this january, bring your family into the dark for an hour of switching off
welcome to in the dark
the show where you & your family share something that causes everyone to stop
instead, step into a sound experience where world-class musicians play re-workings of current music - music that most teenagers, tweens and even 6+ will be absorbed by - in total darkness.
and the music doesn't come from a stage… instead, it surrounds the audience - sometimes the sound is in front of you, sometimes behind, sometimes it seems to be everywhere.
venue information
St Andrews Holborn
close to Chancery Lane tube
5 St Andrew Street, London, EC4A 3AF
extra January to March dates will be released soon - to be notified about new dates, sign up here
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
And for one night only, on 13 February, underneath the hull of the incredible Cutty Sark (King William Walk, Greenwich, London SE10 9HT)
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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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St Andrew Holborn • 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.
The Cutty Sark is fully accessible. -
St Andrew Holborn • 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.
Booking for the Cutty Sark - including for accessible tickets - is via their website
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 :)
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