A brand-new storybook concert, based on the modern classic book series by Benji Davies.
The Storm Whale tells the story of a child, a whale washed up on the beach, and friendships that will change their lives forever and echo down the generations. These heart-warming tales of friendship, love and courage are brought to life through music specially written to accompany the book by our Children’s Composer-in-Residence, Paul Rissmann.
Perfect for 3 to 7 year-olds and their families, this illustrated and narrated storybook concert is brought to Stoller Hall with Music in the Round, the producers of previous popular family concerts Izzy Gimzo, Giddy Goat and Sir Scallywag. It is a wonderful introduction to a live concert experience, brimming with wonderful music, memorable songs, images from the book and plenty of chances to join in.
The Storm Whale is part of our Family Festival, a full weekend of music, arts and more for families of all ages.
“The Storm Whale tells a simple but powerful story about loneliness and the love between a parent and child… The world may be as big and lonely and incomprehensible as the ocean, but still it’s possible to find tremendous, heart-stopping tenderness.” The New York Times on the book
★★★★★ “The musicians did a wonderful job introducing the young audience to theatre, live music and engaging story-telling.” Yorkshire Post
Relaxed Performances
Relaxed performances will be on Saturday 23 May.
For this ‘Relaxed’ version of The Storm Whale concert, there will be a ‘Meet the Musicians’ event before the concert (from 11.00am & 2.30pm), so audiences can be introduced to the musicians and the sounds that their instruments make.
For the concert, doors will be left open, lights raised and a break-out space provided. There will not be any emphasis on the audience being quiet; vocalisations and movements are welcome.
People with an Autism Spectrum, sensory or communication disorder or learning disability, those with age-related impairments and parents/carers with babies are all encouraged to join us for these special events.
It will be a welcoming, inclusive introduction to a live concert experience, brimming with wonderful music, memorable songs, images from the book and chances to join in, should you wish.
With many thanks to all Music in the Round’s funders, including:
The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation, The JG Graves Charitable Trust, Sheffield Town Trust and Wise Music Foundation.
