Medieval Banquet + Tower of London

A very unique virtual reality experience where you can fly high over the city of Paris.    You will feel like you are actually flying thanks to the immersive VR technology.   Being able to see famous monuments from a totally new persperctive. 

A Magritte, a van Gogh and a Goya walk into a gallery… If Rossini made a showreel of his best work, it would sound like Il Viaggio a Reims (The Journey to Reims). The prolific composer was unabashedly showing off when he wrote this incredible work, destined to dazzle the aristocracy at the crowning of Charles X and then disappear forever. The simple plot is a marvellous excuse for a string of fantastic arias and impressive ensemble pieces. Because it’s so demanding and expensive to stage, it’s never been seen in Australia before. But in 2019, Rossini’s exultant opera finally makes its Australian premiere, a spectacular vehicle for some of your favourite performers. In Damiano Michieletto’s playful take, the eccentric cast of characters find themselves in a gallery filled with the master works of art history. Velázquez’s enormous dresses jostle for space with Keith Haring’s cheerful murals. Frida Kahlo and van Gogh compare self-portraits. It’s a surreal world, where artworks step out of the frame and come to life the moment the lights go out. Delightful, surprising, spectacular and frivolous, this co-production with Dutch National Opera and the Royal Danish Theatre is a perfect foil for Rossini’s jubilant score. Gaze at the world’s most famous art through the magnificent (and thoroughly tongue-in-cheek) sets and costumes. Paolo Fantin and Carla Teti have recreated iconic works with remarkable fidelity. Young Australian conductor Daniel Smith makes his long-awaited debut with Opera Australia, bringing his characteristic sparkle in the pit to a huge cast of talents. Sung in Italian with English subtitles.​​​​​​​

MENUS Gran Palace Meat Menu:  Mediterranean cream of vegetable soup. Norwegian smoked salmon with baby leafs and sea flavours. Iberian pork sirloin with 5-Pepper sauce, potatoes au gratin and vegetables with a hint of apple. Triple Chocolate ice-cream with berries. Wine and Cava Gran Palace Fish Menu: Mediterranean cream of vegetable soup. Norwegian smoked salmon with fresh lettuce crudité and marinated prawns. Seasonal fish with garnish. Gran Palace cake. Wine and Cava. Gran Palace Vegetarian Menu:  Mediterranean cream of vegetable soup (onion, leek, potato and pumpkin). Grilled vegetables with Tofu. Wild rice sauté with mushrooms, and Indian vegetables with stewed piquillo pepper and a pasta crisp. Warm apple cake with vanilla ice-cream. Wine and Cava.   Gran Palace Plus Meat Menu: Mediterranean cream of vegetable soup. Norwegian smoked salmon with fresh salad. Beef sirloin with foie and mushroom sauce, potatoes au gratin and vegetables. Warm apple cake with vanilla ice-cream. Wine and Cava. Gran Palace Plus Fish Menu: Pâté or asparagus with mayonnaise. Mediterranean cream of vegetable soup. Norwegian smoked salmon with fresh lettuce crudité and marinated prawns. Seasonal fish with garnish. Gran Palace cake. Wine and Cava. Gran Palace Plus Vegetarian Menu: Mediterranean cream of vegetable soup (onion, leek, potato and pumpkin). Grilled vegetables with Tofu. Wild rice sauté with mushrooms, and Indian vegetables with stewed piquillo pepper sauce and a pasta crisp. Warm apple cake with vanilla ice-cream. Wine and Cava.   Menu for Kids: Spaghetti Bolognese. Pork escalope with milanese sauce and fried potatoes. Tulip cookie with Chocolate ice-cream.   Please note Benidorm Palace reserve the right to change the menus without notice. *Please note: all the visitors of a group need to choose a menu of the same category (normal or Plus) independently of the main dish chosen (Meat, Fish or Vegeterian).

