About
Dark Tales & Strange Sounds at Copped Hall III
Copped Hall, For Sat Nav use: CM16 5HR
Date:
Saturday 9th September 7pm till 9pm
Cost
£20.00 per person. The event is unsuitable for children. Gates will open at 6.00pm for a 7.00pm start. The event will conclude at 9.00pm and will include an Interval.
Description
This is an All New production from the Dark Tales team. This time, they are making use of much more of the Mansion, with performances happening in the Saloon, the State Hall, the Housekeeper's Room, the Parlour and - of course! - the Cellars.
Plans for the evening are advancing rapidly, and under consideration are the chilling story of the Country House Library, the grim tale of the Tolpuddle Martyrs, and their farm at nearby Chipping Ongar, the exchange of the Two Graces on St Kitts, soundscapes of 18th Century life, and much more. You might even meet Lady Henrietta and the Housekeeper in person!
Returning for the show will be Sinister Masterplan (Laura Sampson, storyteller, and Sam Enthoven, Thereminist) actor Julia Stallard, and sound artist Gary Stewart with his extraordinary modular synthesiser. The Witch of Brussels, Martin and Rose, will bring their spoken word, sonic experimentations, bass, beats and dark intonations.
We'll also have some fixed Sound Installations:
- Mhairi Vari promises 'the trilogy of three and the power of whatever' in the cellars;
- Robin the Fog will reprise his Ruled by Darkness tape loops in the State Hall;
- Experimental noise and sound artist Dushume will provide new experimental noises and sounds;
- In the kitchen, deep in the cellars, Lucie Stepankova and Kate Carr will be creating new soundscapes based on the Copped Hall objects in the room.
The Copped Hall bar will be open, serving drinks, and a roaring log fire will warm you in the ground floor Servants Hall.
This promenade-style event will occupy a variety of spaces in the Mansion. Storytelling will happen in the Saloon on the First Floor and in the Parlour on the Ground Floor. Other performances will take place in the Cellars, Ground Floor and First Floor rooms.
Access to the First Floor and Cellars is currently via staircase only. Those with mobility impairments interested in attending should contact the Box Office to assess the suitability of this event before booking a ticket.
This event is unsuitable for children.
Event Queries?
Please contact the Box Office on 07749 397932 for any questions you have in connection with this event.
Buy Tickets
1. Tickets can be purchased on line:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/coppedhallevents
View the event, pay and print your tickets.
Both debit and credit cards may be used
2. By Phone
If you are having problems with buying tickts via Ticketsource, please contact our BoX Office on 07749 397932 or email the Box Office on: tickets@coppedhalltrust.org.uk
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Facilities
Children & Infants
- Family Friendly, Children Welcome
Establishment Features
- Dogs admitted on a lead - Grounds only. Dogs not allowed in the mansion.
- Garden / Grounds for visitors use
- Gift shop
- Guided tours - Monthly Guided Tours - third Sunday every month The tours last about 2 hours 30 min - 3 hours and cover the whole of the gardens, part of the mansion, the cellars and the stables. Tours start from 10.00am and entry gates close at 11.00am. Cost £8.00. (The reason the gates are only open for one hour is that we have to get the tours started within this hour as the tours can last up to 3 hours including the refreshments - there is more to see than people realise !) The price includes guided tours of the mansion and gardens.
Parking & Transport
- On Site Car Parking
Provider Preferences
- Countryside Setting
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From the M25, junction 26 Follow signs to Loughton (then to Epping). Drive uphill through the forest to the roundabout. Take the first left exit (B1393), passing the garage on the left. In slightly over half a mile, turn left, signposted Upshire. After a few hundred yards you will see on the right the entrance gates and gate houses to Copped Hall.
From Woodford and Loughton Drive to the Wake Arms roundabout, follow signs to Epping (B1393) passing the garage on your left, in slightly over half a mile, turn left, signposted Upshire. After a few hundred yards you will see on the right the entrance gates and gate houses to Copped Hall.
From Harlow and the M11 Follow signs to Epping for approximately 5 miles. Through Epping, after passing the Bell Hotel on your right, in slightly over a mile turn right, signposted Upshire. After a few hundred yards you will see on the right the entrance gates and gate houses to Copped Hall.
From North Weald. Drive to Epping Through Epping, after passing the Bell Hotel on your right, in slightly over a mile turn right, signposted Upshire. After a few hundred yards you will see on the right the entrance gates and gate houses to Copped Hall.
For Satnav, use CM16 5HR.
Public Transport Directions
Please note, Copped Hall is located on the buffer lands of Epping Forest. There is no public transport access nearby. Nearest stations are on the Central Line at Epping or Loughton where taxis can take you to Copped Hall.
