SCOTLAND’S ATTRACTION FOR SCARY FUN LAUNCH DINNER FOR THE DEAD SHOW IN CELEBRATION OF HALLOWEEN
The Edinburgh Dungeon revisits the authentic roots of All Hallows’ Eve with festival of Samhuinn-inspired new show
Forget the clichéd ghouls and gremlins, witches and wizards that are synonymous with Halloween as this year the Edinburgh Dungeon will be revisiting the authentic roots of the annual celebration with a dark and mysterious new show steeped in the Pagan festival of Samhuinn.
On Halloween, the time when the veil between the living and the dead is said to be at its thinnest, pagans historically hosted a Dinner for the Dead, where an extra place was set to try and summon back their loved ones. And so, this Halloween, the Edinburgh Dungeon will be extending their table too…only the visitor from beyond is going to be an altogether nastier soul.
The new themed show ‘Home of Halloween: Dinner for the Dead’ will feature ethereal tales from ancient history, mystic predictions and terrifying visits from spirits looking for sacrificial lambs of the human variety. Until 31 October 2013 visitors can expect to be thrilled and frightened by this spectacular show at what is truly the Home of Halloween.
Johnny Campbell, general manager at the Edinburgh Dungeon said:- “The Edinburgh Dungeon comes to life at Halloween; it’s a time for our dark side to permeate the capital and the Dinner for the Dead is perhaps our most chilling show yet.
“As 31 October draws closer the dungeon will become the Home of Halloween once again, guaranteeing visitors less treats and more tricks of the spookiest kind. In the coming weeks, we will also be unveiling some fearsome additions to the Halloween line up. Keep an eye on the website and on the Edinburgh Dungeon Facebook page and Twitter @EdinDungeon for updates.”
The ‘Home of Halloween: Dinner for the Dead’ show is all part of the unforgettable journey delivered at Scotland’s top attraction for scary fun. A host of grim characters lead visitors through 1000 years of the country’s darker history, with non-stop action and hilarity delivered by 11 live-actor shows, state of the art special effects, 360º theatrical sets and two heart stopping rides during the 80 minute tour.
Tours will be running from 10am till 5pm every day, with extended opening hours on the 26th, 27th and 31stOctober (10am-8pm). For more information and tickets visit the website.
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