Two elegantly dressed doormen lead guests to the bar which is generously dressed in rich ruffled silks and velvets, and gold and silver tassels. The centrepiece is an ice luge which has been skilfully carved into the shape of an elaborate Venetian mask. Masked performers stun and amuse- the court jester’s, the magician … and towering above them are the extravagantly dressed stilt walkers who lead everyone into dinner.

The dining suite has been transformed into a 17^th century Venetian ballroom. Rich fabrics are draped across ceilings and walls and ghostly white masks hang breaking up the colour. Ornate screens, mirrors and tall green plants around the room create feature areas half finished masks sit on tables awaiting the return of the mascherari.

Throughout dinner a costumed string quartet serenade your guests relaxing them into the atmosphere.

As coffee is being cleared from the tables the stage show begins...