The Jane Austen Festival 20th Anniversary Regency Costumed Summer Ball – Cancelled
It is with great sadness that I have to announce that the Ball has been cancelled.
Jane Austen Festival 20th Anniversary Regency Costumed Summer Ball
Saturday 27th June 2020
The Guildhall, High Street, Bath BA1 5AW
7pm – 11pm (doors open 6.30pm)
TICKET HOLDERS: If you have a ticket for the Ball you will have received an email from Bath Box Office with instructions regarding a refund.
This popular annual Summer Ball is a costumed event with all ladies and gentlemen dressed in the style of the Regency or late 18th Century period.
Tickets for the Ball include entrance, dancing, entertainment and a delicious finger buffet. A cash bar will be available.
Guests are announced by the Master of Ceremonies, John White, dances are called by historic dance expert Diana Campbell, with live accompaniment from the superb trio Green Ginger. For those wishing to take a break and try another popular 18th Century pastime, card tables are supervised by Select Society.
For speed of service the supper will be served in two separate areas, one upstairs and one downstairs. The downstairs area will have dining tables, and the upstairs will be seating with side tables. If you particularly require a formal dining experience please email summerballjafestivalbath@gmail.com Please note the dining tables will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Dance Workshop – Cancelled
Pre-Ball Dance Workshop
Saturday 27th June 2020
The Guildhall, High Street, Bath BA1 5AW
2 – 3.30pm (doors open 1.30pm)
TICKET HOLDERS: If you have a ticket for the Ball you will have received an email from Bath Box Office with instructions regarding a refund.
During the afternoon, prior to the Ball, there will be a dance workshop where everyone has the chance to practice Regency steps, and learn some of the dances that will be called during the evening. Don’t worry if you’ve never done any Regency dancing before, the ball is aimed for people at all dance abilities, and the workshop is a great place to preview the evening dances and meet other attendees.
You don’t need to have a partner to attend the Ball or dance workshop as the dancing events are one of the best places to form new acquaintances and friendships, you may even find your own Mr Darcy or Elizabeth Bennet!
It is not necessary to wear costume to the dance workshop and we recommend comfortable shoes and advise you to bring plenty to drink with you.
2019 Summer Ball – see video below for what we got up to!
Video highlights from the 2019 Summer Ball. Music by Green Ginger
For images of the event by Owen Benson CLICK here
Summer Ball Costume
The Summer Ball is a costumed event, everybody that attends wears Regency or 18th Century period clothing. For more information regarding Regency costume click here.
Please note there are no changing facilities or luggage storage at the Guildhall, so arrive dressed in all your Regency finery ready to enjoy the evening!
When you have purchased your ticket let us know if you have any dietary requirements or allergies, by email to summerballjafestivalbath@gmail.com
