Naomi Ackie dazzles in this biopic charting the meteoric rise of superstar Whitney Houston.
Naomi Ackie stars as the multifaceted woman behind one of the most iconic voices of all time in this eye-opening biopic of Whitney Houston. In a tale that charts Whitney's ascent from New Jersey choir girl to international superstardom, experience iconic hits and performances from a soundtrack that will have you tapping your feet.
Please be aware that ‘Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ contains a sequence of flashing lights which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
2022, US, dir. Kasi Lemmons, 144 min
Captioned Screening: Please note, the screenings on the following dates are HOH Captioned:
• Saturday 31 Dec at 3pm in Cinema 2
• Sunday 1 Jan at 3pm in Cinema 2
• Wednesday 4 Jan at 5:20pm in Cinema 2
There is audio description available for this title. We provide audio description using the Dolby Screentalk system. The film soundtrack comes through the speakers in the usual way and a recorded narrator explains what is happening on screen through personal headphones. Please ask a member of staff for a set of headphones.
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Cinema 2
Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue.
Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Access
Cinemas 2 & 3 are located at Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican Centre’s main Silk Street entrance. There are a couple of steep, dropped kerbs and an incline to negotiate between the two sites. Level access from Beech Street.
Mobility
Each auditorium has three permanent wheelchair spaces (two in the third row and one in the front row) and 153 fixed seats with capacity for a further three spaces in the front row. Access to each auditorium is up a ramp. There are also a number of seats with step-free access.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the cinema – please tell us when booking to ensure your seat has enough space. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the foyer staff during the performance.
Hearing facility
An infrared system for hard of hearing customers is provided in each auditorium; headsets or neck loops can be collected from foyer staff. The ticket desk counter is fitted with an induction loop.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
