Commandants Dinner & Show

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

This factual yet fun dinner theatre is a great way to learn about Norfolk’s history. The cast of actors will take you on an entertaining journey back in time. You will be enthralled by the Commandants’ stories about Convict Settlements on Norfolk Island. Listen to a chilling recall of one of the infamous rebellions. Marvel at how the Commandants and their families adapted to life in a Norfolk Island penal colony, recreating a little piece of England in the Pacific. Explore their great challenges, impressive successes and shameful secrets.

Our venue has created a special three course dinner menu of traditional English fare to complement the theatrical setting. Hearty, wholesome, British tucker fit for a Commandant and his good lady wife – fortunately prepared by free men in a modern kitchen not a poor convict over a wood stove!

The Commandants’ Dinner & Show is a night of great entertainment, delectable food and loads of humour – not for the faint hearted!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Dress code is smart casual

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Guests must visit the Baunti Tours office in Burnt Pine prior to the tour to exchange their voucher for a Baunti ticket and get final tour details.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

3-course dinner

Tour escort/host

Live entertainment

Local taxes

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Gratuities

What To Expect

Norfolk Island

This factual yet fun dinner theatre is a great way to learn about Norfolk’s history. The cast of actors will take you on an entertaining journey back in time. Listen to the Commandants’ stories about the notorious Convict Settlements on Norfolk Island and how the convicts were treated by sadists and reformers alike. Listen to a chilling recall of one of the infamous rebellions. Marvel at how the Commandants and their families adapted to life in a Norfolk Island penal colony, recreating a little piece of England in the Pacific. Explore their great challenges, impressive successes and shameful secrets. Our venue has created a special three-course dinner menu of traditional English fare to compliment the theatrical setting. Hearty, wholesome, British tucker - fortunately prepared by free men in a modern kitchen not a poor convict over a wood stove! The Commandants’ Dinner is a night of great entertainment, delectable food and loads of fun. Make it a “must” for your itinerary!!

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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Commandants Dinner & Show

Reviews

3.98

42 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

History, laughter and a great night out
Gayle Y,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Cheeky, a little bawdy and very entertaining while learning some of the history of Norfolk Island. Interactive and lots of laughter, a three course meal is included with ample portions. I did note that one lady was very happily accommodated as a vegetarian and she remarked how tasty her dish was. The performers were terrific. You could almost believe they’d stepped out of the pages of history and may I say, the bar and waiting staff were efficient and very friendly. I was there as a solo, but most certainly had a very entertaining evening with the other dinner guests. Highly recommend!!
Commandant King very informative
Maureen H,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Meal lovely. Quite corny but funny good evening out. The players were quite good and very informative
Fun night.
U2430KMvickik,
Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Such a fun night and the meal was perfect. Highly recommend. We all had lots of laughs but learnt some historical facts which was really interesting.
Great show to learn about some of the history of Norfolk Island
FlashAdele,
Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tonight we attended the Commandants' dinner and show. 3 actors playing former commandants at different times in the history of the island, recounting their times in charge of convicts, their trials and tribulations, facing revolts, dishing out punishments and generally talking about life on Norfolk Island in the early years. Very informative, educational and lots of puns, jokes and laughs. All whilst enjoying a very nice 3-course dinner. A must when selecting a tour at Norfolk Island.
3 best tours we did with Baunti
ulrike r,
Jan 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
When our group arrived on Norfolk Island we were surprised how many tours and restaurants we could have the choice of. Thanks to Helen at Baunti Tours we chose the right ones On Wednesday : Commandants dinner and show which had us in stitches and the actors ate at our tables with lots of banter and funny lines. 3 course meal was excellent too. Thursday : we did Baunti Fish Fry outside but under cover with amazing views. The young Pitcairn dancers were graceful and we bought their video. The taste of the fish was the best we ever had! Plus we had seconds and lovely dessert. Friday :we booked The Progressive dinner when we visited 3 homes for entree, main and dessert. We heard lots of stories about past history and how living on Norfolk is. The night was entertaining and the meals excellent. Great we had Debbie the bus driver who shared some info too. After lots of laughs, a full belly it was nice to be driven back to our accommodation. Thanks Baunti.
Cancelled
ginnienb,
Jan 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
This got a poor rating as the dinner was cancelled on me. I was bit surprised but was told someone was unwell. Totally understand that but then other people who were with large tour group shared they went & wasn’t cancelled on them. Not sure what happened but tour company did sort a processed refund. However, have enjoyed other tours with company.
Fun night
198ruthh,
Nov 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
A bit of history relating to the times of the penal colony, with a tasty dinner & a lot of jokes, some better than others. Fun night.
Awesome experience
wendyf241,
Oct 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an awesome night. History delivered through a fun presentation accompanied by a delicious dinner. Great interaction between the actors and the guests.
Highly Recommended show and dinner.
Wendy K,
Aug 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent show. Very informative in a light hearted and funny performance. The interactive dinner with the actors was a nice addition.
Norfolk Island history presented with a touch of humor and a good dinner.
Connector724761,
May 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A wonderful evening. The two commandants and Miss Clair Voiant kept us entertained as they told us about their past in the 1800's and threw in a few jokes to add to the already happy evening. Soup, roast pork & vegies with pasta & rice and finished with sticky date pudding & ice-cream was a most enjoyable dinner. The venue was pleasant with adequate room for the actors to move around the tables and sit with the audience. If you love Norfolk Island history, a few smutty jokes and a good meal then it's a must. I enjoyed the evening.