TURTLE OPERA IN LONDON (HALF-TERM 17-20 FEB  2026)


A music and drama creative project aimed specifically at 11-15 year olds on the autism spectrum. Turtle Opera is free to all participants.

WHEN: 11am - 3:30PM
Tue 17 - Fri 20 FEB 2026

WHERE: Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL

COST: FREE

The application process is now closed.

During four days of workshops  the group will explore a variety of creative disciplines. The autistic young people will work with a professional composer and director to work as a team to create their own group music and story. The team will be supported by a project co-ordinator from Turtle Key Arts.

“I don’t mean to be dramatic about it but Turtle Opera has completely changed our lives. Pascal walked out of the first session, and it was as if “Oh my god, it’s ok to be autistic”. For the first time in his life he picked up the phone and he now talks regularly to his grandparents in Australia. He is a changed child.” - Mother of a participant.

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Turtle Opera is a Turtle Key Arts partnership with The Victoria & Albert Museum..
    

 

    

 

 

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