Families can step into a world of magic, music and circus artistry during the Easter holidays when Britten Sinfonia presents Tales from the Circus at Big Penny Social (Saturday 11 April, 11.30am – 12.20pm).
Designed for children aged 4–11 and their families, the concert brings the much-loved picture book Leon and the Place Between to life through live orchestral music, storytelling, animation and circus performance.
Circus artist Jordan Morton-Trowers joins Britten Sinfonia and presenter Lucy Drever for this imaginative show, featuring music by composer Paul Rissmann and animations by Victor Craven.
Together they tell the story of Leon, a young boy determined to prove to his brothers and sister that magic really exists. When Leon volunteers for a magician’s act, he is whisked away to the magical “Place Between”, where everything that disappears in a magic trick ends up. Animation, storytelling, live music and circus artistry bring his adventure vividly to life.
This concert invites children to step inside a magical story where music, pictures and circus all work together. It’s a wonderful way for families to experience live orchestral music in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Britten Sinfonia is well known for its imaginative family concerts, introducing children to orchestral music through storytelling, visuals and creative performance. Rooted in the East of England, the orchestra works extensively with schools and communities to inspire young people through live music.
