Barbican Theatre & Dance


The Barbican presents fresh new work that hovers on the very edges of classification. Work that marries dance, theatre and music in unexpected ways, explores what theatre could be, stirs emotions, is passionate, mischievous and makes you smile.

Much of the work that we present is produced or co-commissioned by us. We aim to enable the realisation of dreams, encourage ambitious plans and promote the exploration of new ideas. Our support as co-commissioners helps to launch young artists onto the international scene, mature ongoing relations and create a vibrant London home for established international artists. Previous home-grown productions include Robert Wilson's The Black Rider (2004 ), Deborah Warner's Julius Caesar (2005 ) and our Christmas panto Jack and the Beanstalk (2007).










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