Bongos Bingo to tour The Carnevil Halloween show across England

Bongos Bingo will stage a touring Halloween production called The Carnevil across several English towns in late October and early November, promising themed bingo nights with circus-style entertainment, costume encouragement and seasonal frights. The events are scheduled in Scunthorpe on October 24, in Middlesbrough on October 25 and November 1, in Blackpool and Hull on October 31, and in Leicester on November 1 at venues including The Baths Hall, The Hub, Viva, Asylum at the University of Hull, and the Athena.

Organisers describe The Carnevil as a "twisted circus of chaos, confetti and carnage" combining bingo with theatrical elements such as creepy clowns, themed prizes and surprise acts designed to amplify the Halloween atmosphere. Dressing up is being actively encouraged for all dates. A spokesperson said, "As always dressing up is encouraged to help set the terrifying tone this Halloween. So whether it is a killer clown, a wicked witch or the pure horror of a scary ex the spookier the better at Bongos Bingo The Carnevil."

Programming details vary by location. In Scunthorpe doors open at 6pm with last entry at 7.30pm and the first game beginning at 8pm. The Hull event opens...