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Designer Profile: Emma Johnson

Brighton-based ceramicist and designer Emma Johnson is the latest maker to be showcased in the Barbican Shop as part of our Makers initiative.

Opera Strip Serse
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Opera Strip: Serse

One of Handel's most compelling dramatic creations, here's your illustrated guide to Serse, the story of the hot-blooded Persian tyrant Xerxes

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Modern Family Making at Fertility Fest

The founders of Fertility Fest reveal why they’re on a mission to get everyone talking about modern family making and how they’re bringing the biggest edition yet to the Barbican.

Cillian Murphy with Endo Walsh
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It Takes Two

We shine a spotlight on a few of the theatrical partnerships behind our new season, asking the artists about the appeal of working with each other. 

A City Without Jews
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The City Without Jews

Pamela Hutchinson investigates the history of one of the most prophetic, provocative films of the 20th century, reflecting on the importance of its restoration and its relevance today.

Young people on stage
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Barking Nuns

What happens when students from one of the UK’s largest schools met musicians, historians and theatrical professionals, to tell a story of feminist inspiration?

Installation view of Wetwang Slack
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Francis Upritchard: Wetwang Slack

The 30th commission in The Curve programme, New Zealand-born artist Francis Upritchard presents a new series of sculptural interventions. Curator Leila Hasham joins the artist in her studio