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Theatre and Dance

The 2022 cohort of Open Lab artists gather on the Barbican Lakeside Terrace and pose for a photo.

Barbican Theatre Open Lab

The Barbican Theatre Open Lab programme gives artists the opportunity to develop a new project, idea or performance as well as taking part in a year-long programme of support.

The programme has supported over 24 artists with practices ranging from dance, theatre, visual arts and circus. We’re dedicated to continually improving and developing the programme to support the artists that need the space and opportunity. Artists that have come through the programme include Rhiannon Faith Company, Jamie Hale, emma+pj and Julene Robinson.

Open Lab is currently on pause while we review the programme and explore additional ways of supporting a new artist development offer across the centre. 

 

Image of the 2022 Open Lab artists by Gabriel Mokake Photography

Alumni

We've worked with an exciting host of artists and collectives over the past few years. Find out more about them below.

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Supported using public funding by Arts Council England