Set the dodgy controls of your favourite-time travelling vehicle and whirl your way back in time to the Victorian era, but with a difference.

Destination: St James Hall, 462 Elizabeth St, New Town (off Rupert Ave, enter behind church)
Date and time: Saturday 28 June 2025 (or should that be 1875?), 19:15 for 19:30-23:30pm, but come for 19:00 if you’d like to watch or partake in tea duelling.
What: ‘Ticket to Ride’ Steampunk Ball

The ball will feature fun and lively period dances with music by the Tasmanian Heritage Fiddle Ensemble and calling by dancing master: David ‘Oddsocks’ Wanless.

Tea duelling under the masterful direction of our Tiffin Masters Lord Nicholas and Lady Jess (from 19:00 and at supper time).

Hat and glove elimination cotillion. Bring hat or gloves to participate.

Enjoy diverse dances such as the Celebrated Opera Reel, the Quadrille Galope, the Charge of the Light Brigade and the Flying Scotsman.

Dress to impress. You are most definitely encouraged to dress in your finest steampunk, Victoriana or formal attire. (For ideas, search the web for ‘make steampunk outfit’, ‘dress like a Victorian’ or ‘make Victorian outfit;, or look at the event page below. You can do a lot with opp shop clothes and trinkets.)

All dances taught. No dancing experience or partner required. All ages welcome. Please bring a plate of supper.

Tickets $7-22 at folktas.org/steampunk or at the door. (Alternatively, https://events.humanitix.com/steampunkball25)

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