Read, Watch & Listen

2020 has been a difficult year for all of us, with queer people facing some unique challenges.

Lockdown means our annual festival plans in E17 have had to change this year. But there’s still plenty of fun to be had – even while at home.

Cinema Curator Tamara Anderson discovers a treasure trove of gems.

Explore a selection of works from our Masculinities: Liberation through Photography exhibition in this descriptive audio tour with Lisa Squirrel, for blind and partially sighted visitors to the gallery, or to experience the exhibition from home.

Our Family Film Club cinema curator Susie Evans picks her favourite films for kids over 8

Architecture Foundation curator, Justin Jaeckle, selects his top picks that explore Architecture on Film.

Two Barbican Young programmers, Emma Bouraba and Maria Paradinas, write about the experience of cancelling Chronic Youth Film Festival back in March and connecting through cinema.

Our Barbican Young Programmers pick their favourite coming-of-age films

Family Film Club cinema curator Susie Evans picks her favourite films for kids over 5

Reflecting on the life of celebrated photographer, Peter Hujar, Stephen Koch, Director of the Peter Hujar Archive, discusses the work and legacy of his dear friend.

Gali Gold, our Head of Cinema, picks five films available online that put the home – and all its complex meanings – at the forefront.

Enjoy a film selected for you by our Leytonstone Loves Film partners. They’ll also be hosting a conversation online after the film so we can get together and have a chat about the movie, just like in the cinema. Sort of.