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In a land far away, at a different time,
By an enchanted lake aglow with moonshine,
Sits handsome Prince Siegfried looking up high
At a flight of swans crossing the sky.
He ponders his fate as their path starts to fall:
He must choose a wife at the next night’s ball.
The swans set their course for the ambling river,
As Siegfried leaps up and grabs for his quiver.
He aims with his hand but shoots with his heart,
His arrow flies high and the birds draw apart.
A beautiful shape comes into his sight;
A swan as a woman, transformed by moonlight.
"I am Princess Odette, bound by curse as a swan,
By night I am woman, but bird from the Dawn."
The
Prince is transfixed, "I’ll save you," swears he,
"On the night of the ball, my wife you shall be!"
Von Rothbart the mage, who had cast the charm,
Was enraged by this oath and planned further harm.
The
eve of the ball arrived all too soon,
And the guests entered in by the light of the moon.
A woman - Odile, disguised as Odette,
Was led to the Prince, ensnared by the net,
He takes her to dance and clasps her pale hand,
Naming her as his wife and princess of the land.
A cry is heard from the swans high above,
Too late, for it’s done, he’s lost his true love!
Siegfried jumps back and darts to the lake,
The lifeless Odette in his strong arms he takes,
Looks into her face and brushes her lips.
She stirs at the touch of her true love’s kiss.
Booking has now sold out, and the waiting list has reached its maximum size. Application for the Ball has therefore closed.
Welcome to the Ticketing area of the website. Useful information on the ticket application process can be found by following the FAQs link provided. If you are still looking for help, email tickets@claremayball.com.
Standard University member - £ 105
Non- University member (can only be purchased as guest ticket) - £ 135
Entrance at the ball is at 9pm on Monday 16th June, and you can enter any time until midnight. The ball ends at 6am on Tuesday 17th June.
VIP upgrade - £ 23
Begin your night in style by avoiding the entrance queue and getting an early wander around the ball. VIP guests are punted to the ball from Mill Lane at 7pm to enjoy a champagne and canapés reception in the sunken garden and early entrance to the ball at 8:30pm.
Breakfast upgrade - £ 12
What better way to relax after the night’s revelries than a gentle punt ride down the Cam to Riverbar Kitchen, where you will be served a delicious breakfast?
Clare students can book their tickets now, booking will close at 11pm on Sunday 3rd February. Payment is by cheque, on Sunday 10th February.
Booking for the rest of the university will open from midnight on Sunday 10th February. Tickets sold out fast last year, so make sure you’re there at midnight to book yours! - this will appear when the website first goes live, until booking closes for Clare students.
Alumni and Fellows are advised to email PR@claremayball.com to book their tickets. See the Alumni page of our website for more details.
Each applicant can book up to three guest tickets. Ticket collection for all guests will be on Sunday 25th May.
| Ticketing FAQ | Terms and Conditions |
Please be aware that all Clare May Ball Committee members are unpaid, full-time students. All the information you need should be in the ticketing terms and conditions and the FAQs page of this website, so please look there before emailing us with your queries! If you can’t find the information that you need, then email us at tickets@claremayball.com
1.1 Tickets are strictly non-transferable. They are printed with the name of the ticket-holder, and photo - ID will be checked on the night.
1.2 Tickets are not for under - 18s. Photo ID will be checked on the night, and any under - 18s refused entry.
1.3 Non-university members must pay £ 135 for tickets. University ID will be checked on the night. Non-university members found to have purchased cheaper tickets will have to pay the difference on the spot or be refused entry to the ball.
2. Paying for tickets:
2.1 You hand in your payment cheque to us on the understanding that we will email you shortly afterwards to confirm whether your application was successful or whether you have been placed on the waiting list. Allocation of tickets will be on the basis of the precise order of online booking.
2.2 If we email you to confirm that your application was successful, £ 30 from each ticket is thenceforth taken as a non-refundable deposit.
2.3 If we email you to confirm that you have been placed on the waiting list, we will retain your cheque until Friday 16th May, and alert you by email if you are successful in gaining a ticket. If we email you to confirm that you have a ticket, £ 30 is thenceforth taken as a non-refundable deposit. You can cancel your place in the waiting list at no cost to yourself any time before you receive confirmation of a place. If you cancel your place on the waiting list, your cheque will be destroyed.
2.4 As of midnight on Thursday 1st May (two weeks after the start of Easter Term) there will be NO REFUND FOR ANY CANCELLED TICKETS. E-mails to committee members requesting refunds after this date are likely to be ignored.
2.5In the event of a ticket holder being offered a place to work at Clare May Ball 2008 a full refund of ticket price will be given.
2.6In the event of Clare May Ball 2008 being cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, the Clare May Ball 2008 committee is not obliged to refund the ticket price to ticket holders.
3. At the Ball
3.1 Entrance to the ball is subject to a valid photo ID check. Those without valid ID will not be admitted.
3.2 The Clare May Ball 2008 Committee reserve the right to refuse entry of any ticket holder to the May Ball or eject any ticket holder from the May Ball where the committee and/or its duly authorised representatives have reasonable grounds to believe the ticket holder has engaged, is engaging or is about to engage in unacceptable or criminal activities.
