The Barbican

The Barbican

Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream is the current production at The Barbican. The latest booking period for A Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Barbican started 06/12/2019 13:00:00 and runs until 18/01/2025 19:15:00. Tickets for A Midsummer Night’s Dream start at £31 and are available to book now.

The Barbican is located in London. The full address is The Barbican, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS.

The Barbican Centre in London has several venues with varying seating capacities. The Barbican Theatre holds 1,154 seats, with no seat more than 20 meters from the stage. The Pit is a 164-seat studio for emerging artists. Barbican Hall seats 1,943, and Milton Court has 608 seats. Europe's largest performing arts center, the Barbican hosts theatre, film, art, classical music and more. 

With 1,154 seats, the Barbican Theatre is renowned for its intimate atmosphere, where no seat is more than 20 meters from the stage. Its distinctive design and legendary production history add to its global reputation.

The Barbican Centre in London doesn't have a formal dress code, but most visitors opt for smart casual attire.

Some seats at the Barbican Centre in London offer a restricted view of the stage, including:

  • Barbican Hall Concert Venue: Seats in rows G 4–7, 71–74, H 3–6, 72–75, J 2–5, 73–76, and K 2–5, 73–76, due to their angle.

  • Main Theatre: Seats in rows A to P, seats 1–9 and 31–44, which are positioned at an angle to the stage.

Row G in Barbican Hall stalls offers the best view and extra legroom, making it a great choice for those willing to pay a little more. For the best value, Row C provides excellent views at a lower price, followed by Rows D and E, though you may need to look up slightly.