Join the amazing National Children’s Orchestras and world-renowned organist, presenter and NCO alumnus Anna Lapwood, for their dazzling Cosmic programme.
This concert is the culmination of this orchestra’s first week-long NCO residential of the year, which has included rehearsals, creative sessions and more. You can expect a warm, welcoming audience and to be inspired by really remarkable young musicians.
Presented by National Children’s Orchestras
Enyi Okpara Conductor
Anna Lapwood Organ
Programme
Richard Strauss Opening from Also Sprach Zarathustra
Hans Zimmer orch. Nic Raine Interstellar Suite for Organ and Orchestra with Anna Lapwood
Gustav Holst ‘Mars’, ‘Venus’, ‘Uranus’ and ‘Jupiter’ from The Planets
Kristina Arakelyan Toccata for organ and orchestra
John Williams Star Wars Suite for orchestra
John Powell arr. O’Loughlin How to Train Your Dragon
Ages: All ages
Format: Reserved seating
Performance times
Doors: 15.30
Start: 16.00
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Make your own Dragon Art Workshop
Sun 12 Apr, 14.45 – 15.45, Bridgehouse,
Perfect for children aged 5 and above (younger siblings welcome but note the workshop will be designed for 5+)
Join NCO and Colourful Minds and make your own colourful cardboard dragon face before the concert, using paint, collage, and lots of imagination. Inspired by How to Train Your Dragon we’ll use bold colours, shiny and scaly textures, and plenty of creative freedom.
All materials provided – just bring your ideas and get ready to make something magical!
Free entry ticketed, a ticket purchase for National Children’s Orchestras: Cosmic with Anna Lapwood is needed alongside
Ticket prices
Incl. booking fee
U18s/students/seniors/unemployed/other concessions £7.84
Under 5s free
Free carers ticker for customers with disabilities
Third tier £20.16
Second tier £23.52
Top tier £26.88
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
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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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