Our Street

Step into this playful and engaging community space where the whole family can unleash their creative side and join in with the fun and games.

We invite you to hang out with us in a London neighbourhood with a difference as The Curve, Barbican Centre is transformed into Our Street, an imaginary avenue full of playful games. From hopscotch to hula-hooping, board games and crafting, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. It’s the perfect place to meet new friends and fall back in love with classic games that you can play together.

This new, creative pop-up space has been designed by West Port Architects in consultation with local school children and artists. Together they have brought the street to life with visuals and play ideas that will spark your imagination, whatever your age.

Presented by the Barbican Creative Collaboration department

Illustration by Matthew Munday
Photography by Jesse Olu Ogunbanjo

This project has been supported by the City of London through its Community Infrastructure Levy Neighbourhood Fund.

Creative Team

Anna Bruder Interactive artist, A Line Art

Paul Burgess Designer, theatre-maker, activist

Shaun Ihejetoh West Port Architects

Matt Munday Artist, illustrator

Williamz Omope Photographer, documentary maker, social entrepreneur

Joel Scott Games makers, Goat & Monkey

Colin Tonks Cycle-powered innovators, Electric Pedals

Roxy Velvet Artist, Velvet Underground Tattoo

All Testimonials

Nominated for Best Production for Young People Ages 0-7.

THE OFFIES

A Line Art's Anna Bruder has developed a huge following for her unique brand of interactive art and musical theatre shows where children and adults take part together.

The Unicorn Theatre

Supportive, creative, fun, exciting, engaging, enlightening.

Melissa Graham, Christchurch Primary School

I liked this show because they sang a lot. My favourite part was when Anna was waving at us from the other planet and we had to fly there. I also loved it on the disco planet, it was craaaazy!

Ellie, aged 7

The kids loved it! It was a fantastic experience!

A carer that attended the Fun Day

Came across this wonderful, inclusive show on our way back to the car park this morning… can’t praise them enough. Such talented people and so engaging with the children. BRAVO!

Audience member, Brooks Shopping Centre

Great fun for all the family. Brought out my inner child and my son loved it as much as I did!

Audience member, Rothbury Hall

It's a worthwhile treat that promises to fire up enthusiasm and the ambition.

Barbara Goulden

I liked it when we had to travel to the planets. My favourite planet was the Planet Bouncy. It was FUN.

Pippa, aged 6

The Ready Steady Lift Off! show was a real asset to our event, totally self-sufficient, full of energy, and prepared for anything.

Kris Inglis, Shewbury Park Summer Spree