Also coming up at Dartington…
Our year-round, jam-packed programme of wonderful courses, talks, festivals and events. Browse them all here or take a look at some selected highlights below.
Listening Club
21 Nov: A new series of intimate evenings exploring the art of listening through conversation and live music.
A Long Long Time
20-30 Dec: Join us on an intergalactic theatrical ride through the night sky in our annual winter family show!
Lucky 7 Cabaret
22-23 Nov: Vintage styling, old school dance moves, glitter, glam, thrills and spills from this highly-regarded burlesque act!
Visiting Dartington
At our 1,200 acre estate, based in South Devon, there’s plenty to explore – from the natural beauty of the grounds, to our visitor attractions and year-round events programme. You can also make a stay of it with our historic hotel or campsite.
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DARTINGTON
An old place with a new story
Dartington is not just a beautiful place to visit. It attracts people with big ideas who want to change the world.
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GYROSCOPE
GYROSCOPE tells the story of how we are reinventing the Dartington Project for the 21st century, and exploring how a place can help people live a more fulfilled life: from the food we eat, to the art that inspires us, to the communities that we’re part of and the impact we have on the world around us.
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🍁🍂🌳 Autumn day dreams on the Dartington estate. 1200 acres of meadows, river walks, forests and gardens for everyone to explore and reconnect with nature - and free access for all, something the charitable trust is doing its utmost to maintain. Come, take a stroll and enjoy this remarkable place! 🐄 🐑 #naturewalks #stomp #parkland #totnes #devon
✨❄️💫 Join us this winter on an intergalactic, interactive theatrical ride through the night sky! Our alternative festive season show (exclusive to @dartingtonarts ) takes kids of all ages and their families to space and back, surveying the imaginary delights of the zodiac, from wandering giants, to bears, sisters, birds, fantastical creatures, gods, monsters and more. A beautiful storytelling treat for all the family. ‘Reckless Sleepers has, for more than 30 years, delighted audiences of various ages around the world.’ The Stage £12 per person | Children and concessions £10 £35 per family of four Tickets at: dartington.org/event/a-long-long-time #whatsondevon #childrenstheatre #cosmicart #familyshow #winteriscoming #daysoutwithkids #totnes #devon
🍂🌳🍁 Have you seen the Dartington illuminations yet? You’ve only a few days left to experience our listed, historic gardens in a magical new light after dark. With trail sessions each Thurs - Sun evening until 22nd Nov. Book your place: dartington.org/event/illuminate-the-darkness #illuminations #lightshow #afterdark #heritagegardens #dartingtonhall #dartington #totnes #devon #thingstodo #eveningsout
Do you enjoy classical music but wished you "understood" it a little more? Are you keen to glean more sonic riches from concerts? Then this fab new event in The Great Hall next Thursday is for you... Hosted by @dartingtonarts new Summer School artistic director, Sara Mohr-Pietsch (BBC Radio 3), these relaxed, intimate evenings will explore the art of listening through conversation and live music. Aimed at demystifying classical music and the concert experience, each event will introduce a musician appearing at our 2020 Festival. Next week's inaugural event features a concert from viola de gamba sensation, Liam Byrne. Space is limited, so please do book now to guarantee your place. #Repost @dartingtonarts ・・・ We’ve been working alongside our brilliant new artistic director @saramohrpietsch to finalise plans for next year’s summer school & festival....watch this space! Sara will be at Dartington next Thurs for the first of her #listeningclub events - intimate evenings exploring the art of listening through conversation and live music. Her first guest is @liam.byrne - the coolest viola de gamba player on the planet. Come and join us! 📷Kate Mount #dartingtonmusic #bbcradio3 #earlymusic #classicalmusic #contemporarymusic