Bottled Up is a dynamic new show from Multi-Story Orchestra, an award-winning music charity founded in 2011 by composer Kate Whitley and conductor Christopher Stark. Known for transforming traditional concert experiences, Multi-Story Orchestra stages performances in unconventional venues like Multi-Storey car parks, reaching new and diverse audiences.

Bottled Up explores the intense emotions of feeling on the brink of explosion—what happens when you’ve had enough, and what follows when you finally let it out? Led by acclaimed choir director Daniel Thomas, (Director, Bright Goes Gospel and The House Gospel Choir), the performance starts with musicians spread throughout the space in interactive performances, culminating in a powerful, full orchestral show.

In line with Multi-Story’s mission to empower young artists, the show features original compositions that reflect contemporary issues, reinforcing the orchestra's commitment to innovation and inclusivity in the orchestral music world.

Celebrated by ArtsDesk as ‘gobsmackingly brilliant’, Verified is a story about the dangers of social media: the search for authenticity and acceptance amidst the growing pressures of living in a digital age.This show promises to be even better this year; with spoken word and a new script by upcoming Peckham writer Montel Douglas, alongside epic songs written and performed by our choir and orchestra.

Led by Fran Lobo, Abimaro Gunnell and Yusuf Narcin

Emotions simmer and tensions rise in Bottled Up, a new show for choir and orchestra about the intense feeling of being ready to explode at any moment. What happens when you get really fed up with someone? And what happens when you let it out?

Led by Daniel Thomas

Emotions simmer and tensions rise in Bottled Up, a new show for choir and orchestra about the intense feeling of being ready to explode at any moment. What happens when you get really fed up with someone? And what happens when you let it out?

Led by Daniel Thomas

Celebrated by ArtsDesk as ‘gobsmackingly brilliant’, Verified is a story about the dangers of social media: the search for authenticity and acceptance amidst the growing pressures of living in a digital age.This show promises to be even better this year; with spoken word and a new script by upcoming Peckham writer Montel Douglas, alongside epic songs written and performed by our choir and orchestra.

Soloist: Ruth Palmer
Actor: Mohamed Bangura

Celebrated by ArtsDesk as ‘gobsmackingly brilliant’, Verified is a story about the dangers of social media: the search for authenticity and acceptance amidst the growing pressures of living in a digital age.This show promises to be even better this year; with spoken word and a new script by upcoming Peckham writer Montel Douglas, alongside epic songs written and performed by our choir and orchestra.

Soloist: Ruth Palmer
Actor: Mohamed Bangura

Celebrated by ArtsDesk as ‘gobsmackingly brilliant’, Verified is a story about the dangers of social media: the search for authenticity and acceptance amidst the growing pressures of living in a digital age.This show promises to be even better this year; with spoken word and a new script by upcoming Peckham writer Montel Douglas, alongside epic songs written and performed by our choir and orchestra.

Soloist: Ruth Palmer
Actor: Mohamed Bangura

Will AI and robots help or hinder humanity? This new choral and drumming piece is about the rise of these technologies and their impact on our world.

Join us at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall for a dynamic musical experience.

Join us at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall for a dynamic musical experience.