When
03 March 2012 -
04 March 2012
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Where
Barbican
Cost
Free
Age Restrictions
n/a
Head to the Barbican Weekender for two days of music, film, dance, family events and more.
Urban Stories
An ever popular event, the theme for this Barbican Weekender is Urban Stories, and performances will focus on everything from Shakespeare to Grime. Acts will include performance poetry, dance, storytelling, street food stalls and free running to name but a few.
Open weekend
With everything from street dance classes to the chance to have a go at some Digital Graffiti, the Barbican Weekender is keen for audience participation. Interactive workshops will be running for kids and adults alike, and there are also a number of performances with which you are invited to get involved. Whether it's making an opera in a day with the Hip-Hop Shakespeare Company, getting a manicure at the Wah Nails Pop Up Nail Bar or designing your own tag to paint or print onto a bag, there are plenty of chances to get involved.
DJ sets and live music
Promising plenty of off the wall fun for all ages, the Barbican Weekender includes highlights such as live music from hip hop and folk fusion act Dizraeli and the Small Gods. Those who want to stay up into the small hours can also head out onto the dance floor for the Late DJ event, which features hip hop, dubstep and other genres from the UK urban music scene.
Express yourself
Local and international artists, musicians, actors, choirs and poets are at the forefront of the Barbican's open weekend, and will be there to help you explore these new and fun forms of creativity which are available to all. Spend the weekend exploring the Barbican foyers and keep an eye out for gravity defying free runners and a market selling an array of delicious street food.
For more information on the Barbican Weekender, click on the link below:
Barbican Official Site
The Urban Stories Weekender takes place from Saturday 3rd March - Sunday 4th March 2012. Events are free to attend.
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Content updated: 01/06/2012 23:38