Katie Paterson: Ideas — free South Bank sound work
Mary Anne Hobbs voices Katie Paterson’s short reflections on glaciers, oceans, stars, extinction and deep time in a free roof-garden sound installation.
BY LONNOW EDITORIALUPDATED 11 SEPTEMBER 20261 MIN READ
Paterson’s haiku-like proposals appear briefly in sound and dissolve again, linking intimate imagination with planetary and cosmic scales. This is an installation to enter and leave, not a fixed seated performance.
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Daily hours
The organiser lists Friday 11 September from 11:00–20:00, then Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September from 10:00–20:00. Entry is free and no ticket is required.
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Find the Roof Garden
The garden sits above Queen Elizabeth Hall and is normally reached from the yellow stairs on Riverside Terrace. Southbank Centre directs visitors needing step-free access to the Level 2 Welcome Desk for staff assistance.
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Build a calm route
Allow time for the work to unfold without trying to hear every line. Pair it with one Riverside Terrace installation or Royal Festival Hall stop, then leave a weather-proof alternative in reserve.
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Freshness
LONNOW verified the dedicated organiser page on 11 September 2026. The venue remains the source for weather, temporary closure and access changes.
