BARBICAN CELEBRATES HARUKI MURAKAMI WITH THE EUROPEAN PREMIERE OF END OF THE WORLD AND HARD-BOILED WONDERLAND THIS AUTUMN
The boundaries between dreams, memories and realities blur in this dazzling stage adaptation of Haruki Murakami's popular novel about consciousness and identity.
FIRST LOOK AT PRODUCTION IMAGES FOR RSC'S THE CHERRY ORCHARD
Multi-award winners Helen Hunt and Kenneth Branagh war over a cherished estate in Laura Wade’s vital new version of Anton Chekhov’s final play, directed by Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey.
WAR HORSE HAS RETURNED TO THE NATIONAL THEATRE
The Olivier Award-winning production once again brings Michael Morpurgo's beloved novel to life in a spectacular theatrical experience that remains as moving today as it was when it first premiered.
FIRST LOOK AT THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE JOY-FILLED NEW MUSICAL: PRIDE
Ahead of its world premiere this evening, producers P&P Productions, with the National Theatre release the first look at new musical Pride.
PAM TANOWITZ DANCE RETURNS TO THE BARBICAN
This major collaboration between Tanowitz, Shaw and award-winning visual artist Sarah Crowner, is set to a specially commissioned score that responds to and transforms Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 in F major (Pastoral).
SANDRA OH AND THE CAST OF THE MISANTHROPE AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE
Golden Globe winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) makes her National Theatre debut as Alice, reimagined from Molière's most infamous character – the misanthropic Alceste.
CATHERINE TATE SHINES IN OH, MARY!
Her unique style and larger-than-life stage presence have made her a perfect fit for the wildly funny comedy.
ATC MUSIC GROUP, VIVEK J. TIWARY FOR TEG+ AND NATE KOCH PRESENT HAMLET HAIL TO THE THIEF
Shakespeare meets Radiohead as Hamlet Hail to the Thief has its London premiere at the Barbican Theatre from 31 October 2026.
‘LOCAL’ COMES TO FINBOROUGH THEATRE
A show exploring what it means to be local – whoever you are and wherever you’re from.
YOUNG VIC THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2026/7 SEASON
Running from September 2026 - July 2027, this new season of work pulls together adventurous new theatremaking and reimaginings of classic work.
SIMON RUSSEL BEAL RETURNS TO THE BARBICAN
Simon Russel Beal will narrate Greg Doran's celebrated production of Shakespeare's great poem Venus & Adonis, animated by a team of world-class puppeteers.
FIRST LOOK AT LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE
A thrilling game of love, lies and social warfare - has had a refreshed script for its first ever staging at the National Theatre,
FIRST LOOK AT SUMMERFOLK AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE
Directed by Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie, this biting and satirical play is in the Olivier theatre until 29 April 2026.
ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA’S ANGEL’S BONE BY DU YUN TO PREMIERE IN GREATER MANCHESTER & LONDON IN 2026
Angel’s Bone tells the story of Mr and Mrs X.E., a desperate couple longing for a better life who discover two wounded angels in their garden.
BARBICAN WELCOMES THE UK PREMIERE OF THEATRE FOR ONE, FEATURING PLAYS BY ENDA WALSH, MARINA CARR AND MARK O’ROWE
Part confessional, part peep-show booth, Theatre for One is a free, five-minute performance that showcases the best of Irish writing, performed by one actor for one audience member.
JONATHAN BAILEY AND ARIANA GRANDE TO STAR IN A NEW PRODUCTION OF SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE AT THE BARBICAN
Performances will begin at the Barbican Centre, London in Summer 2027.
LAST CHANCE TO SEE BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO AT THE YOUNG VIC
Following its premiere on Broadway in 2011, the play received multiple Tony nominations and recognition as a Pulitzer Prize finalist.
PRODUCTION IMAGES RELEASED OF THE YOUNG VIC’S ENTERTAINING MR SLOANE
Jordan Stephens (Rizzle Kicks) makes his stage debut in the Young Vic’s production alongside Tamzin Outhwaite (Abigail’s Party), Daniel Cerqueira (A Gentleman in Moscow) and Christopher Fairbank (Auf Wiedersehen, Pet) in Joe Orton’s queer cult classic.
NADIA FALL ANNOUNCED AS NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF THE YOUNG VIC THEATRE
Nadia will join the organisation in January 2025 and will succeed Kwame Kwei-Armah who steps down from the role following his final production, A Face in the Crowd, in September.
ANYTHING GOES AT THE BARBICAN: A JOYFUL ESCAPE FOR MODERN AUDIENCES
The Barbican Theatre is proud to present the critically acclaimed revival of Anything Goes, bringing Cole Porter’s beloved musical comedy back to the London stage in spectacular fashion.

