This ‘glorious and intoxicating five-star’ (Times) production based on Hanif Kureishi’s award-winning novel transfers for a limited 4-week season only.
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Theatre & danceTours & public spaces
Backstage Tours
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Step behind the scenes and see the Barbican Theatre from a new perspective on our 60 minute Backstage Tour
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Talks & eventsTheatre & dance
Wise Children: Theatre Maker Workshop
Learn more about acting, devising, ensemble work and multi-disciplinary theatre techniques in this free theatre maker masterclass led by Wise Children.
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Classical musicTheatre & dance
'The Nutcracker and I' by Alexandra Dariescu
A pianist, a ballerina, state-of-the-art animations and digital effects. The Nutcracker for the 21st century.
Alexandra Dariescuperformer and producer
Nick Hilleldirector
Adam Smithart director and director of animation
Jenna Leechoreographer
Imogen Ashballerina
Sander Loonentechnical producer
Yeast Culturevideo design
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Theatre & dance
RSC: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
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Experience a ‘ravishing fusion of flamboyancy and fun’ (Guardian) as this smash-hit sell-out production transfers to London to brighten up your winter.
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Theatre & dance
First Light
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Bathe in sound and light with your baby as you explore the wonders of how their senses develop. Sit, lie down or stand while sharing this immersive, intimate experience.
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Theatre & dance
MimeLondon: La Manékine
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Blending puppetry, storytelling and a live one-man orchestra, La Pendue brings a dark fairy tale to vibrant life in this brand new production.
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Talks & eventsTheatre & dance
RSC: Unwrapped – A Midsummer Night's Dream
Join members of the company and creative team to unwrap the play and hear more about some of the skills that go into making a Royal Shakespeare Company production.
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Theatre & dance
MimeLondon: Not a Word
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Mask, music and movement combine in this new piece of physical theatre about the forgotten Irish navvies who worked hard, faltered and slowly faded from memory.
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Theatre & dance
MimeLondon: Moby Dick
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A spectacular stage adaptation of Herman Melville's great novel about ambition, obsession and the power of nature, featuring large-scale puppetry, live action, video projection and music.
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Theatre & dance
MimeLondon: Five Lines
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A remarkable UK premiere of micro cinema-theatre that explores human nature through the lens of one couple's relationship in a dystopian world shaped by today's extreme greed.
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Theatre & dance
Belarus Free Theatre: KS6 Small Forward
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A new production from the Olivier Award-nominated company, based on the extraordinary life story of Belarusian basketball player and activist Katsiaryna Snytsina.
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Contemporary musicTheatre & dance
HighRise Entertainment: Lil.Miss.Lady
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Part rave, part drama, HighRise return with an immersive history of Grime, told through the eyes of a trailblazing female MC.
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Theatre & dance
THE SEAGULL
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Cate Blanchett and Tom Burke make their return to the stage in Thomas Ostermeier's new production of Chekhov’s THE SEAGULL.
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Classical musicTheatre & dance
Moving Eastman
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Experience a new dance and sonic performance that takes inspiration from the intersectional life of the Black American composer Julius Eastman.
Elaine Mitchenervocals, movement and music direction