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Barbican Young Poets Showcase

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Join the latest cohort of Barbican Young Poets as they showcase work produced during the 2021-22 programme.

Over the past six months, a collective of young and emerging poets and spoken word artists have come together to collaborate and build on their artistry.

Join them for an afternoon to explore a mixture of live performances and poetry installations, all set in the beautiful surroundings of the Conservatory.

 

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There is step-free access to the Conservatory via level 3. Walkways are mostly flat, paved, wide enough for a wheelchair, and allow access to the main parts of the Conservatory. There are a small number of narrow pathways, some covered with bark and uneven surfaces. 

The Barbican Young Poets’ work explores themes and issues pertinent to the group, which may include, but is not limited to death, kidnap, sex, sexual assault, and violence. There may be some instances of bad language.

Yoga Nidra

There are a limited number of tickets to also take part in a Yoga Nidra session, facilitated by poet and yoga teacher Simran Uppal, with poetry accompaniment from Mandisa Apena.

You’ll be gently led into a deeply restful space at the edge of sleep for a dreamy, easy, richly creative meditation experience. Yoga Nidra is a gentle practice, with minimal movement involved.

Suitable for all levels. Mats, beanbags, and blankets will be provided.

There is space for wheelchair users. 

The yoga session starts at 13:30. Tickets are required and allow ticket holders access to the installation and performances taking place after the yoga session. 

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Timings

13:30 – 14:10 Yoga Nidra, with poetry – participants are welcome to then stay for the installations and performance.
14:30 – 17:00 General Admission – installations and performance
 

Safety Information

Coronavirus


Please check Barbican’s latest Essential Safety Information prior to your visit. We strongly encourage attendees to wear a mask for this event if they can and to make use of the hand sanitising stations at the entrances.

For any further information email [email protected]
 

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Location
The Barbican Conservatory is located on Level 3, if you’re coming from inside the main Barbican building.

From the Barbican highwalks, follow signs to the ‘Barbican Centre’. Walking from Barbican tube station, you’ll see a steps with ‘Art Gallery’ above them, these will lead you up to the Sculpture Court where you'll see a sign for the Conservatory. 

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.