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2:22 A Ghost Story – are ghosts real?
With Halloween upon us there are many events happening within London bringing us spookiness to the City. To get into the real spirit of October I went along to see a spooky play in the West End called 2:22 A Ghost Story within The Criteron Theatre. The play focusses on a couple who purchase a new home which an elderly couple used to live in, however things within the house are not quite right, the question is have they a ghost in the house?
The play really is an insight to those who believe in ghosts and those who don’t, as the sceptics always think there has to be a logical explanation be it science or something else.
What is a ghost though? Well it is a soul or a spirit of a dead person or even an animal who has not passed onto heaven or hell and stays within our world as a ghost. Ghosts vary widely from an invisible presence to translucent or barely visible with lifelike forms. Ghosts have been believed by many for a very long time. Ghosts are generally described as solitary, human-like essences, but on a occasion there are more evil presences which are classed as poltergeist. Ghosts generally also are believed to haunt particular locations which meant something to them, for instance where they grew up.
Not everyone believes ghosts though and there is an overwhelming consensus of science which can proof the unusual happenings that someone might mistake for being a ghost. For instance despite centuries of investigation, there is no scientific evidence that any location is inhabited by spirits of the dead. It is said that many plants, drugs and the environment are usually the link to illusions making your imagination run wild.
As a fan of theatre, Halloween and horror I was kindly invited down courtesy by the PR team to see 2:22 A Ghost Story.
2:22 A Ghost Story
2:22 A Ghost Story is an award-winning supernatural thriller which has come to West End Criterion Theatre in Piccadilly, which presently is starring Tamsin Carroll, Felix Scott, Laura Whitmore and Matt Willis.
Following two record-breaking seasons at the Noël Coward and Gielgud Theatres, this critically acclaimed new play has become London’s must-see theatre event.
2:22 A Ghost Story is written by award-winning writer Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcast The Battersea Poltergeist, and is directed by Matthew Dunster.
Continue readingTales from the Chamber at Madame Tussauds dare you enter?
Halloween is just around the corner and Madame Tussauds has popped up with a history tour like no other, Tales from the Chamber. Only question is are you brave enough to adventure through back in time and discover the learn about gruesome crimes?
I and Steve another member of Love Pop Ups London community were invited down on a complimentary experience by Madame Tussauds to take our brave souls through Tales from the Chambers before it opens to the public on 19 October.
Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds London was founded by Marie Tussaud who let’s guests step into the spotlight of the home of the famous. Star in immersive experiences like Alien: Escape, Marvel Superheroes 4D and Star Wars and get up close and personal with more than 250 lifelike figures of your favourite celebrities! So what are you waiting for?
Continue readingThe London Bridge Experience presents Phobophobia question is are you brave enough?
Are you brave enough to step within the tombs and face your fears through The London Bridge Experience Phobophobia Halloween event?
I was invited down on a complimentary experience to attend their press launch of their latest Phobophobia Halloween experience which will be on from 25 October to 2 November.
The London Bridge Experience presents Phobophobia
Back in 2008 London Dungeon moved from London Bridge to London’s Southbank bringing visitors more scares.
Guests are led by actors on a tour through the ‘dark’ moments of London’s history, which include Boudiccia’s battles with the Romans, The Great Fire of London and a medieval encounter with Vikings.
Become part of London’s gruesome history and travel back in time with notorious English characters including Jack the Ripper, The Head Snatcher, Sir John Rennee, William Wallce and many more. As you journey through the bridges past you will uncover the dark secrets that lie beneath the world’s most haunted bridge.
You will see, hear and smell what London Bridge was like throughout the ages.
Continue readingFighting for life not for the crown within London Escaped White Walker room
Winter has come and White Walkers are on their way. I was invited down along with some other community members of Love Pop Ups London to help stop the take over of White Walkers.
This game was designed on the ever so popular TV series Game of Thrones but it does not matter if you have never watched Game of Thrones which is a relief as I have never watched an episode.
London Escaped
London Escaped provides fans of escape rooms very atmospheric games filled with technology.
At present they have six games Prisoner, Da Vinci, Vampire Slayer, School of Magic, White Walker and Wizards Cup with a new one on the way.
Like all other escape rooms the mission is to hunt for items, find clues, solve puzzles and to escape within 60 minutes.
Continue readingTaking on a vampire at London Escaped
Hidden within a dark corner of London Escaped lies a sleeping vampire ready to awake and take his next victims so seeking vampire slayers I and some other community members of Love Pop Ups London we were invited down to become Vampire Slayers within one of their scariest escape rooms for horror fans.
London Escaped
London Escaped provides fans of escape rooms very atmospheric games filled with technology.
At present they have six games Prisoner, Da Vinci, Vampire Slayer, School of Magic, White Walker and Wizards Cup with a new one on the way.
Like all other escape rooms the mission is to hunt for items, find clues, solve puzzles and to beat escape within 60 minutes.
Continue readingBraving The London Dungeon
As a lover of horror and history The London Dungeons provides the best horrible histories walking tour for those that are brave enough to do so.
The original London Dungeon opened back in 1974 and used to be situated next to London Bridge but in 2013 it made a £20 million move and located on the banks of the South Bank creating a new and bigger horror attraction for those who are brave enough.
I was invited down on a blogger basis along with a few other members of Love Pop Ups London to experience the changes since moving and being established within the South Bank for more than six years now.
The London Dungeon
The London Dungeon opened in 1974 by Annabel Geddes. The attraction was originally a wax exhibition of gore and macabre history, comprising themed tableaux under the Tooley Street arches. Early characters included Boudica, Mary Tudor and Thomas Becket and had scenes from the Norman Conquest.
Continue readingWant to play a game? – COLAB Factory Copycat
There is a Copycat killer loose on the streets of London……….oh my!
It was up to me and others from the Love Pop Ups London community to help solve who the murderer or murderers are before they strike again.
We were cordially invited by COLAB Factory who have merged with Splutter Theatre to take on the killer Copycat.
Artistic Director Benedict Hudson worked with COLAB and Splutter Theatre to put on this unique immersive contemporary horror show which will place the audience inside their favourite movie drawing from inspiration from films such as Jigsaw, Saw and Se7en and on true crime cases.
Here is some more information about COLAB Factory, Splutter Theatre and their latest immersive show Copycat.
Locked up – London Escaped Prisoner
The time had come on this chilling night for seven of us from Love Pop Ups London community to take on the London Escaped Prisoner which is a very new escape room company which is based in Aldgate East.
London Escaped
London Escaped has only recently opened up bringing to London two atmospheric games with more to come. At present they have one called the Prisoner and the other Da Vinci. Like all other escape rooms the mission is to hunt for keys, find clues, solve puzzles and to beat the clock within 60 minutes. Continue reading
The mind of a serial killer – Omescape Mind Horror
I went along the other day with some others to play Omescape VR horror experience Mind Horror.
Who are Omescape?
However firstly let me tell you a bit more about Omescape.
Omescape London is the UK’s premier escape room game, brought to you by the world leaders in live immersive experiences. They have been global leaders since 2012 with over 30 branches across Asia, Eastern Europe, America and Australia. Their objective is to design and create the best escape room experience in the world where players work as a team to explore, find clues, solve puzzles and mysteries to beat the clock. Continue reading
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