The Affair of the Diamond Necklace

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Event The Affair of the Diamond Necklace
Venue JImmy Bar, Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 15 August 2009
Last Date 15 August 2009
Dates Estimated No
Status Unknown
World Premiere No
Description The audience is invited to a three course authentic French dinner with Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI in the garden of Versailles followed by 18th century music and dance.The guests must dress as befits an audience with the king and queen. They assist in unravelling a mystery. Marie Antoinette was implicated in a crime to defraud the crown jewellers of the cost of a diamond necklace, which ultimately led to the French Revolution.
Primary Genre Other
Secondary Genre Interactive
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Jessica Manins Actor Marie Antoinette
Eric Dorfman Creator Concept
Eric Dorfman Director
Further Information Part improvised theatre, part living history and a mystery.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 205508