Barbican Theatre News

Barbican Theatre Adds Four Shows to Spring Season Lineup

by Stephi Wild — January 15, 2025

The Barbican Centre has announced four further productions, presented by the Barbican Theatre, to complete its spring season drawing on themes of gathering and renewal.

ESPECIAL: LOS MISERABLES y su paso por España

by Jose German Martinez Paneque — January 15, 2025

El pasado lunes 13 de enero la productora española SOM Produce anunció que este año traería de vuelta a España la producción del 25 aniversario de Los Miserables, el clásico de Alain Boubilil y Clause-Michel Schönberg que se representa en el Sondheim Theatre de Londres desde 2020, aunque se

Interview: 'Love Makes Every Character a Fool': Andrew Richardson on RSC's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

by Kat Mokrynski — January 16, 2025

The RSC’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream has transferred from Stratford-upon-Avon to the Barbican Centre for the winter.

New Adaptation of THE PASSENGER Comes to the Finborough Theatre Next Month

by Stephi Wild — January 14, 2025

The world premiere of a new adaptation of The Passenger by Nadya Menuhin will open at the Finborough Theatre for a five-week limited season next month.

Sutton Foster to Perform at State Theatre New Jersey in January

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 7, 2025

State Theatre New Jersey will present An Evening with Sutton Foster.

Critics' Choice: Franco Milazzo's Top 30 Immersive Shows of 2024

by Franco Milazzo — December 31, 2024

In 2024, the immersive genre in London and beyond grew and grew and grew, with the independent sector overshadowing the biggest names.

Trafalgar Theatres Will Operate Eastbourne Theatres

by Stephi Wild — December 12, 2024

Eastbourne Borough Council has entered a partnership with one of the UK's top theatre and entertainment operators to run the Congress Theatre, Devonshire Park Theatre, Winter Garden, and conferencing and exhibition facilities.

THE LAST DAYS OF LIZ TRUSS? Comes to the White Bear Theatre

by Stephi Wild — November 13, 2024

Oxia Theatre will present the world premiere of The Last Days of Liz Truss? by Greg Wilkinson, directed by Anthony Shrubsall with Emma Wilkinson Wright as Liz Truss.

Review: STORIES, Peacock Theatre

by Franco Milazzo — November 7, 2024

Smashing together tap dance and film noir, Romain Rachline Borgeaud’s Stories is wrapped around an immersive form of storytelling.

Review: THE BUDDHA OF SUBURBIA, Barbican Theatre

by Debbie Gilpin — October 30, 2024

'I’ve seen it before, and I’ll see it again… Just little bits of history repeating.

MACBETH Starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo to Play Movie Theaters

by Stephi Wild — October 9, 2024

Macbeth, starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, which is currently playing to sold out houses in the West End, will come to cinemas next year.

Further Cast, Creative Team, and Dates Set For Cate Blanchett-Led THE SEAGULL at The Barbican Theatre

by Stephi Wild — October 4, 2024

Further casting has been announced for Duncan Macmillan and Thomas Ostermeier's new version of Chekhov's masterpiece The Seagull.

Stars From SUNSET BOULEVARD, STARLIGHT EXPRESS, and More Take Home 2024 The Stage Debut Awards

by Stephi Wild — September 30, 2024

The 12 winners of The Stage Debut Awards 2024, in partnership with ATG Entertainment, were revealed at a London ceremony at 8 Northumberland Avenue on September 29.

Review: THE BLACK SAINT AND THE SINNER LADY, Barbican Theatre

by Franco Milazzo — September 27, 2024

Charles Mingus originally intended for his iconic 1963 jazz album The Black Saint and The Sinner Lady to be accompanied by dancers and, thanks to performance company Clod Ensemble and the Nu Civilisation Orchestra, it becomes the inspiration for a vibrant and inclusive show.