The RPS-Award winning Paraorchestra returns to Bristol Beacon to perform Steve Reich’s Music for 18 Musicians in a unique immersive performance directed by Charles Hazlewood and Faye Stoeser.
The performance celebrates Reich’s 90th birthday year and 50 years since Music for 18 Musicians was premiered. When it was first performed 50 years ago, the work made Reich a household name and propelled Minimalism into the mainstream.
Here it’s performed with the players distributed on plinths across Beacon Hall, breaking the barrier between audience and performers. Explore the work’s sublime shifting phases as you move among pulsing marimbas, pianos and vocals, or simply remain still and allow yourself to be enveloped.
Presented by Bristol Beacon and BBC Proms
Charles Hazlewood Director
Faye Stoeser Director
Paraorchestra
Programme
Steve Reich Music for 18 Musicians
Format:
Unreserved standing in Stalls
Reserved seating in Rear Stalls, Lower Tier, Choir & on Stage
Age: For all ages (Under 16s accompanied by an adult)
Audio-described
Performance times
Doors: 19.00
Start: 19.30
Please note: There will be no interval
All timings are approximate and subject to change.
Radio broadcast
Recorded for future broadcast on BBC Radio 3
Ticket Prices
All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees
Full Price: £28.50
Limited availability tickets: A limited number of tickets priced at £9.12 (£8 + bf) will be available to purchase from 10am Wed 5 August.
These tickets will be located in all Standing and Seated areas of Beacon Hall and available to buy online and in person from Bristol Beacon’s box office.
About Beacon Hall
Our new flagship venue at Bristol Beacon
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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),
- row Z on the right 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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19:30Audio-described