Southwark Area Guide

Join us for the launch of an exclusive new T-shirt collection created for Tate in collaboration with Paul Smith's Foundation

Watch the humble toilet become a portal to explore history, anthropology, art, architecture, identity, and of course, our sense of humour! From the earliest latrines to the future of flushing, your guide will take you on a whirlwind tour through the history of Britain's public toilets. You'll answer all the questions you never knew you had… How did the Romans wipe their bottoms? Was there really a man named Thomas Crapper? And why do we even call it a loo? Get your tickets now to The London Loo Tour! PLEASE NOTE: The toilets on the main concourse are currently closed for construction for an indefinite period. However the meeting point has not changed! All ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded, exchanged, or otherwise modified. Click here to check out the T&Cs .

The LFCCM Festival Singers, the Festivals own professional vocal ensemble drawn from Londons top-flight church and cathedral singers, performs themed selections by both British and international composers from the LFCCMs open submission project for new sacred music, Call for Scores, including new works by young composers, presented in the light, beautiful setting of Southwark Cathedral. Full event details at lfccm.com

The course of true love never did run smooth Desperate to escape their unhappy fates, young lovers Demetrius, Lysander, Helena and Hermia flee Athens for the moonlit woods. There – along with a band of amateur actors – they fall under the spell of mischievous fairy Puck and tumble into a dream world where illusion and reality are hilariously confused. A Midsummer Night’s Dream is the first co-production with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Unicorn's Artistic Director Rachel Bagshaw and Associate Director Robin Belfield co-direct this fresh retelling of Shakespeare’s classic comedy, exploring unrequited love, self-discovery and seeing the world anew. A feast of magic and mayhem for everyone aged 7 and above. This production features creative captions in every performance, fully integrated into the set design. A Unicorn Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company production. RELAXED: Sunday, 19th April, 2:00pm BSL INTERPRETED: Saturday, 2nd May, 1:00pm AUDIO DESCRIBED: Saturday, 25th April, 1:00pm

Join us for another wonderful evening of dancing in the beautiful St John's Waterloo. We are delighted to be joined by the excellent Hampshire-based dance band, Jigfoot. They approach traditional dance tunes with energy, inventiveness and swing, generating a full, driving sound with fiddles, button accordion, guitar and cello. They are joined by the lively caller Ian Nichols who will show us all the moves. This is a fun and inclusive evening of music and dancing. No experience necessary - all the dances are carefully explained. Come with friends or by yourself - it's a great way to meet new people. Bar provided. Waterloo Ceilidhs is a leading ceilidh series at St John's Church, opposite Waterloo station. Featuring some of the country's top ceilidh bands and callers, we bring inclusive and high-energy ceilidhs to the London music scene. Tickets We want to keep our prices affordable, whilst showcasing the country's top ceilidh bands in this wonderful venue in Central London. There are three price options - standard admission, supporters (pay a bit more to help us get this ceilidh series of the ground and safeguard future events), or concessions (subsidised option for students or people without a steady income).

Join us for a night of laughs with brand new jokes from pro comedians! It's comedy @ Spit & Sawdust is a new act, new material night, meaning we have a mix of acts from all across the circuit. We feature pro comics, who will be doing a mix of trying out new material and showcasing their best routines, as well as newer acts, who are just starting out on the circuit.