Unit 1.1 Written report on the range and types of creative and media activity in the Southbank

The Southbank is in Central London consisting of many Attractions especially for entertainment or tourists. It is most known for it’s famous attractions such as The Big Ben, London eye, Museums and many more.

Here is a map image of the South bank:



It is also most known for Art, Theatre, Music, Film, dance, exhibitions, restaurants and performing arts. The most popular places for these events are, Tate Modern, Hayward Gallery, The Globe Theatre, IMAX (BFI) and the Royal Festival Hall.

Tate Modern.

Tate modern is filled with different photographs, paintings, sketches and sculptures created by different artists. Tate modern contain artwork of famous artists such as picasso, Tracy Emin, Van Gogh and many more. Tate modern is famous for this and the entry is free. Students who study art go to Tate modern because it provides vital and creative information about each artwork. There are different exhibitions to be looked at each month/year so people can experience new pieces of art.

The Hayward Gallery.

The Hayward Gallery presents an exhibition of history, a different variety of cultures, artistic disciplines and Media. Hayward have recently worked on a project called Move: Choreographing you, this involves different kinds of genre dances. The gallery has a variety of projects, events and exhibitions.

The Globe Theatre.


The globe theatre of Shakespeare who was German was first destroyed by a fire in 1613 but was rebuilt on 1614. Shakespeare who is famous for writing Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth and hamlet died on 1616 at the age of 52. The Globe Theatre was built because of negotiations that failed to re-new the theatre of Lord chamberlain.

IMAX London (BFI).

London IMAX cinema presents Movies and there are currently over 60 IMAX cinemas. The IMAX in Waterloo is a big attraction to people especially tourists. When is opened in 1999 it was a unique building and became a London Landmark. The building is designed in a circle surrounded with glass.

Royal Festival Hall.

The Royal Festival Hall consists of wide ranges of Music e.g. Classical, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Dance, Literature and Visual Arts and other Venues. There are 2900 seats. The Royal Festival Hall is now one of the best used public spaces in London. In 1986 the hall was taken over by the Arts Council but in the late 1980s the hall operated a open foyers policy.