Compass Collective
Compass Collective is an award-winning arts charity supporting young refugees and asylum seekers to integrate and thrive in the UK. From creative English classes to theatre, music and film projects, all our programmes are designed to build confidence, skills and agency.
Founded in 2018 by a group of young creatives, we have directly supported more than 1000 young people and have collaborated with arts institutions including Barbican, Shakespeare's Globe, Eden Court and Southbank Centre.
Our vision is that young people seeking sanctuary in the UK are welcomed, celebrated, heard and understood. In the context of an increasingly hostile asylum system and ever-growing barriers to accessing the arts, our work is needed now more than ever.
“A lot of people came to watch us. They listened, watched, clapped, and smiled. Their support meant so much. It made me feel proud, seen, and valued. Through our stories, the audience learned more about our cultures, traditions, and what it’s like to start a new life in a different country.”
Cinema 1
Location
Barbican Cinema 1 is located within the main Barbican building on Level -2. Head to Level G and walk towards the Lakeside Terrace where you’ll find stairs and lifts to take you down to the venue floor.
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.
