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Grim Faces Wanted!

York Attraction search for a new model with a twist

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The York Dungeon are looking for a model for their brand-new character. There’s just one condition; you must be able to pull a hideous face.

Previously, the York attraction have used their own actors to promote new additions to the site. However, this time they are taking a different route. New character Ugly Horace/Hilda will be a permanent fixture at the York Dungeon; their face will take pride of place on a board outside the Dungeon, horrifying every guest that enters.

Entry to the competition is simple – just send in an image of you pulling the strangest and most unusual face possible. The winning entrant will be invited to the attraction for a photoshoot in full dungeon costume.

“Our actors can pull some incredibly grim and inhuman faces, but we want to find someone even more wretched!” said Marketing Executive Ben Rosenfield. “Whoever is the unfortunate winner will be immortalised in the attraction and across all of our social media channels. We’ll also throw in a VIP ticket to the attraction.”

Since opening in 1986, a plethora of historical figures and maniacal characters have dwelled within the depth of the York Dungeon. These rogues and rascals have included: the nefarious highwayman Dick Turpin; the unfortunate Margaret Clitherow; the vicious queen of the Brigante tribe Cartimandua and the terrifying Isabella Billington, who was executed for witchcraft in 1649.

There are a few ways to submit your shocking selfies; message York Dungeon on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or use #GrimFaceYork email [email protected]. Don’t dawdle, as the beauty contest closes on July 14th.

-ENDS-

For all PR and media enquiries, please contact Ben Rosenfield on 01904 464014 or [email protected]

NOTE TO EDITORS

 The York Dungeon is a uniquely thrilling attraction that will take you back to the city's darkest history. See, hear, smell and feel York's stories come to life before your eyes as frighteningly funny characters transport you through time.  The Dungeons UK are based in London, Blackpool, Edinburgh, Warwick Castle, Alton Towers and York  Additional Dungeons can be found in Shanghai, Berlin, Hamburg, Amsterdam and San Francisco  www.thedungeons.com

SOCIAL MEDIA

 Facebook: /yorkdungeon  Instagram: @yorkdungeon  Twitter: @yorkdungeon

TICKETS

 (On the door) Adult £16.95  (On the door) Child £14.95  For all online ticket options and prices, please visit www.thedungeons.com/york

About MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS

MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS plc is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment. Europe’s Number 1 and the world’s second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 111 attractions, 12 hotels/4 holiday villages in 23 countries and across 4 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its almost 63 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and c26,000 employees (peak season).

Among Merlin’s attractions are - SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, DreamWorks Tours SHREK’s Adventure, The London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, Alton Towers Resort, Warwick Castle, THORPE PARK Resort, Blackpool Tower, Heide Park Resort, Sydney Tower Eye and SKYWALK. 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.