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Musical Stories: The Big Dreaming

25 January 2026

Full price £11.50/ Concessions £5.50 Under 1's go free and do not require a ticket

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Join Concerteenies for the musical story of ‘The Big Dreaming’, perfect for children aged 3-8 and their families. 

The Cold is coming, and it's time for Big Bear and Little Bear to get ready for the Big Sleep: for bears sleep all winter long, and wake up in the spring. But Little Bear is worried. What if they run out of dreams during the Big Sleep? And so, Little Bear sets out bravely to find enough dreams to see them through the long winter. “On his journey, he discovers dreams of happiness; dreams of homecoming; and dreams of hope. But with the Cold approaching fast, will Little Bear make it back home in time for the Big Dreaming?

Pianist Annabelle Lawson and narrator Polly Ives combine new music composed by award-winning Paul Rissmann with the book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Daniel Egnéus. The performance also features stunning digital animation by Victor Craven.

With songs and actions to join in with and a relaxed, friendly environment, this is an ideal introduction to music, animation and storytelling.

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Full price £11.50/ Concessions £5.50 Under 1's go free and do not require a ticket

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