Cosmos: A new Community Opera

Mark Lawrence director
Claire Williamson writer
Laurie Gethin soprano
Niall Hoskins baritone

Discover creation myths and legends of the ancient past; find out about Galileo, ‘the father of modern science’, and Newton, physicist and alchemist; and explore the future of space travel with Cosmos – an exciting new opera, written and performed by 200 primary school children from Knowle West and Horfield.

Cosmos is the culmination of a creative year-long project with pupils from The School of Christ the King, Greenfield and Horfield Primary Schools, St Mary Redcliffe and Cotham schools, and the Cosmos Community Choir, and is aimed at giving young participants a first, unforgettable experience of opera.

A tour de force tale, Cosmos is the story of everything - from the first microseconds of our universe to the exciting future of life beyond our Earth.

The Cosmos: one big bang, a hundred billion galaxies, a billion trillion stars, billions of comets, thousands of asteroids, countless worlds - the mysterious and lovely stuff of life.

Recommended age: 6+
Running time: 60 minutes without interval

Venue

St George's Bristol, West End

Dates

Date 19 Oct 2008 - 20 Oct 2008

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Patrons are strongly advised to use the West End and Trenchard car parks, each within a short walk of St George's Bristol. The car park adjacent to St George's Bristol is not for public use. Please note, there is now a meter charge for evening roadside parking.

Public Transport Directions

There are several bus services to St George's Bristol, stopping at the top and bottom of Park Street. For information on local bus services call 0117 955 3231.

Bristol is well served with trains to Bristol Temple Meads from Bath Spa, Cardiff, London Paddington, the South, Birmingham New Street and the North. There is a taxi rank just outside the station and buses numbers 8, 9, 508 and 509 stop at the top and bottom of Park Street. For information on trains call 0345 484950.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• In town/city centre
• Indoor Event

Accessibility

• Accessible to Wheelchair Users
• On Bus Route

Payment Methods

• Booking essential

Establishment Features

• Cater for groups

Tours and Demonstrations

• Guided Tours Available for Groups