Dennis Severs came to Spitalfields in 1979 and bought a derelict house saved by the Spitalfields Trust. He reconfigured it to tell the story of an imaginary Huguenot family who had lived there since it was built in 1724. Take a walk through time in Dennis Severs' House in which the material things he collected become a cast of characters, the House destined to be their stage. Dennis Severs' Tour — Reimagined by the Gentle Author Drawing upon newly-discovered recordings and unpublished writings by Dennis Severs, The Gentle Author of Spitalfields Life has reinvented the famously evocative tours that Dennis gave when he first opened his house in 1980. Limited to a small number of guests, this immersive performance hosted by an actor offers an unforgettable experience.
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Limited to a small number of guests, this immersive performance is hosted by an actor.
Ages: All ages
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About Dennis Severs' House
A Grade II-listed 18th-century house at 18 Folgate Street, Spitalfields, London, reimagined by Dennis Severs as a "still-life drama" telling the story of an imaginary Huguenot family. Managed by the Spitalfields Trust.