Calling all singers and choirs—be part of something amazing! On Saturday 23 August 2025, Cirencester will celebrate Orpheus Day, marking 200 years since the discovery of the stunning Orpheus Mosaic.
Join Cirencester’s Orpheus Choir for a once-in-a-lifetime performance of A Song for Orpheus.
With music written by the sensational, Brit, BAFTA and Emmy award-winning Howard Goodall (The Vicar of Dibley, Blackadder) and lyrics by critically acclaimed Irish poet, Theo Dorgan, we will come together in harmony to experience the true power of an otherworldly shared musical experience.
Whether you’re a seasoned chorister or just love to sing, this is your chance to unite in harmony. Music and learning materials provided, with local workshops starting in June, with A Song for Orpheus Premiering on the morning of 23rd August 2025, Abbey Grounds, Cirencester, in association with Phoenix Festival.
The event will launch the annual Phoenix Festival which features a host of events and activities for all the family to enjoy. We kick off with our Orpheus Puppet Parade followed by the chance to be part of The Big Orpheus Choir. Following that, you can enjoy two days of live music courtesy of the Phoenix Festival.
From the creative minds that brought you “The Human Poppy” in 2018, Orpheus Day will allow singing groups, choirs and passionate vocalists from all over the UK to come and join us in performing A Song for Orpheus. Don’t miss this magical, free event—sign up now at Project Orpheus and make history with us!
www.project-orpheus.com Made possible by National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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