Adapted from Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway hit, In The Heights is a foot-stomping new musical that will have you shimmying into summer
Directed by Jon M Chu (Crazy Rich Asians), this hit musical exuberantly tells the story of hardworking Usnavi (Anthony Ramos), who runs a bodega in Washington Heights, but dreams of moving to the Dominican Republic to open a beach-front bar. Usnavi is in love with Vanessa (Melissa Barerra) who works in a nail salon but one day hopes to be a fashion designer.
As the summer heat rises so do emotions and excitement as a rumour goes round that someone won the lottery from a ticket bought in Usnavi's store and a climactic power cut wipes the electricity across the neighbourhood.
Bursting with songs, impressive dance numbers and set pieces in a public swimming pool and throughout the streets of Washing Heights, this vibrant musical is full of colour and charm and the perfect film for the summer.
US 2021 Dir Jon M Chu 143 min
There is audio description available for this title. We provide audio description using the Dolby Screentalk system. The film soundtrack comes through the speakers in the usual way and a recorded narrator explains what is happening on screen through personal headphones. Please ask a member of staff for a set of headphones.
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Barbican Cinema has been supported by the Culture Recovery Fund for Independent Cinemas in England which is administered by the BFI, as part of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund supporting arts and cultural organisations in England affected by the impact of Covid-19. #HereForCulture.
Booking fees
£1.50 booking fee per online/phone transaction.
No fee when tickets are booked in person.
Booking fees are per transaction and not per ticket. If your booking contains several events the highest booking fee will apply. The booking fee may be reduced on certain events. Members do not pay booking fees.
Cinema Summer Special
Throughout July and August, on Thursdays and Fridays, you can book a film and enjoy a beer, wine or soft drink for the combined price of £13, plus 60p booking fee per online transaction.
How to redeem
- Select any film showing on a Thursday or Friday in June, July and August valid for this deal (excludes 3D films, ScreenTalks, Festivals and Event Cinema)
- When purchasing your ticket, select 'Summer Drinks Offer' when prompted to select your ticket type
- Present your e-ticket at the Cinema Cafe and Bar on Beech Street or Cinema 1 bar in the Centre to redeem
T&Cs
1) Bookable online only (not available at Barbican Cinema Box Office or over the phone).
2) Drink must be redeemed on the same day as the film is attended.
3) Not available for 3D films, ScreenTalks, Festivals or Event Cinema, Cinema On Demand or film screenings held outside of Cinema 1, 2 or 3.
4) One drink (glass of house red or white wine, bottle of beer or soft drink) per ticket.
5) Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
6) Non-transferable and has no equivalent cash value.
7) Valid from Thu 1 Jul 2021 until Fri 27 August 2021 .
8) £13 price excludes a 60p booking fee per transaction.
