IN THE DARK IS NOT JUST A PERFORMANCE; IT’S A JOURNEY – ONE THAT LINGERS LONG AFTER THE FINAL NOTE FADES

By Emma Carney | Bunny Pudding · Digital Coven · @bunnyscopes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Press Invite

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to truly listen—not just hear, but feel music and  sound in its purest form—then ‘In the Dark’ is the experience you’ve been waiting for. I know that opening line is a bit pretentious but this is a theatre review…..and I mean every word. This extraordinary music and sensory performance, which strips away the visual distractions of a usual live performance, is a revelation for the senses and well, more of an experience than a performance.

I was a little nervous about what to expect as someone with a neuro spicy brain…you never *quite know* if you’re going to vibe with something or get over whelmed sensory wise. Spoiler alert, I found myself truly enjoying the experience that felt more like a musical meditation than anything else. Seriously, I was taken on an emotional journey in my mind and I was here for it. 

From the moment you step into the venue, the beautiful St Bartholomew the Great, in Smithfield within the City of London, you’re invited to leave the outside world behind. No phones, no chatter, no distractions—just you, your ears, and the enveloping darkness. Sounds like a nightmare in copy but in reality, after a hectic and horrible 8 hours at work, it’s bliss. The concept is simple yet profound: a live music performance where both the audience and the musicians are immersed in complete darkness. The result is an intimate, and meditative encounter with sound that feels both primal and deeply personal.

The secrecy surrounding the music and performers only adds to the magic. There’s no set list to scrutinise, no programme to flip through—just the thrill of the unknown. As the lights dim and the first notes reverberate through the space, you’re transported. The absence of sight heightens every other sense, allowing the music to wash over you in waves of texture, rhythm, and emotion. It’s as if the sound itself becomes a living, breathing entity, filling the void and connecting you to something greater. If you’ve ever taken a Gong bath, then you will understand what I am referring to.

What makes ‘In the Dark’ truly special is that it doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned music lover or someone who rarely attends live performances—this experience transcends genre, language, and expectation. My only highlight would be if you loathe sitting still, or have young children it may be wise to consider if it’s for you (or sit near the back) as every single sound and movement is heightened. If someone coughs at the other end of the church, it becomes part of the experience.

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.

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Photo Credit: Ian Olsson Photography