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
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
Theatre & dance
RSC: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Experience a ‘ravishing fusion of flamboyancy and fun’ (Guardian) as this smash-hit sell-out production transfers to London to brighten up your winter.
Event
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
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
Art & designCinema
Rewriting the Rules: In the Name of God
This provocative documentary by Anand Patwardhan explores the intense and turbulent socio-political landscape of India in the early 1990s.
Event
Theatre & dance
RSC: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Experience a ‘ravishing fusion of flamboyancy and fun’ (Guardian) as this smash-hit sell-out production transfers to London to brighten up your winter.
Event
Classical music
Stephen Hough: Sonatina Nostalgica
Appearing as both pianist and composer, Stephen Hough wraps fiery Schumann and Chopin around his own sonatina trip down memory lane.
Cécile ChaminadeAutomne
Theme Varie
Les Sylvains
Robert SchumannFantasie in C major
Stephen HoughSonatina Nostalgica
Frédéric ChopinSonata No 3 in B minor
Stephen Houghpiano
Event
Theatre & dance
First Light
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.
Event
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
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
Theatre & dance
RSC: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Experience a ‘ravishing fusion of flamboyancy and fun’ (Guardian) as this smash-hit sell-out production transfers to London to brighten up your winter.
Event
Classical music
Abel Selaocoe: Christmas From Around the World
The BBC Singers join forces once more with their Artist in Association Abel Selaocoe, for a concert of music for the Christmas season from around the world.
BBC Singers
Abel Selaocoedirector, vocals & cello
Event
Contemporary music
Dur Dur Band
Somali funk legends Dur Dur Band are joined by some very special guests and perform alongside the next generation of Somali singer/songwriters making waves internationally.
Event
Theatre & dance
First Light
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.
Event
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
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
Theatre & dance
RSC: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Experience a ‘ravishing fusion of flamboyancy and fun’ (Guardian) as this smash-hit sell-out production transfers to London to brighten up your winter.
Event
Classical music
Yeol Eum Son plays Prokofiev’s Second Piano Concerto
Respighi’s Roman spectacular and a new American classic frame Prokofiev’s most thrilling piano concerto in this BBC Symphony Orchestra debut for conductor Jonathon Hayward and pianist Yeol Eum Son.
James Lee IIISukkot Through Orion's Nebula (UK premiere)
Sergei ProkofievPiano Concerto No 2
Ottorino RespighiFountains of Rome
Pines of Rome
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Jonathon Heywardconductor
Yeol Eum Sonpiano
Event
Contemporary music
Guildhall Studio Ensemble feat Bill Laurance
Pianist, keyboardist and composer Bill Laurance leads the inaugural performance of the Guildhall Studio Ensemble.
Guildhall Studio Ensemble
Bill Laurancepianist, keyboardist and composer
Event
Theatre & dance
First Light
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.
Event
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
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
Theatre & dance
RSC: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Experience a ‘ravishing fusion of flamboyancy and fun’ (Guardian) as this smash-hit sell-out production transfers to London to brighten up your winter.
Event
Classical music
Junior Guildhall Symphony Orchestra and String Ensemble
Two Junior Guildhall ensembles – the Symphony Orchestra and String Ensemble – take to the stage to perform pieces by Nino Rota, Finzi, Strauss and Borodin.