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Shrek was also censored - owners worried letting the actors talk would impact the brand.
Read our full tell-all about the land of Far Far Away and fellow immersive experiences in The Londoner's weekend edition.
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John took up the mantle of Shrek in the height of summer.
The health risks of wearing the costume were so severe that actors could spend a maximum of half an hour playing the ogre before they had to be pulled out of the suit for their own safety.
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John’s daily dives into the swamp were hard work. There were the voices: the Muffin Man’s accent left his throat in agony. Make-up was a nightmare too. The role of the Ugly Stepsister required full drag.
The Muffin Man's fake pencil moustache was worse; the glue ripped away flesh.
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In 2017, John had just graduated from a prestigious drama school. He was 22. Like so many other aspiring actors, needed stable work.
After a brief audition - where he had to deliver a monologue as the Muffin Man, proving his ability to master the French accent - John was in.
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Immersive experiences have exploded in the UK capital in recent years. But one green pioneer was there before 'Monopoly Lifesized' was just a dream of one canny IP exploiter.
Shrek's Adventure, in London's historic County Hall, is a black box. A former employee took us inside.
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We sent @simonchilds.bsky.social to a protest held last weekend to find out.
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Read the full saga in today's story by @andrewkersley.bsky.social: www.the-londoner.co.uk/barking-coun...