Barbican Theatre

Hosting theatre and dance companies from across the globe, the main theatre has a capacity of 1156 and is divided over four levels.

9 / 10
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Address

Silk St London Greater London EC2Y 8DS United Kingdom

Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi Yes

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Moacir A. Ponti

What an amazing place. The sound is clear and there is a good view even from farther seats. The tickets are affordable and there are café 's inside the complex. Had a great evening there.

Chris Rees

Great theatre , really comfortable seats . For those who find walking difficult go for rows R or S in the stalls, as basically no steps used.

Ezryn Zarof

Watched Hamlet back in 2015 and I remember really loving this theatre ! The sounds travelled well around the room, and the overall ambience felt very grand.

Bea Matti 

I love this place. Mainly because of Benedict Cumberbatch playing here.

Leach E. E.

Good seating, legroom, even the queues for the ladies are ok--so much more comfortable than most West-end venues.

Alvaro Rodriguez

One of my favourites. Sound is incredibly good and the cheap seats offer a good view

Alexandra A

Vulcano Choir was a great! The Barbican puts on very good shows, concerts and theatre pieces.

Evening Standard

With three eateries to choose from and a plethora of different work spaces, The Barbican ticks all the boxes. Read more

Julia Sandler

Big cinemas , slightly cheaper tickets that other cinemas ... comfy seats !

Brooke Louise

Love this place but crikey the prices are out of control. £8.50 for really repugnant Sauv Blanc. £11.50 for three very average cold salads . Quite cheeky really.

Peter Scott

Amazing Theatre ... wish there was more leg room though.

Sherlock Lam

See if you have time for a backstage tour (for a small fee)

Christian W

Get day seat tickets for 10GBP. Come at least 45min before box office opens

Tonnvane Wiswell

You can enter via Silk Street and skip the Barbican faff altogether.

Nicola Stewart

Salted caramel ice cream at the interval

Gilles Guerard

Very nice theatre ..

Stephen Dennison

Be sure to check out the record breaking urinal. Nothing quite like seeing 25 men side by side peeing

Fresh

Good views from everywhere

Tamara Bliadze

Very impressive theatre

Stuart Pollard

Best theatre in London if you like creative international diverse performance

Stephen Dennison

Concrete windowless walls thicker than Hitler's bunker, so don't expect a mobile signal inside.

Simon Henderson

Free wifi here, just sign up to The Cloud :-)

alex alexsandrov

:-) сходили в туалет ваа не пустили наиместо. а отправили на антресоль)

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