Are you ready to die laughing? Famous for fiendish fun, The London Dungeon will be tickling or torturing guests with a festival of jests, jokes and macabre mischief at JESTIVAL from July, 27 to September, 1.

Headlining the alternative Festival is the Black Jester whose manic mind will be causing mayhem as he regales visitors with his very best jokes. Guests will be dared to go up against him in a ‘joke off’ with the funniest jokes winning FREE* entry. Impressive or disturbing, the best and worst jokes posted at www.thedungeons.com/london will be pinched by the Black Jester for his own routine. PLUS expect horribly high speed humour, with daily attempts to break the World Record for the most jokes told in a minute.

And there’s lots more screamingly dark fun at The London Dungeon, now in its new home in the vast underground vaults of County Hall on the Southbank. With 18 brand new shows, starring a cast of 20 dastardly characters bringing to life 1000 years of London’s murky past, PLUS two thrilling rides and edge of your seat surprises.

GETTING THERE

· Best prices online at www.thedungeons.com/london

· Prices from £22 (adult), £16.50 (children)

· Enjoy a whole London day out and save 25% with combination tickets for the London Dungeon, EDF Energy London Eye, SEA LIFE London Aquarium and Madame Tussauds.

· Nearest tube: Waterloo/ Westminster

*Free entry is at the discretion of the Black Jester.

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For further information please contact:

Claudia Parker at freerange communications on 020 7402 9966 or claudia@freerange.eu

Note to Editors:

MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment, and has seen the most successful and dynamic growth of any company in the sector over the last five years. Europe’s Number 1 and the world’s second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 98 attractions, eight hotels/three holiday villages in 22 countries and across four continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its 54 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and more than 21,000 employees. 

Among Merlin’s attractions are  - SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, The EDF Energy London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, Alton Towers Resort, Warwick Castle, THORPE PARK, Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Blackpool Tower, Heide Park Resort, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Sydney Tower Eye and SKYWALK, Siam Ocean World and Busan Aquarium. All brands which are distinctive, challenging and innovative – and which have great potential for growth in the future. Visit www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.