Werribee Park Mansion Night Tour

Code: ESS361

$49
50 Reviews
Location: Werribee Mansion, Victoria
For: 1 person
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Valid for 12 months
Free exchange

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Werribee Park Mansion was a fascinating place in 1908! Uncover the secret lives of the Chirnsides in a most theatrical experience. Let a mischievous maid and suspicious butler take you on an entertaining journey through one of Australia's most spectacular properties. Just keep your wits about you...

This scary comedy play ‘What Was That?’ is performed as a roaming night tour at Werribee Park.

The experience is set in 1908 after the tragic death of Mary Chirnside. Maggie the maid and the butler, Mr Duncan, take guests on a journey through their elaborate and peculiar workplace.

As guests, you arrive at the Mansion and are treated as old friends of the Chirnsides (albeit suspiciously by Mr. Duncan). Maggie desperately wants your company and tries to keep you staying as long as possible. She often takes you to places you are not supposed to go much to the vexation of Mr. Duncan and the amusement of you, the guests.

As you move from room to room in the original setting of this great house, the story unfolds. You must always keep alert though - you never know what is going to happen around those dark corners!

Performed by professional actors, the play takes you back in time to into the lives of the wealthy squatters and their poor servants. Discover the mansion, the tragedies and the hauntings at Werribee Park. End the evening with a glass of sparkling wine and gourmet cheese platters as you mingle with the actors and other guests.

It's a night to remember!

Activity Highlights:

Roaming play where you are taken to the restored sections of the Mansion
Highly entertaining, based on history of the Chirnside family but with comedy and eerie moments throughout
Finishes with glass of sparkling wine at end of performance

What's Included:

Performance by two professional actors plus backstage
Glass of sparkling wine
Unique night visit to the stunning Werribee Park Mansion (normally shut to public)
Printed material that covers the history behind the play available at the end of performance.

This experience voucher is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Venue:

This experience takes place at Werribee Park, an historic mansion in Werribee.

Session Length

This experience goes for 1.5 hours. It begins at 8pm unless otherwise advised on booking (it is 8.30pm at peak of summer). Please note that the play runs for 1hr 10 minutes plus 15/20 minutes of mingling with actors and guests with a glass of sparkling wine.

Available Dates:

Location	Date	Availability
VIC	Sunday, 5 Feb 2012	Full
VIC	Saturday, 11 Feb 2012	Full
VIC	Friday, 17 Feb 2012	Full
VIC	Saturday, 18 Feb 2012	Spaces
VIC	Friday, 24 Feb 2012	Full
VIC	Saturday, 25 Feb 2012	Full
VIC	Friday, 2 Mar 2012	Spaces
VIC	Sunday, 11 Mar 2012	Spaces
VIC	Friday, 16 Mar 2012	Spaces
VIC	Friday, 23 Mar 2012	Spaces
VIC	Saturday, 24 Mar 2012	Spaces
VIC	Sunday, 25 Mar 2012	Spaces
VIC	Friday, 30 Mar 2012	Spaces
VIC	Saturday, 31 Mar 2012	Spaces

Last updated on 2 February 2012.

These dates are guidelines only and are subject to daily change.

We suggest you only purchase a voucher for one of the dates listed above if you plan to redeem your voucher and book the date today.

Guidelines:

The minimum age is 10. Participants just need to be able to walk up and down stairs slowly.

Numbers:

There will be up to 26 people in the highly-interactive group.

Other Info:

The mixture of comedy, spooks and history appeals to all types and all ages. The play has been running since 2003 and involves a group of professional actors. A programme will be sent via email upon booking.

Suitability Information:

This experience includes stairs and therefore is not suitable for wheelchairs. Let us know if we can assist with any sight or hearing impairments.

Cancellation Policy:

Please note: As a condition of sale, there are no refunds or exchanges once the booking is complete except in accordance with applicable laws in the region of purchase.

Map

The map below gives you the location of this experience to allow you to plan.

