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Sounds of the sun – music & storytelling family workshop

We’re displaying Helios at Coventry Charterhouse! Celebrate the sun through Indian music and storytelling in this joyful family drop-in workshop with Supriya Nagarajan and Lucy Nolan.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

As part of our Helios display at Coventry Charterhouse, join us for a special family workshop celebrating the sun through music and storytelling.

Supriya Nagarajan and Lucy Nolan will lead this vibrant session, exploring stories about the sun god Surya and the elephant-headed god Ganesha through South Indian vocal singing and the sounds of the harp.

Participants will also enjoy learning the sounds of Indian music in a fun and enjoyable setting - you may even get a chance to try the harp yourself!

Supriya and Lucy perform as part of Manasamitra, an acclaimed company that has toured nationally and internationally, with recent performances at the Royal Albert Hall, Southbank Centre, Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival, and Jaipur Literature Festival.

This is a drop-in workshop open to all, offering a relaxed and welcoming experience for families to enjoy music, culture and creativity together.

Helios has been co-commissioned by National Trust, Cork Midsummer Festival, Liverpool Cathedral, Old Royal Naval College and University College London.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for children

Meeting point

Meet at Visitor Reception and you will be directed to the workshop

What to bring and wear

Please dress appropriately for the weather.

Accessibility

Charterhouse has accessible footpaths to the Visitor Reception and into the garden.

Other

Helios will be exhibited outside in our walled garden. This means that weather conditions may impact the times Helios is on display.

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