Essential information
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Events and festivals
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| Location | |
| Date and times | Friday 27 and Saturday 28 November 2026 | 6.30pm and 8.30pm |
| Prices | £35-£80 Adults |
| Discount for Members. Not a Member? Join now |
What happens when you take away everything except sound?
in the dark is a groundbreaking immersive live experience that invites audiences to step into complete darkness, where music becomes the only guide.
With no visual distractions, every note, every breath and every movement takes on new meaning. Performed by a talented ensemble of live musicians surrounding the audience, each show is designed to heighten your senses and create a deeply personal connection with the music.
No two audiences are ever the same. In the darkness, you become part of the performance.
PULSE
PULSE is the next chapter of in the dark. Building on everything audiences loved about HUSH, PULSE explores rhythm, movement and connection through an entirely new live experience, featuring the same exceptional musicians and immersive approach.
No distractions. No expectations. Just you, the music, and everything you'll discover along the way.
How does 'in the dark' work?
The space is in total darkness. You'll be seated throughout, and given a sleep mask at the start for full immersion. Around you, 30 world-class musicians will perform - but this isn't a concert, it's something else entirely.
The music doesn't come from a stage - it will move and surround you in multiple different ways throughout the experience. It’s intimate and three-dimensional, and without lights or distractions will absorb you and your mind in an entirely new way.
Some of the music you may recognise, much you won't, but the theme is life and love. Audiences have described it as mystifying, sublime, stunning, immersive, beautiful, transcendent, and more.
It’s not just a performance; it’s a journey - one that lingers long after the final note fades. So, if you’re ready to stop, to truly listen, and to let your ears take the lead, don’t miss ‘in the dark.’ It’s an hour of pure, unadulterated magic - a reminder that sometimes, the most extraordinary experiences are the ones we can’t see"
The Live Review
Cutting off the sense of sight allows your brain to focus differently, more acutely, on the live music performed by these most talented musicians. in the dark is a voyage of discoveries... the musical brilliance, interpretation and creativity is an amazement... sublime. A unique experience not to be missed"
London Theatre
Prices
| Regular | Members | |
| Benches | £35 | £31.50 |
| Tier B | £60 | £54 |
| Tier A | £80 | £72 |
Please note that a non-refundable booking fee is added to each transaction, but there is no booking fee for Members.
Download the seating and pricing chart.
Which seats should I choose?
in the dark treats sound differently from any other music performance you're likely to have experienced. In conventional performances the sound comes from one direction and everyone hears the same. In contrast, at this Cutty Sark show, around thirty performers will be performing in multiple positions around, through and amongst the audience… all without amplification. The hull of the ship becomes an instrument itself, and every single person in the room will hear something different.
Tier A - the best seats in the house, where you're surrounded with performers and the instruments and voices have the most intense clarity, closeness and impact… the real heart of the sound.
Tier B – still in the main performance area underneath the hull of the ship, but more distant from the centre of the sound. The performers still move around you, but the clarity and definition is one step removed. Still immersive, just a little less clear and close.
Benches – positioned side-on to the soundscape, where you will still hear the movement of the music, but where we can't get the musicians completely around you… think more 180° than 360°.
Seating is unreserved within the different tiers/benches.
Additional information and timings
Location: Cutty Sark Dry Berth
Event timings:
Please note latecomers are strictly not permitted due to the nature of the show.
First show: 6.30pm
6pm – Doors open to the public.
6.30-7.30pm – Performance.
Second show: 8.30pm
8pm – Doors open to the public
8.30-9.30pm – Performance.
Seating: Seating is unreserved.
Accessibility at Cutty Sark events
For safety reasons, wheelchair access spaces for Cutty Sark are limited to three visitors per event. Cutty Sark is wheelchair accessible with lifts providing access to all levels of the ship.
The original ship structure restricts the size of the lift on board, but mobility scooters can be accommodated on board providing they fit in our lifts. Measurements for the lifts are included in the Cutty Sark access statement. No e-scooters or e-bikes are permitted on board as per our visitor regulations.
Companion tickets are available for any guest who would be unable to visit independently, please select this alongside a paid ticket.
If you are a wheelchair user or have any other queries regarding accessibility at this event, please contact bookings@rmg.co.uk prior to purchasing your ticket.
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