An intimate portrait of a family navigating the political turbulence of 1993 Lagos Nigeria, makes for a profound debut from the British-Nigerian director Akinola Davies Jr..

Kristen Stewart's extraordinary directorial debut is a visceral adaptation of Lidia Yuknavitch's beloved memoir: the messy chronicle of abuse and what it takes to survive.

Julia Phillips and Gail Lewis discuss her new exhibition, Inside, Before They Speak.

After A Star is Born and Maestro, Bradley Cooper's directorial return is tender and gently observed. Shot in a voyeuristic hand-held style, it is inspired by British footballer-turned-comedian John ...

Our series of workshops in the Conservatory culminates with its final writing session and a special literary event to invited audiences. Join the final workshop of the Writing Ecologies series ...

Reflecting on the powerful words of Teresia Teaiwa, Theatre of Kiribati merges Pacific rituals with Gustav Mahler’s Song of the Earth in a moving reflection on humanity and collective action. Discover ...

Kaouther Ben Hania’s latest triumph transforms the last recorded words of a six-year-old girl in Gaza into a vital act of remembrance. January, 2024. Red Crescent volunteers receive an emergency call.

Exploring sexuality, identity and oppression with a truthfulness unmatched in any era of Iranian cinema, this pre-revolutionary season reveals a rich array of gems — many never seen in the UK. With UK ...

Step into the heart of London’s Brutalist legacy. Did you know the Barbican’s theatre and concert hall go deeper underground than the nearest Tube line; early plans for the Centre included a Pyramid; ...

The world-renowned duo of violinist Maxim Vengerov and pianist Polina Osetinskaya take to the Barbican stage for an evening that sets the gold standard for contemporary duet performance. This dynamic ...

Three pieces focused on nature and conservation: Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony, Rautavaara’s Cantus Arcticus and Gregor Mayrhofer’s Recycling Concerto. Beethoven’s passionate ode to the natural world ...