Exact location, directions and meeting place will be available to you once you have booked your experience

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Reviews

Reviewer: Val
September 10 2011

A great opportunity to view the mansion in a unique and entertaining way.
Reviewer: Arceli
September 10 2011

It seemed quite realistic the actors seemed like real people from that era.
Reviewer: Michelle
September 01 2011

Fantastic experience, well organised and ran smoothly. Entertaining to say the least and have already recommended it to others! 10 out of 10! Thanks!
Reviewer: Michelle
September 01 2011

Fantastic experience, well organised and ran smoothly. Entertaining to say the least and have already recommended it to others! 10 out of 10! Thanks!
Reviewer: Melissa
July 31 2011

It was fantastic!!!
Reviewer: Jo
July 30 2011

We took our adult children and their partners: we all had a great night. A bit funny, a bit spooky, but highly entertaining
Reviewer: MICHAEL
July 25 2011

Great evening, both jodi and I really enjoyed it.
Reviewer: DAWN
July 24 2011

Great night, the rain held off had a good laugh also. Liked it that much we went back to the mansion the following day & had a look around. A magnificent house with a lot of history. A wonderful weekend.
Reviewer: kevin
July 13 2011

Wow. Amazing
Reviewer: Rebecca
July 10 2011

A fantastic and entertaining night. Will definitely go again
Reviewer: Rod
July 04 2011

Good fun night out. Right mix of laughs and scary moments. A unique way to see the Mansion and learn its history
Reviewer: Nicole
June 28 2011

I gave for for a gift and they absolutely loved the night.
Reviewer: Sue
June 26 2011

A fun night was had by all. Was worth the trip from the northern suburbs. Great performances by both actors and a fantastic location which really made you feel connected to the performance, especially when there was a bit of spooky stuff happening. Thanks for a different and great night.
Reviewer: Marion
June 26 2011

We were impressed by the help Elaine gave us in determining our lost ticket and follow up with map and reminder for the evening. The tour was very good, we enjoyed it.
Reviewer: COLIN
June 13 2011

We thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a fun night in a magnificent setting.
Reviewer: Rana
June 11 2011

Loved the experience. Actors are wonderful. And it was great to end the night with champagne and appetizers.
Reviewer: Rana
June 11 2011

Loved the experience. Actors are wonderful. And it was great to end the night with champagne and appetizers.
Reviewer: Rana
June 11 2011

Awesome actors! Hilarious and very entertaining. Would love to come back.
Reviewer: Stephanie
June 02 2011

Such an amazing night. The two cast members created such a genuine experience I found myself forgetting it was a show and truly getting scared. They were so funny and worked so well together!
Reviewer: Lynette
May 30 2011

Loved every minute of the Werribee Mansion Night Tour - learnt a lot about Australia's history while having fun, laughed the whole 90 minutes. Interaction with the audience was great. Would love to do the other tour. Have recommended it to family and friends already.
Reviewer: Lynette
May 29 2011

Great night, will be buying tickets for my parents for Christmas!
Reviewer: Vanessa
May 16 2011

Fantasic, so memorable. What a fabulous gift.
Reviewer: Allan
May 16 2011

Location and acting was very good but perhaps more moving props to make the whole experience more scary/spooky.
Reviewer: Vanessa
May 15 2011

Brilliant! Fabulous show and friendly, funny actors. Truly awesome night!
Reviewer: Elle
May 14 2011

A good night overall. Fun & you almost feel as if you are part of a movie or journey. Only suggestions I would make the tour longer ie show guests more of the house & try make it scarier.
Reviewer: Luisa
May 09 2011

I had a great time. would do it again. Telling all my friends to go and see the show.
Reviewer: Amy
April 19 2011

Great acting Not really that scary though -- I was expecting a bit more of a horror Fun experience, thanks
Reviewer: Greg
April 18 2011

Well run and organised. The enthusiasm of "Maggie" for the subject matter really made the night
Reviewer: Rachel
April 18 2011

