There will be a Turtle Opera in Oxford during the autumn half-term 2026. (Tues 27 - Fri 30 October)
This is a music and drama creative project aimed specifically for autistic young people (11-15 year olds) . Turtle Opera is free to all participants.
WHEN: 11am - 3:30pm
DATES: Tuesday 27th - Friday 30th October
VENUE: OGSTON MUSIC SCHOOL, ST. EDWARD’S SCHOOL, OXFORD, OX2 7NN
COST: FREE
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: October 1st 2026. Please fill out the on-line application below.
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During the workshops the group will explore a variety of creative disciplines. The autistic young people will work with a professional pastoral team, a composer and a director to work as a team to create their own group performance of music and story. This will culminate in a sharing for friends and family. 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.
TURTLE OPERA 2019 - WHEN I FOUND MY VOICE
Turtle Opera is produced by Turtle Key Arts in collaboration with St Edward’s School, University of Oxford, English Touring Opera and Royal College of Music. Funded by Prospero.
