COME PREPARED TO BE SCARED: CAPTAIN MORGAN PRESENTS LEGENDS OF HORROR RETURNS TO CASA LOMA, THIS YEAR FEATURING THE VAMPIRE CIRCUS

Toronto, Ontario – September 13, 2018. The popular Captain Morgan Presents Legends of Horror theatrical event is back at Casa Loma, this year featuring The Vampire Circus, a cabaret performance that has been called a “fusion of Tim Burton and Cirque du Soleil.” The show, running from September 28th till October 31st, 2018, will have a café transformed by Captain Morgan into the hull of a pirate ship and enhanced 3D images projected onto the walls of the castle itself. The popular haunted Victorian House installation will be back – for those brave enough to enter it.
The annual event, which has grown in popularity since it started three years ago, is a classic theatrical interpretation of horror figures done in the presentational form of “promenade theatre.” The audience walks at their own pace through a two-kilometre trail commencing in the lower gardens of Casa Loma and winds their way to the dimly lit tunnels and darkest spaces in the bowels of the castle.

According to Nick Di Donato, CEO of Liberty Entertainment Group, the success of the event – which welcomed over 65,000 visitors in 2017 – is due to a combination of artistry and technology. “Transforming the grounds of Casa Loma for the Legends of Horror is a lot of fun. We make use of incredible 3D imagery and innovative design to create the setting. Ultimately, however, it is about the audience and the performance. This is an immersive theatre experience where people come to be amazed and – in the spirit of Halloween – be scared a bit in the process.”
For the first time ever, The Vampire Circus will add a dark and tantalizing cabaret element to the show. The Vampire Circus will include a roster of internationally acclaimed performers showcasing multidisciplinary skills of theatre, dance and gymnastics that will leave the audience astounded.
Halfway through the walk, audience members who need some liquid courage can visit the café, transformed by Captain Morgan into the hull of a pirate ship. Guests can enjoy themed specialty cocktails and food before entering the cold basement alcoves of the castle.

The extremely popular Victorian House installation is back – but it is not for the faint of heart. This year the haunted house will feature over 50 ghastly animatronic characters including ghosts, ghouls and massacre victims.
According to Di Donato, unlike in traditional theatre, the audience moves through the scenes as they progress across the grounds. “Each location introduces a new character, a new act. The physical location provides the ambience of foreboding and horror, the actors tell the terrifying story.”

The crescendo of the experience is a dramatic 3D projection on the exterior of the castle.
The event, which has increased in popularity every year, is rapidly becoming a much – anticipated Halloween tradition. “Our challenge is to keep adding new elements of horror,” adds Di Donato. “Toronto loves Casa Loma and once a year, we love giving people a fright.”

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Legends of Horror
September 28th – October 31st
Ticket Prices
$40 online in advance
$45 at the door
www.casaloma.ca / www.legendsofhorror.ca

About Casa Loma
Completed in 1914, it took 300 men nearly three years to complete the almost 200,000 square foot castle at a cost of $3,500,000 (at the time). Situated on 5 acres, Casa Loma was once the largest private residence in Canada. Sir Henry Pellatt with his wife Lady Mary enjoyed Casa Loma for less than ten years before financial misfortune forced him to abandon his home. The 98 room castle, designed by architect EJ Lennox, features secret passageways, elaborately decorated rooms with authentic period furnishings and breathtaking views of the Toronto skyline from its towers. Today, Casa Loma is one of Toronto’s top tourist attractions and hospitality venues. Each year over 650,000 visitors tour Casa Loma and the estate gardens. A perfect backdrop for special occasions, Casa Loma also plays host to over 350 private events annually. The unique architecture has also made it a highly desirable location for film, television and photo shoots. www.casaloma.ca

About Liberty Entertainment Group
For over three decades the Liberty Entertainment Group, led by Nick Di Donato, has been redefining Toronto and Miami’s restaurant, nightlife and special event experience. As developers and operators of numerous landmark establishments the Liberty Entertainment Group has become recognized as one of the most successful and innovative companies in the industry. The Liberty Entertainment Group has gained global recognition by developing and operating an impressive roster of unique venues rich in detail and originality. Their portfolio includes Toronto landmarks; Casa Loma, Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex and some of the city’s most prolific restaurants; BlueBlood Steakhouse, Don Alfonso 1890 Toronto, Spice Route and the renown Cibo Wine Bar brand of Italian eateries. Over five years ago, Liberty Entertainment Group successfully established operations in the US market with the expansion of the Cibo brand in South Florida and the internationally recognized Coral Gables Country Club. www.libertygroup.com