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Davy Jones’ Dead Man’s Ball 2025
A Fright Night to Remember The Alchemist
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Finance Ball 2025
was nothing short of spectacular. Held at the beautifully eerie
British Engineerium, this year’s theme, Davy Jones’ Locker, was brought to
life with spine-tingling precision and creativity. From the moment guests arrived, they were plunged into an undersea nightmare that blended
elegance with terror in equal measure. The entrance set the tone: ghostly sea captains and spooked sailors
lurked in the shadows, while terrifying characters leapt from the darkness to shrieks of delight (and genuine fear).
The transformation of the Engineerium itself was astonishing. Mist rolled
through the arches, eerie blue lighting shimmered across the ironwork, and
the haunting cries of unseen creatures
echoed through the space. Every corner revealed another detail: dripping chains, flickering lanterns and wreckage from
long-forgotten ships. It was immersive, unsettling and utterly brilliant.
Once inside, guests were treated to
a parade of extraordinary costumes. The creativity on display was off the
charts – pirates, admirals, sirens and
shipwrecked souls filled the room, each more elaborate than the last. Standout moments included a giant puffer fish,
a hapless lifeguard being “eaten” by a
shark, and of course, Keith Carr’s jawdropping turn as Davy Jones himself
– complete with tentacles, tattered coat and an uncanny presence that made even the bravest partygoers flinch. The entertainment was equally
impressive. Dancers moved like
possessed spirits through the fog, their
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chilling choreography both beautiful and unnerving. The screams of the
mermaids as they were plunged into their tanks will stay with guests for
a long time, a moment that perfectly captured the night’s blend of dark fantasy and theatre.
Beyond the scares and spectacle,
there was a real sense of community
and fun. Guests embraced the theme
wholeheartedly, laughing, gasping and dancing the night away beneath the
ghostly glow of the “deep sea.” It was a night that balanced performance,
creativity and pure escapism. In other
words, exactly what The Alchemist Ball has become known for.
By the time the lights came up, one thing was certain: the 2025 Ball raised the bar once again. A huge congratulations to everyone involved in turning the Engineerium into the stuff of nautical nightmares. If you weren’t there, you missed one hell of a voyage. The ball was created by the team at Alchemist Finance Solutions, along with a talented group of creative associates. The preparations for the 2027 ball are already underway! Photography by Peter Gallizzi and Michael Cheetham, in partnership with Amity Studios