Bedtime Story Nights
Take a step back into the childhood world of beauty and innocence with Bedtime Story Nights at the world’s smallest boutique hotel, 40 Winks.
In collaboration with the online audio website Spoken Ink, where readings from professional actors including Helena Bonham-Carter and Julie Christie breathe new life into a selection of short stories from world class authors such as Angela Carter and Ian McEwen.
A strict dress code of pyjamas, nighties and dressing gowns will be enforced, and you are openly encouraged to bring a cushion, a throw, a teddy bear, or anything else that will make feel warm and cosy whilst listening to the professional actors giving the readings. Drinks and nibbles will also be provided, as will handkerchiefs, should you be moved to tears. The experience is made complete with a musical accompaniment, so expect an extraordinary and moving evening.
The next event, Stories To Make You Dream, takes place on 17th June, and you can also enjoy Tales of Love and Longing on 22nd and 29th July. Although there are no further dates scheduled at present, we have learnt that due to immense interest there are plans to run the evenings across different genres in the near future.
Rebecca Laing
Bedtime Story Nights, 40 Winks, 109 Mile End Road, London, E1 4UJ, 17th June, 22nd and 29th July, 7pm – 10.30pm
Cost: £20 per person, including drinks and nibbles, contact reservations@40winks.org to book.
www.40winks.org
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Absolutely fantastic night 'in'.
The story-telling night takes place in David's charming boutique hotel where the mood is a mix of 'feel at home' and mystery. Guests are invited to get changed into their night-ware (so do bring your best ware) and join pre-programme drinks and nibbles at the kitchen or garden. The story telling is set in large drawing room and guests lounge on the sofas, armchairs and cushioned floor. The story-telling is magical, the choice of literature is enchanting and there is a real sense that time has temporarily stopped moving. In the interval and post programme guests move and mingled around the house where the various spaces and the amount (and quality) of people is just right.
by Timor Tzur on 16 Jun 2009 22:36 GMT
