Wonderland week: Cellophony perform Alice in Wonderland

Fri 18 September 2015

Homerton College

London based cello octet Cellophony have rapidly established themselves as the UK’s leading cello ensemble, carving a reputation as accomplished exponents of both the standard cello ensemble repertoire and a diverse array of specially commissioned arrangements and adaptations. This unique repertoire base and its exhilarating delivery on stage has won the group a following across the globe, with acclaimed performances on the festival scene across Europe and as far afield as South Korea.

As part of Wonderland Week, Cellophony will perform a new musical version written specially for them by Richard Birchall and narrated by the Principal of Homerton College, Professor Geoff Ward. A pre-concert drink is included in the ticket price.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2015. Lewis Carroll’s famous book inaugurates the golden age of children’s literature - the classics of the genre from Winnie-the-Pooh to Dr Seuss and beyond owe their playful and fun tales in part to this daring work. Carroll invented a kind of precocious and charming British childhood that has been celebrated the world over, giving voice to youthful freedom, diversity, imagination, and, most of all, curiosity.

As the 150th anniversary approaches, the Cambridge / Homerton Research and Teaching Centre for Children’s Literature celebrates Carroll’s iconic Wonderland and its lasting legacy. Our Wonderland Week features academic discussion, performances and adaptations, tea parties, and, in keeping with the true spirit of Carroll, a little playful nonsense, too!

Cost: £6