June 28, 2025
Opera at Kelvedon Hall: Eugene Onegin
This summer, the elegant grounds of Kelvedon Hall set the stage for an unforgettable cultural experience as Wild Arts returns with two enchanting operas.
Audiences can enjoy Tchaikovsky’s stirring tale of unrequited love, Eugene Onegin, brought to life by acclaimed director Dominic Dromgoole, former Artistic Director of Shakespeare’s Globe. For a lighter touch, Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love offers sunshine and laughter, set in a charming 1950s Italian seaside village and performed in a witty new English translation.
The operas will be performed in a beautiful marquee spanning Kelvedon Hall’s Rose Garden Amphitheatre—a truly magical setting with sloping grass banks and wonderful natural acoustics. Both productions are fully staged, sung in English by an exceptional cast, and accompanied by a 10-piece chamber orchestra, conducted by Wild Arts’ Artistic Director Orlando Jopling.
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- Ticketed event FROM £50.00
You are welcome to arrive from 4pm to set up your picnic in the gardens, and bring food, drink, rugs, chairs, tables, friends, and candelabras. You will be ushered into the Rose Garden for the performance at 6pm, and there'll be 90-minute picnic interval at approximately 7pm - 8.30pm, before Act II. Curtain down will be at approximately 9.30pm, and you are welcome to stay after the show to enjoy a drink with the Wild Arts company.
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KELVEDON HALL
Discover complete rural tranquility, where Adam-esque interiors, the stunning Rose Garden, and centuries of history await—just a short journey from London.
Kelvedon Hall
Kelvedon Hall stands as a remarkable testament to English architectural and social heritage, rooted in a medieval manor site and transformed through centuries of distinguished ownership. Originally acquired by the Wright family in 1538, the current red brick structure—built in a distinctive U-plan—comprises a three-storey central block connected to two-storey pavilions, embodying the architectural elegance of its era.
In 1937, Henry 'Chips' Channon, a prominent socialite, purchased the estate, marking a significant chapter in its history. Channon's stewardship brought notable enhancements, including a uniquely styled 'Neo-Austrian-Baroque' swimming pool pavilion designed by William Kellner and entrance lodges created by Wellesley and Wells. The interior reflects this rich narrative, featuring Adamesque-style rooms from the 1780s, a John Churchill ceiling mural, and mid-1960s redesigns by David Hicks.
Recognised for its historical and architectural significance, Kelvedon Hall is a Grade I listed building, with additional structures like its lodges, orangery, and stable block also receiving heritage protection. The hall remains a private residence, continuing the Channon family's legacy and serving as a living document of English social history. Its historic Rose Garden has found new life as a venue for opera and theatrical events, further enriching the estate's cultural significance and connection to the arts.
Private tours, and further details, will be coming soon.
