Live Reading of New Nature Play at St Ives Estate

Community invited to join or watch live reading at Coppice Pond bird hide

A new play titled For One or a Hundred Voices will be performed in a live reading at the St Ives Estate Bird Hide, located by Coppice Pond in Bingley, on 30 October 2026. The event is scheduled to begin at 6:45pm and will take place in the dark, so attendees are advised to bring a torch.

Details of the event

The play, written by Emma Adams, is described as a love letter to nature and to those who care about it. It is designed to celebrate the beauty of the nature reserve at St Ives and to encourage people who have not yet connected with nature to engage with it. The reading is intended to be flexible, allowing participants to either watch and listen or actively join in by reading from a script provided on site.

• Event: Live reading of For One or a Hundred Voices
• Date and time: 30 October 2026, 18:45
• Location: St Ives Estate Bird Hide, Coppice Pond, Bingley, BD16 1AT
• Age guidance: Recommended for 14 years and older; under 18s must be accompanied by an adult
• Admission: Free, but booking is required
• Additional notes: Event will be unrehearsed and takes place in the dark; bring a torch

About the play and participation

For One or a Hundred Voices is written to be read by any number of people, from a single reader to a large group. Emma Adams will lead the session, and the reading is expected to be informal and spontaneous, reflecting the natural world it celebrates. The event aims to foster a sense of community among nature enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Location and access

The St Ives Estate Bird Hide is situated by Coppice Pond. The venue’s precise location can be identified using the What3Words address: suitably.escape.hamper. Attendees are encouraged to plan their journey in advance.

Additional local nature events

Other nature-related events are scheduled in the Bradford area around the same time, including:

• Wild Wednesday at Bracken Hall Countryside Centre – 28 October 2026
• Halloween Wizards Special with the Shipley Glen Tramway – 31 October to 1 November 2026
• Saplings Nature Baby and Toddler Group at Bracken Hall Countryside Centre – 2 and 4 December 2026

These events offer further opportunities for families and individuals to engage with the natural environment locally.