'HISTORIC HOTEL' GHOST DINNER SHOW (Johannesburg)
Sells out quickly (only 50 seats), where several people tend to book many friends, family and even workmates, to join them.
We also run Private events for a min of 20 persons and max of 50 persons (see below).
Discount Accommodation available if you want to stay over (see below).
Please do not confuse these Dinners with our Tours which also run in Johannesburg.
VENUE: Ye
olde Sunnyside Park Hotel (which began as a massive eloquent manor
house). This is one of Johannesburg's oldest hotels luckily enough to
still be in existence, dating back to turn of the last century (with
discount stay over option). The production
takes place in "The Attic".
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION:
Due to this unique & popular production
people travel from afar, where you will be
served a 5-star, 3-course meal in "The Attic". The dinner is interspersed with the 3 Acts below, where you
will be entertained by the inimitable & dramatic creator of the
famous long-running SA's Mystery Ghost Tours, Mark Rose-Christie, in person.
(1).
Act 1: "Tour" (inside & outside hotel) - Our production begins with an historic tour of the olde hotel, including the Tower,
the Tudor corridor that reminds one of the movie "The Shining" (see
photograph below), the grand staircase, the old ball room, a legendary
private garden, and of course "The Attic". The tour is followed by
Starters.
(2).
Act 2: "Real Encounters" (held in "The Attic"). Mark will talk
about his real
life direct & riveting ghost & poltergeist encounters over
the years, and those also experienced by entire groups of guests on
SA's Mystery Ghost Tours in various cities around South Africa. The
talk ends off
with a specially made radio studio recording, with eerie music and
special sound effects
to chill one to the bone regarding SA's most famous ghost. The Main course is then served.
(3). Act 3 : "The Spirit Curtain Show" (held in "The Attic"). This is the highlight of the evening, where Mark performs a 'Spirit Curtain Act', just like the ones which magicians like "The Davenport Brothers" performed as stage shows (using 'Spirit Curtains' or 'Spirit Cabinets') during the olde Victorian era. The act winds up with a surprise climax which you will talk about for years. Dessert is then served.
[Photograph: The Davenport Brothers performing their Spirit Cabinet on stage during the Victorian era circa 1854 to circa 1870]
AGES: This is more of an adult production, but kids ages 6 & up are welcome:
STRICT FORMAL DRESS CODE: Men - Jackets & Ties (or Bow Ties) / Ladies - Long Dresses.
(Or dress up in period attire costume, even Vaudeville or Victorian attire).
MENU: Starters:
Vampire's BBQ Chicken Wings, with Corn Salad and a Sweet Chilli Sauce.
Mains: Slithery Sliced Beef served with Mashed Potato, Creamed Spinach, Butternut and Gravy. Dessert: Murderous Milk Tart with fresh Fruits and Chantilly Cream
SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: If
you have any special dietary requirements where you need alternative
courses, then send an email with your requirements here
.
DRINKS: Drinks are for your own account.
SEATING: The suggested minimum booking is 2 people, unless you want to be on your own. Tables are arranged with 8 to 10 seats per table. If you are a group of people, we shall seat you all together and any extra people close by.
ACCOMMODATION: If you want to stay over for discount B&B
rates click
here
THE NEXT DAY (IF YOU WANT A TOTAL GET-AWAY) or IF YOU ARRIVE EARLY: If
you arrive early or you are going to stay over, you can wonder around
the hotel, and also its beautiful gardens with waterfalls and ponds,
and also enjoy the outside deck.
PUBLIC TICKETS - 23 November @ 6pm - 10pm : Tickets R 599 per
person (all inclusive, but excl. drinks) - Book
here
PRIVATE GROUPS: This event can be booked on any date except for Saturdays & Sundays. We cater for team-building, clients, launches, parties, hen & bachelor, birthdays, staff, year end functions, clubs, hotels & tourism groups, anniversaries, etc.. Min 20 persons (or equivalent payment thereof). Max 50 persons. To book contact us directly here
