STARS of hit TV saga Game of Thrones showed they were in party mood when they turned up at Southampton University’s Freshers Ball.

Kristian Nairn, who plays Hodor in the hit series, and Finn Jones, better known as Loras Tyrell, performed as DJ duo Rave of Thrones complete with flaming special effects.

There was also a special throne in which revellers could pose for their photos.

The event organised by the Students Union rounded off the Freshers’ calendar with a bang last Saturday evening.

The ball, held in Highfield campus, was a sell-out with more than 2,400 students attending enjoying live performances from BBC Radio 1’s Danny Howard, DUKE and a selection of circus acts.

Ben Franklin, Students’ Union President, commented: “The Freshers’ Ball this year was the biggest and best I’ve seen in my three years here, attracting some great DJs including actors from Game of Thrones and a carnival theme that made for impressive décor.

"It was one of the most elaborate events we’ve had and I’m proud of everybody who was involved in pulling it off.”