A play based on the amazing true story of the Chirnside family who lived in the Werribee Park mansion. It’s scary, it’s fun!

To set the scene...
It is July 1908, the mistress, Mary Chirnside, died three weeks ago as a result of a terrible accident. Since then, there have been many unusual occurrences; objects moving, strange noises and ghostly figures. Despite this, the only two remaining servants, Maggie and Mr Duncan have miraculously managed to keep their sense of humour. It is therefore with mixed feelings of excitement and trepidation that you are welcomed here tonight, for what is about to happen is both inexplicable and most enjoyable. Let the evening begin!

The Ghostly Gourmet Adventure
Why not indulge in a whole evening in the historic Werribee Park Mansion. Commence the night with a three course 19th century style dinner cooked and demonstrated to you by chef, Bart Beek in the historic kitchen. Bart will take you back in time to explain the lifestyle of the Victorian era. Boutique wines are served and the evening ends with a full performance of ‘What Was That?’

About the Chirnside Family and Werribee Park
The Chirnside brothers, Thomas and Andrew, came out from Scotland to Australia in 1839. Over the years they accumulated enormous wealth as squatters, with their sole source of income coming from sheep farming. Thomas, the elder brother, never married but had the magnificent Werribee Park Mansion built for his brother Andrew, his wife Mary and their three youngest children. This was completed in 1877. Thomas resided mainly at Point Cook but was a frequent visitor to Werribee Mansion.

What you need to know

• No modern paraphernalia are allowed such as portable telephones
  
  
• The toilets stopped working 100 years ago. Bathroom breaks must be taken before and after the performance
  
  
• Stay with the group at all times. If you wander off, you may never come back
  
  
• No touching of any items is permitted unless it is given to you
  
  
• Be weather mindful (there is no heating or cooling) and dress according to weather
  
  
• Performances are not cancelled for rain, only for extreme weather conditions. Umbrellas are not permitted
  
  
• In the mansion, visitors will go up and down the grand staircase. Lifts have not been invented yet
  

How to get there

Enter the Werribee Park Tourism Precinct via the main entrance off K Road, Werribee. Park in the The Mansion Hotel & Spa at Werribee Park car park and meet in the hotel foyer 15 minutes prior to commencement of play.

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