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SIMON’S STORY
£70
15th JUNE – 10th AUGUST
IN CELEBRATION OF PRIDE
SELECTED THURSDAY & SATURDAY EVENINGS
SIMON’S STORY is a play exploring the life of Simon Pettet, an 18-year-old student of ceramics, who met Dennis Severs outside Heaven night club and moved in with him shortly after.
Devised by The Gentle Author from interviews with Patrick Handscombe, this is an intimate chamber performance in the rooms where Dennis and Simon lived and worked. It includes the opportunity to view Simon's delftware ceramics in situ.
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Dennis Severs’ Tour
£75
Reimagined by the gentle author
Thursday, Saturday & Sunday evenings
Drawing upon newly-discovered recordings and unpublished writings by Dennis Severs, The Gentle Author of Spitalfields Life has reinvented the famously evocative tours that Dennis gave when he first opened his house in 1980.
Limited to a small number of guests, this immersive performance hosted by an actor offers an unforgettable experience.
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Silent Visit
£16
Saturday & Sunday afternoons
Concessions available
12pm – 4pm (Last admission 3:15pm)
An unguided tour through the House without speaking explored at your own pace. 18 Folgate Street is famous for the quality of its silence enlivened by ticking clocks, and crackling fires. When there is no chatter, you grow more aware of fragrances – perfume, wood smoke and oranges. Compounded by the intricate visual detail, this is an intense experience for all the senses. Walk up tickets are available subject to availability. This tour takes place during daylight hours.
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RELAXED VIEWING
£16
Friday afternoons 12pm – 4pm (Last admission 3:15pm)
This is a more informal visit than our Silent Tours and Visits, with talking allowed yet still offering a relaxed opportunity to weave your way through the house and revel in its lavish decoration.
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Silent Night
£25
Friday evenings
5pm – 9pm (Last admission 8:15pm)
A silent visit where shadows of the past are illuminated by the rich warm splendour of candlelight. This tour takes place during twilight and evening hours.
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BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR
£750
We offer private tours for up to ten guests hosted by one of our creative team. This is a rare opportunity to learn the inside story of the house, discover more of the wonder of Dennis Severs’ unique creation, and hear about the work we do to keep his vision alive today.
Please inquire for bookings.
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SIMON’S STORY
£70
15th JUNE – 10th AUGUST
IN CELEBRATION OF PRIDE
SELECTED THURSDAY & SATURDAY EVENINGS
SIMON’S STORY is a play exploring the life of Simon Pettet, an 18-year-old student of ceramics, who met Dennis Severs outside Heaven night club and moved in with him shortly after.
Devised by The Gentle Author from interviews with Patrick Handscombe, this is an intimate chamber performance in the rooms where Dennis and Simon lived and worked. It includes the opportunity to view Simon's delftware ceramics in situ.
Dennis Severs’ Tour
£75
Reimagined by the gentle author
Thursday, Saturday & Sunday evenings
Drawing upon newly-discovered recordings and unpublished writings by Dennis Severs, The Gentle Author of Spitalfields Life has reinvented the famously evocative tours that Dennis gave when he first opened his house in 1980.
Limited to a small number of guests, this immersive performance hosted by an actor offers an unforgettable experience.
Silent Visit
£16
Saturday & Sunday afternoons
Concessions available
12pm – 4pm (Last admission 3:15pm)
An unguided tour through the House without speaking explored at your own pace. 18 Folgate Street is famous for the quality of its silence enlivened by ticking clocks, and crackling fires. When there is no chatter, you grow more aware of fragrances – perfume, wood smoke and oranges. Compounded by the intricate visual detail, this is an intense experience for all the senses. Walk up tickets are available subject to availability. This tour takes place during daylight hours.
RELAXED VIEWING
£16
Friday afternoons 12pm – 4pm (Last admission 3:15pm)
This is a more informal visit than our Silent Tours and Visits, with talking allowed yet still offering a relaxed opportunity to weave your way through the house and revel in its lavish decoration.
Silent Night
£25
Friday evenings
5pm – 9pm (Last admission 8:15pm)
A silent visit where shadows of the past are illuminated by the rich warm splendour of candlelight. This tour takes place during twilight and evening hours.
BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR
£750
We offer private tours for up to ten guests hosted by one of our creative team. This is a rare opportunity to learn the inside story of the house, discover more of the wonder of Dennis Severs’ unique creation, and hear about the work we do to keep his vision alive today.
Please inquire for bookings.