Free creative activities will run for 30 minutes before this performance.
Energetic storytelling, bubbles and music!
Join narrator Polly Ives with percussionist Matthew Brett on the marimba for a vibrant reimagining of popular book The Dog Who Could Dig, for children aged 0-7 (siblings welcome).
"Digger is a very determined dog. He has started looking for the bone that he buried and he just won't stop digging. Deeper and deeper he goes, unearthing all sorts of extraordinary things - an old shoe, a coal-miner, and even an underground train. But he's also getting hungrier and hungrier - will Digger ever find something to chew on for his dinner?"
We want our concerts to be accessible to all young children, including those with additional needs. So, whether your child is neurodiverse, has a hearing or visual impairment, physical or learning disabilities (diagnosed or not), we create a relaxed and supportive environment at these Concerteenies events. We have worked with SEND music specialists and teachers to make our Musical Stories inclusive and fun. See below for more info.
With original music composed by Paul Rissmann, Concerteenies Musical Stories concerts are a lively mix of stories, image projection and audience participation. They are centred around stunning performances from professional musicians in a relaxed environment. This concert also features extracts from Yellow After the Rain by Mitchell Peters, A Little Prayer by Evelyn Glennie and an improvisation based on Chatterbox by Chad Floyd.
Polly Ives is one of the UK’s leading music educationalists with a varied portfolio as a concert presenter, narrator, promoter, workshop leader, trainer and cellist. She regularly produces and presents children’s concerts alongside many highly renowned orchestras, ensembles and soloists (including London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Mozart Players and Ensemble 360) and with the leading arts organisations and venues in the UK (including the Southbank Centre, Wigmore Hall, Sheffield Theatres and Royal Opera House). She has worked with CBeebies, BBC Radio 3 and Scala Radio.
The Dog Who Could Dig is by Jonathan Long and Korky Paul.
Start the fun now, learn the songs and actions at www.concerteenies.com/resources
This performance is possible thanks to funding from Arts Council England, The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation, and the Sheffield Church Burgesses Trust.
Tickets
Adults £9.50, one child per adult free, under 1s free, additional children £3.50. Refunds are only available when requested 1 week before the start of the event.
Accessibility Info
This venue is wheelchair and buggy-friendly
The venue will be open before the event starts so you can come in and familiarise yourself with the space. Our friendly team will be on hand to support you with any needs.
There will be a BSL interpreter and the narrator also includes some Makaton signing.
There are personal, fun and relaxed introductions with direct language and clear interactions.
Concerts include live music, story-telling and illustrations with a range of verbal and non-verbal communication and multi-sensory elements including bubbles, coloured scarves and percussion. There are lots of options for everyone to get involved in their own way.
There won’t be any extreme or unexpected volume or lighting changes.
Don’t worry if you child makes noise, needs to move around or take some time out (in the designated chill-out space).
You are welcome to bring your own ear protectors and fidget toys if you like.
We will provide some venue and event information before the day so you can familiarise yourselves and know what to expect at the concert.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions and requests before the day and we will do our best to support you.
