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A night-time photograph of an illuminated stone statue, appearing to be a sphinx or mythological creature with a human head and animal body. The statue is lit from below, casting a golden glow on its features. In the background, out of focus, there are colourful lights visible, suggesting some kind of event or display. Small round lights are arranged around the base of the statue.

Compton Verney 
AFTER DARK

As the evenings draw in, and a crisp chill fills the air, get cosy with us at Compton Verney, and prepare to see familiar spaces in a whole new light. 

Sat 26 October 

CV Sounds: Indian Man 

A vibrant feast for your eyes and ears, feel the energy of cutting-edge music and captivating neon art on at Compton Verney after dark. 

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Indian Man

Sat 16 November 

Neon Night – Neon Naked Life Drawing 

Join us for an evening of eye-popping colours and artistic fun with Neon Naked at this life drawing workshop with a twist. 

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Fri 29 November 

After Hours 

A larger-than-life Baroque disco extravaganza. Birmingham’s Fatt Projects take over the galleries to explore themes of body adornment and identity. 

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A group of people in the dark nightime carrying colourful paper lanterns shaped like animals

Sat 18 January 

CV Sounds: Eternal Taal with Lantern Parade 

Taking inspiration from different cultural mythologies around light over darkness, come and join us for a multicultural contemporary wassail hosted by Eternal Taal, an all-female Bhangra company. 

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