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BB – Frontline Battle

Boy Blue

,Theatre
A BBoy dancer doing a hand stand in front of an onlooking crowd who are bathed in magenta and violet lights

©Alex Ferrelly

Witness an explosive dance battle event with a line-up of guest judges and DJ's providing an electric atmosphere.

See artists, dancers and freestylers express themselves at this 2vs2, All Style Battle event.

Pairs of dancers will showcase their skills by competing to various styles of music. Who will be crowned champion? Come along to find out which exceptional performer will reign victorious.

Boy Blue is an Olivier Award-winning, hip hop dance theatre company that continues to define the potential and power of hip hop across the UK. It is a multi-generational, multicultural community, with performers ranging from five to 40+.

Tickets sold through this Barbican webpage are for audience members only.

Tagged with: Theatre & dance Theatre and Dance: Spring 2027

Would you like to battle? 
Tickets sold through this Barbican webpage are for audience members only. If you'd like to take part as a battler, you can book your place through the Lazey app. Participants must sign up as a pair and tickets cost £16 per pair to enter in the 2v2 battle. Battlers must be 16 or over.

Running time: 5 hours (12–5pm)

Registration for Battlers will start from 11am. 

Attendees are welcome to come and go throughout the event. 

Age guidance: 5+ (family-friendly)

This event contains loud music, flashing lights and haze. 

Filming 
Boy Blue will be photographing and filming at the performance of Frontline Battle including audience members. This footage will be for promotional and archive use. If you do not wish to be filmed, please speak with a member of the Barbican team.

Related events
A Night With Boy Blue: 19—21 Feb, Theatre
Exuberant hip-hop dance, a joyful sense of community and heart-thumping rhythms – join Boy Blue to celebrate their 25th anniversary as they return with their infectious company showcase.

 

Produced by Boy Blue.

Presented by the Barbican. 

 

Ticket prices

Standard
£7 (no booking fee)

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