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Mansfield Park artwork - a young woman looking up surrounded by smokey haze
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Classical music Theatre & dance

Guildhall School: Mansfield Park by Jonathan Dove

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Immerse yourself in the charm and wit of Mansfield Park, Jonathan Dove's enchanting opera based on Jane Austen’s novel, performed in the author's 250th anniversary year.

Cate Blanchett poses wearing silver sunglasses while standing in amongst flowers and lights.
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Theatre & dance

THE SEAGULL

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Cate Blanchett and Tom Burke make their return to the stage in Thomas Ostermeier's new production of Chekhov’s THE SEAGULL.

Young Poets
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Young Barbican Takeover Festival 2025

This action-packed day festival returns with a stunning line-up of live music, workshops, film screenings and more curated for and by London's emerging creatives.

Writer Racheal Ofori poses, leaning against a concrete pillar while holding onto her heeled black shoe.
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Talks & events Theatre & dance

FuelFest: Beauty is the Beast by Racheal Ofori

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Get a first look at this brand new satire, written and performed by Racheal Ofori, that explores the harsh costs of beauty – from scalp-burning perms to injectables, from detox teas to fat injections.

Writer William Adamsdale poses with his arms crossed against a blue background. There is a pink effect around him that blurs.
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Talks & events Theatre & dance

FuelFest: AI, AI, Oh… by Will Adamsdale

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Perrier Comedy and Fringe First winner Will Adamsdale presents a new autobiographical show about escape, creativity and technology.

A person moves through a dark space, they are lit by a red light so that you can't see them as much as just a red figure moving through the space.
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Talks & events Theatre & dance

FuelFest: Joint by Jay Bernard

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Weaving together personal experience, social history and real-life cases, Joint is a powerful, multi-media account of Joint Enterprise law by one of Britain's most exciting poets.

A black and grey image of a bird flying close to a person's head. It looks AI generated.
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Contemporary music Talks & events Theatre & dance

FuelFest: Oracle Song by Melanie Wilson

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A poetic and intricate listening experience that sees the award-winning artist collaborate with an AI machine to explore the complexity of human and animal relationships.

Image of young boy looking up with face in shadow
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Theatre & dance

Guildhall School: Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale

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Enter the world of Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale, a spellbinding journey through jealousy, loss, and forgiveness.

Elaine Mitchener standing in front of washing machines in a laundrette, holding the open washing machine doors.
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Classical music Theatre & dance

Moving Eastman

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Experience a new dance and sonic performance that takes inspiration from the intersectional life of the Black American composer Julius Eastman.

Elaine Mitchener vocals, movement and music direction
Dam Van Huynh concept, choreography and direction
The Rolling Calf:
Jason Yarde saxophone, electronics
Neil Charles bass, electronics
Xhosa Cole saxophone, percussion
Prospect Cottage
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Classical music Contemporary music Theatre & dance

Derek Jarman: MODERN NATURE

Derek Jarman’s Modern Nature is adapted by Living Productions in a unique tribute to the artist, author and activist which combines readings, music, artwork and footage from his Super 8 Films.

A group of dancers dressed in colourful clothing move on stage with their arms in the air.
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Contemporary music Theatre & dance

The Black Saint and The Sinner Lady

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Share the floor with outstanding artists as two leading companies transform the stage into a vibrant gig venue, with a live jazz orchestra and dynamic dancers. 

Two people perform on stage among large pieces of draping white fabric with bright lights projected onto it.
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Theatre & dance

Queer East: When the Cloud Catches Colours

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Thought-provoking theatre exploring the experience of two queer Singaporeans as they grow older. Based on true accounts, the show delves into relationships, family, insecurity, kindness and safety.

A person in a yellow shirt and blue jeans laying down on their side on a pair of stairs. They are against a background of screen which is showing a picture of another person dressed in historical clothing, also laying on their side over a rock.
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Theatre & dance

Hamlet: Teatro La Plaza

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This critically-acclaimed reinvention of Shakespeare's tragedy explores what it's like to 'be' in a world that often excludes you, performed by a powerful cast of actors.

Actor Stephen Rea sits in front of a tape machine.
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Theatre & dance

Krapp’s Last Tape

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Stephen Rea gives a 'hauntingly good' (Guardian) performance in this triumphant production of Samuel Beckett's solo masterpiece about memory, loneliness and lost love.

Three images of the same person, each wearing different clothes, wrap and look at each other.
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Theatre & dance

Passion Fruit

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Brimming with joyful movement, brutal honesty and tender insight, this coming-of-age comedy-drama follows the life of Romeo, a Black, Gay, British-Jamaican boy growing up in North London.