FUNharmonics: Petrushka
Roll up to the fair with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and meet Petrushka, the playful star of the puppet show, and other characters in his magical world.
Follow Petrushka as he falls in love with the talented ballerina, and tries to fend off his rival, the pirate.
The story is told by presenter Rachel Leach, and brought to life through dazzling music by Igor Stravinsky, and vivid animations on the big screen created especially for the LPO by YeastCulture.
A classic story, transporting music and audience interaction throughout – what better way to spend a family Saturday?
Performers
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Matthew Lynch conductor
Rachel Leach presenter
Repertoire
Programme includes: -
Stravinsky: Excerpts from Petrushka (1947)
Rachel Leach: Mr Cheadle's Menagerie
Beach: Bal masqué, Op.22 arr. for orchestra
Need to know
For your visit
This event is held at the Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre
The Royal Festival Hall is open six days a week.
Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 11pm
Monday, closed.
Plan your visit
The Royal Festival Hall is home to our largest auditorium as well as The Clore Ballroom, National Poetry Library, Members’ Lounge, Festival Bar & Kitchen, Ballroom Cafe and Skylon restaurant.
Getting here
Our address is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.
The nearest tube stations to us are Waterloo and Embankment; Waterloo is also the nearest train station. And more than 20 different London bus routes pass within 500 metres of our venues. More information on getting here by rail, road or river is available on our Getting here page.
We’re cash-free
Please note that we’re unable to accept cash payments across our venues.
Access
We’re working hard to remove barriers, so that our facilities and events can be accessible to as many people as possible.
All help points, toilets, performance and exhibition spaces at the Southbank Centre are accessible to all, as are the cafes, bars and restaurants. We also have excellent public transport links with step-free access.
All information about booking wheelchair spaces, step-free access, blue badge parking, access maps and guides and other help available whilst you’re here, including details about our Access Scheme, can be found on our Access page.
Food & drink
On Level 2 of our Royal Festival Hall you can grab a slice of life by the Thames with drinks and freshly made pizza at our Festival Bar & Kitchen which opens out onto our Riverside Terrace. You can grab a coffee and a slice of freshly made cake from our Ballroom Cafe. Or alternatively enjoy destination dining in the restaurant at Skylon.
From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.