As one of the opening events of the season, London’s pre-eminent judge, Rex Solomon, is throwing a coming of age ball for his beloved daughter Bella. Masquerade is the word of the night, and all the guests are expected to wear full face masks. All the best people have been invited, and it promises to be a night of glamorous mystery!
Masquerade on Fleet Street is a gothic melodrama inspired by Sweeney Todd. Passions run deep, and enmity deeper, loyalty is tested and revenge wrought bloodily. Amidst the swirling fabrics and dizzying lights of the masquerade, who can say whether a friend or foe lies behind the mask?
The event is a masquerade ball in the year 1900 but costumes are not required to be historically authentic or even period looking. Modern ball gowns and suits are more than acceptable. What is most important is that you come dressed to the absolute nines - break out the ball dresses and tailcoats/tuxedos! You are also required, as part of your costume, to wear a decorative mask that covers at least the upper half of your face. Your mask should make you as unrecognisable as possible without impinging on your ability to be expressive. When your character is assigned, you will receive is a costuming brief specific to your character.