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Join the Commandants Dinner & Show on Norfolk Island - Book Your Evening Dining & Entertainment
Experience a factual yet fun dinner theatre on Norfolk Island that brings the island’s convict history to life-where a cast of actors leads you through captivating Commandants’ stories about the Convict Settlements and a chilling recount of one of the infamous rebellions. You’ll marvel at how the Commandants and their families adapted to life in a Norfolk Island penal colony, recreating a little piece of England in the Pacific while you explore their great challenges, impressive successes and shameful secrets. The venue complements the theatrical setting with a special three-course dinner menu of traditional English fare-hearty, wholesome British dishes fit for a Commandant and his good lady, prepared in a modern kitchen-making the Commandants’ Dinner & Show a night of delectable food, sharp humour and memorable entertainment on Norfolk Island.
About this activity in Norfolk Island
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Enjoy a lively dinner theatre on Norfolk Island that brings convict-era history to life through a talented cast of actors and immersive storytelling.
- Savour a specially curated three-course traditional English menu designed to match the theatrical setting - hearty, wholesome fare reminiscent of a Commandant’s table.
- Hear chilling first-hand recollections of infamous rebellions and discover the Commandants’ dramatic challenges, successes and secrets in an entertaining, humorous show.
- Experience a family-friendly evening that’s wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels, combining live entertainment, great food and plenty of laughs.
Important Information
- Dress smart casual; alcoholic drinks and gratuities are not included and can be purchased separately at the venue.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking so the kitchen can accommodate your needs.
- Infants and small children may use a pram or stroller; infants must sit on an adult’s lap and children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Arrival instructions and ticket exchange details are provided with your booking-plan to arrive a little early to ensure a smooth start to your evening.
Meeting Point
You must visit the Baunti Tours office in Burnt Pine prior to the event to exchange your voucher for a Baunti ticket and receive final tour details; please arrive a little early so you have time to complete this before the show.
Includes
- Enjoy a 3-course dinner included as part of your experience in Norfolk Island - a relaxed dining highlight during the tour.
- Benefit from a dedicated tour escort/host who guides the group and shares local insights throughout the experience.
- Enjoy live entertainment during the event, providing an engaging, local atmosphere for the evening.
- Local taxes are included, so the price you see covers required regional fees.
Excludes
- Alcoholic drinks are not included; you can purchase them separately during the event.
- Gratuities are not included and are at your discretion.
Other
- Wheelchair accessible: the experience and transportation options are accessible for wheelchair users and all areas and surfaces are suitable for wheelchairs.
- Infants and small children may ride in a pram or stroller; infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels, making this a relaxed option for families and mixed-ability groups.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the event.
- Dress code is smart casual - a comfortable yet tidy choice for the evening.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking so we can note your needs.
- Before your tour, you must visit the Baunti Tours office in Burnt Pine to exchange your voucher for a Baunti ticket and receive final tour details.
Customer Reviews
8/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
Cheeky, a little bawdy and very entertaining while learning some of the history of Norfolk Island. Interactive and lots of laughter, a three course meal is included with ample portions. I did note that one lady was very happily accommodated as a vegetarian and she remarked how tasty her dish was. The performers were terrific. You could almost believe they’d stepped out of the pages of history and may I say, the bar and waiting staff were efficient and very friendly.
I was there as a solo, but most certainly had a very entertaining evening with the other dinner guests.
Highly recommend!!
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Summary:
Tonight we attended the Commandants' dinner and show. 3 actors playing former commandants at different times in the history of the island, recounting their times in charge of convicts, their trials and tribulations, facing revolts, dishing out punishments and generally talking about life on Norfolk Island in the early years. Very informative, educational and lots of puns, jokes and laughs. All whilst enjoying a very nice 3-course dinner. A must when selecting a tour at Norfolk Island.
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Summary:
When our group arrived on Norfolk Island we were surprised how many tours and restaurants we could have the choice of.
Thanks to Helen at Baunti Tours we chose the right ones
On Wednesday : Commandants dinner and show which had us in stitches and the actors ate at our tables with lots of banter and funny lines. 3 course meal was excellent too.
Thursday : we did Baunti Fish Fry outside but under cover with amazing views. The young Pitcairn dancers were graceful and we bought their video. The taste of the fish was the best we ever had! Plus we had seconds and lovely dessert.
Friday :we booked The Progressive dinner when we visited 3 homes for entree, main and dessert. We heard lots of stories about past history and how living on Norfolk is.
The night was entertaining and the meals excellent.
Great we had Debbie the bus driver who shared some info too.
After lots of laughs, a full belly it was nice to be driven back to our accommodation.
Thanks Baunti.
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The Commandants’ Dinner & Show is a factual yet fun dinner theatre experience where a cast of actors entertains you with the Commandants’ stories about Convict Settlements. You’ll enjoy live entertainment that recounts rebellions, family life in a penal colony and the island’s historical challenges and secrets.
Yes. The show blends entertaining storytelling and humour with historical themes that make it a family-friendly night out, though the performance includes chilling recall of rebellions and is described as not for the faint hearted.
You can expect a theatrical performance led by a cast of actors portraying Commandants and their families, mixing factual historical narration with humour and dramatic retellings of notable Events from the island’s convict-era past.
A special three-course dinner menu of traditional English fare is served to complement the theatrical setting-hearty, wholesome British tucker prepared in a modern kitchen designed to match the Commandants’ era.
Actors take you on an entertaining journey back in time, recreating a little piece of England in the Pacific through the Commandants’ perspectives, dramatic recollections of convict rebellions and stories of adaptation, success and shameful secrets.
The experience is presented as a night of great entertainment and delectable food, so smart casual dress is recommended; if you have specific dietary needs or accessibility questions, advise the operator at the time of booking.
