High Society
Gary Donaldson previews the timeless classic. From 19 May to 11 July the Barbican Theatre swings to the glorious melodies of Cole Porter’s timeless music as classic romantic musical comedy “High Society” brings Barbican audiences their annual cocktail of summer joy. You're invited to the most elegant party of [...]
What’s a VPN and Do I Need One?
Ian Posner demystifies the digital maze! Watch enough YouTube videos and you’ll be bombarded by promotions for VPNs. But what exactly is a VPN, what are its constituent parts and do you need one? In this article I break down what a VPN offers, benefits and downsides so you [...]
The right glass for your wine?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKJVKGE9I78
Sabreurs Compilation Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TmL0QzhYmU
Crypto or Kryptonite?
I was asked over lunch recently why I hadn’t talked about crypto in my Barbican Life articles. It is a hot topic after all, one of the hottest! The simple answer is that I don’t really understand it, apart from on the most basic level. This lack of knowledge however [...]
MQ Things to do – MUSIC
By Miranda Quinney One of my New Year’s resolutions for 2026 is to extend my cultural horizons. Over the coming issues, I’ll be sharing some of the gems I’ve experienced, both locally and further afield. If you have ideas or hot tips for cultural activities that might interest others, [...]
Local Talent on the Rise
Our very own local award-winning author takes the stage. Bren Gosling - turns out to be the brilliantly imaginative neighbour many of us never realised we had. His debut novel, STREET SWEEPER , which won the Novel London Literary Prize, an international competition that has grown from a [...]
Breddos
If you haven’t heard of Breddos, our local Mexican restaurant, you’ve been missing out since 2011. It’s small and seemingly hidden - located at 82 Goswell Road just north of Old Street. If you’ve walked past the Leica camera shop then you’ve gone too far. Open for lunch and [...]
Afterthoughts
Kevin Kiernan presents another selection of letters received by Ann Drewes, Barbican’s own Agony Aunt. It seems that tech issues continue to impinge on our lives....... Dear Auntie Ann I am the chairman of Barbican Naturists. We are a smallish group who believe in the benefits of nudity (and [...]
Malaysia Boleh
It’s the new kid on the block, better known as Malaysia Boleh. Its motto is that ‘through everything, one simple joy bound us together more than any political slogan: food.’ We recently visited this wonderful new venue located at 12-14 St John Street and were delighted by the quality [...]
The Barbican Art Society
28 years of art classes in the Barbican It started as an Art Club for Barbican residents, with John Griffiths finding the facilities still currently in use in 1998. Known as the Barbican Art Society since 2012, when it was given a formal constitution, then registered as a Charity [...]
Between Notifications
Between Notifications. I Feel, Therefore I Upload. Story by Aurelian Razvan Dinu There’s a new kind of human being rising quietly behind the screens. I see them every day. Sometimes I think I am one of them. We don’t dream anymore; we scroll. We fall in love through pixels, [...]