Victorian era fantasy is returning to Weymouth with the town's second steampunk event.
The weekend will fuse the festive season and fantasy steampunk, bringing 'something unique' to the town, its organisers say.
As part of We Are Weymouth BID’s Christmas extravaganza, the Ministry of Steampunk is coming to Weymouth, with all ticket proceeds going to Weldmar Hospicecare.
Among the many highlights will be a steampunk market and a steampunk promenade.
The weekend will kick off with an evening of steampunk fashion on Friday, December 2 at 7.30pm. Ticket sales will go towards Weldmar Hospicecare.
Dawn Rondeau, Chief Operations Officer at We Are Weymouth BID comments: “Our Steampunk Christmas weekend is a truly original addition to Weymouth’s Christmas events calendar.
“We love the fantastical and magical elements of steampunk and feel it brings something unique to the town.”
Students at Weymouth College studying Level 3 Creative Practice (Extended Diploma) have been creating work inspired by Steampunk for their live project. Their creations will be on display at The Royal Hotel for an evening of Steampunk with static displays, talks and a catwalk show.
Lady Elsie is the current custodian of a collection of original Historical Garment dating back to the early 1800s, including Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian examples and will be discussing how they have influenced steampunk fashions.
Belly Fusion Dance Collective - an improvisational tribal and theatrical fusion belly dance troupe - will be joining the fashion gala.
Nimrod Lancaster (amateur costume and gadget bodger) will demonstrate how he used his wife's pilates ball to start making "The Wrong Trousers" and how you can turn a bicycle wheel and a pile of EVA foam garage floor tiles into a Steampunk rotating skirt.
The weekend itinerary includes:
- Friday, December 2 at 7.30pm, The Royal Hotel - Steampunk Fashion Gala in aid of Weldmar hospice.
- Saturday, December 3 at 10am to 4pm, The Nothe Fort - Steampunk Market and Yuletide Songs.
- Saturday, December 3 from 8pm to late, The Centenary Club - The Clan Dolmen Yuletide Ball.
- Sunday, December 4 at 11am, Jubilee Clock - Steampunk Promenade.
Dawn added: “We’re very proud to be working with the students of Weymouth College and the Ministry of Steampunk to bring an evening of Steampunk fashion to the town, we’re especially proud to be raising money for Weldmar, a hugely important local charity.
“As well as this spectacular evening we have the bazaar at the Nothe, a Yuletide Ball with local pirates The Dolmen and a Steampunk Promenade to round off the weekend. We look forward to welcoming steampunkers from near and far.”
Tickets for the Fashion Gala are £8 and include a teacup of mulled wine on arrival. Tickets can be found on: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-college-to-catwalk-a-steampunk-charity-fashion-gala-tickets-460056881517
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