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"Eighty years since the pigs first took charge, Orwell’s Animal Farm gets a lush musical reimagining in the Boiling Wells woodland amphitheatre. Bring a blanket for an open-air performance with a 9-piece orchestra, singers from the Gurt Lush Choir, and maybe a singalong or two. Trust no squealer."
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A event on Saturday 26th July. The event starts at 19:00.
Join us for a unique open-air performance in the woodland amphitheatre at Boiling Wells, as we mark the 80th anniversary of George Orwell’s Animal Farm with a powerful musical retelling of this iconic novel.
This special production, written by Bristol composer Phil Dixon and lyricist Elizabeth Major, features singers from the renowned Gurt Lush Choir and a live 9-piece orchestra, bringing Orwell’s timeless tale of rebellion and power to life through stirring music and song.
The Bar will be open throughout the evening, serving a selection of drinks.
Please note:
– This is an outdoor venue, come prepared for the weather.
– While Boiling Wells has some accessibility features, parts of the site involve uneven ground and woodland paths. We recommend checking our accessibility information before visiting: https://www.swcityfarm.co.uk/accessibility-information-for-visitors/
Come early, bring a blanket or cushion, and settle in for an unforgettable summer’s evening of music, story and community in this magical corner of Bristol.
Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio)
This special production, written by Bristol composer Phil Dixon and lyricist Elizabeth Major, features singers from the renowned Gurt Lush Choir and a live 9-piece orchestra, bringing Orwell’s timeless tale of rebellion and power to life through stirring music and song.
The Bar will be open throughout the evening, serving a selection of drinks.
Please note:
– This is an outdoor venue, come prepared for the weather.
– While Boiling Wells has some accessibility features, parts of the site involve uneven ground and woodland paths. We recommend checking our accessibility information before visiting: https://www.swcityfarm.co.uk/accessibility-information-for-visitors/
Come early, bring a blanket or cushion, and settle in for an unforgettable summer’s evening of music, story and community in this magical corner of Bristol.
Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio)