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The Robot and The Bluebird

A wonderful and interactive live orchestral experience for children and their families. “My old heart only ever said tick tock, “ said the Robot, “but now my heart is singing.”

  • 20th July 2024 - 20th July 2024
  • 11:30 am - 3:00 pm

This uplifting story tells the tale of a robot with a broken heart who gives his remaining strength to save the life of a little bird and rediscovers his life purpose.

With presenter Sheena Masson, Britten Sinfonia’s musicians perform a newly-created musical version of the children’s book by David Lucas with specially created animations by Victor Craven and a brilliant, jazz influenced score by composer Raph Clarkson.

The concert lasts approximately 50 minutes, including time to learn the songs. It is suitable for all ages and designed especially for children aged 4 to 8.

Tickets £11 adults, £7 under 16s.

Facilities

  • Bar
  • Cloakroom facilities
  • Disabled Accessibility
  • wheelchair access
  • WI-FI

Accessibility Facilities

  • Staff available to assist
  • Wheel chair accessible
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Did you know?

Bringing the river to life in raucous style each June, ‘The Bumps’ are a chaotic series of rowing races. In this Cambridge tradition, which dates back to the early 19th Century, boats set out in single file and must catch and touch, or ‘bump’, the boat ahead without being caught by the rowers on their tail.