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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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.
Kanwal Ahluwalia practitioner
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.
San Lau sound healing practitioner
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Darbar: Raga Wellbeing with Jason Kalidas
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Experience the healing power of Indian Ragas on the Bansuri and Tanpuras.
Jason Kalidas bansuri
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Black British Book Festival 2025
Step into the heart of Black British storytelling. A space where culture, creativity and community collide.
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Merlin Sheldrake - The Secret Lives of Fungi LIVE
Join renowned biologist and bestselling author Merlin Sheldrake for a mind-expanding journey into the extraordinary world of fungi.
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Lessons on Revolution
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One of The Scotsman's 'Best Shows of the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe', this 'unique and intellectually potent' (★★★★★, Morning Star) show explores how voices of the past can give us hope today.
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Architecture on Stage: Baukunst
Join us for a lecture by architect Adrien Verschuere, in which he discusses recent projects by his office, the Brussels-based Baukunst.
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Architecture on Stage: Al-Jawad Pike
Jessam Al-Jawad and Dean Pike join us to discuss their architecture practice and their 2024 Stirling Prize-shortlisted Chowdhury Walk, a terrace of affordable social rent homes in Hackney.
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Andreas Malm in Conversation with Adrienne Buller
Best-selling author and activist Andreas Malm leads a vital discussion on the climate crisis, exploring how we can act and come together with hope for change.
