The Council, working with Bexley Culture Network, has been awarded a grant of £100,000 from Arts Council England’s National Lottery Project Grants to bring together local arts and culture partners to deliver Night Visions, a celebration of local creativity that uses the theme of light to connect a series of unique events across the borough.

Featuring nine exciting new arts projects, Night Visions will make Bexley glow from October to January with unique experiences, crafted by local artists.

Alice and the Queen’s Beasts

Alice and The Queen's Beasts
Grab your friends and family for a fabulous immersive lantern light show experience based on the Alice in Wonderland stories
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Birdsong and 'Night Visions' Winter Shows

Bird College performance
Experience the soul-stirring magic of musical theatre with the exceptional students of Bird College
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Beuys' Acorns

Beuys' Acorns
The acclaimed national arts project comes to Thamesmead with a special evening event
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The Firewatchers

The Firewatchers
Three Rivers are working with artist Tom James to explore and celebrate the historic traditions of bonfire-building and fire-watching in Bexley
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The Goblin of Lesnes

The Goblin of Lesnes
Dare to go to Lesnes Abbey Ruins this Halloween? Join us for the unforgettable, haunting and magical story of The Goblin of Lesnes, a brand new production by The Ruined Theatre
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Night of the Basilosaurus Lantern Parade

Image of a Basilosauras
Turn the night sky into a prehistoric sea with Bow Arts lantern making workshops and parade event
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Bringing Light to Mental Health

Centrepieces
Join mental health arts charity centrepieces for an exhibition and art making workshops
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Leaves Fall In Bright Sound

The Exchange music ensemble
A community craft and music programme that will transform The Exchange into a candlelit autumn haven that will host some exceptional concerts
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60 Years: Play Perseveres

Photo of children in the snow
A new digital artwork by local artist Comfort Adeneye in partnership with Bexley Archives
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Our Partners

Night Visions has been made possible by a grant from Arts Council England’s National Lottery Project Grants.

The London Borough of Bexley is proud to be working with the following partners to deliver Night Visions.

Image showing logos of Arts Council, Three Rivers, Bow Arts, Bird College, Ruined Theatre, Peabody, The Exchange, Crossness, Hall Place, Centrepieces, LesnesAbbey, Bexleyheath BID, and Sidcup Partners