What’s on

14 Apr –5 May 2018

First presented here in 2016, The Encounter blew away audiences. Following a hit Broadway run and international tour, ‘one of the most fully immersive theatre pieces ever created’ is back (NY Times).

18 Apr –5 May 2018

What’s going on behind the scenes during Complicité's production of The Encounter? Before you see the play, enjoy a different experience of the theatre with our backstage tour.

10 –13 May 2018

From ‘a choreographer who’s definitely one to watch’ (Evening Standard) comes a new production of Sarah Kane’s powerful play, Crave.

15 –19 May 2018

Combining a Dr Strangelove-inspired performance with a daring forum for public conversation, this show explores ageing, anxiety, hidden desires and how to look forward when the future is uncertain.

16 –19 May 2018

Former Principal of The Royal Ballet Zenaida Yanowsky is Elizabeth I in this dynamic exploration of her life and loves, a chamber work that weaves dance, music, text and song into an opulent tapestry.

19 –20 May 2018

Artistic Director of Split Britches Lois Weaver hosts a Weekend Lab which will offer an intimate insight into the performance making strategies of the legendary feminist theatre company.

20 May 2018, 14:30

Tennessee Williams’ twentieth century masterpiece Cat on a Hot Tin Roof played a strictly limited season in London’s West End in 2017. Starring Sienna Miller, Jack O’Connell and Colm Meaney.

25 –26 May 2018

A spirit of experimentation in the intimate setting of The Pit as the Barbican Young Poets, past and current, come together with dancers from Boy Blue.

1 –2 Jun 2018

It’s time to celebrate with the Boy Blue family. Join us as more than 100 performers, trained under the award-winning hip-hop dance group, present an empowering showcase guaranteed to blow you away.

2 Jun 2018, 22:00

Dance the night away to the best in r’n’b, hip hop, funk, house and old skool music, as Boy Blue Entertainment’s Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante and guests play their favourite tunes in our foyer.