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Barbican Centre

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Barbican Centre
Cultural venue with concert hall, theatres, cinema, galleries and home of London Symphony Orchestra.
Address: Silk St, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DS, UK
Phone: 020 7870 2500
State: Greater London
City: London
Zip Code: EC2Y 8DS

opening times

Monday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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Reviews
We went there and saw a shakspear play. The building itself is a very nice brutalist architecture and from the inside it is pretty spacious and comfortable. The theatre room that we visited was very pretty and i loved how the doors closed and that each row had its own entrance. They had a nice souvenir shop with a photoautomat. Great experience.
A must-see spot in London if you are interested in architectural history. It is a landmark of Brutalist architecture. The complex combines residential estates with a cultural venue hosting concerts and exhibitions. It also features a cinema, a gift shop, and restaurants. I recommend it for a family day out.
First time visiting the Barbican, and I must say I was very impressed by its striking Brutalist architecture. In particular, the descent down to the stalls creates an interesting visual perspective, with the illuminated arches leading to each individual row adding a distinctive architectural touch.nnThe seats themselves were comfortable, although they did not automatically fold up when standing, which made it more difficult for people to pass along the row during the performance.nnAs for High Society, it was generally an enjoyable production. Unfortunately, around ten minutes in, the actor playing George appeared to forget his lines, resulting in the scene having to be restarted. Thankfully, it resumed from the beginning of that scene rather than from the start of the show, and the cast recovered well. I also felt that the understudy performing Dexter’s songs was occasionally slightly off-key, although this did not significantly detract from the overall experience.nnThere were also some issues during the interval. The queues became quite congested and made it difficult to see what refreshments were available, suggesting that the organisation of the bar and service areas could have been improved.nnThe facilities were less impressive. The toilets had an unpleasant smell, and there were particularly long queues for the women’s toilets, which added to the congestion during the interval.nnExiting the venue proved somewhat challenging. The stairways created bottlenecks, particularly as some older audience members understandably needed to take the stairs slowly, causing delays in leaving the auditorium.nnOverall, despite a few operational issues, some challenges with the facilities, and a couple of performance mishaps, I enjoyed both the production and the experience of visiting the Barbican. The venue’s unique architecture alone makes it worth a visit, and High Society remains an entertaining musical.
The Barbican is huge and maze-like; it’s very easy to get lost! I did wander around the main building for a while but it was far more interesting and cooler to go up onto the High Walks.nI saw a boy dance group rehearsing and also came across two elegant ballet dancers and their photographer.
The Barbican Centre is one of those truly surprising places in London—it is absolutely unique, incredible, and fascinating. The brutalist architecture is captivating, making it an unparalleled landmark in the city.nnBeyond its striking concrete structures, it is a massive cultural hub filled with hidden gems, from its serene indoor conservatory to its vibrant lakeside terrace. It is the perfect blend of bold design and artistic life. A must-visit and a completely unmatched experience if you are exploring London!
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Beech Street 60 meters
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Silk Street 160 meters
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Barbican 270 meters
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Barbican Underground Station 290 meters
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Hammersmith & City
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Museum Of London 300 meters
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