3.3 The Clare May Ball 2008 Committee reserve the right to conduct searches to verify the grounds for the existence of such beliefs.
3.4 The Clare May Ball 2008 Committee reserve the right to make alterations to the May Ball programme without notifying ticket holders.
3.5 The Clare May Ball 2008 Committee go to great lengths to make the entrance procedure as swift as possible, however the basic dimensions of the entrance to Old Court restrict us somewhat! Guests must be aware that they may have to queue for a couple of hours before entering the ball.
1.1 Tickets are strictly non-transferable. They are printed with the name of the ticket-holder, and photo - ID will be checked on the night.
1.2 Tickets are not for under - 18s. Photo ID will be checked on the night, and any under - 18s refused entry.
1.3 Non-university members must pay £ 135 for tickets. University ID will be checked on the night. Non-university members found to have purchased cheaper tickets will have to pay the difference on the spot or be refused entry to the ball.
2. Paying for tickets:
2.1 You hand in your payment cheque to us on the understanding that we will email you shortly afterwards to confirm whether your application was successful or whether you have been placed on the waiting list. Allocation of tickets will be on the basis of the precise order of online booking.
2.2 If we email you to confirm that your application was successful, £ 30 from each ticket is thenceforth taken as a non-refundable deposit.
2.3 If we email you to confirm that you have been placed on the waiting list, we will retain your cheque until Friday 16th May, and alert you by email if you are successful in gaining a ticket. If we email you to confirm that you have a ticket, £ 30 is thenceforth taken as a non-refundable deposit. You can cancel your place in the waiting list at no cost to yourself any time before you receive confirmation of a place. If you cancel your place on the waiting list, your cheque will be destroyed.
2.4 As of midnight on Thursday 1st May (two weeks after the start of Easter Term) there will be NO REFUND FOR ANY CANCELLED TICKETS. E-mails to committee members requesting refunds after this date are likely to be ignored.
2.5In the event of a ticket holder being offered a place to work at Clare May Ball 2008 a full refund of ticket price will be given.
2.6In the event of Clare May Ball 2008 being cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, the Clare May Ball 2008 committee is not obliged to refund the ticket price to ticket holders.
3. At the Ball
3.1 Entrance to the ball is subject to a valid photo ID check. Those without valid ID will not be admitted.
3.2 The Clare May Ball 2008 Committee reserve the right to refuse entry of any ticket holder to the May Ball or eject any ticket holder from the May Ball where the committee and/or its duly authorised representatives have reasonable grounds to believe the ticket holder has engaged, is engaging or is about to engage in unacceptable or criminal activities.
3.3 The Clare May Ball 2008 Committee reserve the right to conduct searches to verify the grounds for the existence of such beliefs.
3.4 The Clare May Ball 2008 Committee reserve the right to make alterations to the May Ball programme without notifying ticket holders.
3.5 The Clare May Ball 2008 Committee go to great lengths to make the entrance procedure as swift as possible, however the basic dimensions of the entrance to Old Court restrict us somewhat! Guests must be aware that they may have to queue for a couple of hours before entering the ball.
Q I want to work at Clare May Ball 2008, but if I don’t get a place I still want to go to the ball. Should I apply for a ticket as well, in case I don’t get to work?
A Yes. If you are subsequently offered a place to work, then we will refund the full price of your ticket, without retaining the £ 30 deposit.
Q I have a disability / illness which will affect my enjoyment of the ball, can you cater for my special requirements or give me a discounted ticket?
A This might be possible, please email enquiries@claremayball.com with your query.
Q I am a member of Clare College. Can I book tickets for people from other colleges or non-University members without attending the ball myself?
A No. Advance booking is a privelage for college members wishing to attend their ball and is only available to them.
Q I am a student or alumni of the University. Can I book tickets for other people without attending myself?
A No. Booking is only available for those connected to the University who are attending the ball themselves.
Q Why are you taking a £ 30 non-refundable deposit?
A Last year large numbers of people bought tickets and subsequently cancelled them. This causes a huge amount of administrative work for the committee at a time when they should be revising for their exams! Because of this we have created a more stringent refund policy to discourage cancellations.
Q Why are tickets non-refundable after 1st May?
A Last year large numbers of people bought tickets and subsequently tried to cancel them very late on. At this stage it can be difficult and time consuming for the committee to re-sell the tickets. Furthermore, as each ticket is printed with the name of the ticket-holder, once it is printed it can’t be re-sold.
Q How do I pay for my ticket?
A You hand in cheque to the committee. For Clare students, the cheque collection day is Sunday 10th February, from 6pm - 10pm in the Latimer room, Old Court. For the rest of the university, payment is Sunday 24th February, from 6pm - 10pm in the Latimer room, Old Court. There is no advantage to arriving early on these days, as allocation of tickets is dependant upon the strict order of online booking, which is recorded in our data-base.
