Discover how leading poets, artists and writers express what matters most through endangered texts, new poems and striking visual scripts in this foyer exhibition.
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Voiced: Endangered Voices Listening Trail
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Explore a sound trail of endangered languages in hidden spaces across the Barbican, created by sonic artist Jamie Perera.
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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.
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Create Your Own Alphabet with Tim Brookes
Get creative with alphabets! Design your own writing system in this imaginative, hands-on workshop with Endangered Alphabets founder Tim Brookes.
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Threading Tongues: Call & Response with Poetry and Beadwork
Explore South African storytelling, beadwork poetics and praise poetry in this participatory workshop with performer and writer Nomakhwezi Becker.
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Piano Masterclass with Stephen Hough
Guildhall School is delighted to welcome internationally acclaimed pianist Stephen Hough to work with outstanding Guildhall pianists in this free, open masterclass.
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Explorers: The Age of Discovery with James May
Join James May for a landmark live show, bringing to life the stories of the extraordinary explorers who traversed the deserts, scaled the mountains, sailed into the unknown.
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Voiced: Live Literature Programme
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Whether you're joining us for a day or the entire festival, come together to celebrate artists working in endangered languages and dialects.
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Darbar: Yogabliss to Live Music with Kanwal Ahluwalia
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A holistic journey of movement and melody all set to the sounds of live Indian classical music for a unique experience.
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Kirpal Panesar esraj
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Darbar: Aurabreath – Breathwork with Davel Patel
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Breathe into your innate wisdom . Tune into the power of your breath with functional breathing practices designed to improve focus, calmness, and inner resilience.
Davel Patel practitioner
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Darbar: Sacred Sound Bath with San Lau
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Flow into Inner Peace. Experience the profound healing power of an immersive sound bath with gongs, crystal bowls, and percussion, creating an environment for deep relaxation and rejuvenation.
