FREE
LAST ENTRY 9PM
For a chilled evening of whimsical entertainment join in the relaxed fun at this enchanting friendly artisan coffee and ale house.
Dust off your tricorn hats and unfurl those sails of creativity! It’s time to dive into your treasure trove of attire and don your most stunning pirate or seafaring ensemble! Let your imagination run wild as you prepare to sail into a whimsical world of adventure and excitement at our seafarer’s soirée.
Join us for our Pirates on parade with ships mates of The Crew, who will be offering a sensational menu of raw and rhythmic fusion of folk music, sea shanties and contemporary melodies.
Prepare to be mesmerised by the enchanting melodies of special guest Gurdybird, our expert hurdy-gurdy performer who will be gracing our pirate/ seafarers themed soiree in her splendid tricorn pirate outfit.
Pirate Ed is set to deliver captivating Time Jump Histories tales from the golden age where adventure and mystery wash up together in the high seas with daring escapades and hidden treasures.
For Tickets / Accommodation: contact The Royal Esplanade Hotel direct
Tel: 01983 562 549 (ask for your steampunk discount)
For your delectation and pleasure we present a chilled and relaxed evening to celebrate and revel in our inaugural Steampunk Festival in style.
3 COURSE DINNER SERVED AT 7.30PM
Come join us and wine and dine in style in your steampunk finery at the lovely Royal Esplanade Hotel along Ryde Seafront. This is a splendid Grade II Listed Victorian building with an elegant dining room.
Sit back and enjoy the evening with your hosts, the famous talented Steampunk entertainers for the evening.
Our Island's own belly dancers, Eye of the Dawn Dancers, will entertain you as you arrive for the evening.
Baron Fortitude, the Victorian Rapper, accidentally frozen in ice but defrosted in the 21st Century, will tell you stories and tales from his life in Victorian times, delivered in a modern hip-hop manner.
Paul Eccentric and Ian Newman, of The Antipoet, will entertain you with their comic beat poems accompanied on double bass and triangle.
Special dine and stay rates arranged for this special occasion.
Advance: £17.50
On the Door: £20
Over 18s only
(ADMISSION INCUDED IN OUR £40 VIP TICKET)
A night with an Enigmatic Fusion of Steampunk and gothic dark elegance.
Step right up ladies and gentleman for a night like no other and join us for an evening of music and mystique.
Marvel as we transport you to a Victorian Bygone era which will unfold before your very eyes in a side show that defies the ordinary. Prepare for thrills that will leave you spellbound as we push the boundaries of entertainment.
This will be a night filled with music, mystery and mayhem, and a hint of tantalising mystique.
Hailing from the South of England, we bring you singer/songwriter Jay Groovara, who will be performing a set of his original Grunge / Punk / Rock songs. In true JG style, these will involve an element of Improvisation with the audience providing ideas and suggestions of their own.
Hide behind your fingers and gasp in amazement as you watch Bloody Bones defy pain with feats that will leave you spellbound.
Miss Betty Nails will bring all the sass you can handle with her unique blend of glittery burlesque chaos and her finest goth steampunk realness.
Completing the evening our headline 4-piece rock band from the Isle of Wight, Mr Strange, will deliver enigmatic and electrifying sounds.
Have fun…
Take advantage of our VIP TICKET which allows access to all ticketed events across the weekend for one price (with the exception of the Corsets & Top Hats Dinner)
(NOTE - Victor Sierra was originally billed to play this evening, but due to ill health has sadly had to pull out and has been replaced at short notice by Jay Groovara)
