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A new dramatised production of Sergei Prokofiev's beloved symphonic fairy tale for children, directed by Artistic Director & CEO Guy Withers and conducted by Bertie Baigent. This perfect family event will introduce children to classical instruments through vibrant storytelling. Performances will take place around the lily pond in the gardens at Waterperry, and immerse families in the beauty of nature. This production will also tour to the Lichfield Festival on 17th July.

​Performances

Friday 13 Aug 11am
Saturday 14 Aug 11am
Saturday 14 Aug 1pm
Sunday 15 aug 11am
Sunday 15 Aug 1pm

*The Waterperry Lily Pond, no interval, the performance will finish approx. 11:45am (if starting at 11am) and 1.45pm (if starting at 1pm​)*

Tickets

Full Price | £15
Under 16 | £8
Booking opens on 3rd May 2021. Priority booking for supporters opens on 26th April 2021.

*
Recommended for children aged 4 and above. Children under 2 go free*

Creative Team

DIRECTOR
Guy Withers
CONDUCTOR
Bertie Baigent
CHOREOGRAPHER
Julia Cave
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Hugo Millard

Cast

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STORYTELLER
Abby McCann
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STORYTELLER
Jonathan Mewett

Ensemble

FLUTE
Rosie Bowker
BASSOON
Emily Newman
OBOE
Will Ball
HORN
Joel Roberts
CLARINET
Matthew Wilsher
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  • Home
  • What's On
    • 2021 Festival >
      • The Elixir of Love (Donizetti)
      • Hansel & Gretel (Humperdinck)
      • Peter and the Wolf (Prokofiev)
      • Quartet for The End of Time (Messiaen)
      • Ariel (Jonathan Dove)
      • Clairières dans le ciel & On Wenlock Edge (Oxford Lieder)
      • Young Artist Events
    • Past Festivals >
      • 2020 Mini-Festival Artistic and Online
      • 2019 Festival
      • 2018 Festival
  • About Us
    • Our Story
    • Festival Team
    • Young Artist Programme
    • Opportunities
  • Support Us
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