Patron: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Royal Academy of Dance

Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Award 2014

Auction catalogue

Lot 1 Walk-on part for a 9–13-year-old girl in Billy Elliot the Musical in London’s West End

A true ‘money-can’t-buy’ experience, this is a specially created walk-on part for a 9–13-year-old girl for one performance of Billy Elliot the Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre. The lucky winner will have the opportunity to experience the excitement of being in a West End show when they step on stage during a performance of one of London’s most iconic musicals. Includes four top-price tickets for proud parents, family or friends to witness the West End debut.

Performance will take place on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evening to be mutually agreed. Daytime rehearsals and costume fittings will be required and a parent will need to chaperone at all times. Parents will need to work with Billy London on all logistics, including licencing and schooling arrangements to enable the child to participate in the performance.

Lot 2 Master class with Darcey Bussell CBEExperience a 1:1 dance master class with Darcey Bussell CBE followed by a champagne afternoon tea for four at the Waldorf Hilton.

Lot 3 Annoushka jewellery experienceA special evening of champagne and jewellery for you and 11 friends with founder Annoushka

Ducas and Design Director, Liz Olver. You will visit Annoushka’s Cadogan Gardens studio, see behind the scenes whilst Liz and Annoushka will talk about jewellery design and demonstrate how an Annoushka design evolves from the initial inspiration to an exquisite piece of jewellery. Included as part of the evening, you will have the opportunity to commission a pair of earrings from the Dusty Diamonds collection in a colour combination of your choice to keep and cherish.

Lot 4 The Royal Ballet: watch from the wingsWatch The Royal Ballet from the wings at the Royal Opera House and experience a unique and exclusive behind the scenes tour for two.

Lot 5 Case of Château de Beaucastel wineLong considered one of the great wines of France, this wine is unanimously renowned for its balance, elegance and ageing potential. Beaucastel is a splendid tile-red colour and a big wine at its best. 12 bottles.

Lot 6 Amanda Wakeley – Albemarle experience

A lunch for up to 10 guests at the new Amanda Wakeley townhouse in Mayfair, where each guest will receive a leather cardholder and a £100 gift voucher; a bottle of Ruinart champagne in the ‘naughty corner’ in the Donovan bar at the Brown’s Hotel; a signature

Michaeljohn blow-dry and manicure for the winner and 50% off the first hair service (colour or blow dry) for the nine guests.

Lot 7 French chateau stayEnjoy a week’s stay at a 22-bed luxury chateau in Soulac, owned by Darcey Bussell CBE. Perfect for events such as family reunions or birthdays, any week in 2015/16 that is not high season (May to August).

Lot 8 Private dining for six at Nathan Outlaw’s London restaurant

A five-course tasting menu (with matching wines) for six guests at Michelin-starred Nathan Outlaw’s restaurant at the Capital Hotel, Knightsbridge, served in a private room or the restaurant subject to arrangement. Nathan will call you in advance to plan your menu, and the hotel’s sommelier will select a flight of wines to match, including champagne served on arrival. Also includes a signed cook book from Nathan

Lot 9 Burgundy Wine Tasting, hosted by Haynes Hanson & Clark

A tasting of eight, top level Burgundies, for eight people in a London-based venue of the lot winner’s choice. As Burgundy specialists, Haynes Hanson & Clark’s range of wines from this prestigious region is extremely diverse and includes many great names. The selection

will include wines from Domaine Raveneau (Chablis), Olivier Leflaive – Récolte du Domaine (Puligny-Montrachet), Domaine Faiveley (Nuits-Saint-Georges) and Domaine Champy (Beaune).

Live auction lots

Left to right: Lots 1, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8

INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIvE AUCTION PRE-BIDS1. Please send an email with the subject

line ‘QEII pre-bid’ to: tbest@christies.com

2. In the body of the email please clarify:• The number of the lot you are

bidding for (e.g. Lot 2)• The title of the item (e.g. Master

class with Darcey Bussell CBE)• Your maximum bid in £ sterling

(e.g. £5,000)• Your name

3. All bids must be received by 11.59am on Wednesday 3 September 2014.

4. We will treat all pre-bids as anonymous.5. We will contact you by 5pm on

Monday 8 September 2014 if you are the successful bidder to arrange payment and delivery.

6. We are unable to contact unsuccessful bidders; if you have not heard from us by 5pm on Monday 8 September 2014, this means your bid has not been successful.

Silent auction lots

Lot 1 Italian villa stayA week’s stay at a beautiful Italian villa, available from April to June, or September to October. Sleeps up to 16, with views of mountains and the Adriatic, just the place for a perfect half term break.

Lot 2 City Academy courseA £2,000 voucher for a City Academy course, such as a term of dance classes in a genre of your choice, including ballroom, musical theatre or jazz, screen acting classes, photography foundations classes and a three-week ‘shoot a scene’ course.

