the Barbican Centre
/ðə ˈbɑːbɪkən sentə(r)/
/ðə ˈbɑːrbɪkən sentər/
- a large cultural centre in the Barbican, an area of modern buildings in the City of London, north of St Paul's Cathedral. The Centre includes a concert hall, three cinemas, two theatres which were the London home of the Royal Shakespeare Company until 2002, an art gallery, a public library and two exhibition halls, as well as a conference hall, a bar and restaurants.