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The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I visited grim, gory London Dungeons & was frightened out of my wits – it's a perfect day out with teenage kids
THE door slams shut as we enter the waiting lift . . . Everything goes black and starts to shake. 3 3 Could we actually be stuck here? After a bit too long, the door creaks open and we pile out with relief. My 15-year-old daughter Dulci and I have come to The London Dungeon for the afternoon to be frightened out of our wits! We start by moving through a dense corridor where we are stalked by some eerie screams. We're scared already, so link arms. Then the 90-minute tour begins. As we enter a series of rooms, the grimmest, goriest stories of London's history are played out before us, by actors who are more convincing than they need to be. We're in London's notorious Newgate prison, where a witch in a cage is loudly proclaiming her innocence. It's not the most salubrious of places. But wait, it's pitch black again. Oh no, now what's going on? Well, that would spoil it, wouldn't it? Let's just say it's an immersive experience. 3 Dulci deals with it by keeping her eyes firmly shut. By now we are holding hands — very tightly. We find ourselves in Mrs Lovett's pie shop. She is besties with Sweeney Todd, the crazed and murderous demon barber. Her hearty-looking pies are filled with . . . no, let's not go there. But the blood and gore theme has just got started. There is a dead body before us lying on a slab. Who knew an audience at an autopsy of a plague victim with a deranged surgeon could be so much fun? In fact, it is the highlight of the afternoon for Dulci. What is so glorious about The London Dungeon experience is that you know something scary is around the corner, but you can't figure out what. You can't even get any respite in the loos — as there are screams and wails in there, too. We had a memorable experience and Dulci said it was just the right level of scariness. Afterwards, it was surreal emerging into the light on the South Bank, with the Houses of Parliament standing serene across the river.
The Irish Sun
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Hollywood's next biggest legends revealed – from Margot Robbie to Zendaya
TOM Holland, Margot Robbie and Zendaya are on the way to the top of the Hollywood hot spot - according to Brits. next huge Hollywood legends - movie goers have predicted. Advertisement 8 Margot Robbie will claim history over Hollywood - predict movie goers Credit: The Mega Agency 8 Tom Holland is going to be the number one movie icon of the future say fans Credit: The Mega Agency 8 Zendaya came in third place in the movie poll which surveyed over 2,000 adults Credit: Getty 8 Florence Pugh will continue to reign over Hollywood during her dazzling movie career Credit: AP Oppenheimer actress Elvis Presley biopic star Austin Butler featured high in the list, followed by Sydney Sweeney and former The research was commissioned by Compare the Market in a poll of 2,000 adults, which also revealed 51 per cent of Brits think the UK deserves an iconic film landmark - like the 'Hollywood' sign in LA. The price comparison app created a huge replica of the world-famous sign - in Hollywood, Worcestershire. Advertisement Read more A spokesperson said: "For ten years, we've been helping the nation beat the midweek slump and make saving simples with 2-for-1 cinema tickets on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. 'And what better way to celebrate than by bringing a little slice of Hollywood to the UK's own Hollywood? 'The public's response, and even the message from Hollywood itself, shows how much people still love the magic of the movies.' Cinema nostalgia is on the rise with 51 per cent of 25-34 year olds saying recent cult movie sequels have been a hit. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Exclusive Around two thirds (68 per cent) of the same age group go to the cinema more now than ever. The research discovered that 48 per cent of Brits go on 'autopilot' during the week - with 55 per cent desperate for humpday entertainment. Hollywood's Pay Gap: Top Earners Revealed! More than four in 10 (44 per cent) rarely go out during the week, but 41 per cent are 'actively looking' for things to do. Steve Nissen, president and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, added: 'It's not every day you see the Hollywood sign pop up halfway across the world - let alone in another place called Hollywood. Advertisement 'We're thrilled to see our iconic sign reimagined in Worcestershire and proud to share a Down-to-earth actress Margot recently admitted she loves traipsing round London looking for ghouls. The Aussie, 34, revealed she gets spooked at The London Dungeon — but is too old for her former nightclub haunts. Margot, who was at Glastonbury last month with husband Advertisement She said at the Pilton Palais cinema: 'I'm 34 and I don't think they'd let me in. "They would be like, 'No go away old lady'. "Our roommate has a 99-year ban.' 8 Timothee Chalamet came in fifth place on the poll of up-and-coming film legends Credit: Getty Advertisement 8 Elvis star Austin Butler will follow become a star in his own right, say fans Credit: Getty 8 Sydney Sweeney is headed for great things, say movie fans Credit: Getty 8 A replica of the iconic sign was put up in Hollywood, Worcestershire Credit: PA Future Hollywood legends The Top 10 actors who will make their mark on history - according to movie goers Tom Holland Zendaya Timothee Chalamet Sydney Sweeney Anya-Taylor Joy Ayo Edebiri Jacob Elordi
The Sun
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Barbie star Margot Robbie reveals surprising activity she loves to do when she's in London
BARBIE actress Margot Robbie says she loves traipsing round London looking for ghouls. The Aussie, 34, revealed she gets spooked at The London Dungeon — but is too old for her former nightclub haunts. 1 She told a crowd at Glastonbury: 'Do you know what I do when my family comes down? The London Dungeons Tour. 'Has anyone else done that? Isn't it so good? It's so fun. I just love it — I have probably done it like four times.' Margot added: 'Then there is also a Ghosts, Galleries and Ghouls walking tour, which I highly recommend. 'It is so amazing — you'll be somewhere you walk around all the time and they will be like, 'There are 3,000-year-old skeletons under your feet right now.'' Margot, who was at Glastonbury with husband Tom Ackerley, revealed she no longer goes to her favourite London club Infernos in Clapham, where she used to live. She said at the Pilton Palais cinema: 'I'm 34 and I don't think they'd let me in. "They would be like, 'No go away old lady'. "Our roommate has a 99-year ban.'
