Simon McBurney and Marcus du Sautoy discuss the role of consciousness in 'The Encounter', a theatrical retelling of the incredible true story of National Geographic photographer, Loren McIntyre and his journey into in a remote area of Brazil in 1969
We asked our Creative Citizens to talk about the work that led them to the programme and what they hope to get out of it
We look back at our April 2018 Instagrammer, Eliot Nash to explore his Barbican shots.
Inspired by Chisholm '72: Unbought and Unbossed – about the first black woman US presidential candidate, Shirley Chisholm – gal-dem discuss the echoes of politics then and now, intersectionality and a generation hungry for more stories like Shirley's
Inspired by documentary Enemies of Happiness – about Afghan MP and activist Malalai Joya – OOMK chair a discussion on how to create space for Muslim, female empowerment in 2018
Inspired by documentary Georgie Girl – about the world's first trans MP, Georgina Beyer – Cause & Effect zine chair a discussion in response: talking trans visibility, the treachery of 'firsts' and how to bring outsider politics to the mainstream.
Music journalist Arwa Haider looks back through John Cale’s six-decade career, ahead of John Cale (2018-1964): A Futurespective.
We look back at our March 2018 Instagrammer, Philippa Thomas to explore her Barbican shots.
We look back at our February 2018 Instagrammer, Abigail Holsborough to explore her Barbican shots.
Professor Sarah Hibberd explores the history of opera as a vehicle for reflecting, responding to and even effecting political change.
Silent London’s Pamela Hutchinson looks back at the origins of silent cinema and contemplates the striking similarities to what we’re watching now on our phones and on the big screen.
How can we tackle the lack of diversity on stage? We spoke to theatre company, Told by an Idiot, for their advice.
