This April is an enjoyably eclectic month on the London stage, with a bit of celebrity magic – Ewan MacGregor and Elizabeth ...

Plans to revitalise the huge Conservatory will fix leaks that damage the theatre ... “The Barbican is one of London’s most iconic spaces. Our goal is to honour the centre’s original bold ...

Edward II (Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon) Edward II is a play beloved of students hoping to combine political protest with sexualised barbarism. That makes it an interesting choice for the ...

Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, National Theatre Live will broadcast Hamlet live to Uránia from the Barbican Centre.

London's Barbican Centre has revealed initial plans to renovate three of its most well-known spaces. The Grade-II listed cultural destination is publicly consulting on proposals to restore and ...

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In the heart of London, the Barbican Centre’s Conservatory – a 1980s brutalist oasis filled with tropical plants – is hosting an immersive and site-specific exhibition from Indian artist Ranjani ...

The Destination City plan includes revamping old offices into cultural venues and creating several new tourist attractions, including the London Museum and the Barbican Centre’s renewal programme.