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Transpose: The Future

CN Lester

— ,The Pit
CN Lester playing on the piano and singing

A spirit of hopefulness characterises the third edition of Transpose at the Barbican, as trans voices come together to look to the future.

Featuring artists from across the generations collaborating in performances of opera, poetry, dance and electronica, this show considers what gender, identity and individuality might look like tomorrow – in a celebratory atmosphere.

Transpose is curated by CN Lester and directed by Kate O’Donnell, two of the trans community’s leading lights and multi-talented performers. In the words of CN, it’s a space in which ‘we can show you our vulnerabilities, our strengths, and – most of all – our authenticity.’

Tagged with: Theatre & dance The Art Of Change

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes, no interval
Age guidance: 16+ (contains adult themes)

These performances are BSL-interpreted

Fri 7 Dec
Post-show talk
Free to same-day ticket holders

Creative team

  • CN Lester   Curator and Performer
  • Kate O'Donnell   Director
  • Lucy Hansom   Lighting Designer
  • Raphaël Neal   Film Director

Performers

  • Danielle Braithwaite-Shirley  
  • Nicholas Bonadies  
  • Robin Gurney  
  • Jamie Hale  
  • Holden Madagame  
  • Rebekah Ubuntu  
  • Lyman Gamberton, James Le Lacheur, Angelus Squid Marr   Film participants

Reviews

‘A thoroughly absorbing and truly humane evening‘
Tim Hochstrasser, Plays to See

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The Pit

Location
The Pit is located on Level -2 within the main Barbican building and can be accessed via the stairs or lifts on Level G, next to the doors to the Lakeside Terrace. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

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