About this tour
Step into [Norfolk Island](/places/norfolk-island)'s penal past at this three-hour dinner theatre on the convict settlement's colonial commanders. Actors narrate the gritty realities of the island's military governors—their triumphs, compromises, and rebellions—whilst you work through a three-course English menu in period setting. Dark humour, hearty food, and theatrical storytelling combine for an evening that's entertaining rather than reverent.
Highlights
- Live actors recreate accounts of [Norfolk Island](/places/norfolk-island)'s commandants and convict era
- Three-course traditional English dinner included
- Hear detailed stories of colonial uprisings and survival
- Insight into how military families adapted to Pacific isolation
- Dark humour and theatrical flair throughout the night
What to expect
Expect a lively, theatrical retelling rather than a solemn history lesson. Actors move between tables sharing anecdotes about the island's governors—their efforts to impose order, the convict rebellions that tested them, and the peculiar challenge of recreating English life thousands of miles from home. Between acts, you'll eat proper hearty fare: roasts, vegetables, and puddings designed to feel authentically period. The tone is cheeky and irreverent; this isn't polite dinner theatre. Some stories are bleak (rebellions, executions), others surprisingly funny. Three hours passes quickly.
Good to know
Book dietary requirements upfront. Collect your ticket from Baunti Tours office in Burnt Pine before attending. Smart casual dress. Alcohol available for purchase. Wheelchair accessible throughout. Children welcome but must stay with an adult.
Frequently asked
- How long does Commandants Dinner & Show take?
- Commandants Dinner & Show runs for approximately 3 hours.
- How much does Commandants Dinner & Show cost?
- Prices start from AUD $100 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Commandants Dinner & Show run?
- This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Commandants Dinner & Show?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. AU & NZ Travel earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original AU & NZ Travel summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.