A Palestinian-Israeli collective shows the destruction of the occupied West Bank's Masafer Yatta by Israeli soldiers and the alliance between Palestinian activist Basel and Israeli journalist Yuval.
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Cinema
Wicked
Powerhouse Cynthia Erivo and superstar Ariana Grande adventure to fulfil their destinies in this show-stopping musical about the witches of Oz.
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Cinema
Blitz
Academy Award Winning writer/director Steve McQueen is back with this historical drama following a young boy as he tries to make his way back to his mother through London during World War II.
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Cinema
The Room Next Door
Old friends reunite when one is faced with her own mortality, starring Tilda Swinton & Julianne Moore, from Pedro Almodóvar.
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Cinema
One Second & Screentalk with Dr. Jie Li and Dr. Chris Berry
This film and conversation explores the Cultural Revolution's impact on China, by looking at how cinema has been used as a tool of both resistance and propaganda.
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Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra/Ilan Volkov
Two sound worlds, two centuries apart: Lachenmann’s Melodies meets Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony.
Helmut LachenmannMy Melodies (Music for Eight Horns and Orchestra)
Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony No 7
London Symphony Orchestra
Ilan Volkovconductor
LSO Horns
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Classical music
Guildhall School: Autumn Opera Scenes
Outstanding performers from the first year of Guildhall School’s Opera Course present classical and contemporary operatic excerpts with piano accompaniment.
Martin Lloyd-Evansdirector
Peiyao Wangdesigner
Elizabeth Rowemusic director
Eli Huntlighting designer
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Cinema
Anora
Anora, a high-priced Brooklyn stripper, becomes involved in a troubled romance with the son of a Russian oligarch, from Cannes favourite Sean Baker.
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Art & designTours & public spaces
Concrete and Clay: Archiving the Barbican
Free
This free installation invites visitors to orient themselves in the buildings and their complex, fascinating histories in an exciting new display at the heart of the Barbican’s Foyers.
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Library
I'm Not Okay: An Emo Retrospective
Free
A pilot exhibition exploring the rise of Britain’s Y2K lost subculture: Emo. Focusing on the first-generation Emo scene from 2004 to 2009.
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Art & design
The Imaginary Institution of India: Art 1975–1998
A landmark group exhibition of art made in response to India’s changing cultural-political landscape during pivotal years.
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Art & design
Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum: It will end in tears
Free
In her first solo exhibition at a major UK institution, Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum fills The Curve with theatrical installations, building an imagined world in which to display her paintings.
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Tours & public spaces
Architecture Tours
Discover the vast, bold and brutal Barbican estate on our 90 minute Architecture Tours.
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Cinema
Relaxed Screening: Babes
A carefree woman gets pregnant from a one night stand in this Bridesmaids-esque comedy starring Ilana Glazer.
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Cinema
Conclave + ScreenTalk with director Edward Berger
We are thrilled to welcome director Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front) who will be live onstage, in conversation with Barbican New Release Cinema Curator Sonia Zadurian after the film.
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Art & designTours & public spaces
The Imaginary Institution of India: Tour with Diva Gujral
Join scholar Diva Gujral for a tour of The Imaginary Institution of India: Art 1975-1998, focusing on the sociopolitical movements that the exhibition's artists participated in and responded to.
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Classical music
Guildhall School: Autumn Opera Scenes
Outstanding performers from the first year of Guildhall School’s Opera Course present classical and contemporary operatic excerpts with piano accompaniment.
Martin Lloyd-Evansdirector
Peiyao Wangdesigner
Elizabeth Rowemusic director
Eli Huntlighting designer
Event
Contemporary music
Guildhall Jazz Orchestra and Choir
Guildhall Jazz Orchestra and Choir proudly present a performance featuring the inimitable British-Nigerian singer-songwriter Ola Onabulé.
Guildhall Jazz Orchestra
Guildhall Jazz Choir
Ola Onabulésinger-songwriter
Scott Stromandirector
Clare Wheeler director
Flora Medlicottdirector
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Classical music
Haydn and Strauss: Nelson Mass and A Hero’s Life
Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life), Haydn’s Nelson Mass and pure sonic wonder from Samy Moussa. Hannu Lintu conducts a concert of outsize emotions and truly spectacular sounds.
Samy MoussaElysium
Joseph HaydnNelson Mass (Hob XXII/11)
Richard Strauss Ein Heldenleben
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Hannu Lintuconductor
BBC Symphony Chorus
Nardus Williamssoprano
Jennifer Johnstonmezzo-soprano
Laurence Kilsby tenor
Derek Weltonbass-baritone
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Art & designTours & public spaces
Concrete and Clay: Archiving the Barbican
Free
This free installation invites visitors to orient themselves in the buildings and their complex, fascinating histories in an exciting new display at the heart of the Barbican’s Foyers.
Event
Library
I'm Not Okay: An Emo Retrospective
Free
A pilot exhibition exploring the rise of Britain’s Y2K lost subculture: Emo. Focusing on the first-generation Emo scene from 2004 to 2009.
Event
Art & design
The Imaginary Institution of India: Art 1975–1998
A landmark group exhibition of art made in response to India’s changing cultural-political landscape during pivotal years.
Event
Art & design
Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum: It will end in tears
Free
In her first solo exhibition at a major UK institution, Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum fills The Curve with theatrical installations, building an imagined world in which to display her paintings.
Event
Tours & public spaces
Architecture Tours
Discover the vast, bold and brutal Barbican estate on our 90 minute Architecture Tours.
Event
Cinema
LIAF 2024: Family Film Club: Amazing Animations
This carefully chosen programme for our littlest and most special audience contains 11 of the best, most recent short animated films.
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Cinema
Parent & Baby Screening: Conclave
Director Edward Berger's (All Quiet on the Western Front) new thriller follows one of the world's most secretive events - selecting the new Pope, tasked to Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes).
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Cinema
National Theatre Live: Prima Facie
Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) makes her West End debut in the UK premiere of Suzie Miller’s award-winning play.
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Cinema
MET Opera Live: Tosca
The story of the tempestuous opera singer Floria Tosca and her fight to save her lover from the twisted chief of police.
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Classical musicContemporary music
Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and Desert Slide
Celebrated as one of the world's most versatile and expressive Mohan Veena (slide guitar) players, Vishwa Mohan Bhatt brings his Desert Slide ensemble to the Hall.
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Art & designTours & public spaces
Concrete and Clay: Archiving the Barbican
Free
This free installation invites visitors to orient themselves in the buildings and their complex, fascinating histories in an exciting new display at the heart of the Barbican’s Foyers.
