London's iconic but bewildering Barbican Centre is set for a £451m renewal. The project will tackle leaks, poor accessibility, and its infamous maze-like layout to create a more welcoming space for all by 2032.
Felicity Kendal returns to the Barbican stage aged 79 in Cole Porter's High Society, starring alongside Helen George. The musical runs from May 16, with tickets on sale now.
Ronnie O'Sullivan suffers shock exit as Judd Trump begins title defence at the UK Snooker Championship in York. Full results, prize money and how to watch.
Ronnie O'Sullivan launches his 2025 UK Championship campaign against Zhou Yuelong in York, aiming for a record-extending ninth title. Follow the action live.
Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan starts his quest for a record ninth UK Championship title against Zhou Yuelong in York today. Find match time and how to watch.
Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his quest for a record ninth UK Championship title in York. Find out when 'The Rocket' plays next and how to watch all the action live.
The UK Championship snooker is underway in York. Get the full results, schedule, prize money and how to watch as Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump chase the title.
Ronnie O'Sullivan returns from Dubai for a record-extending ninth UK Snooker Championship. Get the full preview on the York event, prize money, and key players.
A captivating double bill of forgotten operatic treasures - Ethel Smyths' 'Der Wald' and Ottorino Respighi's 'Lucrezia' - receives triumphant revival in London's Barbican Centre, showcasing extraordinary vocal performances and musical brilliance.
The Barbican's radical new production 'Wendy' reclaims JM Barrie's classic from its female characters' perspective, delivering a stunning theatrical experience that questions the original's romanticism of eternal childhood.
Kiss Marriott's powerful new play 'Prayers for a Hungry Ghost' delivers an unforgettable exploration of grief and memory at London's Barbican Centre.
American vocalist Davóne Tines delivers a powerful homage to forgotten composer Julius Eastman at London's Barbican Hall, reclaiming the legacy of a musical maverick whose work defied categorization.
The artist formerly known as Terence Trent D'Arby delivers a breathtaking performance at London's Barbican, showcasing vocal prowess that defies time in an unforgettable night of musical resurrection.
The London Symphony Orchestra delivered a spellbinding performance under Thomas Adès, featuring world premieres and a revelatory Sibelius Fifth that left the Barbican audience breathless.
The vibrant Black British Book Festival celebrates its fifth anniversary at London's Barbican Centre, bringing together authors, publishers and readers for a weekend of literary discovery and cultural celebration.
Les Arts Florissants and Amala Dianor Company deliver a breathtaking reinterpretation of Carlo Gesualdo's Renaissance masterpiece, blending haunting madrigals with powerful contemporary choreography in a landmark Barbican performance.
Dalia Stasevska conducts the BBCSO in a breathtaking performance of John Luther Adams' environmental masterpiece, creating an immersive sonic journey through London's Barbican Hall.
Experience the mesmerising 90th birthday celebration of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, as Tonu Kaljuste leads a spiritual journey through his iconic tintinnabuli works at Barbican Hall.
A major new exhibition at London's Barbican Centre, 'Dirty Looks', challenges fashion's obsession with perfection, celebrating the beauty of decay, wear, and the eroticism of used clothing.
Visionary director Katie Mitchell stuns audiences with her latest production, 'Cow/Deer', at the Barbican. In a breathtaking feat, the cast of six performs every sound live, from whispering forests to visceral animal encounters, redefining the possibiliti
Read our exclusive review of Thomas Adès's captivating concert with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, where his own compositions held the audience in a trance at London's Barbican Centre.
A major new exhibition at London's Barbican Centre pits the visceral, political work of Mona Hatoum against the modernist mastery of Alberto Giacometti, creating a stunning dialogue across decades.
A riveting performance at London's Barbican brings Oscar Levant's tragic genius to life in 'Good Night Oscar', blending humour and heartbreak in a must-see theatrical experience.
Locals in the Barbican area describe their distress as a three-star hotel housing migrants becomes a source of chaos and disruption.