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Best immersive experiences to try in London: from ABBA to Squid Game

Want to try something out of the ordinary? Immersive experiences are taking over London this spring, and here are some of our favourites.

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London is no stranger to a good time. Whether you’re a born and bred Londoner, have recently moved to the capital or are visiting London for a day or two, you’ll never run out of fun things to do. From West End shows and plays to a Drag Brunch, from sports to live music, there’s something for everyone in the big smoke.

Over the last couple of years, we've seen more hands-on entertainment emerge, too. Immersive experiences have become popular over the last decade with things like Secret Cinema – cinemas that invite movie-lovers to immerse themselves in the action of the film – and escape rooms , where you have to solve a series of puzzles to get out in time. Immersive experiences require you, the willing participant, to play games, solve mysteries, and interact with live actors.

The RadioTimes.com team have our ears to the ground when it comes to the best things to do in London. We've tried and tested some experiences first hand, like the Harry Potter inspired cocktail-making bar The Cauldron , BBC Earth Experience , candlelight concerts , and we even visited an immersive art exhibition to answer your questions in our what is Frameless? article.

We also understand the importance of budgeting, so here you'll find a variety of experiences to suit every wallet. There truly is something for everyone in our best immersive experience list. Let’s get started.

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  • The Gunpowder Plot, from £42.50
  • Shrek's Adventure, from £24
  • Monopoly Lifesized, from £54
  • Dopamine Land: A Multisensory Experience, from £12.99
  • Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar theatrical experience for two, from £93
  • Twist Museum, from £19
  • Mamma Mia! The Party, from £108.90
  • Squid Game immersive experience, from £34
  • Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, from £18
  • ABBA Voyage, from £77
  • Avora: New World cocktail experience, from £43
  • Frameless, from £17
  • Faulty Towers The Dining Experience, from £71.50
  • Le Petit Chef, from £119

The Gunpowder Plot

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Everyone knows this historic story, we celebrate it every year on Bonfire Night. The night when Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up Westminster Palace. Now, the story has been brought to life in The Gunpowder Plot . With Tom Felton (of Harry Potter fame) as Guy Fawkes, participants will wear VR headsets for 90-minutes as they take a boat down the Thames to the Houses of Parliament, then return to Tower Hill Vaults to witness Guy Fawkes’ brutal end.

Buy The Gunpowder Plot tickets from £42.50 at Daysout.com

For more like this, be sure to take a look at the best murder mystery experiences .

Shrek's Adventure

Shrek's Adventure London

One of our RadioTimes.com writers recently visited Shrek's Adventure with her friends and she had a ball! She particularly loved the 4D flying car, how fun the professional photos turned out, and the fact that Shrek tried to follow her and her friends to the pub afterwards...

This family-friendly immersive experience features characters, rides and interactive games all from the Shrek universe. Shrek's Adventure is basically DreamWorks’ answer to Disneyland, except it's located on London's South Bank.

Buy Shrek's Adventure tickets from £24 at Ticketmaster

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Monopoly Lifesized

We've all got fond memories of rainy afternoons spent playing Monopoly (and trying to restrain yourself from flipping the board), but what if you could take things one step further?

Monopoly Lifesized gives you the chance to enter the game in a life-sized 4D board, where you can take part in challenges and games to make millions.

So take this opportunity to jump inside the Monopoly board (hopefully there won't be any family fights this time...)

Buy Monopoly Lifesized tickets from £54 at Monopoly Lifesized

For more information about this fun day out, take a look at our what is Shrek's Adventure ? explainer article.

Dopamine Land: A Multisensory Experience

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Let's face it, being an adult is hard: it's all work and rent and bills and more work, and we long for the days when the most difficult decision in our lives was deciding who our best friend was that week at school. Dopamine Land is designed to unleash your inner child and give you a much-needed break from life's stresses; there's crafting, bubbles, and meditation in different sensory rooms.

Buy Dopamine Land: A Multisensory Experience tickets from £12.99 at Fever

If you're a fan of the unusual, why not try your hand at activities like the best UK zombie experiences or best UK dungeons .

Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar theatrical experience for two

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Inspired by America’s most infamous prison, Alcatraz, this adults-only immersive experience will see you smuggle alcohol into a prison-themed cocktail bar for you to whip up your own drinks concoctions. Get ready for a night of thrills and your favourite flavours— just be sure to avoid the far-reaching eye of the Warden!

Buy Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar tickets for £93 at Fever

Twist Museum

The Twist Museum in Oxford Circus, London, puts your grasp on reality to the test — can you see colours that aren't there? Are you able to tell which way is up or down? Could you walk down a corridor forever? The illusions and immersive rooms have been developed with the help of artists, neuroscientists and philosophers to provide you with an immersive experience like no other.

This immersive experience is located in Oxford Circus, which is easy to get to via Bakerloo, Victoria and Central underground services — a great location as we're sure you'll be feeling a little sceptical of reality after the unusual museum!

