Booking fees
£1.50 booking fee per online/phone transaction.
No fee when tickets are booked in person.
Booking fees are per transaction and not per ticket. If your booking contains several events the highest booking fee will apply. The booking fee may be reduced on certain events. Members do not pay booking fees.
Frequently asked questions to help you plan your visit
What age child is the show suitable for?
The production has been designed for babies aged 0 – 18 months to experience with their grown-up.
If you need to bring an older sibling along then that’s fine, we just want people to understand that the production hasn’t been designed for an older age group so they might not get so much from it.
Do I need to buy a ticket for my baby?
There are two types of ticket. A single ticket (£8) covers entry into the performance pod for up to 4 people (including one baby). A group ticket (£12) covers entry into the performance pod for up to 6 people (including two babies).
How long is the show and what will happen?
The performance lasts approximately 15 minutes.
First Light is an immersive production in which a baby and their adult encounter a fascinating sound and light experience in a specially designed performance pod.
First Light was created especially for audiences at the Barbican and is returning for a second time to the Pit theatre.
When should I arrive?
Please try and arrive in the Pit Foyer on Level minus 2 at least five minutes before your time slot.
Is there somewhere to feed or change my baby?
There will be a changing table and a bottle warmer in the chill-out space. Breastfeeding is always welcome across our site.
Can I take coats and bags into the performance?
There is a free cloakroom where you can leave large bags and coats in the Level -2 foyer.
Where will I park my pram/buggy?
You can leave your pram in a designated area when you go into the Pit Theatre to start the experience – our staff will show you where.
Can I take photos during the performance?
Please can you turn off your phone before you go into the performance pod, and not take photos during the experience.
If you are unsure of how to find the Barbican, please see our website: http://www.barbican.org.uk/visitor-information/getting-here
If you have any other queries or concerns, please email [email protected]
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The Guardian: The science behind how babies see
Read about the inspiration for the interactive Pit installation First Light. This article touches on the emerging research into infant sensory development, tackling how babies experience colours, shapes and light.
