You’ll find a range of accessible events throughout the Barbican’s music, theatre and dance, film and art gallery programme.
The Barbican presents performances that are captioned, British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted and led, audio described and relaxed – across theatre, cinema, visual arts. dance and classical music – and with a spirit of inclusivity.
Recently, for instance, Teatro La Plaza’s bold take on Shakespeare’s Hamlet weaved together the original text with personal reflections from the cast and dynamic choreography, exploring what it’s like to ‘be’ in a world that often excludes you.
Inspired by ‘To Be or Not To Be’ and performed by an extraordinary cast of actors with Down’s syndrome, this version was a fearless challenge to exclusion and prejudice, celebrating community and resilience.
Images credit: Teatro La Plaza
Access Scheme
Joining the Barbican’s access scheme is an opportunity to share access requirements, book accessible tickets and choose what information you’d like to receive; ensuring that you’ll always know what’s on, with extra details regarding access provisions for each of their venues, including access routes, toilets and Changing Places facility, seating arrangements, assistance dogs, captioning and hearing loops. If you need the assistance of an essential companion, you’ll also be able to book a free ticket for them. Visitors can join the access scheme online or by phone and receive a dedicated access newsletter.
Provision for wheelchair users and for people with hearing impairments operate throughout their venues and access guides, including details regarding parking and Blue Badge Bays, are available on the Barbican website.
If you have any questions about accessibility or have any access requirements, please contact the box office for support, by emailing: info@barbican.org.uk or tel: 020 7101
1188 (Mon – Sun 10am-4pm).