Buy Twist Museum tickets from £19 at See Tickets

Mamma Mia! The Party

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If you're dreaming of a sunny getaway this year, booking tickets for Mamma Mia! The Party could be the next best thing. Transport yourself to the Greek island of Skopelos and transform into the dancing queen we know you are with this immersive experience. Expect a freshly-made four-course Greek meal, plenty of drinks, performances of the hit songs from Mamma Mia, and even an ABBA disco after the party.

Buy Mamma Mia! The Party tickets from £108.90 at Ticketmaster

Mamma Mia! The Party would be a great hen party or stag do idea , and we have even more ideas in our article, too.

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Squid Game immersive experience

The Squid Game immersive experience is available to play right here in the UK, and don't worry! Unlike the Netflix show, your life isn't at risk. The immersive experience has adapted six exciting games from the show: Red Light, Green Light, the Honeycomb Challenge, Tug of War, Marbles, Glass Stepping Stones, then finish the experience with Squid (the children’s game).

Buy Squid Game immersive experience tickets from £34 at Immersive Gamebox

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Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

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One of our RadioTimes.com team experienced this exhibition in Manchester and absolutely loved it. Feel like you’re stepping into a piece of art with a 360-degree digital exhibition of the works of the late and great Vincent van Gogh. There’s also a VR experience where you travel through eight paintings and find out their inspirations, as well as projection mapping and sound effects throughout.

Buy Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience tickets from £18 at Fever

If you're an art lover, take a look at our guide to the best art exhibitions in London .

ABBA Voyage

ABBA voyage

Do you want to dance and jive having the time of your life? If so, then ABBA Voyage is the immersive experience for you. This live concert is performed entirely by CGI versions of the four ABBA members: Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. The singers have recorded their voices and body movements to be transformed into 3D avatars (or ABBAtars, if you will), and you'll hear hits like Mamma Mia and Waterloo live.

Buy ABBA Voyage tickets from £77 at Ticketmaster

If you want to experience the music of ABBA in a different light, check out Waterloo: The Best of ABBA tickets and our guide to candlelight concerts .

Avora: New World cocktail experience

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Are you ready to be transported to another world? Discover the new world of Avora with this cocktail experience, where you'll get to interact with Avorians. In the incredible setting of this new world, you'll don an Avora jumpsuit to try three specially designed cocktails. There'll be plenty of opportunities to take photos to make sure this is an experience you never forget.

Buy Avora: New World the cocktail experience from £43 at Fever

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One of the RadioTimes.com writers was lucky enough to visit Frameless, and they recorded some sneak peaks for the Going Out section's 'What is Frameless?' explainer.

Frameless is an immersive art exhibition which takes you on a journey between four themed galleries: Beyond Reality, Colour in Motion, The World Around Us and The Art of Abstraction, and you'll experience art work from world-renowned artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Max Ernst, and Salvador Dalí. There's the opportunity to get involved in the artwork, too, as you can move pieces of art along the floor in one gallery.

Buy Frameless tickets from £17 at Ticketmaster

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience

Fans of the BBC TV show Fawlty Towers are going to love this new immersive experience, which is perfect for foodies. Get transported back to the 1970s at the President Hotel in West London, where you'll enjoy a three-course lunch or dinner surrounded by actors improvising some of the most iconic and comic scenes from Fawlty Towers.

Buy Fawlty Towers The Dining Experience tickets from £71.50 at Viator

Le Petit Chef

Now this experience will really give you something to talk about. Le Petit Chef may be just six centimetres tall, but he's renowned for his exceptional French cuisine. Watch him prepare your food through an impressive display projected onto your table, before digging into your real life food brought to your table.

Guests can choose between a Le Grand Chef, Le Petit Chef Classic, a Kids and a Vegetarian menu featuring delicious dishes such as lobster risotto, vanilla crème brulee and Hereford beef fillet. Bon appetit!

Buy Le Petit Chef tickets from £119 from Le Petit Chef

Are you a fan of the theatre? Check out our best West End shows list and how to get cheap theatre tickets . Head to our Going Out section for more on ticket releases, including how to get live Joker concert tickets and Noah Kahan tickets .

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Best Immersive Experiences In London To Try

Sometimes we need a bit of escapism in the capital. Fortunately, our city has a whole heap of venues and events to take you away from the sky scrapers and into another world; think interactive theatre , art and dining alongside the themed and the cocktail-fuelled. These are the best immersive experiences London has in store for your next adventurous outings.

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Last updated on 29th February 2024

The Art Of Going Out: An Immersive Experience In soho

@ Soho on Friday 29th March 2024 and 2 other dates

Gear up for an immersive art experience in London that's hitting town this March. Hidden in a snazzy two-story townhouse, this interactive adventure boasts a dozen artworks that playfully capture the essence of the city's nightlife. From infamous queues to late-night guilty pleasures, each piece nods to the capital's vibrant hospitality scene. And the best part? A golden ticket to this artsy wonderland is only £7.50 a pop, complete with two drinks and the chance to cast your  vote  for London's best places and events with the 2024 DesignMyNight Art Of Going Out Awards.

