What’s on

Sat 26 Oct 2019 –Sat 18 Jan 2020

All the world really is a stage in this joyous and imaginative version of Shakespeare’s madcap romantic comedy directed by Kimberley Sykes.

Thu 31 Oct 2019 –Sat 18 Jan 2020

Step behind the scenes and see the Barbican Theatre from a new perspective on our 60 minute Backstage Tour

Tue 5 Nov 2019 –Sat 18 Jan 2020

The ultimate battle of the sexes is turned on its head in this ‘deftly provocative and exuberantly entertaining’ (The Times) production in which the 1590s are reimagined – with women in charge.
 

Tue 12 Nov 2019 –Thu 16 Jan 2020

RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran directs this new production of Measure for Measure, a play written by Shakespeare in the early 1600s but whose story and themes feel even more urgent today.

Fri 13 –Sat 21 Dec 2019

Create imaginary worlds in this immersive, participatory experience for ages 3 months to 4 years and their parents/carers, inspired by the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.

Sun 15 Dec 2019, 15:00

For ages 3 months to 4 years and their parents/carers. Create imaginary worlds in this immersive, participatory experience inspired by the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.

Tue 31 Dec 2019 –Sun 16 Feb 2020

Step behind the scenes and see the Barbican Theatre from a new perspective on our 90 minute Backstage Tours

Tue 14 Jan 2020, 17:00

Ever wondered what’s going on behind the scenes? Before you see the play, discover some of the hidden secrets of the Barbican Theatre on our BSL backstage tour.

Tue 14 –Sat 18 Jan 2020

Like an immersive pop-up book or graphic novel coming to life, ROOMAN is a rich tapestry of puppetry, projection, animation, dance, music and sound.

Sat 18 –Sun 19 Jan 2020

Join Justin Audibert, director of The Taming of the Shrew, for an intensive weekend workshop.