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Lemon Difficult Studio

@thekeyofdreams.co.uk

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Critically acclaimed design studio, and creator of the hit immersive show The Key of Dreams. Delightful combination of Theatre, Hospitality, and Gaming in a 17th century manor house overnight. Set in a Folk-Horror Lovecraftian world.

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Lemon Difficult Studio @thekeyofdreams.co.uk · 3d

Every day during October we are releasing an episode showcasing the talents of our cast, crew and and friends sharing some of our favourite classic weird fiction (and a few of our own Story strains and soul bottles)

Come and join the party over on Patreon
www.patreon.com/lemondifficult

New Podcast Episode Pickman's Model out now on Stories from the Shadows. Listen for free at patreon.com/lemondifficult

Image shows a gold tree with a key base in front of a spookily lit woodland. A raven holding a key sits on the text Stories from the Shadows

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Lemon Difficult Studio @thekeyofdreams.co.uk · 3d

Hello lovely community!
Sorry that I keep forgetting this platform exists - I pledge to do better!!
BUT - we have a special October spooky season treat. We are running a special series of a spooky story podcast called Stories from the Shadows.

Image shows a gold tree with a key base in front of a spookily lit woodland. A raven holding a key sits on the text Stories from the Shadows

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Lemon Difficult Studio @thekeyofdreams.co.uk · Apr 30

Well the April run of Key of Dreams is over, an incredible set of audiences, (including the delightful Sam Booth) and some of the Lemon Difficult team are taking a well deserved break in the beautiful Welsh countryside in the grounds of Treowen manor.

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Lemon Difficult Studio @thekeyofdreams.co.uk · Apr 17

We had a chat with the wonderful Adrian Hon about the show, how we do it, what inspires us and got quite into the nuts and bolts of it. There are a few minor spoilers, but it was a delightful chat.

Adrian Hon @adrianhon.bsky.social · Apr 17

I spoke to the makers of The Key of Dreams, one of the most unique immersive experiences in the world!

We get into how the business works, the technology that powers it, what makes it different from immersive theatre and escape rooms, and their plans for the future…

The Business and Design of a 24hr Lovecraftian Immersive Experience

A conversation with the creators of The Key of Dreams on the workings of their intimate, high-end experience.

mssv.net

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Lemon Difficult Studio @thekeyofdreams.co.uk · Apr 3

A wonderful thing happens when you work in theatre, especially when it is unusual and fairly niche: you find your tribe.

I am very glad @emilycarding.bsky.social is in ours!

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Lemon Difficult Studio @thekeyofdreams.co.uk · Mar 31

Building puzzle elements into this beautiful room is a dream. My favourite is hiding things amongst the books and ornaments already there and you know you've done well, when packing up and people have to ask "Is this ours?"

Lemon Difficult Studio @thekeyofdreams.co.uk · Mar 28

Key of Dreams is about to change forever. Don't miss out.
www.thekeyofdreams.co.uk/summer

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Lemon Difficult Studio @thekeyofdreams.co.uk · Mar 12

Introducing the amazing Tonya!

In many ways, this fabulous human has been with us from the beginning but she is now officially the newest member of our quirky family.

www.thekeyofdreams.co.uk/blog/tonya

"How can I help?" — The Key of Dreams

In some ways, I've been with Lemon Difficult since day one. 

www.thekeyofdreams.co.uk

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Lemon Difficult Studio @thekeyofdreams.co.uk · Jan 18

www.thekeyofdreams.co.uk/blog/hugo-nominations
New blog post - which has been a long time coming. More on 2024 soon, but looking to the future

Hugo Nominations… — The Key of Dreams

Time sensitive - chance to recognise the work of the Lemon Difficult team. 2024 retrospective incoming soon

www.thekeyofdreams.co.uk

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Laura Langrish @laurella-l.bsky.social · Jan 15

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Looking forward to playing with this new gadget at the shows next week! Not long to go now. There's still one or two spaces left of people fancy a last minute horror investigation jaunt to beat the January blues.

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Lemon Difficult Studio @thekeyofdreams.co.uk · Jan 8

Getting excited about the new cocktail gizmo for the bar at the show! This should be fun!

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Lemon Difficult Studio @thekeyofdreams.co.uk · Dec 11

Christmas is coming ....

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Lemon Difficult Studio @thekeyofdreams.co.uk · Dec 11

The advance party has arrived at the 17th century manor house that will be the home for the Key of Dreams team for the next two weeks of shows.

We just need a Raven now to complete the effect!

Lemon Difficult Studio @thekeyofdreams.co.uk · Dec 10

Saturday 14th- Sunday 15th December
Monmouthshire, Wales UK
2 tickets and the beautiful Midnight Lily room, half price
Send us a message if you are up for it!

Lemon Difficult Studio @thekeyofdreams.co.uk · Dec 10

It's prep and packing day! So much to print, so much to pack. But hey, we're pretty organised!

Additionally, we have had one room come available for this weekend. So if you want a last minute super deal, we'd love to welcome folks from the Bluesky creative community.
Details in comment

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Lemon Difficult Studio @thekeyofdreams.co.uk · Dec 10

Amazing! I love the tradition of the witty doorstep poetry slam! Welcome the Mari! Nothing could possibly go wrong from welcoming a shrouded, skeletal beastie into your home...

Lemon Difficult Studio @thekeyofdreams.co.uk · Dec 9

One of the really fun parts of my work writing for The Key of Dreams, is getting to indulge my inner history and folklore nerd. Researching historical traditions is so much fun.
This week, I made a leaflet for the Yuletide show, here is just a sneaky peek - the rest is redacted!

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Lemon Difficult Studio @thekeyofdreams.co.uk · Dec 8

I've been listening today while writing a Christmas Wassail and it is SO good!

Lemon Difficult Studio @thekeyofdreams.co.uk · Dec 6

One of the things that always feels almost magical every time is going from an idea to a tangible *thing* that .

So receiving the new festive field guides for our intrepid investigators of our Christmas show gives me particular delight!

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Lemon Difficult Studio @thekeyofdreams.co.uk · Nov 25

So proud of what we've made.
And lots of other people like it too!

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Lemon Difficult Studio @thekeyofdreams.co.uk · Nov 24

Been playing with some seasonal designs for the Christmas shows today. Doesn't seem quite right to keep promoting the May day dance in the depths of winter.

I love working from old art and tweaking it. Rather pleased with how these turned out.

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Lemon Difficult Studio @thekeyofdreams.co.uk · Nov 24

It seems nice here! Creatives being creative 😊

Lemon Difficult Studio @thekeyofdreams.co.uk · Nov 22

Jonathan Ross talks about his experience at a Lemon Difficult event.
#jonathanross #immersive #puzzles

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Lemon Difficult Studio @thekeyofdreams.co.uk · Nov 18

Treat someone to an incredible experience

A gift pack includes:
- A personalised video invitation from one of the characters
- A special cocktail made by the chef of the house
- The ticket price fixed at 2024 level
- A chosen amount towards the experience

www.thekeyofdreams.co.uk/store/p/gift

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Lemon Difficult Studio @thekeyofdreams.co.uk · Nov 16

Friends of Miskatonic are ready to investigate.
Do you have what it takes to bring Mr Haffenden a good nights sleep?

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