Event Information
15 March 2026
2-3pm and 3:30-4:30pm
Leighton House
About the performance
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.
Join us for these family friendly, one-hour pop-up performances in Leighton’s studio or experience the full evening concert in April.
Useful information
- Two family friendly one-hour pop-up 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.
- Relaxed seating, with benches, fold out stools and space to sit on the floor.
- Children are especially welcome.
About the 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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