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Mad About Swing presents The Speakeasy
Saturday 3rd September 2011
Okay folks... this one's rather special! Join us on a journey back to the 1920s to a time of prohibition.
This event went down an absolute storm last year so we're making a return journey!
Speakeasies were the hedonistic epicentres of illegal drinking & gambling... a time when these pleasures were strictly forbidden by federal law. Scheduled to take place at a secret venue, only revealed a couple of weeks before the event; you’ll need the secret password to gain access to the festivities within. To get in the swing of things, you'll need to don your finest 1920s regalia in preparation for a night of hot jazz, Charleston & burlesque performances, illegal drinking, gambling, and much much more... You'll even get the chance to learn the Charleston and enter our fun contest! An event like no other...
This year's Speakeasy features live music from 5 piece jazz outfit Hamer & Isaacs, a sassy set from Mamma Tokus and a host of other performances and surprises; this one's going to be quite something!
All drinks £1 or less (a bargain because times were hard!) Our swanky Speakeasy bar stocks a fantastic array or beverages including delicious wines, chilled beers and exquisite cocktails.
There's also the option of camping over or staying in one of the four double rooms.
Period Attire Compulsory. See below for our 1920s fashion ideas. For a fantastic selection of period costumes, check out The Real McCoy in Exeter and Revival in Totnes.
| Venue: | Secret Plymouth location (to avoid interference from prohibition officials)... see below (hush hush!) This year we're offering a free shuttle service from Ivybridge train station and bus routes. Book for details. |
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| Price: | £10 (Early bird, available until 1st August), otherwise £12. |
| Camping £3 per person. | |
| Double rooms £20 (limited availability). |
1920s Fashion Ideas
Women
Flapper dresses, evening dresses, boas, long pearl necklaces, fans. Skirts were cut above or just below the knees, shirts became lower cut and sleeveless, showing off the neck and arms. Chiffon, silk and satin were the most popular fabrics. One of the most common fashion styles was the bob hairstyle. It was also very common for women to wear small hats. During the 20s, women began to wear makeup. The main emphasis was the lips. Women wore bold and deep shades of lipstick. Some of the popular shades included red and bright pink. The rest of the face was kept very natural-looking for the most part.
Men
Classic suits, waistcoats, Zoot Suits, black or white ties on a black shirt was popular, braces, spats (white canvas or vinyl shoe covers), fedoras or gangster hats.
Directions
Ugborough
Ivybridge
PL21 0HN
Phone the farm if you get lost:
01752 691543
See written directions below
Zoom to venue
From Exeter
You need to come off the A38 at the Wrangaton junction and turn left at the top of the sliproad. Follow the A3121 past the Ugborough turning on the right and then look out for the farm down in the dip on the right hand side of the road. There will be a white marquee on the front of the house so it should be easy to spot.
From Plymouth
Either travel on the A379 through Yealmpton, turning left onto the A3121 or cut through Ivybridge to hit the A3121 at Ermington. Continue on the A3121 heading east towards Wrangaton. Continue past Ermington for approximately 4 minutes, looking out for the farm down in the dip on the left hand side of the road. There will be a white marquee on the front of the house so it should be easy to spot.
