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Barrault Pressacco
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Architecture on Stage: Barrault Pressacco

French Practice Barrualt Pressacco presents this year's Rick Mather lecture, celebrating the work of architects who are making important contributions to thinking about sustainability today.

Fernand Pouillon
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Architecture on Stage: Fernand Pouillon

A screening of the award-winning documentary about Fernand Pouillon's spectacularly dramatic life, followed by a conversation with the director, Jean-Marie Montangerand.

Ben Macintyre and special guest Sim Harris
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Ben Macintyre and special guest Sim Harris

Britain’s best-selling historian Ben Macintyre tells the extraordinary story of the SAS storming of the Iranian embassy in London – joined live on stage by former hostage Sim Harris. 

World Design Congress Ambassadors
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World Design Congress: Design for Planet

The World Design Congress returns to London for the first time in 60 years – convening global leaders, radical thinkers, and visionary creators under one roof to shape the future through design.

Miriam Margolyes: From A-Z
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Miriam Margolyes: From A to Z

What do arseholes, America, apostrophes, and ageing all have in common? In Miriam Margolyes’ world, they’re the perfect material for wit, wisdom, and unfiltered stories.

The rise of climate denialism, with George Monbiot and special guests
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The Rise of Climate Denialism, with George Monbiot

Across the planet, hard-won progress towards a healthier planet is being threatened – but what are the forces driving the big climate pushback?

An Evening with Fran Lebowitz
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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.

Yuval Noah Harari – Making Sense of a World in Crisis
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Yuval Noah Harari – Making Sense of a World in Crisis

Join the renowned historian and philosopher for a unique conversation exploring the roots of this chaotic and frightening moment in world history, and discover his insights into our future. 

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Endangered Voices Listening Trail

Explore a hidden sound trail of endangered languages in hidden spaces across the Barbican, created by sonic artist Jamie Perera.

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The Creative Voice Hub

How do we say the things most important to us? Leading poets, artists, and writers are exploring this question through endangered texts, newly commissioned poems and unique visual scripts.

Learning from Brazil
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Architecture on Stage: Learning from Brazil

Join us for an evening exploring architecture, community, and resistance through a Brazilian lens, featuring lectures from Gabriela de Matos and collectives Ruina and Arquitetura na Periferia.

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Seed Syllables Workshop with Sam Winston

Explore the visual and poetic dimensions of language in this hands-on workshop with acclaimed artist Sam Winston, blending text, drawing and creative experimentation.

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Macaronic Poetry Workshop with Chris McCabe

Push the boundaries of language in this hands-on macaronic poetry workshop with Chris McCabe, where creative translation unlocks playful, multilingual new writing.

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Translation Circle with the BBPC

Join a welcoming poetry translation workshop celebrating culture, language and connection – no experience or second language needed to take part.

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Swirl of Words Workshop with Stephen Watts

Celebrate London’s linguistic richness in this multilingual poetry workshop with poet and translator Stephen Watts.