After Hours
Friday 9 August 2024Page Anchor
Get ready to feel the wonder and excitement of play as our next After Hours event explores the spirit of play inside us all.
We invite you to discover a night filled with a host of exclusive experiences from 6-9pm at Compton Verney. You can expect:
- Thrilling circus skills with Flying Seagulls Circus
- Giant, colourful structures with Ringworld
- Illuminating artist talks and tours with experts from A Spirit Inside and Sculpture in the Park
- Street food-inspired dining in our restaurant
- Exclusive access to our collections and exhibitions
- Virtual reality experiences
- Heart-pounding electro swing dance moves in our woodland
prices and information
Adult – £15
19-25 year olds – £12
18 and under – £8
Under 2s – Free
6 – 9pm
Doors open at 5.45pm
You’ll need to prebook your Sculpture Tour slot at checkout.
ABOUT THE ACTIVITIES…
Flying Seagulls Circus
Circus skills for all ages and a giggling comedy corner, join this renowned group as they help you master new skills while making you laugh. A warning to the crowds: this is no spectator sport!
RINGWORLD
Climb and conquer Ringworld’s giant inflatable structures, sparking your sense of play and adventure. Only at After Hours can children and adults of all ages enjoy this exciting activity! Let the towering trees and sculptures around you ignite your imagination as you rediscover your passion for play.
Sculpture Tour
Join Compton Verney’s Director of Creative Programming and Engagement, Abigail Viner, for an exclusive tour of our new Sculpture in the Park. You’ll gain incredible insights into all of the artists and works, from Louise Bourgeois’ ‘Spider’ to ‘Pissflowers’ by Helen Chadwick.
In conversation with
Chloe Wing and Permindar Kaur
Engage in an illuminating talk with leading artists whose work is currently exhibited inside our exhibition A Spirit Inside. You’ll learn more about Chloe Wing’s intricate masterpiece ‘Paper Cage’ as well as Permindar Kaur’s powerful works ‘Turbans’ and ‘Overgrown House’.
VR experiences
explore the
collections and exhibitions
For less than the price of a regular day ticket, enjoy the unique opportunity to explore Compton Verney after hours, taking in the art at your own pace and without the usual crowds. This special access allows you to fully immerse yourself in the powerful beauty of our collections.
Electro swing project
End this extraordinary evening with music from the Electro Swing Project beneath the grand trees of our Wellingtonia Avenue. Dance to their irresistible fusion of modern day Pop Music with hits of the 1920s!
Food and drink…
Street food-inspired dining
at
Compton Verney
Stone baked Sourdough Pizza
Classic Margherita (V) £8
Roasted Mediterranean vegetables, mozzarella, shaved parmesan & rocket, (V) (VGO) £9
Dried cured streaky bacon, mushrooms, slices of artichoke & mozzarella £9.50
(Gluten free options available)
Skin on fries (VGO) £4.50
Loaded Fries
Cheese sauce, jalapenos, salsa, sour cream and guacamole (V) (VGO) (GF) £8.50
Chicken shawarma, garlic sauce, fresh tomato, spring onion and coriander £9.50
Wraps
All wrapped up with chopped salad and minted yoghurt
Chicken shawarma £10.50
Bang Bang cauliflower with pickled slaw and siracha mayo (VGO) £9.50
(Gluten free wraps available)
Jude’s Ice Cream
Various flavours
Family Rave
with
big fish little fish
Sat 31 Aug 2024
CURATOR TOUR AND TEA
louise Bourgeois: Nature study
Tue 23 Jul – Tue 10 Sep 2024
