The Firkin Crane

Shanghai Palace 1937

26 Oct 2008 -
08.00 pm
Tickets: €20 - complimentary cocktail, dance lesson Shanghai 1937 - one of the great international cities of the word. The rich of all nations gather here for business and pleasure - there is nowhere more glamorous, more decadent or more insecure. Corruption is rife...

You are invited to a party at the Shanghai Palace where the elite mingle with the secret underworld... there are (in)famous film stars, American Missionaries, notorious Shanghai criminals, foreign ambassadors, Australian adventurers, ladies (and gentlemen) of the night, martial arts experts .... Choose a character, dress to impress, come and experience this incredible era.
Prizes for the best dressed.

The live Jump Jive and Swing Band 'The Swingin' Blue Cats' will play an energetic mix of music that will have your pulse racing and your heart pounding as you move to their incredible sounds. Later, DJ Divine Miss P will keep you 'In the mood' …… a party like no other!

Early Birds will be presented with a complimentary cocktail and dance lesson

Elaine Peace

Dance to music from the 20’s through the 50’s to modern day Swing
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Supported by: Arts Council of Ireland, FAS, Cork City Council Cork City Council FÁS Arts Council of Ireland