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Chinese-born composer Huang Ruo’s M. Butterfly takes David Henry Hwang’s Broadway hit back to its roots in Puccini’s famous 20th-century work, Madama Butterfly.

Hear stories of Aboriginal Australians in an innovative and exciting production featuring young female singers.

Composer Rolf Hind tells us that the works of Sufi poet Rumi remain powerfully resonant centuries after he wrote them.

Ibrahim Mahama’s stunning giant work adorning our building features Batakari – robes worn by Ghanaian royalty. Discover the history and significance of these precious garments.

Massively expanded for 2024, the celebration of the contribution of LGBTQI+ people in classical music will be a joyous and thought-provoking affair.

Children from schools local to us chat with Francis Alÿs and Rafael Ortega about art and games

We caught up with Justin Hurwitz to hear about the hard work behind Whiplash - In Concert

The best of bass music. 40-piece orchestra. Enormous light show. You’ve never been to a rave like this.

Georgina says she can’t wait to perform in major new summer blockbuster musical, Kiss Me, Kate. 

Cinema Curator Matthew Barrington offers his insight ahead of the María Barea film screenings and ScreenTalk with the director.

No pain, no gain in the pursuit of love

Our New Releases Curator Sonia Zadurian looks ahead to a film you must see on our big screen in May.

The Barbican Young Film Programmers, curators of this year's Chronic Youth Film Festival curated a playlist for NTS Radio with music inspired by this year’s programme.