Join a panel of guest speakers for an in-conversation event which invites discussion on contemporary issues and questions relating to memorial, public space and architecture in London and the UK.
Chair Dr Jessica Rapson (Senior Lecturer in Cultural and Creative Industries at King's College London) is joined by guest speakers Abigail Morris (former Artistic Director of Soho Theatre and The Jewish Museum) and Torange Khonsari (Co-Founder and Director of the urbanism, public art and architecture practice Public Works).
Among other topics, the panel will address the proposed new Holocaust memorial and the recently announced memorial for the victims of the transatlantic slave trade.
This event is held in connection to Rachel Mars: FORGE, a powerful durational installation with on-stage metal work exploring who memorials are for and what happens to places where traumatic events take place (from Wed 17—Sat 20 May in the Pit Theatre).
Unfortunately Ron Arad is no longer able to join the panel for this discussion.
Running time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Age guidance: 16+ (the subjects covered in this conversation may include inherited trauma, genocide, displacement, persecution)
Image credit: JMA Photography
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Barbican Theatre
Location
The Barbican Theatre 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.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users in the rear of the Stalls (four) and row B of the upper circle (four), both with companion seats. Row B is reached via a platform lift, and staff will be happy to help you. Seats in the back row of the Stalls are suitable for people with limited mobility.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the theatre – please tell us when booking, to ensure your seat has enough space. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the cloakroom staff during the performance.
Sign language
For our occasional BSL-signed performances. Stalls seats close to the signer are reserved for people with hearing impairments. Please book early and ask for these seats.
Captioned performances
These display the full text of the play on a screen as the actors speak the words. Seats with the best view of the screen are reserved for people with hearing impairments, so please book early and ask for these seats.
Audio-described performances and amplified sound
Headsets are available from the sales kiosk outside the Stalls Right entrance to the theatre
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
