A Most Particular Invitation

It is a truth seldom acknowledged that the most respectable families are often those with the most to conceal.

The year is 1818.

At Noblethorpe Hall, a respectable finishing school for young ladies, preparations are underway for an important forthcoming ball. Several families of the English gentry and prosperous middle classes have gathered for a few days of dancing, conversation and the cultivation of elegant manners.

Yet beneath the polished surface of polite society, all is not as it seems.

Fortunes are uncertain. Affections are misplaced. Parents have ambitions for their children, while their children harbour ambitions of their own. Old attachments linger, reputations hang in the balance, and certain secrets have remained buried for far too long.

Over the course of a few extraordinary days, friendships will be tested, loyalties questioned and confidences exchanged.
For in a society where appearances are everything, the truth may prove the most dangerous thing of all.

DISCOVER THE STORY

Step Into the World of Jane Austen

An immersive experience of romance, intrigue and Regency society.

For four days, you are invited to leave the modern world behind and become part of a story inspired by the novels of Jane Austen and Anthony Trollope.

Take your place among the families of Noblethorpe Hall. Enjoy elegant dinners, dancing, card games and leisurely walks through the grounds. Exchange gossip, form alliances, pursue romantic attachments – or perhaps discover that your family’s future depends upon a secret best left untold.

Every participant portrays a character with their own relationships, ambitions and secrets. There is no audience and no predetermined ending. The story unfolds through your conversations, choices and interactions with others.

Whether you dream of a tender romance, a dramatic confrontation or simply the pleasure of an afternoon spent in Regency society, there is a place for you at Noblethorpe Hall.

ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE

A Story for Every Kind of Player

From heartfelt confessions to delightful misunderstandings.

In Perfect Confidence combines emotionally rich character-driven drama with the charm, humour and social pleasures of Regency England.

Some stories may lead to passionate declarations, painful choices and family confrontations. Others may unfold through amusing misunderstandings, witty conversations, flirtations and the quiet pleasures of polite society.

Our characters are designed to accommodate different approaches to roleplaying, allowing participants to explore both the serious and the ridiculous sides of Jane Austen’s world.

No previous LARP experience is required.

Whether you are an experienced roleplayer or stepping into character for the very first time, we provide the background, character information and guidance you need to become part of the story.

HOW THE LARP WORKS

Noblethorpe Hall

A Country House in the Heart of England

An extraordinary setting for an extraordinary gathering.

For four days in July 2027, Noblethorpe Hall in South Yorkshire will become the fictional home of Mr and Mrs Ashcombe’s Finishing School for Young Ladies.

Within its walls, the families of our story will gather for conversation, dining, dancing and intrigue.

The historic surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for a journey into Regency society, where a quiet conversation in the drawing room may prove more consequential than the grandest of public occasions.

5–8 July 2027
Noblethorpe Hall, South Yorkshire, England
An intimate Regency experience for a small group of players.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

An Invitation to Join Us

Your Presence Is Most Earnestly Requested

Every family has its secrets. Every heart has its desires. And every confession has its consequences.

Will you protect your family’s reputation at any cost?
Will you follow your heart, even when society disapproves?
Or will you discover that some truths are simply too important to remain unspoken?

Join us at Noblethorpe Hall, 5–8 July 2027.

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With Our Most Heartfelt Gratitude

It is a truth most happily acknowledged that no undertaking of any consequence can be accomplished without the kindness, talents and generous assistance of others.

In bringing In Perfect Confidence to life, we have had the great good fortune to be surrounded by friends, fellow enthusiasts and generous supporters, whose contributions have been as varied as they have been invaluable. Whether through music, dancing, photography, culinary accomplishments, practical assistance or words of wisdom offered at just the right moment, each has played a part in making this venture possible.

We therefore wish to express our most sincere gratitude to the following ladies and gentlemen, without whose kindness and talents our undertaking would have been considerably less splendid.

Our Esteemed Friends and Contributors

Raimo Nurmi – For the lovely photographs of Jennie and Sarah at Gimo Manor.
Jan-Åke Fonnaland – For his photographs from the first production of Hemligheter och bekännelser.
Ylva Berry and Jacob Ordeberg – For their admirable services as dance masters and members of our crew.
Anna Westerling – For her invaluable advice, generous assistance and service as a member of our crew.
Kristine Hellerud Grønningsæter – For graciously undertaking the considerable responsibility of overseeing our kitchens and planning the delicious meals that will grace our tables at Noblethorpe Hall.
Emelie Markkanen Åberg and Signe Hornborg – For their culinary talents and devoted work in the kitchen during the second production of Hemligheter och bekännelser.
Alexander Hedblom – For his assistance with props and the many details that bring our world to life.
Erik Sihlberg – For lending his musical talents to the pianoforte and enriching our gatherings with music.
Henrik Alpsten – For his sound financial counsel and invaluable knowledge of England.
Lance Christie – For his generosity in allowing us to make the magnificent Noblethorpe Hall the setting for our gathering.

Our Players Before the Camera

We are particularly indebted to those who so graciously lent their talents to our promotional film:
Natasja, Ylva, Alexander, Erik, Sarah and Sandra.

We also extend our warmest thanks to the ladies and gentlemen who kindly appeared in the photographs used to illustrate our world:
Sandra, Tuva, Jan-Åke, Emelie, Erik, Mia S, Susanne, Johannes J, Daniel, Malin, Sarah, Adam, Johannes W, Elin, Anna A, Thomas, Anders, Linda, Mia W, David, Ylva and Jacob.

To each and every one of you, we offer our warmest thanks. Your generosity, friendship and enthusiasm have made this undertaking not merely possible, but a genuine pleasure.

With gratitude and affection,
Dingwell & Thornbloom Regency Experiences