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Bristol Beacon announces opening weekend plans
Bristol Beacon have announced their reopening weekend plans as they prepare to welcome back guests after a multi-million pound refurbishment.
The redevelopment includes a brand new performance spaces including the 2,000-capacity Beacon Hall, the-500 capacity Lantern Hall and the brand new 200-capacity cellar.
On opening night on November 30, a newly commissioned work featuring an all-Bristol lineup including globally-renowned orchestral innovators Paraorchestra and electronic artist Surgeons Girl.
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Paraorchestra has worked with Surgeons Girl and responding composer Oliver Vibrans to create an evolving work that promises to take audiences on an expansive journey, illuminated by audio-visual experts Limbic Cinema who employ projection-mapping and innovative lighting techniques in their work.
Promising a spectacular collision of sound and light composed in a unique collaborative process, the multi-sensory experience will light up Beacon Hall on reopening night.
The opening weekend will also see the venue throw open its doors for ‘The Housewarming’ – an all-day free party featuring communities, artists and talent gathered from right across the city through an open-call on December 2.
The weekend is rounded off on December 3 by Penguin Cafe, Arthur Jeffes’ much loved and highly acclaimed collective.
Main photo: Victor Frankowski
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