London Symphony Orchestra: Family Concert – Lost Things
Suitable for 7- to 12-year-olds and their families
A fun opportunity for families to learn more about music and the instruments of the orchestra, with music based on a theme and free workshops before the concert.
At some point in its life, everything has been lost, forgotten, or ignored in one way or another. Join presenter Paul Rissmann and the LSO on an exciting new musical adventure full of strange creatures in need of a home, and discover more about the orchestra on the way. Hear music from Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Modest Mussorgsky, Louise Farrenc and John Williams, alongside an enchanting musical setting of Shaun Tan’s award winning story The Lost Thing.
LSO Family Concerts are a fun, informative way for families to experience live music together and learn more about the instruments of the orchestra. Each concert is based on a theme, with free workshops before the performance, and the opportunity for everyone to get involved by playing or singing along with the audience participation piece during the concert.
The concert will finish at approximately 3.45pm (timings subject to change).
Participation Pieces
During the concert we’ll be asking you to sing along with the Orchestra in our specially written songs, Don’t Panic and The Lost Thing written by Paul Rissmann, and there will be practice sessions in the foyer beforehand. Please note that the only audience participation during this concert will be through singing and there will not be any opportunity to play your own instruments on this occasion.
Pre-Concert Activities
Arrive early to take part in free craft and musical activities in the foyers ahead of the concert. No booking required – all sessions will be available on a first come, first served basis. Full details here.
Free Crèche
There is a free crèche available for younger siblings under the age of 7. Places must be booked in advance by emailing the Barbican Box Office at tickets@barbican.org.uk or calling +44 20 7870 2500 (Monday – Friday 12–5.30pm). Please include the age of the child the place will be for.
Produced by the London Symphony Orchestra
Programme
Performers
Ticket prices
Groups of 10+ save at least 20%
Free companion tickets for Barbican Access Members
Booking fees
£4 booking fee per online/phone transaction.
No fee when tickets are booked in person.
Booking fees are per transaction and not per ticket. If your booking contains several events the highest booking fee will apply. The booking fee may be reduced on certain events. Members do not pay booking fees.
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Suitable for 7- to 12-year-olds and their families
Barbican Hall
Location
The Barbican Hall is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level.
Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users in row U at the rear of the stalls (up to sixteen, depth of row 180cm) and the back row of the circle (four), both with fold-down companion seats. Some seats in row S of the stalls for people with very limited mobility.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the concert hall where there are a limited number of suitable seats in row G of the stalls. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the cloakroom staff during the performance.
Hearing facility
There is an induction loop in the concert hall. You can use this by adjusting your hearing aid to the ‘T’ setting.
Free large-print programmes
These are available for most of our concerts. Please contact access@barbican.org.uk at least a week beforehand, to prebook a large-print programmme.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