Lot 3 Christie’s Private Tour and Cocktail Reception

A private tour by Tom Best and an invitation to join the presale cocktail party in an auction field of your choice at Christie’s headquarters in King Street, St James’s. From dinosaur bones to contemporary art, chose a category that inspires you and enjoy attending the pre-sale exhibition and a private tour of the infamous

auction house. Stepping behind the scenes you will get even closer to the museum quality art and immerse yourself in the nearly 250 years of auction history, all whilst putting the art world to rights over a glass of something special.

Lot 4 Dance Proms

Enjoy one of the largest celebrations in the dance calendar, Dance Proms, in style from your own private box at the Royal Albert Hall (seats 8). Your box will be supplied with wine and delicious refreshments for you and your guests. An experience not to be missed on Sunday 2 November 2014 at 6.30pm.

Lot 5

This item is not available for pre-bids.

Lot 6 A night at Claridge’s

Enjoy an overnight stay and breakfast the following morning for two people at Claridge’s hotel. Must be used by 4 September 2015; subject to availability, excluding June and July.

Lot 7 Kempton ParkEnjoy a day at the races at Kempton Park racecourse in 2015 with general race admission for two.

Lot 8 Beauty and the Beast at Sadler’s WellsTwo tickets to watch Birmingham Royal Ballet’s performance of Beauty and the Beast at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London. Valid for any performance between Tuesday 14 and Thursday 16 October 2014.

Lot 9 Royal SaluteEnjoy this royal tipple 62 Gun Salute whisky worth £2,000, displayed in its own box and engraved with 24-carat gold.

Lot 10 Case of Champagne Gatinois Brut Tradition, Grand Cru Aÿ Nv

This Grand Cru grower champagne is made in tiny quantities by father and son team Pierre and Louis Cheval-Gatinois. Aromas are intense and lifted, flavours recalling brioche, hazelnuts and delicately perfumed red berries. This is a

delicious aperitif champagne, but its depth and power are also well suited to dishes such as panfried scallops or sea bass. 12 bottles.

Lot 11 Sophie’s Steakhouse vouchers (£100)

Enjoy your favourite steak at Sophie’s Steakhouse in central London. Just a stone’s throw away from the West End, the restaurant is perfect for celebrations, socialising and pre-theatre dining.

Lot 12 Large Chocolatier’s Table

A truly epic collection from Hotel Chocolat weighing in at 1.3kg, perfect for summer celebrations, dramatic dinners and party centrepieces, featuring luxurious ganache truffles, dreamy pralines and mellow caramels.

Left to right: Lots 1, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16

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Lot 13 Jamie’s Italian vouchers (£50)Dine at Jamie’s Italian in Angel and experience the delights of his signature Italian cuisine.

Lot 14 Darcey Bussell: A Life in Pictures – signed copy

This unique photobook celebrates the career of Darcey Bussell CBE, one of Britain’s greatest ballerinas. Accompanied by stunning images from some of today’s leading photographers, it chronicles Darcey from her early years to her final performance. A beautiful book to own and treasure, personally inscribed by Darcey at the QEII Award gala.

Lot 15 Dancers: Behind the Scenes with The Royal Ballet – signed copy

A beautiful hardback photographic book of The Royal Ballet behind the scenes, with images by Royal Ballet dancer Andrej Uspenski. Signed by the Principals and senior artistic staff at The Royal Ballet, this unique memento is one to treasure in an exclusive collection of some of the finest dancers onstage today. The book includes backstage and ‘from the wings’ photographs in a complete insight into the company’s work.

Lot 16 Akris handbagA luxury Bougainvillea pink handbag from designer Akris, standing for state-of-the-art fashion that makes perfect sense, with architecturally inspired lines which will work as well tomorrow as they do today. The handbag, with a detachable shoulder strap, has three convertible looks in a rectangular shopper, pure trapezoid tote or signature messenger with turnlock, and it also comes with a matching scarf in double-face cashmere (65x200cm).

Lot 17 Sanctuary Spa gift bagEnjoy luxury pampering in the comfort of your own home with this mixed bag of 14 full-sized Sanctuary Spa products, including Polishing Hot Cloth Cleanser, Resurface and Refine Ultra Polish, Sculpt and Smooth Anti-Cellulite Treatment, Hot Sugar Scrub, 4 Day Moisture Body Oil Spray, 5 Day Moisture Creamy Body Oil, Unwind Luxury Bath Soak, Power Peptide Serum, 7 Day Moisture Miracle Oil Balm, Crème Soufflé, Correct and Protect Hand Cream SPF 12, Calming Luxury Bath Float, an Unwind Candle and Fragrance Diffuser.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SILENT AUCTION BIDS1. Visit http://bit.ly/1og0wmh to register

for the silent auction.2. Please note that if you place a bid

for an item and you are outbid by another individual, you will not receive a notification, so please check back regularly to find out if you are the highest bidder!

3. All bids must be received by 11.59am on Wednesday 3 September 2014, after which time the silent auction link will become inactive.

4. We will contact you by 5pm on Monday 8 September 2014 if you are the successful bidder to arrange payment and delivery.

5. We are unable to contact unsuccessful bidders; if you have not heard from us by 5pm on Monday 8 September 2014, this means your bid has not been successful.

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