Since 2009, ‘In Celebration!’ has entertained audiences with its varied programme of musical, theatrical & literary events. Including plays produced & directed by author & playwright, Wayne Adrian Drew, events usually take place within the intimate, atmospheric setting of the Museum’s painted Orangery.
Please note, the ‘In Celebration!’ programme will be released upon the Museum’s reopening February 2022.
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A Valentine’s Day Premier of a rehearsed reading of W. A. Drew’s new one act play about Jane Austen and Blackheath resident, E. C. Lefroy.
Find out more ›On 14th February 2026, The Fan Museum hosted a chamber play written by Wayne Drew, starring Richard Holliss and Geraldine Watts!
Find out more ›Distinguished author and actor, Richard Holliss, in the persona of Charles Dickens, reads extracts from his works by candlelight, in an entertainment written by Wayne Adrian Drew.
Find out more ›On 19th December 2025, The Fan Museum hosted a special Dickensian performance by Richard Holliss to mark the festive season!
Find out more ›This Festive Season, see The Fan Museum in a new light…
From 11th to 18th December 2025 from 4:30pm – 7:00pm, The Fan Museum will open later than usual to welcome its visitors into a magical new take on its exhibition spaces, illuminated almost entirely by candles and underscored by classical festive favourites.
During these five evenings, the Orangery reopens its doors for visitors to enjoy a complimentary drink of mulled wine, cider or juice to fend of the crisp winter air.
Ticketholders must book in advance. Tickets will not be offered on the door.
Please note the Museum will be open to the general public as usual from 11:00am-3:30pm, with strict last entries at 3:00pm, for the duration of Museum by Candlelight.
Tickets are charged at £10.00.
Find out more ›On the evening of Tuesday 30th September a Private View and Reception was held to mark the opening of our new Exhbition ‘Fans in the Time of Jane Austen’ for fellow Museum Associates.
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