The Queen Elizabeth Hall is a leading London venue showcasing world-class talks, gigs, dance, performance and classical music. Originally opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1967, our Queen ...

Known for her large-scale portraits of Black women at repose, Thomas’ art spans painting, collage, photography, video and installation. But whatever the medium, as the title of this exhibition infers, ...

Discover new poets through this free online collection of brilliant, moving, funny and groundbreaking poems curated by our specialist poetry librarians. Search the poems by type or by topic, or use ...

Situated in the heart of London, on the banks of the River Thames is the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, a beacon for arts and culture for over 70 years. The 2,700 capacity Royal Festival Hall ...

Who uses the Medusa’s eye? Have you heard a chorus of frogs? Do you know who Gentle Dobbin is? The library keeps a running list of frequently asked for ‘lost’ quotations that for some reason have come ...