River will perform with the Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra.

The Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) is delighted to be bringing award-winning illustrator and author James Mayhew to Elsecar Ironworks, Barnsley. James will be painting live onstage while the Sheffield Philharmonic plays music inspired by Fantasy and Fables. Projected onto a big screen, Mayhew’s artwork will bring the music to life in this amazing multi-media experience.

“It’s quite the tonic to watch Mayhew match colours, shapes and images to the orchestra’s own sweet patterns.” Sunday Times

• COLERIDGE–TAYLOR: Music from Othello

• MOZART: Die Zauberflöte, Overture

• HUMPERDINCK: Hansel & Gretel Prelude

• TCHAIKOVSKY: Sleeping Beauty, op.66