What's On - Historic Buildings & Walks
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Historic Buildings
Carlyle's House, 24 Cheyne Row, Chelsea John Betjeman Recital
Back by popular demand, another chance to hear Tim Heath performing a selection of scenes from John Betjeman's delightful autobiographical poem Summoned by Bells. Sun 15 June 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Oscar Wilde's 'The Canterville Ghost'
Tim Heath reads The Canterville Ghost, the first published prose work of one of Chelsea's most famous residents, the author of The Importance of Being Earnest. Canterville Hall is haunted, but what will it take to make its new American owners believe in ghosts? Sun 22 June 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Doors open 5.30pm, last admission 6.00pm. All tickets £15. Booking essential (25 seats per performance) only from Carlyle's House on 020 7352 7087. House open Wed/Thu/Fri 2-5pm; Sat/Sun/BHM 11am-5pm. Adult £4.75, child £2.40. National Trust members free. Also free admission on presentation of this programme during Chelsea Festival Week. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/carlyleshouse
The Royal Hospital Chelsea Royal Hospital Road SW3
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren and completed in 1692 the Royal Hospital has changed little in its long history. From its distinctive red brick exterior to its beautifully designed interiors the Royal Hospital remains a remarkable and historical building. Regarded as one of the great architectural wonders of London it is the home of the Chelsea Pensioners who are known and held in great affection throughout the world. Visit the Royal Hospital and its Museum and Shop, open daily 10am to 12noon (except Sun) and 2pm to 4pm. Closed Sundays Oct to Mar and Bank Holidays. www.chelsea-pensioners.org.uk
Walks
The Chelsea Festival Walks
In its second season of delights, The Chelsea Walks is proud to be offering four tailor-made weekday walks, during The Chelsea Festival, capturing the magnificence of this most Royal borough, in her own annual summer showcase. 90 minutes of delectable cultural and musical morsels await each walker, from Tudor to Turner, Whistler to Westwood, Betjeman to Beatles. Your guide, Chelsea-born, and '60s bred Gary, unfolds its peerless parade of people, places and events, that literally shape the 21st century.
The Chelsea Walks will start at Sloane Square, end at the Cross Keys, Lawrence Street, and take place on Thu 19, Fri 20, Thu 26 and Fri 27 June at 2pm. Each walk lasts 90 minutes plus questions. Capacity for each walk: 15 people. Tickets £8, to be booked in advance, from the Chelsea Festival Box Office. Book Online
Sonic Walk
Cadogan Hall to Chelsea Theatre
Sunday 22nd June, 2pm - 6pm
'Sonic Garden' live launch
World's End Place, outside Chelsea Theatre
Sunday 22nd June, 6.30pm - 8pm
When was the last time you went somewhere just to listen? The Sonic Walk is a unique and fun chance to really listen to what the streets around you are saying, and to be a part of the creation of a Chelsea Soundscape.
Sonic Walkers will be given recordable mp3 players and a sonic map and sent forth to collect sounds from around the area. Sounds collected on the walk will then be transformed into an original sound installation - the Sonic Garden - by the artist designer Dody Nash featuring the wierd and wonderful sounds of Chelsea mixed by leading sound artists.
The Sonic Walk will start with a private tour around Cadogan Hall and will finish at the Chelsea Theatre where the Sonic Garden will be launched in Worlds End Place with fantastic live art performances curated by Chelsea Theatre.
Invite your friends and family and enjoy a very different Sunday afternoon walk!
Or come and see the Sonic Garden any time between 22nd June and 16th July.
In partnership with the London Festival of Architecture, Chelsea Festival, and Chelsea Theatre.
Free of charge but booking essential. Contact arts@rbkc.gov.uk or 020 7361 3204 for further information and to book your place.
Photo ID, proof of address and card details will need to be provided at the start of the walk. These details are needed for theft prevention and will be destroyed on the return of the recording equipment.
The Sonic Walk is kindly supported by Edirol and Studiospec.