Spirit of Change: The Transform Pit Party

Friday, 8pm (Performance 1, £12)

Pauline Mayers Ensemble: What If I Told You? 
Throughout her life, Pauline Mayers has defied assumptions made about her based on her gender, background and skin colour. Now, this skilful blend of theatre and dance tells her story and the history that has informed it.

Films, 12.45 - 2pm (Performance 2, £7) 

Sarah Vanhee: The Making of Justice
Seven men, each of them in jail for murder. We hear them speak, but their faces are concealed with blurry focus. In this chilling and provocative documentary the convicted people work with director Sarah Vanhee to plot a crime film. 

Tania El Khoury: Re-visiting Jarideh and Actions Against an Apocalyptic Future 
Two short films by Tania El Khoury will be screened prior to The Making of Justice. 

Can art provoke social change? Long Table, 2 - 4pm 
Writer and critic Maddy Costa hosts an open conversation on art and change, inviting artists including Selina Thompson, Ada Mukhina, Tobi Kyeremateng and the audience to contribute.

Common Wealth: Radical Acts Workshop Theatre, 4-7pm
In this three-hour multi-disciplinary workshop, participants will devise their own Radical Acts for the Barbican and beyond. Inspired by 'rebellious' action taken by women throughout history.

Email theatre@barbican.org.uk to request a place. Limited capacity. First come, first served.

Jamal Gerald: You See 1 - 7 pm 
A one-to-one performance with Jamal Gerald, which engages the participant in an intimate, honest conversation about identity.

Limited capacity. First come, first served - sign up on the day. 

Double Bill, 8pm (Performance 3, £12) 

Sachli Gholamalizad: Let Us Believe In The Beginning Of The Cold Season
A musical work in progress of a new solo show, based on the work of the female Iranian poet Forough Farrokhzad.

Nwando Ebizie: Neon Dream
Nwando Ebizie has created the alter-ego Lady Vendredi, a time travelling, blaxploitation pop star. To end the night, Lady Vendredi presents a gig theatre performance and her latest work.