A colourful retelling of the 12th century Sufi poem through music, dance, narration and poetry.
Experience Leighton House through a colourful retelling of 12th century poet Farid ud-Din Attar’s poem The Conference of the Birds – conveying the essence of the Sufi search for truth through the noisy, messy squabbling assembly of colourful birds.
Two separate one-hour performances will bring together music, dance, narration and poetry.
Children are especially welcome.
Useful information:
Two separate one-hour performances at 2-3pm and 3:30-4:30pm.
Performances will take place in the Studio at Leighton House.
Access to performances is included within general admission tickets, which can be booked via: https://leightonhouse.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/34288?catID=34420&
Relaxed seating, with benches, fold out stools and space to sit on the floor
About Cantata Dramatica:
Cantata Dramatica is a not-for-profit organisation whose objective is to commission, promote and perform new music. Since 2012, Cantata Dramatica has commissioned at least one work per year from several different composers, working with a mix of professional and amateur performers at many different levels. Cantata Dramatica aims to provide a rewarding creative experience for all, with the goal of not just commissioning but also having new music performed more widely in front of diverse audiences.
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Visitor information
Address
12 Holland Park Road, London, Greater London, W14 8LZ
020 7361 3783
Opening times
Opening hours
Wednesdays to Mondays, 10am – 5:30pm
Last entry 4:30pm
Exclusions and safety measures
National Art Pass benefits not valid for guided tours and public programme.
