Jane Austen Mystery Ball
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Step into the world of Jane Austen!Imagine an evening where the spirit of Austen’s novels comes to life!
Following last year’s sell-out 250th Anniversary Ball, the Jane Austen Mystery Ball invites you to step away from the modern world for one magical evening and enter a world of grace, wit, music, dance, literature and Regency revelry.
Set in the beautiful and historic Ainslie Arts Centre, and presented in collaboration with Ausdance ACT, this special celebration brings the spirit of Austen vividly to life.
Whether you’re a dancer, an Austen fan or simply seeking a wonderfully different night out, gather your friends, choose your finest attire, and prepare for an evening to remember.
Enjoy live music from The Bard Band, Regency-inspired dancing led by Dance Master David Wanless, delicious supper, entertainment, and revel in an evening of Austen-inspired merriment!
David Wanless is a keen dancer/dance master from Nipaluna/Hobart. From teaching dances in Antarctica to Canada, France and the USA, David has danced his way across the globe, working with an impressive array of local, interstate and international bands, in many different dance traditions. He is an experienced caller of Regency dances, known for his fun and inclusive calling. David and his partner Cathy run the Derwent Regency Festival in Hobart each year.
The Bard Band is a Gadigal land/Sydney and Dharawal Country/Illawarra-based music collective specialising in traditional English, Shakespearean, and early modern folk music. Led by researcher and multi-instrumentalist Kathryn Roberts Parker, their wild and whimsical, joyous and jolly music is performed on period-authentic instruments.
Dress: Regency ~ Early 1800s ~ Colonial~ Evening wear welcome
Event suitable for those 16 years or over.
Tickets are $85 per person. Please note that tickets (excluding fees) can be refunded up to 8 days prior to the event.
Includes supper - please advise of dietary requirements (note that we are only able to cater for vegetarian and gluten-free special dietary requirements).
This event has been organised in collaboration with Ausdance ACT and Ainslie Arts Centre.
Date
Saturday 24 October 2026 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM (UTC+10)Location
The historic Ainslie Arts Centre
30 Elouera Street, Braddon ACT 2612
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