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Secret Garden Party Presents Three Day Valentine Celebration

• 25th Jan 2011

The Lost Lovers Ball is London's most exciting Valentine's Party in the capital's most exciting and unique venue BATTERSEA POWER STATION.

For those of you quick enough to get your tickets for Saturday night – congratulations… This party is now sold out and with a number of magic birthdays ending in zero among the Head Gardeners, we're expecting this party to be one to remember…

The Friday night show is selling quicker than a cheetah flying on a rocket ship to Venus, so if you want to be part of this spectacular event get your tickets today. There are still a few tables available for the fine dining option, so if you want to make your night extra special be sure to book dinner with your ticket.

Because we want to make sure as many Gardeners as possible can experience this extraordinary venue with the Head Gardeners at the helm, we're doing an extra special Sunday show. We all hate Mondays, but alas they are part of our fast-paced lives. Because we're aware of the harsh reality that is the end of the weekend, we're starting our Sunday event at 5pm to ensure you're in time for the final tube home at the end of the show.

But don't be fooled into thinking this party will be sedate. We've got the same amazing programme of performers and collectives on hand to blow your mind and eek out your weekend, helping you forget about any Monday obligations you may have. This will be an extended Sunday Brunch without the papers; a Sunday pub session surrounded with naughtiness; a place to bring your weekend to a crescendo and slide into the new week with a smile on your face and a lover in your arms. With some extra special treats being kept in reserve especially for our Sunday audience, believe us when we say you won't be missing anything…

For the select few we'll be having HIGH TEA from 3pm. Think cakes, scones, sandwiches with the crusts cut off, cocktails and hilarity – all with a SecretGarden Party twist.

There are still a very few private tables available for each night of the Ball. If you want to treat yourself and your friends to something really special, you can book a private table. Each table comes with two complimentary bottles of bubbly and will have table service for your convenience. They will be in a roped off, elevated area within the main room, offering the very best views of the main stage. Each table can seat up to 10 people, and we have a very special treat lined up for each table, the details of which we're keeping secret until the night.
If you need any more information on private tables please email mail

We've got some very special treats lined up for you over the three days. Sister company to Punch Drunk, we have our favourite interactive performance collective GIDEON REELING leading you through the consciousness of Eros, the God of Love. The inspiring TAX DEDUCTABLE THEATRE will be ruling the dining room, bringing you Shakespeare as you've never seen it before. THE ARTFUL BADGER are taking control of the Steerage Room and will be exploring the feral nature of love, supported by Bristol's very own DANCE OFF crew.

We couldn't call it a Secret Garden Party event if there was not something for the intellectuals, so we're delighted to announce THE FORUM will have its own venue within the party, bringing some of the most interesting and insightful speakers to debate love on a whole new level. This venue will also play host to the awe-inspiring GUERILLA SCIENCE who will be exploring the science behind love.

And how could we ever do another show again without involving our most loved and most eccentric party starters BEARDED KITTEN with their very own brand of interactive silliness. If you find you've won the attention of two potential lovers, bring them both to The Kittens who will put them both through their paces and make them fight it out for your love…

Of course you can expect the usual luxuries at this event – hot tubs, champagne, cocktails and beautiful creatures… We're even bringing SGP's sexy deviants S & Mpathy along to encourage you to explore the darker side of love…

Just over half a mile down the road we have some lovely friends who will be hosting our pre party and after party for us. From 6pm – 9pm, expect live entertainment in this beautiful London boozer to get the party going. They have a 24-hour licence, so when the mind of Eros has been fully explored at Battersea Power Station, we invite you all to join us in swapping tales of love both old and new from 3am until the wee hours, where DJs will play out until the last man stands…

There will be a free shuttle party bus running between the Power Station and the Pub for those who feel the walk is just a bit too long. We are keeping the address of the after party venue a secret until the week before the event, at which point ticket holders will be sent an email with details. Admission to the after party is only with a Lost Lovers Ball ticket stub.

Tainted Loveis the fancy dress theme. Think naughty ball gowns and tuxedos with a twist. Wear an outfit to find love in, to lose love in or just love in…

If you need a little help with your outfit, or if you want to wow the masses with something truly spectacular, our friends at Prangsta will be on hand with the very best in costume design.

They can be found here : Prangsta Costumiers, 304 New Cross Rd, London, SE146AF. For appointments call the shop on 020 8694 9869.
www.prangsta.co.uk

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