Join the Bristol Drugs Project’s Creative Communities Summer Showcase — an inspiring evening that celebrates the healing power of music and creativity.
This joyful show brings together performances from BDP’s community programmes including Rising Voices Choir, Bristol Recovery Orchestra, Changing Tunes Beginners Groups and more.
You’ll experience a rich and uplifting mix of South African a cappella, powerful spoken word, a burst of Rage Against the Machine, and a reggae medley performed by choir and orchestra together. These performances reflect the strength, connection and creativity of people using music to support recovery, build confidence and spark joy.
Presented by Bristol Drugs Project
Format: Reserved seating
Age: All ages (parental guidance)
Content warning: This performance includes themes of addiction and trauma
Performance times
Doors: 19.00
Start: 19.30
Interval: 20:30
Restart time: 20:50
End: 21:50
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Ticket Prices
Pay What You Can tickets
This event uses Pay What You Can tickets. This means that there are different ticket price options.
We want everyone to enjoy this show, so we’re offering three suggested ticket prices based on your situation:
- Top price – £16.80 For those who want to contribute a little extra to help others attend
- Second price – £11.20 For those who can pay the full amount
- Third price – £5.60 For those with limited income
How can I use Pay What You Can?
- Click “Book tickets” and select your ticket type (different price options are available)
- Review your basket
- Click “Checkout” and start the checkout process
- Complete the checkout process your order
Behind every voice there was the echo of a struggle; behind every cadence there was the reminder of a quiet perseverance; behind every crescendo there was the salutation of a soaring triumph.
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Line-up
Rising Voices
Rising Voices has been singing together for over a decade. It offers a welcoming space to connect with others, feel part of a recovery community, and be uplifted by the joy of group singing. Rising Voices learn by ear and believe that everyone can sing. The group is led by Sophie Wilsdon.
About Bristol Recovery Orchestra
Bristol Recovery Orchestra is open to anyone who plays an instrument at a confident beginner level. Inspired by the original meaning of “orchestra”—a gathering of musicians—BRO make music together, regardless of musical background. BRO is delivered in partnership with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and led by Raph Clarkson.
Programme
Raph Clarkson Conductor
Rihab Azar Oud
Harriet Riley Percussion
Judith Scarfe Cello
Changing Tunes Beginners Group
Changing Tunes Beginners Group supports people just starting their musical journey, gently guiding them into making music with others. Bristol Drugs Project’s new move-on group, run in partnership with Trinity Arts, provides a supportive next step. The groups are led by Melissa Thompson, Jordan Woollgar, and Eleri Hewitt.
Creative Communities
Creative Communities is a unique 10 year old programme offering weekly arts groups and events for adults affected by drug and alcohol use. Creative Communities are part of Bristol Drugs Project, who have been supporting people in Bristol since 1985 through harm reduction, treatment, and creative engagement.
About Lantern Hall
Bristol’s home of dazzling new music
Seating plans
Seating plans
Lantern Hall is a performance space with a flat floor that can be used in a seated or standing format. To find out more detail about our seating plans, auditorium entrances and exits and accessible viewing areas, view our seating plan page.
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
Lantern Hall
at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Lantern 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 available within the first 10 rows on the flat floor of the Hall.
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. Seats in rows AA-J on the flat floor 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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