Read, Watch & Listen

Timalka presents a short film exploring the mental health crisis faced by young people, further exasperated by recent lockdown measures

This week we revisit a series of interviews which took place in late 2018 to coincide early the following year with the release of the film The Favourite. 

Curator Florence Ostende gives a short introduction to 'Michael Clark: Cosmic Dancer'. 

Video artist and filmmaker Charles Atlas answers questions from our audience.

Encounter a story as old as conflict itself told in a totally new way in a gripping production by Vox Motus at the Bridge Theatre, based on Caroline Brothers’ novel, 'Hinterland'.

Director James Erskine and co-producer Shianne Brown joined us for a ScreenTalk to discuss the new documentary, 'Billie' in this live conversation with broadcaster and DJ, Zakia Sewell.

In a new interview series, we get to know some of the performers, artists and creatives that make up our programme. First up is performance maker and writer Rachel Mars. She shares some of her Barbican experiences, from a young audience member to an award-winning performer on stage.

This week we're delving into our archive looking back to August 2014 to John Cale and Liam Young's project 'Loop 60 hz: Transmissions from the Drone Orchestra'.

Part of Fringe! Queer Film & Arts Fest, we’re screening the soulful documentary, 'Making Sweet Tea', an unmissable and authentic portrait of Black queer friendship. Choreographer and dancer Malik Nashad Sharpe writes about spilling the tea.

This week, we’ve got an inspiring conversation between Nigerian-American artist Toyin Ojih Odutola and her friend Erin J Gilbert, curator of Modern and Contemporary African and African American Art, where they talk about creative process and storytelling.

Arabella Stanger speaks to dancer, choreographer and former Michael Clark Company member, Matthew Hawkins. 

Acclaimed poets read new work – their words and verses responding to this Oscar-winning classic.