you saw our tube ad?
ignoring everything appeals?
then come into the dark with us.
we bring you a show in total darkness where you can switch off everything, including your sight, for just over an hour… while 30 musicians perform live around you, with no amplification, just ever-moving, totally live, 360° sound.
no-one to watch. nothing to see. and it’s spectacular as a result.
taking place in the stunning nave of St Andrews Holborn in the City of London, where sound has soared for over 1000 years, for multiple dates in January…
venue information
St Andrews Holborn, close to Chancery Lane tube
5 St Andrew Street, London, EC4A 3AF
extra Jan - March dates will be released soon to be notified about new dates, sign up here
seating info
BAND A - our best selling seats, sat right in the heart of the space for the best immersive sound in the house (and comfy, cushioned seats)
BAND B - seated inside the centre of the nave and still immersed in the 360° sound, just slightly on the edges, and on pews
BAND C - the side of the main performance space, more 180° sound than 360° , but still experience the immersive sound on the ground level - pew seating
BALCONY - our entry level seats… please be aware that you’re sitting listen from above - it’s a beautiful sound, but a more conventional & less immersive experience - pew seating
all seats are unreserved within bands
FAQs
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Yes, completely. Both for the audience and the musicians. A sleep mask is included with your ticket for full immersion.
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A secret mix crossing ambient, Scandi, nu-folk, indie & a little experimental. It’s not classical music or jazz, though tiny elements may feature. The best way to describe it is how it feels - profound, raw, cathartic & at times ethereal.
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There’s a tiny bit of amplified sound as you arrive, and for a couple of moments during the show. But other than that, it is completely acoustic. And it’s definitely not a band. There are c.25 voices and c.25 instruments… and they’re all playing live, around you.
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A secret ensemble of multi-instrumentalists & singers. You’ll meet them at the end.
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It couldn’t be further from it. Around 30 musicians are going to be performing live… around, past & through you… and they’re also in total darkness, just like the audience. It’s an extraordinary way of experiencing live music.
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St Andrew Holborn - a few minutes walk from Chancery Lane tube. The full address is 5 St Andrew Street London EC4A 3AF
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c.70 minutes - doors open 30 mins beforehand and we strongly suggest arriving early.
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No. Once we go dark, we go dark. Doors close at the exact start time and we can’t admit latecomers.
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Seated throughout, on a mixture of pews & chairs. Audiences in the past have brought cushions, blankets & hats, and all are welcome - be as comfortable as you desire.
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in term of entry & exit, absolutely, however the venue unfortunately doesn’t have any accessible toilets. To help this we’re compiling a list of places close by that do and will share that with you by email when you contact us to buy accessible tickets.
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Simply email hello(@)in-the-dark.com, and we’ll send you a special code so that you can buy a ticket for yourself and of course your essential companion. We’ll make sure you’re well taken care of on the night and offer priority entry to our ‘music-able’ ticket holders. We’ll also ask for your feedback after the event to make sure that we make our events as accessible as humanly possible.
Important - please see the answer to ‘are the venues accessible’ for full accessibility details
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If your child can sit still & quietly, they’ll love it. No under 6’s though, thank you.
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Not at all. This is about deep listening – not scare tactics or theatrics.
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Max 400 - this is a small batch, intimate show :)
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what makes this different from anything you've experienced?
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complete sensory focus - no visual distractions, just pure, live, sound
360-degree immersion - the musicians are positioned… well… everywhere
moving 3D sound - the music isn't static. you are enveloped in music. sometimes you feel & hear a musician right next to you, sometimes a way behind, and sometimes their sound almost passes through you
our secret repertoire - if you're open to the unexpected - and especially to ambient, nu-folk, experimental, Scandi and soundscapes - you'll love it