July 28, 2025
Summer Opera at Kelvedon Hall I Eugene Onegin
Wild Arts Opera presents a weekend of opera in the Old Rose Garden to at Kelvedon Hall. The performances takes place in a beautiful large marquee that will span the Rose Garden Amphitheatre, with grass embankments and perfect acoustics. On the fist evening, Wild Arts presents a brand new production of Tchaikovsky's stunning exploration of life, death, love, and pride in pre-revolutionary Russia. Fully- staged and performed in period costume, opera’s greatest love story is told in a dazzling new English translation, and directed by former Artistic Director of Shakespeare’s Globe, Dominic Dromgoole. 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.
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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.
