What’s on

Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott are neighbours falling in love despite the presence of their pasts, in this intertwined fantasy romance by Andrew Haigh.

In a partnership with Open City Documentary Festival, a programme of experimental films specially curated for families! 

Gaston Kaboré’s masterpiece is a celebration of ancestral traditions and searing commentary on rapid gentrification and state-controlled media.

Embark on an electrifying journey through Fox Maxy’s visualised consciousness as they attempt to decipher the evolving digital zeitgeist through experimental film, followed by a DJ set and workshop.

Seamlessly blending fiction and reality, Theo Montoya’s intoxicating debut feature creates a ‘trans cinema’ that follows no rules. 

Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.

Rose Glass directs a steamy tale of love and revenge with Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian, Dave Franco and Ed Harris, in a preview screening exclusively for Barbican Members! 

Classical ballet's most powerful tale of love, treachery and forgiveness returns to the Royal Opera House stage.

A collection of shorts exploring transgressive acts of reclamation, from land to gazes, followed by a live Q&A with Laisul Hoque and Maz Murray.

Follow Araki’s apathetic, eccentric, and sexually uninhibited teens as they traverse Los Angeles to get to the hottest party of the year!