Davy Jones’ Dead Man’s Ball 2025

A Fright Night to Remember

The Alchemist Finance Ball 2025 was nothing short of spectacular. Held at the beautifully eerie British Engineerium, this year’s theme, Davy Jones’ Locker, was brought to life with spine-tingling precision and creativity. From the moment guests arrived, they were plunged into an undersea nightmare that blended elegance with terror in equal measure.

The entrance set the tone: ghostly sea captains and spooked sailors lurked in the shadows, while terrifying characters leapt from the darkness to shrieks of delight (and genuine fear). The transformation of the Engineerium itself was astonishing. Mist rolled through the arches, eerie blue lighting shimmered across the ironwork, and the haunting cries of unseen creatures echoed through the space. Every corner revealed another detail: dripping chains, flickering lanterns and wreckage from long-forgotten ships. It was immersive, unsettling and utterly brilliant.

Once inside, guests were treated to a parade of extraordinary costumes. The creativity on display was off the charts – pirates, admirals, sirens and shipwrecked souls filled the room, each more elaborate than the last. Standout moments included a giant puffer fish, a hapless lifeguard being “eaten” by a shark, and of course, Keith Carr’s jaw-dropping turn as Davy Jones himself – complete with tentacles, tattered coat and an uncanny presence that made even the bravest partygoers flinch.

The entertainment was equally impressive. Dancers moved like possessed spirits through the fog, their chilling choreography both beautiful and unnerving. The screams of the mermaids as they were plunged into their tanks will stay with guests for a long time, a moment that perfectly captured the night’s blend of dark fantasy and theatre.

Beyond the scares and spectacle, there was a real sense of community and fun. Guests embraced the theme wholeheartedly, laughing, gasping and dancing the night away beneath the ghostly glow of the “deep sea.” It was a night that balanced performance, creativity and pure escapism. In other words, exactly what The Alchemist Ball has become known for.

By the time the lights came up, one thing was certain: the 2025 Ball raised the bar once again. A huge congratulations to everyone involved in turning the Engineerium into the stuff of nautical nightmares. If you weren’t there, you missed one hell of a voyage.

The ball was created by the team at Alchemist Finance Solutions, along with a talented group of creative associates. The preparations for the 2027 ball are already underway!

Photography by Peter Gallizzi and Michael Cheetham, in partnership with Amity Studios