Exploring the orchestra as the ultimate embodiment of teamwork, this unprecedented new work recasts the classical concert as an immersive experience.
In The Virtuous Circle, Paraorchestra perform in perfect synchronicity, playing Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 on the move, combining with dancers in an array of choreographic formations.
New compositions from Ivor Novello Award-winner, Oliver Vibrans, abstract the DNA of Mozart’s opus, delicately threading together the four iconic movements.
Upending orchestral conventions, the performance takes place on the floor of Beacon Hall rather than on stage. You can choose to watch from a vantage point in the tiers above, or wander amongst the players as they perform, dissolving the barrier between audience and performer and allowing your curiosity to inspire your experience.
This unprecedented new show invites you to the heart of the action, to experience the perfect symbiosis of an orchestra – the ultimate virtuous circle – in breathtaking surround-sound.
Access and ticketing information will be confirmed on this page prior to tickets going on sale on Sat 18 May.
Co-commissioned and co-presented by BBC Proms and Paraorchestra
Charles Hazlewood Co-director & Conductor
Kyla Goodey Co-director
Tom Jackson Greaves Choreographer
Paraorchestra
Programme
Mozart Symphony No. 40
Interspersed with new compositions by Oliver Vibrans
Format: Standing and Reserved seating
Access and ticketing information will be confirmed on this page prior to tickets going on sale on Sat 18 May.
Age: For all ages (Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)
BSL interpreted
Audio-described
Performance times
Performance 1
Doors: 17:30
Start Time: 18:00
End: 19:00
Performance 2
Doors: 20:00
Start Time: 20:30
End: 21:30
All timings are approximate and subject to change.
Ticket Prices
Full Price: £27.25 incl. booking fee
Door Ticket: £8.72 incl. booking fee
Available on the day. Limited availability
Access: £27.25 incl. booking fee
Includes free personal assistant ticket. Join our access register.
Discounts
20% discount for under 18s
Not available on Door Tickets.
Wow what a show! The Paraorchestra were all fantastic and the show felt like a cutting-edge showcase of what’s to come in the space. Awesome!
Audience comment on Trip The Light Fantastic
About Beacon Hall
Our new flagship venue at Bristol Beacon
Seating plans
Seating plans
Beacon Hall has three levels that can be used in a seated or standing format. View seating plans, auditorium entrances and exits and accessible viewing areas.
Venue information
Venue information
Take a closer look at our beautifully restored venue, see what’s on and view detailed information about the performance space.
The venue
Beacon Hall
at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Beacon Hall is located within Bristol Beacon. Head to Level 1 and follow signs to find the auditorium.
Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 200m away, directly behind Bristol Beacon.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.
Bus
Most bus services stop in and around the city centre promenade, 250m from Bristol Beacon.
Access
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users are in:
- row S in the centre of the rear Stalls (10 spaces)
- row Z in the left and right wings at the back of Lower Tier (4 spaces, 2 on each side),
- rows G/H on the left only at the back of Upper Tier (2 spaces)
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. Seats in row F are most suitable. If you prefer, you can leave your animal with a member of staff during the performance.
Hearing Facility
A Sennheiser MobileConnect assistive listening system is installed in the venue. Download the free App and use your own mobile device and headphones to listen to the performance. (Devices are available on request.)
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
We’ve got plenty of places for you to relax and refill. From coffee and cake, to delicious sharing boards, to full menus.
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