Temporary House Closure

Due to pre-booked private events taking place, there will be no tours or free-flow on Thursday 9th, Friday 10th, or Sunday 12th June. We apologise for any inconvinience caused.

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We Wonder Noir returns to Wentworth Woodhouse this March!

Centred around the theme ‘Listen’, a series of modern art installations will fill our magnificent State Rooms, bringing them to life in an exciting and engaging way.

Download the full programme here.

Artworks:

  • Museum of the Moon by Luke Jerram – Measuring seven metres in diameter, the moon features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. At an approximate scale of 1:500,000, each centimetre of the internally lit spherical sculpture represents 5km of the moon’s surface.
  • Neon Horse by Patrick Murphy – A new neon artwork inspired by the famous painting of the racehorse, Whistlejacket, by George Stubbs.
  • The Mute Still Air by Ed Carter – This new installation is inspired by the shared coal-mining history of Wentworth and Elsecar, featuring a score by the Grimethorpe Colliery Band. With a striking hexagonal structure at its centre, the work incorporates lights, fans and a series of tuned copper wind chimes which cast moving shadows.
  • The Sun Shines on the Fallen Tree by Pif Paf Theatre – A brand-new sound and light exhibition, inspired by the rampant, beautiful and exciting new life in the clearing of a wood.
  • Chinese Laundry by Tala Lee – A short dance film exploring the act of listening to stories passed down through families.
  • Anima by James Lockey & Andy Seward – An immersive visual and light exploration into the unheard sonic soul of Wentworth Woodhouse.
  • Utterance on Screen by Helen Mort & James Lockey – A film and poem capturing the experience of the covid crisis through the voices of South Yorkshire’s cared for elderly and their carers.

Special Events

Opening Night – Friday 11th March
Neon River by Patrick Murphy
For one night only, Patrick Murphy will be firing a new laser artwork to connect the House to the historic surrounding landscape.

Closing Night – Friday 18th March
Dance in the Moonlight with Simon Armitage
A special DJ-set by Poet Laureate, Simon Armitage, who will be playing a series of his favourite music, inviting you to dance and listen under the moonlight.

This event, supported by Arts Council England, Without Walls and RELOAD, aims to showcase the work of several Yorkshire-based artists and introduce their work to our local community here in Rotherham. Please note, this event will not run on Thursday 17th March due to another event taking place.