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Located inside the Barbican Centre on Silk Street, The Pit is London’s intimate studio theatre for bold, close-up performance. This flexible black-box typically seats around 200, depending on layout, delivering crisp acoustics and clean sightlines that keep you close to the action. It is built for artists and audiences who value connection.
Programming spans boundary-pushing theatre, contemporary dance, spoken word, and live art. The Pit regularly hosts festival highlights like the London International Mime Festival and visiting international work through LIFT, plus sharp stand-up, character comedy, and storytelling as comics road-test new hours ahead of tours. Seating may be end-on, traverse, or in-the-round, tailored to each production, which means every visit feels fresh and uniquely staged.
You are minutes from Barbican, Moorgate, and St Paul’s stations, with step-free access, wheelchair spaces, companion seating, and hearing support available, plus bars and dining across the centre. Buy The Pit (Barbican Centre) tickets from Vivid Seats for secure checkout, a 100% Buyer Guarantee, and a fan-first experience from purchase to curtain.
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Doors usually open between 60 to 90 minutes before the scheduled start time. For the most accurate information, check before you go.
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In general, at The Pit (Barbican Centre) or other venues, bag policies regularly change to accommodate new guidelines and protocols. It's best to consult the venue's website for the The Pit (Barbican Centre) bag policy. However, some general guidelines for venue bag policies may be helpful to consider for The Pit (Barbican Centre)
Small, hand-held clutches (4.5" x 6.5") are better options than large purses and are your best bet for an acceptable bag. Clear bags are better than opaque backpacks. Medical bags or kits are usually accepted at venues like The Pit (Barbican Centre), but may be subject to inspection or X-ray. Items likely not permitted at The Pit (Barbican Centre) include (but are not limited to) camera equipment, laptops, flashlights, drones, strollers, and laser pointers.
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