  • Something A Little Different ⋅ Pop-Up ⋅ Immersive
  • Tickets from £7.50

Monopoly Lifesized

Situated in Fitzrovia, Monopoly Lifesized is an immersive experience based on your favourite board game. You'll get to complete escape-room-style challenges, build your very own houses and even attempt to escape jail. Plus, the restaurant features themed food and drink for post-game grub.

  • Fitzrovia ⋅ West End
  • Activity ⋅ Restaurant Bar

Moonshine Saloon: Western Cocktail Experience

@ Moonshine Saloon on Various dates from Wednesday 6th March 2024

One of the best immersive experiences in London for adults who love cocktails, Moonshine Saloon in Houndsditch sees you plunge yourself into a Western world complete with gambling, outlaws making moonshine and a nosey sheriff. Take in a bottle of your favourite spirit and let the experts make it into bespoke drinks to sip throughout the interactive theatre.

  • Food & Drink ⋅ Immersive ⋅ Something A Little Different
  • Tickets from £36.50 - £42.50

Mr Fogg's Treasure Hunt

@ Mr Fogg's Pawnbrokers on Every Saturday

A Victorian-inspired immersive experience, Mr Fogg's Treasure Hunt is a two-hour event that involves over an hour of outdoor hunting in Soho. But that's not all, as each ticket includes the chance to toast to your mystery-solving successes with two Bombay Sapphire cocktails as well.

  • Activity ⋅ Something A Little Different ⋅ Outdoor
  • Tickets from £65.00

Alcotraz London: Cell Block Two-One-Two

@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: London on Various dates from Wednesday 6th March 2024

After an immersive cocktail experience in London? You might be going to prison, but it's not all bad, because hiding inside Alcotraz is a speakeasy bar at their Hackney Road penitentiary. You need to smuggle your favourite bottle of alcohol in so that the inmates can create rounds of bespoke drinks for your group, all while you navigate a theatrical world of crooked guards and mean wardens.

  • Food & Drink ⋅ Something A Little Different ⋅ Themed Nights
  • Tickets from £35.99 - £58.50

The Murdér Express

@ Pedley Street Station on Various dates from Thursday 7th March 2024

Is there anything better than a delicious dinner with fantastic entertainment? We thought not. Then be sure to check out The Murdér Express, an immersive mystery experience in Pedley Street Station that comes complete with live actors and a four-course meal from Michelin star chef and winner of The Great British Menu, Niall Keating.

  • Food & Drink ⋅ Theatre/Arts ⋅ Immersive
  • Tickets from £74.50 - £587.00

DRINK & PLAY: The Hunt for The Smoking Caterpillar - Comedy escape room + immersive theatre experience

@ Ninth Life on Saturday 23rd March 2024 and 2 other Saturdays

Head down the rabbit hole with an evening at Ninth Life's The Hunt for the Smoking Caterpillar, an immersive theatre experience in London. Merging live actors, an escape room and murder mystery in one, this quirky event is filled with kooky characters and a quest to retrieve everyone's gold through interrogation, gambling and trade.

  • Immersive ⋅ Something A Little Different ⋅ Theatre/Arts
  • Tickets from £34.00

When it comes to brilliant immersive experiences, Jury Games blow it out of the water. Hosting unique events at Theatre Deli, they'll see you using your noggins to solve a case. You'll need to evaluate evidence, work with live actors and so much more until you solve the mystery and convict your crook.

Immersive Gamebox

Ever wanted to step inside a video game? Well now you can, as Immersive Gamebox awaits near Southwark station. Expect to don motion-sensor visors and move around your private pod with touchscreen walls to complete challenges and games, including those themed around Squid Game, spies and more.

Mr Fogg's Victorian Murder Mystery

@ Mr Fogg's Residence on Sunday 10th March 2024 and 7 other Sundays

When it comes down to immersive experiences, Mr Fogg's Victorian Murder Mystery is a real winner in Mayfair. During this two-hour-long event, you'll have to find out who has killed John Sullivan by interrogating suspects and uncovering information. Sign us up.

  • Activity ⋅ Immersive ⋅ Something A Little Different
  • Tickets from £60.00

Evans & Peel Detective Agency

Discover one of the quirkiest bars, Evans & Peel Detective Agency, tucked away in Earls Court. You'll be taken through a secret door to uncover a hidden speakeasy where some of the biggest Prohibition crooks have been known to hang out. And then? Expect to be privy to 1920s jazz and cocktails made with bootleg liquor.

  • Earls Court
  • Cocktail Bar ⋅ Themed Bar ⋅ Entertainment Bar

This immersive event is bringing all the drama to you. Inspired by Capgras delusion - the terrifying belief that your loved one has been replaced by a replica - DARKFIELD is an audio experience designed for two people to get stuck into at home.

OTHERWORLD VR | Hackney

Located in Hackney and Victoria , Otherworld VR looks more like a futuristic film set than a Saturday afternoon jaunt. This place is a mecca for all things mesmerising, making it one of the best immersive London experiences. And when you've finished tackling blood-thirsty zombies in a futuristic pod? You can head to the space-themed cocktail bar for a well-deserved drink.

