Immersive experiences and shows with immersive twists appear to be the latest trend in the theatre world, with multiple throughout London – of course, the first which spring to mind are Guys & Dolls, and Mamma Mia The Party. Well, now another musical has had a party makeover. Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, based on … More PRISCILLA THE PARTY – REVIEW – HERE @ OUTERNET
Pack your suitcases and don your flight goggles – the immersive dining pioneers Gingerline is about to take you on a hot air balloon adventure! London has had an explosion of immersive dining experiences in the recent years, but we can thank the company Gingerline and its founder Suz Mountfort for kicking things off. Gingerline … More THE GRAND EXPEDITION: THE INCREDIBLE EDIBLE JOURNEY
Now a nine-time Olivier-nominated production, Guys & Dolls also has a brand new cast, as they continue their reign as one of the most joyous shows in London. With a book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, and music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, Nicholas Hynter’s production brings this story to life, immersing you within … More GUYS & DOLLS – REVIEW – BRIDGE THEATRE
Wishmas is a 60-minute walkthrough immersive experience consisting of 6 magical rooms filled with colourful characters and activities. As you help save wishes alongside the Wishkeepers, reindeer, and the big man himself, to ensure no wish is forgotten. Each room has its own theme – from a train simulator with wonderful soaring scenery video projections, … More WISHMAS: A FANTASTICAL CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE – REVIEW
A seemingly simple audio-visual experience which proffers a stunningly complex meditation on ideas of heritage and identity. Created by Keisha Thompson and directed by Nathan Powell, 14% is an immersive new play which explores football culture, identity, heritage, and modern England. For Thompson, football culture is a launchpad for discussions of identity and belonging. Thompson … More 14% – REVIEW – CONTACT MANCHESTER
As America Ferrera said recently many of us, but especially women, grow up too fast. Before you know it we have to put the toys aside and begin paying bills and deal with a never-ending laundry pile. Well have no fear, Big Kid Kindergarten is here! Not technically a show, more of an interactive experience, … More BIG KID KINDERGARTEN – REVIEW – EDINBURGH FRINGE
There are few dinner theatre options in London – nowadays, in fact, the only options which spring to mind are the Faulty Towers dining experience, Proud Cabaret, and the table seat and dining option at the Kit Kat Club. Well, Funicular Productions are changing that with their new production The Murdér Express Part Deux Jewel … More THE MURDÉR EXPRESS PART DEUX JEWEL OF THE EMPIRE – REVIEW
There’s aren’t many bands as successful as ABBA, and especially not 40 years on from when they were topping the charts. With three shows running in London right now, Mamma Mia, Mamma Mia! The Party and Abba Voyage, it begs the question was ABBA’s heyday during the 70s or is it right now? Mamma Mia! … More REVIEW – MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY – O2 ARENA
This is the closest thing you’ll get to time travel. There are more and more immersive experiences popping up in London, and I am here for it. The Gunpowder Plot, put on by Layered Reality in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces, combines living history – i.e. the setting being the Tower of London – with … More REVIEW – THE GUNPOWDER PLOT – TOWER OF LONDON
The Vaults are single-handedly bringing back dinner theatre, and I am here for it. More importantly they are also dismantling the gender binary with their new show by ShayShay, The Witches of Oz. Following on from the success of Mulan Rouge, also written by ShayShay, The Vaults has had an Emerald City makeover, complete with … More REVIEW – THE WITCHES OF OZ – THE VAULTS
Established in 2012 COLAB Theatre, focuses on creating immersive and interactive theatre. COLAB are the creators of Crooks 1926, which ran in London for 2 years, making it one of London’s longest running immersive experiences. This time around they are transporting audiences directly into The West. In any immersive experience, an individual’s enjoyment will be … More REVIEW – THE WEST – COLAB THEATRE
Join the Peaky Blinders as they come alive in this power-packed, riveting immersive experience! Trouble is afoot in 1921 London, with power-hungry gangs rivalling to take control of the city. The Peaky Blinders have just arrived, and you must pick a side to survive! Based on the global hit tv show created by Steven Knight, … More REVIEW – PEAKY BLINDERS: THE RISE
Travel back in time, become a secret agent, and complete missions that will change the outcome of the war – just a casual night out in London. Operation Black Door is an exciting new immersive experience taking place at the Churchill War Rooms. Put on by the immersive theatre company Wet Picnic, participants take on the … More REVIEW – OPERATION BLACK DOOR – CHURCHILL WAR ROOMS
Head to Mayfair – I mean, West Egg, New York – for a big, fun, intimate party you’ll never forget. The Great Gatsby immersive experience is an adaptation of the play and is directed by Alexander Wright. It is produced by Louis Hartshorn and Brian Hook. Upon entering the venue, you are immediately transported to 1920s … More REVIEW – THE GREAT GATSBY – IMMERSIVE LDN
Punchdrunk are the market leaders in immersive theatre. Formed in the year 2000 by Felix Barrett, Punchdrunk aims to create experiences in which no two audience members will have the same experience. I love immersive theatre, but this was actually my first experience of a Punchdrunk show. Following a near-decade long hiatus, Punchdrunk are back … More REVIEW – THE BURNT CITY – PUNCHDRUNK
Put on your detective hat and join agents Helen Thomas, John Steele, and Pearl Jackson in solving the mysterious case of Peter Walker’s death. Line of Fire, directed and written by Beth Atkinson alongside co-writer Beth Jay, is a wartime immersive murder mystery put on by Cross-Stitch Theatre. Outside, I was greeted by John Steele … More REVIEW – LINE OF FIRE – CRYPT
Fancy going time travelling last night? Just around the corner from Gatsby’s mansion in Mayfair is another immersive world to explore. This time it’s set in the world of the BBC’s Doctor Who. Delayed by the pandemic – if only someone could’ve gone back in time and stopped that. Doctor Who Time Fracture officially opened … More REVIEW – DOCTOR WHO TIME FRACTURE – LONDON
No I’ve not made a spelling mistake. The show is a tribute hence the Faulty in place of Fawlty (John Cleese won’t actually be there, but the person filling his shoes comes pretty close). Based on the iconic 70s sitcom featuring John Cleese, set in a hotel in Torquay. Comes the Faulty Towers Dining Experience. … More REVIEW – FAULTY TOWERS DINING EXPERIENCE – LONDON
I don’t know how I’m going to review Illicit Signals – because I had to sign the Official Secrets Act before the show began! Go back in time to the 1940’s, learn how to decipher secret codes and learn about the lives of the people in Bletchley Park. Parabolic Theatre, the immersive theatre company have … More REVIEW – ILLICIT SIGNALS BLETCHLEY – CRYPT BETHNAL GREEN
Gatsby is one of my all time favourite books, so when I saw immersive Gatsby tickets on offer I jumped on it. For those of you not familiar with the story – The Great Gatsby written by the incomparable F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1925 follows the story of Nick Carraway. Nick rents a house on … More REVIEW – THE GREAT GATSBY – IMMERSIVE LONDON
