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LSO Family Concert: Through the Looking Glass

Suitable for 7- to 12-year-olds

Alice Through the Looking-Glass

Venture through the looking glass with the LSO for the premiere performance of Paul Rissmann’s brand-new concert suite.

Meet a cavalcade of Lewis Carroll’s most madcap characters and accompany Alice on her quest to become Queen.

Presented in a fun and informative way, LSO Family Concerts feature music based on a theme and offer the chance for everyone to get involved by singing along with the audience participation piece.

Pre-concert workshops

Singing Workshop
Fountain Room, Barbican Level G (Circle)
Timed slots: 12pm, 12.35pm, 1.10pm, 1.45pm

Join our musicians to learn some movements of Paul Rissmann’s Through the Looking Glass suite before the concert. 

This activity is first come-first served. Please sign up on the sheet on the door.

Music Workshop
Stalls Lounge, Barbican Level -1 (Stalls)
Timed slots: 12pm, 12.35pm, 1.10pm, 1.45pm

Come and create some music inspired by Paul Rissmann’s Through the Looking Glass suite to get yourself in the mood to follow Alice through the looking glass. Participants are encouraged to bring their own instruments and join in. We will also provide some instruments to borrow.

This activity is first come-first served. Please sign up on the sheet on the door.


There will also be a craft and activities trail through the Barbican Stalls and Circle foyers, with activities for all ages to join in with.

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