Medieval Banquet he Entertainment The music is drawn from the Medieval and Renaissance courts of Europe and covers the periods of the 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th centuries. Our musicians are at the forefront of a reemergence of Medieval English and European musical culture. The music is robust, engaging and emotive, bringing to life 800 year old musical manuscripts that have long been the domain of specialists and enthusiasts. Medieval Banquet Heritage All this takes place with the history of 1000 years beneath your feet! Our production pays homage to this history and notably to the Knights of Portsoken, a group of 13 knights in the retinue of 10th century English King, Edgar the Peaceful. The king gifted to them this very land upon which the banquet sits in recognition of performing three acts of bravery, one above ground, one below ground and one in the water, or so the legend goes. Each evening during the banquet our knights assemble to preserve the history of this ancient rite with an elaborate display of swordfighting There are many opportunities to dance with the cast, sing, bang your fists on the table and cry for your wench to bring you more food or drink! We also have a range of medieval costumes for hire to help you really look the part. BANQUET MENU A SOUP MADE DAILY WITH A SELECTION OF MARKET VEGETABLES A PLATTER OF SMOKED AND CURED MEATS SERVED WITH A GARDEN SALAD A CAULDRON OF ROASTED CHICKEN IN A TRADITIONAL MEDIEVAL SAUCE WITH ROASTED POTATOES AND HONEY GLAZED VEGETABLES SEASONAL FRUIT TART VEGETARIAN OPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT TIME OF BOOKING A SOUP MADE DAILY WITH A SELECTION OF MARKET VEGETABLES MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO SALAD WITH BALSAMIC AND BASIL OIL ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH FILLED WITH A ROOT VEGETABLE & BUTTERBEAN CASOULET TOPPED WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE SEASONAL FRUIT TART *** Please note menus are subject to change   Tower Bridge Exhibition Walkways & Exhibition: Visitors enter Tower Bridge Exhibition via the North Tower. They are then transported by lift to the top of the Tower (47 metres above the Thames) where they have a unique opportunity to see the Bridge’s steel skeleton from within. A short film explains the history and provenance of the Bridge and then there is the chance to admire the spectacular views – from both covered Walkways. On Monday 1st December, Tower Bridge’s East Walkway will reopen with its own GLASS FLOOR, joining the West Walkway to complete our new-look exhibition. Together with far-reaching views of East London, the walkway will be bolstered with a further 20 revered bridges in the extended popular display, ‘Great Bridges of the World’. On the east Walkway there are fantastic views of the Docklands and from the west Walkway you can see the new GLA building, the Tower of London, St Paul’s, the city, the Pool of London and Big Ben and the London Eye in the distance. Interactive computerised kiosks and graphic panels explain the significance of the views to visitors, as well as providing more information on the history and building of the Bridge. The interactive material and graphic panels are written in seven languages and an audio loop for the hard of hearing is also in place for the video show. There is another film to view in the South Tower before descending for the short walk to the historical Engine Rooms, included in your ticket price. Victorian Engine Rooms: These provide a fascinating insight into late 19th century engineering. Installed for the completion of Tower Bridge in 1894, these huge, and beautifully maintained, coal-driven engines were used to power the thousands of bascule Bridge lifts performed until 1976. Although lifts are now operated by electricity, the original steam engines are still in place. The Engine Rooms give visitors a chance to experiment with models demonstrating the technology behind the Bridge. There are also some amazing photographs of  Tower BridgeTthroughout its lifetime – including a revealing picture of the heavy steel structure of the Bridge as the stone cladding was installed over it.

" This show is the story of my life, things I have experienced, seen and loved. And also stories that I have never told before! I will tackle new issues such as plastic surgery and the creatures it spawns, or the vanity fair of social media.  All that has been an inspiration for a number of new costumes. Clothes can say so much about their time, the way we relate to femininity and masculinity, sexuality, about what we consider different and where the limits of society are." Jean Paul Gaultier.

There are 3 options to choose from, all offering great value for money:  VIP - Access to the exclusive VIP Lounge looking out to sea - A VIP Lanyard, best VIP seats in the house (only 24 available) - A glass of sparkling champagne on arrival - Free flowing white wine, red wine, lager, sangria and soft drinks  - Free flowing cava throughout the performance - Souvenir program signed by the cast - Glow bracelet for the children Gold - Access to the Gold Lounge area - Gold zone seating (only 24 available) - Free flowing white wine, red wine, sangria, lager and soft drinks - Free flowing cava throughout the performance - Souvenir program signed by the cast - Glow bracelet for the children Silver  - Great seats, as no one is further than 8 metres from the stage, giving everyone a great view of the action - Free flowing white wine, red wine, sangria and soft drinks Highlights of the Show: Kids will enjoy the show / soft drinks too.   A fantastic all singing, all dancing BIG SHOW. A Disco to really let off some steam! All Inclusive lager, sangria and soft drinks included in the ticket price.