Events

Illyria presents – The Wind in the Willows

Multiple award-winning Illyria celebrates Kenneth Grahame’s timeless tale of friendship, laughter, the longing for home and the lure of adventure.

Drawing in Space with 3D Materials, with Artist Fiona Campbell

Inspired by the exhibition and The Sherborne Gardens, you will use everyday, found, and recycled materials to create a sculptural work from initial sketches. 

Illyria presents – HMS Pinafore

Full to the gunwales with sharp dialogue and catchy tunes, this timeless comic opera is performed outdoors by a cast of 6 outstanding performers on a spectacular nautical set, using Sullivan’s full score.

Picnic Islands and Paper Aeroplanes, with Artist Jo Burlington

A playful, creative session for families with Jo Burlington of Oops Wow Messy Art, inspired by the work of Charlotte Hodes.

Low-toxicity contact printing and camera-less photography workshop

Join artist Hannah Fletcher, founder of The Sustainable Darkroom in London, to explore two different ‘photographic’ print-making processes, both of which utilise decaying and decomposing garden matter from The Sherborne’s garden.

Cuban-Style Family Fiesta

Kickstart the summer holidays with a Cuban-style family fiesta in our gardens. Expect music, food and fun!

Shahidha Bari in conversation with artist Charlotte Hodes

Shahidha Bari talks with artist Charlotte Hodes about what inspires the making of her work, especially the work in the current show, Recurring Intricacies.

Illyria presents – Pride and Prejudice

Following seven sell-out seasons of this sparkling adaptation, award-winning Illyria returns to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday in style.

Curator’s Tour with Tim Martin

Join Tim Martin for a walk, talk, and discussion of the themes in the current show and why he chose to bring together these three female artists in the intricate spaces of The Sherborne’s Georgian rooms. 

Armed Forces Day Military Band Concert

A lunchtime concert by the Salamanca Band and Bugles of The Rifles.

Helen Sear RA, Film Works

Helen Sear RA, one of the three artists featured in the "Recurring Intricacies" exhibition, primarily employs photography and film in her practice. This is a rare opportunity to see her recent film works outside of the gallery space.