The Austen Ball: A Museum late

About this occasion

When: Thursday 18 December, 5.15pm to 8pm

Have you ever wished you may step again in time to the magnificence of the Regency period?

This December, be part of us for ‘The Austen Ball’, a night of glamour and pageantry impressed by the world of Jane Austen.

Marking 250 years since Austen’s start – certainly one of Britain’s most celebrated novelists and the face of the present £10 banknote – this occasion transforms the historic Stock Office right into a setting worthy of a grand ball. Experience the Bank’s opulent structure in a complete new gentle.

Enjoy themed actions that pay tribute to Austen’s period, together with a free historic dance workshop and silhouette portrait-making.

Whether you are an Austen devotee or just curious to expertise the previous in model, The Austen Ball guarantees a night of magnificence, historical past, and celebration.

What to anticipate

• Learn methods to dance like an actual Georgian with free historic courses run by the Georgettes of Oxford
• Try your hand at silhouette portrait-making, a well-known amusement from the Austen period
• Fancy-dress inspired: the proper excuse to decorate head-to-toe in Regency regalia
• Dress to impress, then step into our pop-up studio to seize your look in timeless magnificence.
• Experience the Museum’s one-of-a-kind structure in its full Georgian magnificence

About the Georgettes of Oxford

• The Georgettes of Oxford are a vibrant society devoted to celebrating the magnificence and attraction of the Georgian and Regency eras. Based in Oxford and featured on each the BBC and Channel 5, the Georgettes provide historic dance courses that revive conventional steps whereas embracing trendy interpretations, together with choreography impressed by up to date movie variations.
• In homage to the Regency interval, courses are performed in genuine historic costume, including a wealthy visible and immersive dimension to the expertise.
• Beyond dance, the society runs a dynamic occasions programme that includes talks on Georgian themes and matters. Members additionally get pleasure from common socials – some in costume, others extra casual – fostering a welcoming group for fanatics of all ranges.
• Learn more about the Georgettes of Oxford.

Essential details about the occasion

• The occasion and all its actions are utterly free, however reserving is required.
• The occasion will start at 5.15pm. The Museum will shut briefly at 5pm for safety causes, and reopen quarter-hour later.
• Last entry is at 7.30pm. The occasion concludes at 8pm.
• Please observe there may be airport-style safety on the Museum’s entrance.

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