Barbican

The Podium, a former pub on St Alphage Highwalk. Here's what it looked like when open.

The Ghost Shops Of The Barbican Estate

A tour around the Barbican’s old shops, pubs and restaurants.

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Beyond Barbican: Arts Centre Reaches Out Across Town

Acrobatics in a church, a Dalston house made of mirrors, and a festival in the Olympic Park.

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Sunday Seasoning #154

A couple, and an apparent onlooker, enjoying the sunshine at the Barbican.

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What’s On In London Theatre 16 – 22 April

Our pick of London’s best theatre, dance and opera opening this week

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Multimedia Opera, Sunken Garden, Premieres At Barbican

A visually stunning, boundary crossing piece.

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Barbican Saves The Absurdest Theatre ‘Til Last With Ubu Roi

A Surreal masterpiece before the word had even been invented.

The Milton Court exterior come September, a new shop-front for the Guildhall School

Inside Milton Court, The Barbican’s New Neighbour

Londonist takes a tour of a building set to reinvigorate the City of London’s culture hub.

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Dress Up And Get Down At The Barbican’s Salon Project

Nineteenth century grandeur with a twenty-first century twist.

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Wonder: Art And Science On The Brain At Barbican

Get brainy at this free three-day event (sponsored post).

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Build Your Own Architectural Models Of London Landmarks

Tiny metal buildings make ideal gifts for the Londonophile in your life.

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Opera Goes Multimedia, As Sunken Garden Premieres At The Barbican

3D film opera comes to London.