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Ute Lemper: Rendezvous with Marlene

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Black and white image of Ute Lemper sat backwards on a chair with her hand on her chin

Based on the true story of their remarkable phone call, Ute Lemper channels Marlene Dietrich in this show where she'll sing some of Marlene's most beautiful songs and share captivating secrets.

In 1988, Ute Lemper and Marlene Dietrich exchanged a 3 hour-long phone call, in which Marlene opened up about her life, her work and style, her love for the poet Rilke, her complicated relationship with Germany, her sorrow and her fascinations.

In Rendezvous with Marlene, Ute honours Marlene’s story, bringing us her fabulous songs from all the chapters of her life, from the Berlin cabaret years to her fabulous Burt Bacharach collaborations such as Where Have All The Flowers Gone, Falling In Love Again, Boys In The Backroom, and more.

This is the story of a woman of the future; her courage, bravery, her empowerment as a woman, her legend as an actress, singer and fashion icon, her free-spirited mind as a bisexual androgynous hedonist and her lifelong hatred and fight against autocrats and nationalists. 

Tagged with: Classical music Young Barbican Barbican Presents More...

This performance will end at approximately 9.30pm. 

Stage times are approximate and are subject to change. 

Produced by the Barbican. 

Programme

  •   A homage to Marlene Dietrich, written and performed by Ute Lemper; to include songs by Friederich Hollaender, Pete Seeger, and more.

Performers

  • Ute Lemper   singer & actor

Ticket prices

Standard
From £15
* Excludes £4 booking fee

Booking fees

£4 booking fee per online/phone transaction. 

No fee when tickets are booked in person.

Booking fees are per transaction and not per ticket. If your booking contains several events the highest booking fee will apply. The booking fee may be reduced on certain events. Members do not pay booking fees.

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Location
The Barbican Hall is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
​​​​​​​The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.

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