This competition ends on 11 April 2014.
Earlier this week The Edinburgh Dungeon showed off its first new show for two years to the press. The Street Of Sorrows has been in development for some time, so the launch was understandably quite an exciting event. The new show is graphically described:-“It’s a dangerous time; people are dying and housing is in a perilous condition. Tenements stretch upwards blocking out the light and the closes are lined with sewage, rats, and who knows what else! Whatever happens, don’t breathe too deeply…”.
We were led through some of the best-loved shows (which have also had some tweaks in recent times) and then met “the foul clenger” or the plague cleaner. We were led into an authentic recreation of a 17th century street affected by the Plague and the “foul clenger” offered some insight as to what he would do in the street to try and drive out the plague.
Without offering any spoiler it can be reported that the “Street of Sorrows” gives an insight into a part of Edinburgh’s history that the Dungeon could have been accused of overlooking for too long. However it appears to be worth the wait as the time and money spent on producing this new show can be seen in all of the detail in the recreation.
After the tour of the new show we retired to The Devil’s Advocate where we were offered complimentary drinks and a chilled out atmosphere where a real buzz about the new show was obvious among those attending. The continued success of the Edinburgh Dungeon appears to be assured. Merlin Entertainments who run The Edinburgh Dungeon also operate Legoland and the London Eye.
The Edinburgh Dungeon’s new show the Foul Clenger opens to the public today. With 11 live-actor shows, state of the art special effects, 360º theatrical sets, two heart stopping rides along with gripping storytelling by hero characters, visitors can be sure to experience an unforgettable 80-minute interactive journey through 1000 years of Scotland’s gruesome history.
For more information or to book tickets please visit www.thedungeons.com/edinburgh
Now The Edinburgh Reporter can offer you the opportunity to win a family ticket for two adults and two children worth £39 to The Edinburgh Dungeon so that you can experience the show for yourselves during the Easter break.
Enter below simply by providing your email address. Good luck!
The competition ends on 11 April 2014 at 5pm and the winner will be chosen at random from all correct entries received by then.
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