Lemon Difficult Studio
@thekeyofdreams.co.uk
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.
Delightful combination of Theatre, Hospitality, and Gaming in a 17th century manor house overnight. Set in a Folk-Horror Lovecraftian world.
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.
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.
October 7, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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.
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.
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.
April 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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.
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.
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…
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.
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April 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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.
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!
I am very glad @emilycarding.bsky.social is in ours!
April 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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!
I am very glad @emilycarding.bsky.social is in ours!
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?"
March 31, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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?"
Key of Dreams is about to change forever. Don't miss out.
www.thekeyofdreams.co.uk/summer
www.thekeyofdreams.co.uk/summer
March 28, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Key of Dreams is about to change forever. Don't miss out.
www.thekeyofdreams.co.uk/summer
www.thekeyofdreams.co.uk/summer
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
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
March 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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
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
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
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
January 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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
New blog post - which has been a long time coming. More on 2024 soon, but looking to the future
Reposted by Lemon Difficult Studio
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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.
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.
January 15, 2025 at 7:38 AM
@thekeyofdreams.co.uk
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.
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.
Getting excited about the new cocktail gizmo for the bar at the show! This should be fun!
January 8, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Getting excited about the new cocktail gizmo for the bar at the show! This should be fun!
Christmas is coming ....
December 11, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Christmas is coming ....
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
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
December 10, 2024 at 5:58 PM
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
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
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!
This week, I made a leaflet for the Yuletide show, here is just a sneaky peek - the rest is redacted!
December 9, 2024 at 8:39 PM
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!
This week, I made a leaflet for the Yuletide show, here is just a sneaky peek - the rest is redacted!
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!
So receiving the new festive field guides for our intrepid investigators of our Christmas show gives me particular delight!
December 6, 2024 at 11:44 AM
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!
So receiving the new festive field guides for our intrepid investigators of our Christmas show gives me particular delight!
So proud of what we've made.
And lots of other people like it too!
And lots of other people like it too!
November 25, 2024 at 8:08 PM
So proud of what we've made.
And lots of other people like it too!
And lots of other people like it too!
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.
I love working from old art and tweaking it. Rather pleased with how these turned out.
November 24, 2024 at 5:28 PM
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.
I love working from old art and tweaking it. Rather pleased with how these turned out.
Jonathan Ross talks about his experience at a Lemon Difficult event.
#jonathanross #immersive #puzzles
#jonathanross #immersive #puzzles
November 22, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Jonathan Ross talks about his experience at a Lemon Difficult event.
#jonathanross #immersive #puzzles
#jonathanross #immersive #puzzles
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
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
November 18, 2024 at 8:20 PM
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
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
Friends of Miskatonic are ready to investigate.
Do you have what it takes to bring Mr Haffenden a good nights sleep?
Do you have what it takes to bring Mr Haffenden a good nights sleep?
November 16, 2024 at 12:50 PM
Friends of Miskatonic are ready to investigate.
Do you have what it takes to bring Mr Haffenden a good nights sleep?
Do you have what it takes to bring Mr Haffenden a good nights sleep?
Book before November 30th for 20% off all December events.
Join us to celebrate the dark.
www.thekeyofdreams.co.uk/booking
Use the code MERRYDARK
Join us to celebrate the dark.
www.thekeyofdreams.co.uk/booking
Use the code MERRYDARK
November 15, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Book before November 30th for 20% off all December events.
Join us to celebrate the dark.
www.thekeyofdreams.co.uk/booking
Use the code MERRYDARK
Join us to celebrate the dark.
www.thekeyofdreams.co.uk/booking
Use the code MERRYDARK
This December, treat yourself to a magical, immersive getaway.
Enjoy a fine dining, delicious cocktails and splendour while solving puzzles and enjoying unsettling stories.
Receive 20% off December with the code MERRYDARK.
Join us to celebrate the dark.
www.thekeyofdreams.co.uk/bookings
Enjoy a fine dining, delicious cocktails and splendour while solving puzzles and enjoying unsettling stories.
Receive 20% off December with the code MERRYDARK.
Join us to celebrate the dark.
www.thekeyofdreams.co.uk/bookings
November 15, 2024 at 7:49 PM
This December, treat yourself to a magical, immersive getaway.
Enjoy a fine dining, delicious cocktails and splendour while solving puzzles and enjoying unsettling stories.
Receive 20% off December with the code MERRYDARK.
Join us to celebrate the dark.
www.thekeyofdreams.co.uk/bookings
Enjoy a fine dining, delicious cocktails and splendour while solving puzzles and enjoying unsettling stories.
Receive 20% off December with the code MERRYDARK.
Join us to celebrate the dark.
www.thekeyofdreams.co.uk/bookings
A seasonal and spooky treat this winter. Join us for puzzles, interactive theatre, fine dining and cocktails in a beautiful 17th century manor house. Tickets are limited and selling fast.
Use the code MERRYDARK for 20% off all December dates booked by the end of November
youtube.com/shorts/Fgycr...
Use the code MERRYDARK for 20% off all December dates booked by the end of November
youtube.com/shorts/Fgycr...
A Christmas Feast
YouTube video by The Key of Dreams
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November 14, 2024 at 7:01 PM
A seasonal and spooky treat this winter. Join us for puzzles, interactive theatre, fine dining and cocktails in a beautiful 17th century manor house. Tickets are limited and selling fast.
Use the code MERRYDARK for 20% off all December dates booked by the end of November
youtube.com/shorts/Fgycr...
Use the code MERRYDARK for 20% off all December dates booked by the end of November
youtube.com/shorts/Fgycr...
We made it on to Bluesky just in time to announce our Black Friday deals! Immersive theatre, meets escape room type puzzles, with fine dining and a chance to explore a 17th century manor haunted by curious characters and strange stories.
Treat yourself (or someone else) this Christmas.
Treat yourself (or someone else) this Christmas.
November 14, 2024 at 6:25 PM
We made it on to Bluesky just in time to announce our Black Friday deals! Immersive theatre, meets escape room type puzzles, with fine dining and a chance to explore a 17th century manor haunted by curious characters and strange stories.
Treat yourself (or someone else) this Christmas.
Treat yourself (or someone else) this Christmas.