A Festival of Phryne at Rippon Lea
‘Behind every good man is a good woman, and she must be ready to step in front.’
Proto-feminist, ultimate Melbourne femme fatale and a character many of us have come to love either from Kerry Greenwood’s novels or the ABC series which bears her name – Phryne Fisher returns to our television screens tonight. To celebrate season three, bayside’s famous Rippon Lea Mansion are holding a ‘Festival of Phryne’. There’s much to enjoy – from a costume exhibition to a dashing formal dinner – so get our your flapper dress and ready your wits, as C&G highlights the most amusing events of the fest.
Miss Fisher’s Costume Exhibition
Held at Rippon Lea House and Gardens, Miss Fisher’s Costume Exhibition is an opulent experience showcasing the beautiful Marion Boyce costumes used in Season Three of the popular mystery series. Take a look behind the scenes at the world of costume making and set design – there’s even an opportunity for you to try on costumes and see if you’re a regular sleuth on the make. Bring your thinking cap: there’s a murder-mystery for you to solve set within the exhibition itself. Exhibition open daily from 10 am – 4 pm.
After Dark Friday Nights – Jazz, Swing and Clothes
Dance the night away as Rippon Lea is reimagined as a swoony-worthy speakeasy! The Miss Fisher’s Wardlow Tea Rooms will be transformed into a lounge bar with a jazz band on June 26th and July24th. Click here to book.
The Distinctive Dame: 1920’s Beauty Salon and Swing Dance Workshop
Learn to cultivate a certain je ne sais quoi at this interactive beauty salon and swing dance workshop where the ladies from Melbourne salon ‘The Distinctive Dame’ teach you the tips and tricks of beauty from a bygone time. Hit the dance floor with the guys and dolls from Swing Patrol thereafter. Click here to book.
Miss Fisher’s Fashionable High Tea at Labassa
Explore another architectural jewel of Melbourne’s south at Labassa Mansion, which will host a glamorous afternoon tea for fans of Phryne. A mini-exhibition of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries costumes curated by Marion Boyce will also be onsite for your enjoyment. Click here to book.