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Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK’s heritage. Vanbrugh 300 is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to develop a nationwide project that aims to broaden the awareness of Vanbrugh through special displays, free education programmes and lectures, throughout his tercentenary year in 2026.
25th March to 28th March 2026
7:30 - 9:30pm
We’re bringing the joy, humour, decadence and drama of Seaton Delaval Hall to life in a spectacular projection artwork - a show of the grandest proportions where today’s cast of players are waiting in the wings for their moment to shine.
This is a celebration of Seaton Delaval Hall, its communities and its architect, Sir John Vanbrugh, capturing the unique blend of grandeur and irreverence. Vanbrugh’s iconic building will be reimagined as a vast magical toy theatre, staged and prepared by the flamboyant Delavals, with all their flair for theatrics contained within.
300 people (and pets!) celebrating their connections to Seaton Delaval Hall through portraits by photographer Richard Eyers and bought to life through evening projection and sound by Illuminos.
Projections last approximately 10-12 minutes. Projection times are 7:30pm, 7:50pm, 8:10pm, 8:30pm, 8:50pm
The Cast of Players is part of Vanbrugh 300, a year of exhibitions and activities at six of the architect’s most significant creations, presented by The Georgian Group and with support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Booking not needed. Free admission for all.
