WGBH’s A Christmas Celtic Sojourn with Brian O’Donovan Sensory Friendly Performance

The sensory-friendly performance will be a concert dedicated to creating a more welcoming and accessible space for individuals with sensory input disorders, including autism spectrum disorder. There will be modifications throughout the theatre space to create a friendly and supportive environment, encouraging patrons to experience the magic of theatre in their own way. Families, friends and caregivers of individuals with sensory input disorders are also encouraged to attend.

The one hour concert will include songs, dances, and poetry reflective of the Celtic Christmas spirit. A Christmas Celtic Sojourn will be hosted by Brian O’Donovan. The performance showcases the compelling and diverse offerings of the weekly and national radio programs that explore traditional and contemporary music from around the Celtic world. There will be several sing alongs using both familiar and perhaps unfamiliar Christmas songs to spark the holiday spirit within us all. Beautifully choreographed Irish traditional dance using hard and soft shoes will have you grooving in the aisles. New instruments including the Swedish Nyckelharpa will be introduced to the audience, and multiple other traditional Celtic instruments such as fiddles, harp, guitar, drums, bass, banjo, piano, flute, and mandolin will also be featured.