In May 2023, we launched a new programme of work in the London Borough of Enfield named 'In Town'. Designed to increase cultural engagement in the borough, the project began with a residency in St Ignatius College, a state secondary school, rehearsing one of our main season concerts and delivering workshops and work experience for pupils.
During our 2023-24 season, we delivered a second residency at St Ignatius College, expanded our work to the adult community with our Untold Stories project in Edmonton and held a concert at Dugdale Arts Centre, featuring core works from our repertoire and new pieces co-created with the community and pupils of St Ignatius College. To celebrate the end of our second year of work in the area, we took part in the Untold Edmonton Festival, with two events in the new Edmonton Green Pavilion.
We look forward to the third year of the programme, with another residency at St Ignatius College and further engagement with the local community.
Untold Stories Edmonton
Between November 2023 and March 2024 we held a series of workshops with residents at Fore Street Library, Edmonton. Inspired by these musical and animation workshops, composer Ryan Morgan and filmmaker Nigel Kellaway created a new piece of music and film. The film was premiered on Thursday 18 April 2024 and was included in a concert at Dugdale Arts Centre on Friday 3 May 2024. The film was subsequently released on our digital channel.
London Sinfonietta would like to thank the Enfield Council for their support, in particular the Heritage Team and Enfield Music Service.
In Town is kindly supported by the Chapman Charitable Trust, The Tadpole Trust and Untold Edmonton.
