Read, Watch & Listen

Barbican New Release Curator Sonia Zadurian talks us though her recent Alien franchise rewatch and explains why we should be excited for Alien: Romulus… 

Ahead of a season of Japanese monster movies, Cinema Curator Alex Davidson shares the backstory of how he first became captivated by the greatest of them all - Godzilla.

Listen to Stephanie J. Block, Kiss Me, Kate’s leading lady, singing Cole Porter’s ‘So In Love’ alongside a baby grand piano in our iconic conservatory.

Watch as artist, Francis Alÿs, and artistic collaborator, Rafael Ortega, discuss how games and creativity help children interact with their environments, and contextualise an adult world beyond their understanding.

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.

ScreenTalk with director Yorgos Lanthimos joins actors Emma Stone and Jesse Plemmons 

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

Watch Soufiane Ababri discuss his exhibition in our Curve gallery

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.