  • Hackney ⋅ East London
  • Entertainment Bar ⋅ Cocktail Bar ⋅ Restaurant Bar

The Wands & Wizard Exploratorium

How's this for an immersive experience?  Step through the doors of this five-storey Soho spot and you'll be transported into a magical realm. From the team behind The Cauldron (a boozy potion-making experience), Wizard Exploratorium is entertaining magic fanatics with its incredible decor, brilliant events - a magic wand experience, anyone? - and quirky afternoon teas across a themed venue.

  • Activity ⋅ Event Space ⋅ Themed Bar

Monthly Immersive Chef's Table Supperclub

@ Kitchen Theory on Various dates from Wednesday 6th March 2024

One of the most incredible immersive experiences for foodies, Kitchen Theory's chef's table offering is bringing 10 exceptional dishes to 18 lucky diners every month. Head to Kitchen Theory in Holborn for a multisensory meal inspired by art, nature and science, with light projection, audio and aroma setting the scene. 

  • Food & Drink ⋅ Something A Little Different ⋅ Supper Clubs
  • Tickets from £240.00

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience

@ President Hotel on Various dates from Thursday 7th March 2024

Turning one of the nation's best-loved sitcoms into a smash hit event, this immersive dining experience in London seats you at Faulty Towers for a three-course meal you won't forget. Interact with iconic characters Basil, Sybil and Manuel while enjoying this original take on your favourite comedy at President Hotel near Russell Square.

  • Food & Drink ⋅ Comedy ⋅ Theatre/Arts
  • Tickets from £71.50 - £86.50

Fancy trying out a quirky immersive experience in the heart of Greenwich? Then Trapped is for you. From adrenaline-fuelled adventures running away from zombies to spy-themed activities where you identify double agents, this venue has it all.

Aftermath The Game

Aftermath is the immersive game that comes to you. Whether it be a birthday party in a pub or simply an office bonding session, Aftermath will challenge you to work together in order to solve a mysterious murder and save the world.

  • City of London ⋅ Central London

Mission: Breakout London

Immersive escape rooms don't get much better than Mission: Breakout London, the place where plenty of different themed offers await for you to wrap your noggin around. Expect to be solving missing person cases, cracking codes and surviving apocalypses. 

  • Kentish Town ⋅ Camden

Billy Bonker and the Cocktail Factory @ Bonkers Bar

@ Bonkers Bar on Saturday 9th March 2024 and 3 other Saturdays

One of the most unforgettable immersive experiences, Billy Bonker at Bonkers Bar in Daltson is quite the show-stopper. Grab a golden packet to attend this epic cocktail factory tour from Billy himself, with three unique cocktails each to be enjoyed along the way.

  • Live Music ⋅ Cabaret/Burlesque ⋅ Immersive Theatre
  • Tickets from £49.99

Supperclub.tube

As one of the most memorable and unique dining experiences, Supperclub.tube  is a must-visit for those who have an appreciation for the city's transport system. Enjoy a six-course tasting menu inside a disused tube carriage from the 1960s – hidden behind a forgotten Walthamstow pumping house. Fine dining-style international plates range from shredded brisket to chipotle soup – with a list of wine and cocktails to wash them down with. 

  • Walthamstow
  • Event Space

Sherlock: The Official Live Game

This is an immersive experience unlike any other in London right now, and you can find it taking place in none other than Shepherd's Bush. Play the detective as you travel through sets from the show, solving the case with help from the hit TV show cast in exclusive footage. Or maybe you could try your hand at The Mind of Moriarty: Live Escape Experience and even an interactive cocktail session themed around a poisoned chalice.

On the hunt for an immersive experience? Then make your way to Mazer Zone in Camden. This cool escape room-style spot will have you completing challenging puzzles in order to steal precious jewels from a Hatton Garden safe, or using your skills to save the world if you'd rather be on the good side of the law.

Hyper Reality

Hyper Reality in Stepney Green is the experience that's offering everything from a karaoke singalong to a VR rollercoaster and go-kart experience. If a cyberpunk immersive venue or fighting through hoards of zombies in a virtual reality arena sounds like you're idea of a good time, then you've come to the right place. Plus, there's a lounge bar featuring a suite of retro consoles and board games, themed cocktails and CBD beers waiting for afterwards too.

Urban Missions

Love yourself a bit of a challenge? Then try Urban Missions' immersive experiences on for size. Taking place at various locations across the city, they see you saving the people of London from a ticking time bomb , uncovering a mysterious relic and more...

Murder Mystery Cruise

@ Tower Millennium Pier on Saturday 23rd March 2024 and 11 other Saturdays

For a night of whodunnit and intrigue, book your tickets to City Cruises' Murder Mystery Dinner. Set off from Tower Pier and glide along the Thames as you play detective in this immersive experience. Enjoy a glass of bubbly and a three-course meal while the drama unravels too. 

