Have you dreamed of starring in your own period drama? With the backdrop of Ballyfin (long admired as one of the most lavish regency mansions in Ireland) and a stunning collection of period costumes (from the Lyric Opera company in Chicago – one of the best opera companies in the world) – you now have the opportunity! Guests are invited to visit the specially designed costume room to try on and choose their costumes before enjoying an evening of gourmet food and entertainment.

 The experience:

• Guests can choose from 40 costumes with matching accessories.
• Ballyfin’s trained dressers will ensure guests look the part for the evening. Selected costumes will be delivered to guest rooms.
• During pre-dinner drinks, Ballyfin’s photographer will be on-hand to photograph all participants individually and in group shots using the spectacular settings of Ballyfin as a backdrop.
• Guests will dine together with a lavish banquet appropriate to the evening.
• Round off the evening with a recital or sing-song with the pianist.

Costs:

Ladies €50.00
Gentlemen €35.00
Photographer €250.00 – includes all photos on a disk delivered to Ballyfin the following morning
Entertainment – price on request

*Ladies should provide their own shoes and jewellery. Gentlemen are asked to provide their own shoes, trousers and shirts (we suggest a white shirt and black trousers).