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London

Dialogue in the Dark 129-131, Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 3RH

MONTHS OPEN

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

DAYS OPEN

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holidays

AGE GROUPS SERVED

11 to 13 years, 14 to 16 years, College, University

Dialogue in the Dark offers immersive sensory School Trips set in total darkness, designed to awaken your other senses by using the mediums of sound and touch.

What we offer on a school trip

Dialogue in the Dark is an immersive sensory exhibition set in total darkness, designed to push you out of the comfort zone and orient you to a world without pictures. As a participant, you will wander through a simulation of London locations in complete darkness, with a blind guide to lead you through, and a white cane to help you navigate. Without visuals to guide you, your other senses awaken, helping you to navigate by sound and touch. You begin to think more creatively. More expansively. You’ll have a chance to dialogue with your guide about what life without vision is like in London. It’s fun, challenging and inspiring. We also offer workshops specific to diversity & inclusion, sensory awakening, and inclusive design & social entrepreneurship.

What makes us a great choice for education?

We are the only exhibition of our kind in London. We offer an exciting, challenging experience that is aimed at social impact and more inclusive thinking. We are also able to tailor your experience to fit what your class is studying. Our exhibition is also great for teambuilding and communication, as we practice openness and dialogue to increase authenticity around issues of inclusivity.

What is typically included on our school trips?

The visit centers around the experience in the dark which is 35-45 minutes. Before and after students enter the exhibition, we engage them in activities that awaken their senses, that activate critical thinking, and that prepare or debrief the powerful experience in the dark. We can tailor the experience for various curricular strands or stages such (for example, citizenship).

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Testimonials

“I’ll definitely see the world differently now. Thanks for the vivid experience!”

“What a great experience and opportunity to feel the world in a new way. It’s given me a lot to think about!”

“It was an incredible and enlightening experience in the dark where you could feel the reality of things and the humanity of the other people, especially of the wonderful guide we had!”

“Thanks so much for this experience! I’ve learnt and experienced so many different states of awareness during the hour. Simon was a brilliant guide. I really enjoyed chatting with him!”

“The experience made me respect the visually-impaired so much more! Definitely an experience everyone should have!”