Edinburgh Dungeon does Dickens this Christmas…..with ghosts!
Reviving a Christmas classic, the Edinburgh Dungeon is rewinding the clock to 1843 to bring one of the most iconic Festive tales to life with their own inimitable take on storytelling in the new Christmas show.
The Ghost of Christmas: A Dungeon Christmas Carol is set to take visitors back in time to a murky Dickensian street, home to one Ebenezer Scrooge. Leaving the season of goodwill behind, visitors will be drawn in to an altogether spookier tale packed with history and hilarity.
Hosted by a Christmas Spirit the show will introduce the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future and the role they played in the old miser Scrooge’s night of revelations, leaving visitors with very important lesson from the spirits.
Johnny Campbell, General Manager at the Edinburgh Dungeon said: “Christmas is full of tradition and Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ is a well-loved classic. Of course, it wouldn’t be the Edinburgh Dungeon without a twist in the tale so visitors can expect a few frights and thrills along the way.”
This year the Dungeon is breaking from the norm to embrace all things Festive; the usually dingy corridors will have a merry makeover with presents scattered around, Christmas carol parodies will ring throughout and a quirky Christmas tree complete with festive Dungeon baubles will stand resplendent in the Shop of Horrors – the perfect pit-stop for picking up stocking fillers! The Dungeon is also one of 100 local business and attractions taking part on the Decorate Edinburgh Christmas tree trail.
The ‘The Ghost of Christmas: A Dungeon Christmas Carol’ show is all part of the unforgettable journey delivered at Scotland’s top attraction for scary fun. A host of rogues and rascals 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.
The new show has just launched and tours will be running from 11am till 4pm Monday to Friday, and 10am-5pm at weekends. Please see the website for special opening hours during the holidays. The Dungeon is only closed on Christmas Day! For more information and tickets visit the website.
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