The Chimpanzees of Happytown

Times

11.00am - 12.00noon

Performers

Polly Ives

Ensemble 360

About this concert

‘Chimpanzees, this town is dead. These streets are all the same. Let’s celebrate our differences. Let’s make it fun again!’

Ensemble 360 and Polly Ives are back!

This imaginative and inspirational piece composed by Paul Rissmann is based on the magical children’s book The Chimpanzees of Happytown by Giles Andreae, illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees and published by Orchard Books.

Featuring projected images from the book and lots of audience participation, this is a musical treat for young children.

Meet the illustrator

Families also have the opportunity to meet illustrator Guy Parker-Rees before the concert. Visit the Bechstein Room between 10.00am and 10.45am to meet Guy, view some of his illustrations up close and perhaps have a go at drawing your own too.

The Chimpanzees of Happytown was commissioned by Music in the Round and funded by Mayfield Valley Arts Trust, Grants for the Arts, Garrick Charitable Trust, Garfield Weston Foundation and the Foyle Foundation

Family Events are supported by the Mayfield Valley Arts Trust, The Andor Charitable Trust and the Monument Trust.