The Promenade at The Dorchester will be transformed into a Mad Hatter�s Tea Party by English National Ballet for October half term. From Monday 26 October to Sunday 1 November, The Dorchester will be putting on a special afternoon tea with entertainment by English National Ballet�s young dancers inspired by Lewis Carroll�s Alice in Wonderland. The Dorchester�s award-winning afternoon tea will be served with pirouettes, pli�s and petit saut�s as dancers from English National Ballet dressed as some of the favourite characters from Alice in Wonderland will be found among the specially created decorations and flower displays. Children can look out for favourite characters including the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, the Dormouse and Alice herself.

Accompanying adults will be able to sink back and enjoy the entertainment with a glass of champagne, delicious savoury finger sandwiches, homemade scones and a selection of indulgent cakes and pastries.

The Mad Hatter�s Tea Party will be served on The Promenade at The Dorchester from 26 October to 1 November 2009 at two sittings, 2.15pm and 4.45pm, and is priced at �47.50 per adult including a glass of Champagne and �30.00 per child. (Prices are inclusive of VAT and exclusive of service charge at 12.5%)

For reservations, please telephone The Dorchester on +44 (0)20 7629 8888 or email restaurants@thedorchester.com

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Notes to editors: The Dorchester, the iconic London flagship of The Dorchester Collection, is situated at the heart of London�s Mayfair on Park Lane, with rooms and suites affording expansive views of Hyde Park. The Dorchester Spa opened in May after a multimillion transformation to offer indulgent pampering in a glamorous art deco setting. A wide range of dining is available to guests in The Promenade, The Bar and The Grill. China Tang offers traditional Cantonese cuisine, while two Michelin star (rising) Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester is one of London�s finest contemporary French dining experiences. High resolution images can be downloaded from www.leonardo.com/dorchestercollection

For Further information please contact: Rosanna Crawley Head of Communications The Dorchester Tel: +44 (0) 20 7319 7062 rcrawley@thedorchester.com www.thedorchester.com

Rachel Branton Press Manager English National Ballet Tel: 020 7581 1245 rachel.branton@ballet.org.uk www.ballet.org.uk