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About The Robot and The Bluebird

Based on the children’s book by David Lucas, with specially created animations by Victor Craven and new music by composer Raph Clarkson, performed by Britten Sinfonia, the performance tells the story of a Robot with a broken heart who gives his remaining strength to save the life of a little bird, and finds meaning and purpose in doing so.

The book explores themes of empathy and kindness, friendship, seasons and technology and can be explored through the English, Art and PSHE curriculum.

This show is suitable for all ages and designed especially for children aged 4 to 7.

What does the performance involve?

The performance will have a 12-piece ensemble of musicians from Britten Sinfonia and a presenter, Sheena Masson. There will also be live animations projected behind the performers based on the illustrations from the book. It will introduce the children to live instruments with the chance to join in with singing, body percussion, and a guided moment of calm.

The performance lasts approximately 1 hour and was designed for children aged 4 to 8.

How can you prepare for the performance?

The concert was designed to be sung by children so we ask that teachers commit to attending a 1-hour twilight CPD session with workshop leader and presenter, Sheena Masson. The sessions will be held between 16:30 and 17:30 on the following dates:

Monday 4 November - Saffron Walden County High School, Saffron Walden
Wednesday 6 November - Trumpington Meadows Primary School, Cambridge
Friday 8 November - Online
Monday 11 November - Online

Performance Details

Duration: 1 hour

Ticket Prices: £3 per pupil - Accompanying adults go free

Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the performance time.

Please note that the performance in Cambridge is at capacity. Please email learning@brittensinfonia.com if you would like ot be added to the waiting list.

Which performance would you like to attend?*

10:30, Wednesday 27 November - The Apex, Bury St Edmunds

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Please detail how many students you would like to bring and their year groups.*

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Number of Staff Members assisting*

If you don't know yet please provide estimates and we will ask you to confirm closer to the time.

Will any attending students or staff have any access requirements? e.g. wheelchair users, d/Deaf, visual impairments.

Where possible we will make reasonable adjustments to allow audience to attend.

How will you travel to the performance venue? Please give detail of type of vehicle (coach, minibus etc.), number of vehicles, and where possible vehicle number plates*

If you don't yet know please give estimates, and we will ask you to confirm closer to the time.

Tickets for this performance are priced at £3 per child (teachers/ adults go free). Once we have confirmed your booking we will issue you an invoice for the agreed number of places. Any change in numbers or requests for cancellation after the booking is confirmed will be at Britten Sinfonia's discretion.*

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