BARBICAN

by Stephi Wild - January 28, 2026

The Barbican will present the UK premiere of THEATRE FOR ONE, showcasing intimate plays by Enda Walsh, Marina Carr, and Mark O'Rowe. Learn more about the event here!...

by Josh Sharpe - January 22, 2026

Next year, Jonathan Bailey will pick up the paintbrush as he steps into the role of George Seurat in the highly anticipated West End production of Sunday in the Park with George. Mandy Patinkin, who originated the role on Broadway, recently shared his thoughts about the new production, even offering...

by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 14, 2026

Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande have been confirmed to star in a new stage production of Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical, Sunday in the Park with George....

by Debbie Gilpin - December 17, 2025

“And thus the whirligig of time brings in his revenges.” Following rave reviews, the RSC’s most recent production of Twelfth Night finally makes its way to London as part of the Barbican’s winter season. Directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah, it sees Samuel West, Freema Agyeman, Michael Grady-Hall and ot...

by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 11, 2025

The Barbican will close its doors for a year beginning in June 2028 to undergo a million-pound renovation. ...

by A.A. Cristi - December 09, 2025

The acclaimed revival of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF has set a new box office record at London’s Barbican Theatre, becoming the venue’s best-selling musical of all time. The run will conclude with its final engagement in Birmingham....

by Stephi Wild - December 05, 2025

The razor-sharp wit of Cole Porter will return to the Barbican next summer in a new production of Porter’s musical masterpiece HIGH SOCIETY. Learn more here!...

by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 04, 2025

Director Jonathan Munby's production of Wendy & Peter Pan is now playing at Barbican Theatre. This magical retelling of JM Barrie's beloved classic is adapted by Ella Hickson. See what the critics are saying....

by Stephi Wild - September 03, 2025

Chief Executive of The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Abigail Pogson, has been announced as the new CEO of the Barbican Centre. Learn more here!...

by A.A. Cristi - July 17, 2025

Dialled In will return to the Barbican Centre on 3 October 2025 with a genre-spanning night of South Asian music and artistry, featuring performances by Ustad Noor Bakhsh, Jaubi, and Amrit Kaur. Tickets are on sale now....