  • Food & Drink ⋅ Immersive ⋅ Themed Nights
  • City of London

12 Best Immersive Art Exhibitions

From Outernet (an immersive experience on Tottenham Court Road in London that's included the likes of a digital butterfly exhibition and other LED light projections) to walking among Seoul-inspired mythical forests, heading to Twist Museum and traversing the moon's surface with Tom Hanks narrating, there are interactive works of art all over the capital. Get the full low-down on the very best right here, including Disney100: The Exhibition for the ultimate hit of nostalgia.

Escape Entertainment

Whether you want to be tasked with solving the murder of a West End star or get stuck into a jewellery heist, Escape Entertainment near Bank has 60-minute immersive games that are sure to hit the spot. Crack clues and solve puzzles with your group and try to get the best time here.

Looking for the best immersive experience in London this 2024? Frameless, found in Marble Arch, is offering an interactive spin on fine art, putting you into the paintings of names like Dali, Van Gogh and Kandinsky, with over 40 digital interpretations of their works in store.

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14 Totally Immersive Experiences in London

14 Totally Immersive Experiences in London

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Looking for the best immersive experiences in London? Discover otherworldly realities at these immersive experiences.

Sometimes you just need to switch off from your reality and be transported into a completely new one. That’s why we’ve found all of the best immersive experiences in London right now.

Be transported into intergalactic worlds, see dinosaurs up close, enter the upside down and solve murder mysteries at these immersive experiences in London.

Ready to have your mind blown? 

Must-Try Immersive Experiences in London 

Secret cinema.

Wembley Park

££

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From cult classics to new releases, Secret Cinema brings films to life in a secret location. 

At Secret Cinema you can choose to be part of the story and blur the lines of reality. Whether you choose to come dressed as the cast and take centre stage or blend in with the crowd, you’ll have lots of fun at this immersive experience in London. 

Prepare for an evening of suspense and fun beyond your wildest imagination that begins from the moment you book your ticket. You’ll be sent your bespoke identity and previously unexplored parts of the story as well as the encouraged dress code of the evening to kick off the mystery. 

Stranger Things: The Experience

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Stranger Things

Ever wanted to be part of the Stranger Things cast? Well, now you can, kind of. 

Presented by Netflix and Fever Up, Stranger Things: The Experience will see you diving headfirst into the upside down world with Eleven, Dustin, Mike, Lucas, Max and Will. 

Step foot inside Hawkins Lab for a one hour immersive experience and throw some shapes to the 80s themed mixtape medley with food and drinks. There are plenty of photo ops at this immersive London experience so don’t be shy, it’s totally fine to make dreams come true and dress up as Eleven.  

Dopamine Land

Dopamine Land

Enter a world of happiness at Dopamine Land . An original Fever immersive event in London that channels your inner child energy and turns it into reality. 

Dopamine Land does exactly what it says on the tin, you won’t want to leave this colourful multisensory experience. Figure your way out of a room filled with floor mirrors and crazy illusions, lights and sound effects. 

Things only get weirder from here as you step inside a popcorn machine– childhood dreams do come true. If you make it out of the rooms, head to the colourful bubble bar for cocktails and bubble tea.

Phantom Peak: An Immersive Open World Adventure

Canada Water

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Ready to enter an alternate steampunk reality? Start your new life as a prospective resident at Phantom Peak , a fully-realised theme park. 

This eerie real-life town even has waterways systems and is a chance for you to discover what life is really like for locals of The Venice of The West, but be careful, not everything is as it seems. 

Dine, drink and play at Phantom Peak, embark on a thrilling boat ride and discover the town’s darkest secrets through hidden experiences and interactive games. 

The Crystal Maze Experience

Leicester Square

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Get nostalgic at The Crystal Maze Experience – yes, it’s just like the hit 90s show. After all these years, you and your team can finally become a contestant of the much-loved TV show. 

It’s the best immersive experience in London for an exciting and truly unique experience. You and your gang have one mission, to get to the Crystal Dome and score as many points as you can. 

Against the clock you’ll run around four different zones solving mysteries and facing physical and mental challenges guided by your Maze Master. Winning crystals for each challenge you complete on time– think you can get them all? 

Jurassic World The Exhibition

Royal Victoria Dock

Jurassic World

Jurassic Park fans are in for a real treat at the newly opened Jurassic World: The Exhibition . Get up close and personal with living dinosaurs and see them like you’ve never seen them before. 

Step into a life-like scene inspired by the film and discover the science of Jurassic World, walk in the land of Jurassic giants and come face to face with life-size dinosaurs. 

Board the ferry to Isla Nublar and walk across the massive Jurassic World gates and come face to face with a Brachiosaurus and dare to look the most vicious dinosaur, Tyrannosaurus Rex in the eyes.  

Sherlock: The Official Live Game

Shepherd’s Bush

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Play detective at Sherlock: The Official Live Game . Unleash your inner detective skills at the Sherlock inspired immersive escape game from the creators of the hit BBC series.

You and your team will uncover clues and crack codes to solve the mystery and have the chance to visit the iconic sets from the TV show. 

Luckily you’ll receive lots of help from some familiar faces along the way, Benedict Cumberbatch, Andrew Scott and Martin Freeman will help you solve the mystery. 

