The Key of Dreams confirm new dates from May 2026
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Lemon Difficult Studios, the company behind the critically acclaimed ‘The Locksmith’s Dream’ and ‘The Key of Dreams’, has announced new dates starting May 2026 for the second season of ‘The Key of Dreams: Shadows Lengthen’.
With a distinctive style that blends luxury, theatre and game mechanics, Lemon Difficult has carved out a unique space in the immersive landscape. Known for their 24-hour, open-world mystery adventures set in heritage venues, the studio offers guests deeply personal journeys guided by live actors, culinary experiences, and intricate narrative worlds.
Following the success of the first season, Lemon Difficult have announced that The Key of Dreams will return with a complex multi-arc story in May 2026 with the next thrilling instalment - The Shadows Lengthen.
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Building on the myths of Miskatonic University and the evocative setting of Treowen Manor, in Monmouthshire, the second season introduces a fresh chapter in the narrative: a new age of uncertainty and discovery as guests uncover lost knowledge, secret societies, and the blurred boundaries between reality and dream.
A further layer of depth and intricacy is added as characters within the story will face consequences for their actions and, with the aid of guests, choose what to do with the power that they have acquired. The ability to change the direction and outcome of the story takes the immersive element of Key of Dreams to an exciting new level.
Founder Ivan Carić and his talented team have created something entirely original. Success amongst both critics and the general public has allowed Lemon Difficult Studios to now plan and to build on this impressive legacy with a series of forthcoming concepts based on both well-loved IPs and original storytelling.
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Ivan Carić, Creative Director of Lemon Difficult Studios says:
It took us a long time to try to provide points of reference for what we do here at Lemon Difficult Studios – and alongside the guests and the press, the conclusion is that it’s something entirely new! It not only brings great food and drink and a wonderful location but also crafted immersive experience that is finding fans from across the world. We are constantly working on new concepts and how we can confound expectations even further! 2026 is looking to be an amazing year with new stories and characters ready in the wings to be brought to life.
Lemon Difficult continues to set the bar for detail and guest engagement, operating at a performer-to-guest ratio of nearly 1:3. Their boutique approach is underpinned by a commitment to craftsmanship, from narrative design to onsite fine dining, in- world service, and immersive set dressing, delivering an experience described by guests as 'magical', 'bespoke', and 'unlike anything else.'
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With a growing international following and new concepts in development, Lemon Difficult Studios remains at the forefront of immersive innovation, blending theatrical storytelling, exceptional hospitality, and bold imagination to redefine what live experience can be.
The Key of Dreams: Shadows Lengthen runs across multiple dates from 7th May through to 7th November 2026 at Treowen in Monmouthshire, Wales. Tickets start at £450 per person, and include all meals alongside access to the 24-hour long experience. For more information and to book tickets, visit thekeyofdreams.co.uk
