Masquerade and Cabaret

Masquerade

The masquerade is a competition which anyone can enter. You have time between now and the convention to make a really fabulous outfit. It might be Dr Who, or it might be a fabulous fantasy dragon. You can enter as a group (eg. the entire crew of Serentity/a group of Feeegles/Titania and her attendants), or as an individual. You can do nothing more than walk across the stage, or you can bring music (make sure you hand it in at the masquerade sign-up session), or you can perform an entire sketch with sound effects and everything (but be absolutely sure to discuss this with tech at the masquerade sign-up!) There will be prizes for the best entries.

Cabaret

The cabaret is non-competitive and is a showcase for the fabulous (and too often untapped) range of fannish talent. If you can sing, dance, play the dulcimer, juggle, do a comedy routine, recite poetry, perform a sketch with friends, etc. then we want you in the cabaret. The only rule of thumb is that acts must be a maximum of five minutes long. If you want a longer spot, we'll consider it, but only if you clear it with Judith first (judith@waveney.org). Cabaret performers should also go to the masquerade sign-up session - it's essential that tech and the MC know what you're doing, who you are and what you need onstage in the way of mikes and other props.

For those who'd like to improve their skills at costume making and presentation, we'll be running a number of programme items in this area.

Tech media information

If you're bringing along your own media, Tech expect to be able to accept the following formats (this may change):

  • Physical media:
    • Okay: CD, DVD, USB drive
    • Not okay: Cassette Tape, Record, Blu-Ray, HD
  • Media formats:
    • Okay: mp3, wav, mp4, avi
  • Document formats:
    • Okay: ppt, doc, xls, pdf

Essentially, if a relatively modern Microsoft Windows PC can handle it, we can probably deal with it. However, if in doubt, please check with us in advance.