The Murder Express Part Duex – Jewel of The Empire

Spitalfields

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Climb aboard The Murder Express train, the year is 1937, the height of the British Empire. 

Britain’s most famous archeologist, Dr Errol Earhart has unearthed the world’s most valuable diamond, the Jewel of The Empire which is being transported on the Murder Express train.

The diamond goes missing and it’s your job to unravel an intriguing murder mystery narrative. Whilst onboard the 1920s train carriage, enjoy a delicious four-course meal by a BBC Masterchef Professional. 

Otherworld VR

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Dive into a virtual island paradise at Otherworld VR and access 16 different unique VR experiences. 

Once inside the metaverse portal, get ready for take off from your sense-hacking immersion pod with a life-like experience of take off. You’re flying through virtual reality space into a boundless world of natural beauty. 

The interactive island is a feast for all the senses, feel the wind in your hair, earthquakes beneath your feet and experience VR games that’ll see you in a zombie apocalypse or live in a solitary life in the open trees– it’s your reality you pick what you want it to be.  

Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar

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Ever wondered what it’s like to be a prisoner? Wel, you can put on an iconic orange jumpsuit at Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar and find out. 

Although this prison is a little different to the real deal, at this London immersive experience you’ll need to successfully smuggle your liquor past the warden. After all, how else will you get through your time in prison without a supply of personalised cocktails? 

Alcotraz is the bar behind bars where serving inmates are your bartenders, the guards are conspicuous and you become a part of the story. 

Klimt:The Immersive Experience

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Discover Gustav Klimt, an Austrian symbolist painter’s art in a thrilling immersive way. Step into a wonderland of moving paintings at Klimt: The Immersive Experience and admire the golden era of modernism.

The immersive room has 360 projections creating a virtual reality guiding you through a day in the life of Klimt. Sit back and relax in deckchairs and watch Klimt’s colourful artworks come to life before your eyes and even underneath your feet. 

Peaky Blinders The Rise

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Peaky Blinders The Rise transports you into the world of TVs most notorious drama.

Tommy Shelby invites you to his family’s Camden warehouse to share an expansion plan that could prove lucrative to everyone. 

Explore the live sets, complete challenges to help Tommy succeed and interact with the show’s most iconic characters.  Enjoy an evening fully immersed into Tommy Shelby’s world as you watch interactive scenes play out right in front of you. 

The Gunpowder Plot

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The year is 1605, a city is divided and the peace of the nation balances on a knife edge. The Gunpowder Plot is a thrilling immersive experience, using a combination of live theatre and the latest digital technology you’re transported into the heart of a story of which you are the protagonist. 

Experience the Gunpowder Plot through a 360 environment, you’re surrounded by deception, but who will you trust?

This multilayered experience is like nothing you’ve ever experienced before, motion simulators and stunning special effects steal the show in this unmissable immersive experience in London. 

Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience

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When Martian’s invaded the world in 1988, they very nearly won. Now you can experience that invasion first hand through Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience . 

24 extraordinary scenes with live actors, virtual reality and 5D effects help transport you into another world and put you at the forefront of the action. Begin your intergalactic journey in The Spirit of Man, a steampunk bar on London’s Leadenhall Street with journalist George Herbett as your guide. 

You’ll crawl, slide and weave your way through 24 immersive scenes and experience the destruction first hand. 

Practical Tips for Finding the Best Immersive Experiences in London 

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  • Check in advance if you’ll need a certain number in your team for the experience – you don’t want to miss out on the night because you’ve got too many pals with you.

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Van Gogh London Exhibit: The Immersive Experience

"Have you ever dreamt of stepping into a painting? Now you can! Welcome to Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience. "

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Van Gogh Exhibit in London: The Immersive Experience

Have you ever dreamt of stepping into a painting? Now you can with this exhibition that has been touring since 2017 with +5,000,000 visitors! Get your tickets now! Crowned the GOLD MEDALIST for both Best Exhibition Experience and Best Immersive Experience at the prestigious Eventex 2023 Awards. Awarded best 2021 immersive experience by USA Today. Ranked among the 12 best immersive experiences in the world by CNN.

The experience

An immersive experience.

Step into a +1000 m2 light and sound spectacular exhibit featuring two-story projections of the artist's most compelling works.

VR Experience

Walk alongside Van Gogh during a visually rich journey into the inspiration behind 8 of his iconic works, including Vincent’s Bedroom at Arles & Starry Night Over The Rhone.* *Additional purchase necessary for standard tickets.

Rediscover Art

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience reinvents the concept of museums. Get to know the artist and his art like never before with the help of exquisite storytelling and cutting-edge technology.

Put Your Paintings On Display

Discover what it feels like to be in Van Gogh’s shoes for a day. Make your own paintings and have them projected on the walls in an experience loved by kids and grown-ups alike.

Van Gogh Exhibition Reviews

What people think about our van gogh exhibit.

4.4 out of 5 stars

Anchalee P.

Great immersive experience thank you.

Absolutely amazing! 10/10 recommend getting the VIP tickets, the VR was spectacular! Went for my 27th birthday and it was a treat!

