Polly Ives: Narrator

Annabelle Lawson: Pianist

Join Concerteenies at the Amersham Festival of Music for the magical Musical Story The Big Dreaming.

‘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, digital animations by Vic Craven, and this new book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Daniel Egnéus.  With songs and actions to join in with and a relaxed and friendly environment, this is a perfect introduction to music, animation and storytelling.

The concert also includes Chopin’s 'Minute Waltz', Florence Price’s 'Ticklin’ Toes' and 'Hushabye' Mountain by Sherman and Sherman.
The Big Dreaming is written by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Daniel Egnéus, and published by Bloomsbury Children’s Books.

After the concert, join the team for creative activities based on the story, including 'Make a Dreamcatcher'.

Please note there are two performance times at 11 am and 2 pm.