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Kate McGrath Interview on FuelFest: Exploring the big questions of our times

FuelFest celebrates 20 years of fresh work for adventurous people by inspiring artists. The Barbican team sat down to interview Kate McGrath, Fuel’s Artistic Director and CEO, to find out more....

The Art of Puppetry: A Glimpse into the Creative Process with Toby Olié

When it comes to puppetry, creativity is woven into every step of the journey. For Toby Olié, the creative force behind There's a Bear on My Chair, this means diving...

Fuel: End-of-Year Reflections & Exciting Plans for 2025

As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on a year of creativity, resilience, and connection. Thank you for being part of our journey! 2024 Highlights Celebrated 20 years of...

Inua Ellams Wins 2024 Alfred Fagon Award for Once Upon A Time in Sokoto

Fuel is proud to announce that Inua Ellams has won the 2024 Alfred Fagon Award for his extraordinary new play, Once Upon A Time in Sokoto. Set in pre-colonial Sokoto,...

Announcing more projects in our 20th anniversary season

We are thrilled to announce additional projects in our 20th anniversary season, featuring a mix of new live and digital projects for audiences of all ages, celebrating our commitment to...

Our Global Majority Puppetry Intensive has begun

Our Global Majority Puppetry Intensive has kicked off to a great start. Ten brilliant participants are learning from some of the industry's best puppetry directors, designers and manipulators. This brand-new...