Come and see our brand new musical story, The Big Dreaming by Michael Rosen - a cosy, wintery concert for the whole family at Barnsley Civic.

Big Bear and Little Bear are getting ready for their long winter sleep. But Little Bear is worried. What if they run out of dreams during the Big Sleep? So begins a grand adventure, as one small bear sets off into the big wide world in search of dreams.

This is a stunning story of hope, resilience and the dreams that sustain us.

Versatile pianist Annabelle Lawson and narrator Polly Ives will perform new music composed by award-winning Paul Rissmann, based on Michael Rosen and Daniel Egnéus’s book. Victor Craven has designed stunning digital animations to bring this story to life.

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

There will be creative activities available at 12:00 and 13:30.

There are two performances, one beginning at 11 am and one at 2 pm.

Tickets: Full price £11.50, Concessions £5.50, Under 1's go free and do not require a ticket.

These performances are possible thanks to generous funding from Arts Council England and The James Neill Trust Fund.

This piece was commissioned by Concerteenies (2023), and is possible thanks to funding from Arts Council England, the PRS foundation and the Vaughan Williams Foundation. It was co-created with children and teachers at Beck Primary School and Whiteways Primary School in Sheffield. The Big Dreaming is published by Bloomsbury Children’s Books.