Liberata Collective bring their festive production to Chiswick House, with a programme including traditional dances, lively instrumental music and festive jollity.

Inspired by the customs and entertainments of the Georgian period and the history of Chiswick House itself, Liberata Collective’s new festive production invites audiences to a
Christmas party hosted by former owner, Duchess Georgiana of Devonshire. In a play within a play, the Duchess and her friends tell their own version of the Christmas story, woven together with traditional dances, lively instrumental music, festive jollity and beautiful singing.

The result is a theatrical celebration of Christmas in the sound world and aesthetic of Georgian England; the kind of evening that might have delighted the likes of Handel or Queen Charlotte. The programme includes music by Handel, Vivaldi, Rameau and Purcell, alongside much-loved festive music including favourites from Handel’s Messiah, all brought to life through the historical acting methods and research for which the company has become known.

Audience feedback for Antonia in Chiswick House:

It was a marvellous performance – thoroughly enjoyed it. The perfect setting too!