Thoroughly enjoyed learning about Van Gogh's life and seeing his incredible art through the Immersive experience. Would definitely recommend if you enjoy art and have a passion for it.

Amazing! Very interactive. Brings all the works of Vincent Van Gogh together.

Very good show. It brought Van Gogh paintings to life plus gave a comprehensive over view of his paintings.

Very good experience especially the immersive room.

Absolutely brilliant. Could've quite happily stayed in the immersive room for hours!

Really well thought out exhibition. Loved the immersive room at the end. Mesmerising!

Really good, fun way to see art. Best bit was immersive room.

Angharad H.

Exceeded expectations and the immersive experience was so relaxing and enchanting.

Elizabeth H.

Stunning exhibition of one of my favourite artists that reduces me to tears in under two minutes, just so moving and so sad the dichotomy of so much colour produced by such a tortured soul. I must for ALL to experience when in London!!

Absolutely amazing I’ve never been to anything like it. I came away awestruck ❤️

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Practical Info

  • Date: From July, 2021
  • Open Monday to Sunday
  • Closed on Tuesdays
  • Duration: The visit will take around 90 minutes
  • Location: 106 Commercial Street , London. E1 6LZ
  • Age requirement: All ages!

Private Bookings for Groups and Events

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience in London offers private bookings perfectly suited to various kinds of groups and events (30+ people):

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Corporate Events

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Private Events

Student Event - Van Gogh Exhibit

Schools, Universities & Associations

Van gogh london location, 106 commercial street, e1 6lz.

This stunning former 19th century stable building, sits opposite the famous Old Spitalfields Market and is centred around a triple height atrium. At over 17,000 sqft, 106 is spread over 3 floors with many original features including exposed brickwork, timber beams, a beautiful arch entrance and the stable areas themselves.

Do you have any questions? Maybe you can find the answer here!

THE EXPERIENCE

  • Middle or Higher rate DLA for care and/or mobility.
  • Receipt of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
  • Evidence of being severely sight impaired.
  • CredAbility Access Card – + 1 category requirement.
  • A recognised Assistance Dog ID Card.
  • On the Fever App, available on Google Play and Apple Store
  • On the Fever website

Tickets are sold per person. There are two ticket options:

Standard Access: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday:

  • Child (4-12 y.o.)
  • Family Pass: 2 adults + 2 children
  • Additional Child (for Family Pass)
  • Senior (65+), Student (13 to 26), or NHS

Saturday, Sunday & holidays:

  • Child (4 to 12 y.o.)
  • Additional Child: for Family Pass

VIP Access - Includes entry to the exhibition, entry to the VR experience with skip-the-line, and a Starry Night poster. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday:

  • VIP Child (4 to 12 y.o.)

Ticket prices will start at £19.90 for adults and £11.50 for children. Free entry for children under 4 years old. For Standard Access only ticket holders, entry to the VR experience can be purchased separately on site.

MISCELLANEOUS

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About the organizers

Exhibition hub.

Exhibition Hub has a proven track-record producing more than 70 exhibitions and immersive edutainment experiences around the world, reaching more than 6 million visitors. Exhibition Hub delivers edutainment experiences to wide audiences and adapts its productions to the venue, each time creating an original experience.

They offer a spectacular 360° video, light and music experience and a one of a kind virtual reality experience which complements the immersive experience.

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Gunpowder Plot Immersive experience in London

Gunpowder Plot

Immersive experience in london.

Meet the rebels. Uncover the plot

Meet the rebels. Uncover the plot

You’ll play an integral role in The Gunpowder Plot: meet the mysterious figures behind the conspiracy, infiltrate their inner circle, visit the Duck and Drake Tavern where Guy Fawkes hatched the plot, smuggle barrels of gunpowder up the Thames and escape from the Tower of London together.

Talented actors guide you through the adventure. Don’t worry, it’s fun, not too scary and you won’t have to interact if you don’t want to. It’s entirely up to you how much you want to get involved.

You can also unwind and enjoy a selection of great food, drinks and cocktails at two themed bars amidst all the excitement!

See history come alive

See history come alive

Discover the real history of London in an unforgettable Tower of London immersive experience.

Combining the latest virtual reality technology with authentically recreated sets and live actors, this multifaceted experience will make you feel like you are really in the dark and dangerous streets of London in 1605. It’s the closest thing to time travel!

Convincing and Realistic

Convincing and Realistic

Every detail of this incredible event has been created and curated in partnership with the Tower of London and Historic Royal Palaces.

With historically accurate costumes, sets, locations and scents, plus virtual reality scenes of London in 1605, you’ll see it and feel it as if you were there. History never felt so real!

What people think about the experience

⭐ 4.6/5 stars

“Great afternoon for all ages.”

“An amazing immersive day out.”

“An incredible experience. It sets the bar for what an immersive how should feel like, highly recommended.”

“Fantastic immersive experience, actors were amazing and we all felt like we had truly gone back in time.”

“An amazing experience - like nothing I have experienced before. I would highly recommend this to any history or theatre lover.”

