After a 250-year absence, the ‘Dictionary Desk’ of celebrated 18th century writer Samuel Johnson makes a historic return to his former abode, Dr Johnson’s House in the City of London.
Enjoy the warm summer evenings with a film night under the stars in our iconic brutal Sculpture Court.
From cult classics to international gems, enjoy world-class cinema with street food, drinks, and the London skyline. Grab a bite from their market, sip a cocktail in their lush conservatory and watch the sun set over the city, then settle in for an unforgettable open-air screening.
As ever Barbican cinema curators have created an outdoor programme like no other, and there’s something for all cinematic tastes including:
- Dune (David Lynch)
- Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives
- Love & Basketball
- The Return of Godzilla (+ Recorded Intro)
- Fantastic Mr. Fox
- Babymother
- Grave of the Fireflies
- Fire of Love
- Beau Travail
- Björk’s Cornucopia
- Little Shop of Horrors
