This event is 21+. Advance tickets to this event are now sold out. Additional tickets may be released to the rush line after doors open first-come, first-served. Questions? Please call our box office at 206-770-2702 during museum hours.
Lords and ladies, witches and warlocks, goblins and elves and all other fantastical creatures: come hither and prithee join us at EMP for the Masquerade Ball.
Inspired by David Bowie’s cult classic, Labyrinth, The Goblin King wishes to hereby invite you for an evening of magic, mischief, drink, and dance. At this immersive ball you will be transported to a kingdom of adventure, intrigue, romance, and entertainment. Featuring special guest Toby Froud, who played the baby in Labyrinth!
• Prepare yourself to “Magic Dance,” and pose in our enchanted photo booth
• Embark on an interactive, challenged-filled quest—but beware, you may end up in the “Bog of Eternal Stench”
• Imbibe on butterbeer, and enjoy bellytimber from Cheese Wizards food truck
• Meet representatives from across the realms
• Watch knights face off in a live-action melee
• Consult a crystal ball reader
• And much more!
Masks, formal attire, cloaks, and fantastical and imaginative costumes encouraged.
Fantasy: Worlds of Myth and Magic will be open for the viewing of artifacts from the many realms.
COSTUME CONTEST
Hark! Have a fantastical costume and want the chance to be showered in magical prizes and be adored by all? Enter the Myth & Magic Faire Costume Contest in one of two categories: Most Fantastical Costume and Most Masterful Creation! Free to enter, judging will take place during the event. More information TBA.
You can find the Costume Contest FAQ here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1816207038603126/
ABOUT TOBY FROUD
Countless movie fans remember Toby Froud for his role as the baby “Toby” who is wished away by Jennifer Connelly, his half-sister “Sarah,” in director Jim Henson’s 1986 feature film Labyrinth. As the son of the film’s conceptual designer and puppet builder, Froud has spent a lifetime steeped in a world of goblins, faeries, trolls, puppet theatre, and magic-making. Since 2010, Froud has been with Laika Entertainment, producer of the award-winning animated feature film Coraline. Froud was hired as puppet fabricator for the film ParaNorman, became a sculptor on Laika’s The Boxtrolls as well as their upcoming film, Kubo and the Two Strings. Froud continues to create creatures, puppets, and effects for film, as well as directing his own award winning short film, Lessons Learned.
Date and Time:
July 9, 2016
9:00pm-1:00am
Venue:
EMP Museum
325 5th Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98109
Ticket Info
$25 ($19 EMP members)
21+
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