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About One Sun One World musical

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One Sun One World is the latest  in a distinguished line of WWF school musicals by Peter Rose and Anne Conlon. Their previous works, all of which continue to be performed around the world to great acclaim, have focused on vital environmental and social themes such as the destruction of rainforests (Yanomamo), rural-urban migration of people (African Jigsaw), the degration of the oceans (Ocean World) and the injustices which arise from international trade and debt (Arabica).

One Sun One World follows in that fine tradition reflecting the issues highlighted by WWF's One Planet Future campaign - so it celebrates our astonishing planet in all its rich diversity, but also examines changes brought about by human activities in a modern world.

The oak tree, the panda, the polar bear and the tiger remind us of the great wonders and beauties of the earth and the intricate threads of life linking every living thing. The children of the world tell us about the amazing web of trade and communication which has produced our exciting modern world with its global transport systems and its ever-changing technology.

But as the musical unfolds, the characters become more and more worried by changes beyond their control. The children of the world wonder how they can help to protect this wonderful life we all know.

One Sun One World is very much a part of WWF-UK's schools programme, which provides schools with a range of engaging and inspiring activities to help them put sustainability at the heart of school life. WWF has a range of resources to support the performances.

WWF's sincere thanks to Peter Rose and Anne Conlon who have worked tirelessly to provide us with a new and inspirational composition. We are sure the richness of their music and words will reach new generations of audiences with a message of hope about the future of our beautiful natural world, and humanity's place within it. WWF would also like to take this opportunity to thank Ivan Hattingh, WWF's former Director of Development, who inspired the work in this area.

WWF hopes that you enjoy taking part in One Sun One World.


One Sun One World premiere

One Sun One World was given its premiere performance in the Royal Albert Hall on October 22nd, 2009. The English Chamber Orchestra, augmented by senior students from the Royal College of Music, London, accompanied a combined choir of over 1500 children from schools throughout the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, accompanied by St Augustine's RC High School choir in Blackburn.

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