Frank & McStein’s Monster Laboratory – Out of the Lab into the Fire…
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Friday 25 October 6:00pm–9:30pm
Saturday 26 October 6:00pm–9:30pm
Sunday 27 October 6:00pm–9:30pm - Dublin Castle
- Free but ticketed
family-friendly
free
spectacle
Step into the historic and atmospheric Dublin Castle for a fiery festival highlight like no other: Frank & McStein’s Monster Laboratory!
Over three spellbinding nights, witness science’s greatest and most terrible achievement of all time at this interactive fire show – if you dare!
With the sole intention of waking the most frightening, horrific and disgraceful creature known to nature, Professors Frank and McStein have set up their dastardly M.O.N.S.T.E.R. LAB
Ministry
Of
Nonsensical
Science and
Terrifying
Experimental
Research
Guided by diabolical professors Frank and McStein and their eminent colleagues and their team of Igors, work your way through the fire-powered and interactive stations, earn yourself power-up tokens and feed them into the MONSTER-O-METER.
The MONSTER-O-METER will grant the life force needed to awaken THE CREATURE!!!
What will happen next?
Will the creature wake??
Will it be as fearful and horrific as the professors’ hope???
Will it terrify everyone gathered as the professors have dreamed????
Find out at this monstrously dazzling spectacle for families and adventurers alike!
| Duration | Approx 25 mins |
|---|---|
| Doors | Please arrive at the allocated time on your ticket. |
| Age Suitability | All ages. |
| Latecomers | Latecomers may be admitted within their allocated timeslot only. |
| Warnings | This is an outdoor event. Please dress appropriately. The event contains fire installations. |
| Accessibility | Venue is wheelchair accessible. Please note that the courtyard has cobblestones. There are no toilet facilities available. More info |
| Social Story | An easy read guide to the event. Download here |
Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Luas
The closest Luas stops are St Stephen’s Green on the Green Line and Jervis on the Red Line.
Bus
Many of Dublin Bus’ routes convene closeby on Dame Street, Lord Edward Street and George’s Street. The closest bus stops are:
Stop 1934, Dame Street, Westbound – Bus numbers 27, 49, 54A, 56A, 77A, 123 150, 151
Stop 1935, Lord Edward Street, Westbound – Bus numbers 13, 123
Stop 7581, Dame Street, Southbound – Bus numbers 14, 15, 15A, 15B, 15D, 14
Stop 7582, Dame Street, Northbound – Bus numbers 14, 15, 15A, 15B, 15D, 14
Stop 1358, Dame Street, Eastbound – Bus numbers 27, 49, 54A, 56A, 65, 65B, 68, 68A, 69, 77A, 150
Accessibility Information
Ticketing
This is a free but ticketed event. Tickets will be available from Tuesday 1 October.
Arrival
Dublin Castle is located off Dame Street, and while most of the pathways are paved within Dublin Castle, parts of the courtyard are cobbled and on an incline but these areas are easy to avoid. The Dublin Castle end of Dame Street is inclined, and parts of these pathways are cobbled and may be obstructed by bins and locked bikes.
The closest step-free Luas stops are St Stephen’s Green (1km away) on the Green Line and Jervis (750m away) on the Red Line.
Many of Dublin Bus’ routes convene closeby on Dame Street, Lord Edward Street and George’s Street. The closest bus stops are:
Stop 1934, Dame Street, Westbound – Bus numbers 27, 49, 54A, 56A, 77A, 123 150, 151
Stop 1935, Lord Edward Street, Westbound – Bus numbers 13, 123
Stop 7581, Dame Street, Southbound – Bus numbers 14, 15, 15A, 15B, 15D, 14
Stop 7582, Dame Street, Northbound – Bus numbers 14, 15, 15A, 15B, 15D, 14
Stop 1358, Dame Street, Eastbound – Bus numbers 27, 49, 54A, 56A, 65, 65B, 68, 68A, 69, 77A, 150
There are no parking facilities available at Dublin Castle. The nearest accessible parking is available in Q-Park Christchurch car park and Park Rite Drury Street. Accessible on street parking is available on Castle Street but please note that these spaces are on a hill.
Pick up and drop off is available on Castle Street and Great Ship Street.
Entry
Guests will enter Dublin Castle via the pedestrian gate on Palace Street (beside Chez Max). This courtyard is slightly uphill and the ground is partly covered in cobblestones. Some of the pathways along the edges of the courtyard are paved.
Space
Dublin Castle consists of various government buildings and multiple preserved buildings, some of the earliest buildings were established in the 13th Century, others built in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. This event is taking place outdoors in the Upper Courtyard. It is a large open square, surrounded by Georgian buildings.
Accessible Bathroom / WC
There will be no toilets available at this event.
Bar
There will be no bar at this event.
Performance Space
The courtyard is all one level, but some surfaces will be uneven. Please note that this is an outdoor event, and while some areas are sheltered, be prepared for all weather types.
Seating
There are a limited number of seats available on a matter of need – if you need to sit down at any point, please ask someone in a festival hi-vis vest to get you a chair.
Sound
Sound is a constant feature of the event Frank & McStein’s Monster Laboratory, with some of the music being loud and dramatic. A multi-speaker system will be used with different sounds in different areas of Dublin Castle for this event, with a low level soundscape playing at all times. The performers will be using mics that will be played through the main PA system, and music from a live band will also play through the PA system.
Lighting
Atmospheric lighting and fire will be part of this performance. This event takes place in the evening as it gets dark.
Quieter Room
There is no designated quiet room at this venue, but a social story of the performance will be available. A limited number of ear defenders will be available for those that may need them upon entering the event. Please ask a member of the crew when you are inside. We have a limited supply and they are reserved for a matter of need.