of the pioneers within contemporary American cinema.

[Image] David Lynch: A Reputation Precedes...
3. David Shrigley: Brain Activity, Hayward Gallery, 1 Feb - 13 May 12
British artist David Shrigley is best known for his humorous drawings that make witty and wry observations on everyday life.

[Image] David Shrigley: Brain Activity
4. Ori Gersht: This Storm Is What We Call Progress, IWM London, 25 Jan - 29 Apr 12
A significant new exhibition of work by the Israeli-born, London-based artist Ori Gersht. The exhibition is Gersht’s first major solo museum show in the UK.

[Image] Ori Gersht: This Storm Is What We Call Progress
5. Born to be Wild 3D, BFI IMAX, 28 Jan - 24 Feb 12
An inspiring story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals

[Image] Born to be Wild 3D
6. EDF Energy London Eye technological innovation, EDF Energy London Eye
To enhance guests’ experiences. The London Eye’s capsules are now complete with state of the art Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 devices, displaying bespoke content created by LMC design and Henry Stuart Photography exclusively for the London Eye.

[Image] EDF Energy London Eye technological innovation
7. She Stoops to Conquer, National Theatre, 24 Jan - 28 Mar 12
One of the great, generous-hearted and ingenious comedies of the English language, Goldsmith’s She Stoops to Conquer offers a celebration of chaos, courtship and the dysfunctional family.

[Image] She Stoops to Conquer
8. Mandara Spa, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Inspired by the exciting modern lines of the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, the spa mirrors the feel of the hotel with a contemporary twist, whilst maintaining the luxurious touch of Asia.

[Image] Mandara Spa
9. Richard Alston Dance Company & National Dance Company Wales, Queen Elizabeth Hall, 4 Feb 12
Movement and music are fused into a unique and profound synthesis in the work by Richard Alston Dance Company.

[Image] Richard Alston Dance Company & National Dance Company Wales
10. The Lady with The Lamp, Florence Nightingale Museum
Explore the life and times of one of the most influential figures in nursing through interactive exhibits, art installations and a stethoscope audio tour.

[Image] The Lady with The Lamp