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A person does a headstand in their pants against an orange and brown patterned wall.
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Theatre & dance

RSC/Wise Children: The Buddha of Suburbia

This ‘glorious and intoxicating five-star’ (Times) production based on Hanif Kureishi’s award-winning novel transfers for a limited 4-week season only.

Kirill Gerstein
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Classical music

Gerstein plays Busoni’s Piano Concerto

Expect epic visions and piano playing that’s out of this world when Kirill Gerstein and Sakari Oramo champion Ferruccio Busoni’s stupendous Piano Concerto, as well as music by Grazyna Bacewicz. 

A person with cello holes in their neck looks upwards as four strings pull down their throat from their mouth.
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Theatre & dance

Finn Beames & Company: Quiet Songs

Sounding out the hidden depths of a human voice, this new show creates a beautifully unsettling world where string instruments are played with swords.

Gieve Patel, Off Lamington Road, 1982-86.
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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.

Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum_Dynasty
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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 creates dynamic works newly commissioned for The Curve.

A person does a headstand in their pants against an orange and brown patterned wall.
Event
Theatre & dance

RSC/Wise Children: The Buddha of Suburbia

This ‘glorious and intoxicating five-star’ (Times) production based on Hanif Kureishi’s award-winning novel transfers for a limited 4-week season only.

A person with cello holes in their neck looks upwards as four strings pull down their throat from their mouth.
Event
Theatre & dance

Finn Beames & Company: Quiet Songs

Sounding out the hidden depths of a human voice, this new show creates a beautifully unsettling world where string instruments are played with swords.

Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott
Event
Classical music

Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma reunites with long-time duo partner Kathryn Stott in two masterly sonatas and sublimely unruffled Arvo Pärt.

Gieve Patel, Off Lamington Road, 1982-86.
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.

Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum_Dynasty
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 creates dynamic works newly commissioned for The Curve.

Conductor Andre J Thomas takes his bow on the Barbican stage with the London Symphony Orchestra and LSO Community Gospel Choir
Event
Classical music

London Symphony Orchestra: Symphonic Gospel

Experience the unrestrained power of American gospel music, with the symphonic sound of the LSO and a chorus of voices from across the London community, curated and conducted by André J Thomas.

Gieve Patel, Off Lamington Road, 1982-86.
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.

Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum_Dynasty
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 creates dynamic works newly commissioned for The Curve.

A person does a headstand in their pants against an orange and brown patterned wall.
Event
Theatre & dance

RSC/Wise Children: The Buddha of Suburbia

This ‘glorious and intoxicating five-star’ (Times) production based on Hanif Kureishi’s award-winning novel transfers for a limited 4-week season only.

An Evening with Monty Don
Event
Talks & events

An Audience with Monty Don

Join BBC Gardeners' World presenter and gardening writer, Monty Don, as he shares his passion for gardens and the unique role they play in human inspiration and wellbeing.

Gieve Patel, Off Lamington Road, 1982-86.
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.

Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum_Dynasty
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 creates dynamic works newly commissioned for The Curve.

A person does a headstand in their pants against an orange and brown patterned wall.
Event
Theatre & dance

RSC/Wise Children: The Buddha of Suburbia

This ‘glorious and intoxicating five-star’ (Times) production based on Hanif Kureishi’s award-winning novel transfers for a limited 4-week season only.

An Evening with Fran Lebowitz
Event
Talks & events

An Evening with Fran Lebowitz

In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators.

Gieve Patel, Off Lamington Road, 1982-86.
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.

Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum_Dynasty
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 creates dynamic works newly commissioned for The Curve.

A person does a headstand in their pants against an orange and brown patterned wall.
Event
Theatre & dance

RSC/Wise Children: The Buddha of Suburbia

This ‘glorious and intoxicating five-star’ (Times) production based on Hanif Kureishi’s award-winning novel transfers for a limited 4-week season only.

Jessica Pratt sits on dark red floor wearing a black suit and a pink shirt with large collar
Event
Contemporary music

Jessica Pratt + Alan Sparhawk

A double bill featuring indie-folk singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt and indie rock musician Alan Sparhawk (of Low). 

Gieve Patel, Off Lamington Road, 1982-86.
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.

Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum_Dynasty
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 creates dynamic works newly commissioned for The Curve.

A person does a headstand in their pants against an orange and brown patterned wall.
Event
Theatre & dance

RSC/Wise Children: The Buddha of Suburbia

This ‘glorious and intoxicating five-star’ (Times) production based on Hanif Kureishi’s award-winning novel transfers for a limited 4-week season only.

Violinist Francesca Dego
Event
Classical music

London Symphony Orchestra/Daniele Rustioni

A spotlight on Romanticism with three beautifully contrasting pieces: Liszt in fine form, late Mendelssohn and ‘Great’ Schubert.

Gieve Patel, Off Lamington Road, 1982-86.
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.

Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum_Dynasty
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 creates dynamic works newly commissioned for The Curve.

A person does a headstand in their pants against an orange and brown patterned wall.
Event
Theatre & dance

RSC/Wise Children: The Buddha of Suburbia

This ‘glorious and intoxicating five-star’ (Times) production based on Hanif Kureishi’s award-winning novel transfers for a limited 4-week season only.