Q Can I pay in cash for my ticket?
AYes, and you will need to show some ID or your student card when doing so. You can only pay in cash on the cheque collection days, and will need to fill out a form.
Q Who should I make my cheque payable to?
APayment should be made by cheque payable to Clare College May Ball.
Q I can’t come to hand in my cheque on that day. What should I do?
A You should post the cheque to Jonathan Bird, Old Court, Trinity Lane, Cambridge CB2 1TL
Q Why do you want me to pay in a cheque before I’ve found out whether or not I’ve got a ticket?
A Every year some people book tickets online and then fail to turn up to hand in their cheques. Therefore we won’t know precisely who has got a ticket and who is still on the waiting list until after the cheque collection day.
Q I’ve forgotten to hand in my cheque. Do I still have a ticket? Who should I contact?
A Email tickets@claremayball.com as soon as possible to find out whether your ticket has been allocated to someone else yet.
Q I’m on the waiting list. When will I find out whether or not I’ve got a ticket?
A Anyone on the waiting list who receives a ticket will be told before 16th May. After this time you must assume that you have been unsuccessful.
Q When will I get my ticket?
A Ticket collection is on Sunday 25th May. You will be given a specific time to arrive on that day nearer the time. If you know in advance that you can’t make that day, you will need to contact tickets@claremayball.com to make an alternative arrangement.
We are now recruiting workers for the Clare May Ball 2008. We are looking for enthusiastic, hard working students who are willing to work as part of a team to fill the roles below:
Food and drinks workers:
Application has closed.
Luggers:
We've now filled the quota for lugger applications.
Band liaison workers:
We are not currently looking to employ any more band liason workers.
Cleaners and Recyclers:
We've now received sufficient applications for both these roles.
If you are interested in any of the above roles, please email the Secretary at enquiries@claremayball.com, providing all of the following information:
Name
Date of Birth
College
Term-time address
Telephone Number
E-mail
Role applying for
Experience - role/location/employer/date/description
We will reply to shortlisted applicants with the full details of each role, and information about interviews. Successful candidates will have to sign a contract and provide a £ 105 deposit in order to work at Clare May Ball.
Whether it’s dancing a ceilidh or watching a film, clubbing in Clare Cellars or playing the Casino, our varied programme of entertainments is sure to keep you satisfied until the early hours.
The greatly anticipated headline act will take to the stage in the Fellows Garden, and be kept top secret until shortly before the ball. Previous headliners have included: The Holloways, The Young Knives, and British Seapower...so watch out for another fresh up-and-coming band in 2008!
We have received enough applications are no longer looking to audition any more student performers.
At Clare May Ball 2008 we know that we can combine a fantastic night of high class entertainment with good environmental and ethical practice. This year we have made several changes to the way our ball is organised, which will improve the social and environmental impacts of the ball without affecting your experience!
In the warm summer evening, VIP guests will be gently punted into the grounds and treated to a luxurious pre-Ball champagne and canapés reception. Waiting in the beautiful gardens for everyone to enjoy will be Continental, Latin American, Middle Eastern and Asian influenced delights freshly prepared on the spot, hot and piping.
Devilish desserts will be handed out without caution; this evening is one of gluttony.
Greet the sunrise with a morning coffee and something sweet, or conclude the decadence by being punted away along the river for a quality sit-down breakfast at River Bar.
Luscious liquids will flow freely into glasses throughout the night. Whether it’s a tipple, a shot or a swig, Clare May Ball will ensure your glass is never empty.
A range of refreshing brews will also be on hand to warm your senses, and smooth fruity favourites will keep your sugar levels on a good high.
Clare May Ball has made special efforts this year to source local and Fairtrade food and drink.
Our VIP guests will be punted into the ball, avoiding any entrance queues, and treated to a superb champagne reception in the luscious gardens, complemented by hand-made canapés.
Should you require accommodation for the nights around the 19th, we offer the service of finding and booking rooms, either in College or at a nearby hotel.
Standard ticket: £ 135
VIP ticket: £ 158
To order tickets, please e-mail PR@claremayball.com with your name, address, date of birth and contact telephone number. Please state the number, and type of tickets that you require, along with the names and dates of birth of any of your guests. Please indicate that you would like alumni tickets.
If you have any questions or would like more information, contact: PR@claremayball.com
| President | Ellie Newman-Beckett |
| Vice-President | Kathy Liu |
| Treasurer | Trang Nguyen Thuy |
| Secretary | Lucy Aldous |
| Design | Zofia Trafas |
| Bonnie Drury | |
| Logistics | Emma Blackburn |
| Karen Sim | |
| Food | Elaine Lee |
| Drink | Jess Edwards |
| Entertainments | Caroline Ashcroft |
| Laurence Watson | |
| Public Relations | Maud Millar |
| I.T and Ticketing | Jonathan Bird |
We are currently in the process of searching for new sponsors for the May Ball. If you, or your company, are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact our Public Relations Officer, Maud Miller, who can provide you with our sponsorship document.
