Vanbrugh 300: The Cast of Players
We’re bringing the joy, humour, decadence and drama of Seaton Delaval Hall to life in a spectacular projection artwork - a show of the grandest proportions where today’s cast of players are waiting in the wings for their moment to shine.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
This is a celebration of Seaton Delaval Hall, its communities and its architect, Sir John Vanbrugh, capturing the unique blend of grandeur and irreverence. Vanbrugh’s iconic building will be reimagined as a vast magical toy theatre, staged and prepared by the flamboyant Delavals, with all their flair for theatrics contained within.
300 people (and pets!) celebrating their connections to Seaton Delaval Hall through portraits by photographer Richard Eyers and bought to life through evening projection and sound by Illuminos.
Projections last approximately 10-12 minutes. Projection times are 7:30pm, 7:50pm, 8:10pm, 8:30pm, 8:50pm
The Cast of Players is part of Vanbrugh 300, a year of exhibitions and activities at six of the architect’s most significant creations: Castle Howard, Blenheim Palace, Seaton Delaval Hall, Grimsthorpe Castle, Kimbolton Castle and Stowe House. Vanbrugh 300 is presented by The Georgian Group, with support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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Booking not needed. Free admission for all.
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