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Univers

Engruna Teatre

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a soft blue round light hangs in the middle of a mobile with different sized cylinders hanging from the strings, there are 3 kids playing on the stage and 2 actresses from the company interacting with the environment

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Jam-packed with movement, live music and visual poetry, this captivating sensory experience for 0-2-year-olds returns.

People, performers and beautiful objects move, scatter and rearrange themselves in this endearing, immersive production that invites little ones to reflect, touch and interact. 

Inspired by the fragile balance of the universe where even the smallest thing can create unexpected change. Univers encourages vulnerability, adaptability and exploration. 

Engruna Teatre is a women-led company based in Catalonia that aims to charm and thrill both grown-ups and children, using art to create new forms of expression beyond words. 

Tagged with: Theatre & dance Families Theatre & Dance Autumn/Winter 2026

Age guidance: 0-2 years. 

This event is a multi-sensory experience made specifically for babies and young toddlers.

Running time: approximately 40 minutes.

Facilities: 

A supervised buggy park is available outside the venue on level -2. Items are left at your own risk. 

Baby-changing facilities and bottle-warming facilities are available in the nearby chill-out space and in the The Pit foyer. Breastfeeding is welcome across our site.  

Phones: Please ensure that phones are on silent during the performance.

Accessibility: Each performance can support up to two wheelchair users.  

Please note that tickets will need to be booked for both the adults and little ones.

Presented by the Barbican.

Co-produced by Engruna Teatre, laSala and elPetit. With the support of Institut Català de les Empreses Culturals, L'Estruch, Associació de Teatre per a Tots els Públics, Auditori Miquel Pont (Castellar del Vallès), La Tombarella.

Creative team

  • Anna Farriol, Mireia Fernàndez, Txell Felip & Júlia Santacana   Original idea
  • Mireia Fernàndez   Director
  • Anna Farriol, Víctor Miguel, Iria Corominas, Maria Ballús & Mireia Fernàndez   Performers
  • Jordi Sala   Sound Design
  • Víctor Miguel   Onstage technician and Musician
  • Clàudia Vilà   Set design
  • Ganecha Gil   Lights design
  • Núria Espinach   Costume design and creation
  • Txell Felip   Executive production
  • Ana Sala   Agent

Ticket prices

* Excludes £1.50 booking fee

Booking fees

£1.50 booking fee per online/phone transaction.

No fee when tickets are booked in person.

Booking fees are per transaction and not per ticket. If your booking contains several events the highest booking fee will apply. The booking fee may be reduced on certain events. Members do not pay booking fees.

‘A simply beautiful multisensory experience of joyful wonder that allows the very young to playfully explore their universe.‘
Everything Theatre

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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

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.