Was very funny, actors were very good, not as scary as I thought it would be.
Reviewer: Lyn
April 12 2011

Loved it!
Reviewer: Lyn
April 12 2011

Loved it!
Reviewer: Lyn
April 11 2011

Great night. Lots of laughs, lots of fun.
Reviewer: Lyn
April 11 2011

I enjoyed the night immensely.
Reviewer: Lyn
April 09 2011

Fabulous! Great fun, lots of laughs, talented actors and a magnificent venue. Can't wait to visit the mansion again at my leisure. I would also like to go to the performance which also includes the meal.
Reviewer: Lyn
April 09 2011

The Werribee Park Mansion Night Tour was a fun and enjoyable play but together by excellent and very believable cast members. The involvement of the audience added to the realistic type events and I personally enjoyed it more that I was lucky enough to be a part of the play on numerous occasions. All in all, great show put together.
Reviewer: Paul
April 09 2011

The night was great, the time went so quick. The production people were most friendly and full of information.
Reviewer: Neil
April 04 2011

Great night actors where brilliant playing the part of Duncan & Sarah.
Reviewer: Lesley
April 02 2011

The evening was entertaining and informative in a light-hearted style. The two actors related well together and with the audience. Certainly recommend.
Reviewer: Trevor
April 01 2011

It was a great experience. Very unique and highly recommended!!
Reviewer: Trevor
April 01 2011

It was a great experience. Very unique and highly recommended!!
Reviewer: William
March 28 2011

The play was terrific and very informative and funny at the same time. The actors were superb and their costumes were first class. We loved the experience of being in Werribee Mansion at night. Great show. We would highly recommend it. Thanks to all involved.
Reviewer: Nelson
March 25 2011

A fantastic experience, both of us enjoyed ourselves immensely - the acting was fantastic as was the play itself... What a great idea!! I have already and will continue to recommend the evening to others as a fantastic night out. I had so much fun! thanks to all involved :)
Reviewer: Camille
March 20 2011

What a great night, we love Werribee Mansion and to experience it at night time in the form of a play was brilliant, especially the part when we got to sit around the dining table.
Reviewer: Jo
March 19 2011

This was a surprise gift to me and I was hesitant at first however I found the night to be highly entertaining. The performers were wonderful as were the behind the scenes people. I am not normally one to enjoy being singled out from the audience but that actors made us all feel comfortable when ever they interacted with a guest. I have already recommended this night to many friends and am considering the dinner/play show which sounds fantastic. Thank you for an extremely enjoyable night.
Reviewer: Leonie
March 10 2011

My husband and I had a great night thank you very much , it was given to us by our daughter as a Christmas present. The maid and butler were very entertaining, Francis also gave a very informative speech when she came to collect us in the car park , a good night had by all thank you again.
Reviewer: Emma
March 07 2011

We enjoyed the tour. We were happy with communication & instructions supplied prior to the night, it was an easy process to book and find the location. We would have liked to have seen more rooms in the mansion but overall it was a great night out.
Reviewer: Janet
March 02 2011

"What was that" was perhaps something I wouldn't have booked for ourselves, so it was wonderful that we received it as a gift. Both my husband and myself thoroughly enjoyed it, and hope to attend other performances delivered by the same acting company.
Reviewer: Kim
February 28 2011

The mansion is very different at night and with only a handful of people.... The atmosphere is perfect; beautiful, opulent & forbidding. The actors were entertaining & engaging and the four of us had an evening to remember. We would recommend it.
Reviewer: Paul
February 17 2011

I found it to be a different experience, more entertaining than being shown around a beautiful Mansion. I really enjoyed the experience and will be recommending it to my friends.
Reviewer: Claire
February 05 2011

I've been to Werribee Park Mansion during during the day but this night tour put a different spin on it. It was very enjoyable and the two actors carried the performance and us through the story beautifully. It was a great experience and gave us a brief taste of Victoria's history.