Experience a ‘ravishing fusion of flamboyancy and fun’ (Guardian) as this smash-hit sell-out production transfers to London to brighten up your winter.
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Art & designCinema
Rewriting the Rules: Alley of Ill Repute
Originally believed lost and only recently rediscovered in 2019, this pioneering film was India’s first queer film.
Event
Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano
La rondine, Puccini’s story of love thwarted by society’s conventions, an opera glowing with melody and orchestral colour.
Giacomo PucciniLa rondine
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappanoconductor
Nadine SierraMagda
Serena GamberoniLisette
Michael FabianoRuggero
Paul ApplebyPrunier
Ashley RichesRambaldo
Sarah DufresneYvette/Giorgette
Angela SchisanoBianca/Gabriele
Marvic MonrealSuzy/Lolette
Hector BloggsCrebillon
Tom McGowanPerichaud
Sang Eup SonGobin
London Symphony Chorus
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Library
Vision Art Group
Free
A group of independent artists from Hertfordshire, Essex and London who come together to exhibit their work. Their medium includes textiles, glass, print, paint and ceramics.
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
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
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.
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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.
Event
Theatre & danceTours & public spaces
Backstage Tours
Step behind the scenes and see the Barbican Theatre from a new perspective on our 60 minute Backstage Tour
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
BBC Symphony Orchestra: Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius
A tribute to Sir Andrew Davis: Sakari Oramo and the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus perform Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius.
Edward ElgarThe Dream of Gerontius
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Sakari Oramoconductor
Dame Sarah Connollymezzo-soprano
Nicky Spencetenor
Roderick Williamsbaritone
BBC Symphony Chorus
Event
Library
Vision Art Group
Free
A group of independent artists from Hertfordshire, Essex and London who come together to exhibit their work. Their medium includes textiles, glass, print, paint and ceramics.
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
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
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 & 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
Cinema
Family Film Club: Animal Tales of Christmas Magic
One of the first ever UK screenings of this delightful selection of short films – come along for this gorgeous finale to 2024’s Family Film Club season.
Event
Theatre & danceTours & public spaces
Backstage Tours
Step behind the scenes and see the Barbican Theatre from a new perspective on our 60 minute Backstage Tour
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
Cinema
Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum Presents.. Woman of the Dunes
Hiroshi Teshigahara’s Woman of the Dunes (1964) is a haunting existential drama that delves into the primal struggle for survival, identity, and freedom, screened on 35mm.
Event
Classical music
SANSARA Choir with United Strings of Europe
SANSARA and United Strings of Europe join forces to explore the themes of sanctuary and solidarity in a programme built around Caroline Shaw’s To the Hands.
Basel Salehoud improvisation
Hildur Guðnadóttir (arr Martin)Fólk fær andlit
Caroline ShawTo the Hands
Piers Connor Kennedy/Julian Azkoulin the midst
Thomas TallisIn manus tuas
Caroline Shaw (arr Kennedy)and the swallow
Basel Salehoud improvisation
Tahmeel Hijaz
SANSARA Choir
Tom Herringartistic director of SANSARA Choir
United Strings of Europe
Julian Azkoulartistic director of United Strings of Europe
Ellie Slorachguest conductor
Basel Salehoud
Walid Zaidopercussion
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
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 & 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
Visit the Conservatory
Free
Visit the second biggest Conservatory in London and explore our hidden tropical oasis.
Event
Cinema
RBO Live 24-25: Cinderella
This Christmas, be transported into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true.
Event
Cinema
Sine Screen: Precarious Landscapes 02
These experimental and narrative short films from Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines, explores myth, fantasy and growing up in a time of crisis and change.
