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Girls Can Do and Will

On 1 September 2018, the Barbican welcomed over 200 Girl Guides and their group leaders from across London and the South East to take part in a special event, Girls Can Do and Will.

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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.