“We had a great time… The mix of live actors and VR was thrilling and the way they interacted with the group was brilliant. We would recommend this amazing experience to all our family and friends.”

“Very informative and fun to get ‘involved’ in the ‘plot’. Highly recommend to others visiting or living in or near London. Especially if you are a history lover like me.”

“We didn’t know what to expect but weren’t disappointed. We loved it. It would be a good history trip for school age children too.”

“This was so much fun! The adrenaline rush stayed with us all the way through!”

“This is a ‘must-see’ attraction. The nearest thing you can get to time travel”

“Loved the VR bits and Tom Felton. Very entertaining and world thoroughly recommend.”

Food & DrinK

Enjoy delicious pre or post-show meals, cooked to order and prepared from fresh ingredients. The menu includes salads, burgers, nachos and pizzas, with vegetarian and vegan options, as well as a range of tempting desserts.

There's also a wide selection of beers, wines, Prosecco and Champagne, hot drinks, and our specially themed cocktails, hand-crafted by our skilled bartenders.

Gunpowder Plot Immersive experience in London

Practical Info

  • 📅 Date: currently open!
  • 🕒 Time: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
  • ⏳ Duration: the experience is 1 hour 40 including a 20 minute interval
  • 📍 Location: 8-12 Tower Hill Vaults, London, EC3N 4EE
  • 🅿️ Parking: there is no designated parking at the venue. The closest car parks are Tower Hill Coach and Car Park (50 Lower Thames Street, London, EC3R 6DT) and Minories Car Park (1 Shorter Street, London, E1 8LP)
  • ♿️ Accessibility: for more information, please check FAQS
  • 💵 Price: a range of tickets available

Gunpowder Plot Immersive experience in London

Tower Vaults are right next to the Tower of London, just up the hill from Tower of London ticket booths.

The Tower of London

The Gunpowder Plot takes place in a purpose-designed space in Tower Vaults at the Tower of London UNESCO World Heritage site.

The experience is created and curated in partnership with the Tower of London and Historic Royal Palaces with historically accurate costumes, sets, locations and scents, and virtual reality scenes of London in 1605. So you’ll experience true historical events brought to life, right where it actually happened. 

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Do you have any questions?

THE EXPERIENCE

  • On the Fever App, available on Google Play and Apple Store .
  • On the Fever website .
  • General Admission (includes entry to the experience)
  • Groups (4+)(includes entry to the experience)
  • VIP Experience (includes entry to the experience + theatre programme + interval cocktail + meal & house drink + £10 merch voucher + souvenir photograph)
  • Eat & Experience (includes entry to the experience + meal & house drink)
  • Entry to the experience.
  • An exclusive theatre programme.
  • A Fuse cocktail during the interval.
  • A delicious meal and house drink.
  • A £10 voucher to spend on merch.
  • A printed souvenir photograph.

If you require assistance throughout the experience, you can apply for a free pass for your Personal Assistant/Support Worker. Please contact Fever with proof of needing a carer ticket. Once this is received, they will then provide you with the code of a voucher, that you can use to purchase your free Carer ticket. Please keep in mind that you will be required to show this, along with your tickets, to enter the venue. Each Carer ticket will need to be purchased with at least one other full price ticket.

Here are a few of the documents Fever accept:

  • Middle or Higher rate DLA for care and/or mobility.
  • Receipt of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
  • Evidence of being severely sight impaired.
  • CredAbility Access Card – + 1 category requirement.
  • A recognised Assistance Dog ID Card.

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What people think about the experience ⭐ 4.8/5 stars

What an AWESOME experience! Fantastic actors, clever sets and mind-blowing virtual reality combine to make this truly spectacular! Can't wait to visit again!

A fantastic afternoon. The actors were brilliant; they built the atmosphere and told the story wonderfully.

Amazing day great cast even made my son aged 10 feel part of it

What an amazing experience- the actors were so brilliant and the whole experience was absolutely thrilling!!! Would highly recommend this!!!

Everything was amazing from start to finish. The highlight of my trip to London. Amazing sets, plot and all round great acting from all the cast. The whole experience was incredible

Great fun from beginning to end

Brilliant experience full of humour from the actors. Would recommend to friends

Great acting, full of surprises, a cool mix with VR technology!! Hope to do it again someday, and definitely get involved, ask questions with the actors. It makes for a memorable time!!

A really amazing experience. All the actors were really good. Good food too 👍😃

Impressed from start to finish very interesting experience

Excellent evenings entertainment that I would highly recommend, I have been a fan since I bought the Album in 1978 and was intrigued to see what could be done, I was not disappointed.

THE SPIRIT OF MAN BAR & RESTAURANT

Enjoy delicious pre or post-show meals, cooked to order and prepared from fresh ingredients in the Martian themed Spirit of Man Bar & Restaurant. The menu includes salads, burgers, nachos and pizzas, with vegetarian and vegan options, as well as a range of tempting desserts.

There's also a wide selection of beers, wines, Prosecco and Champagne, hot drinks, and our specially themed cocktails, hand-crafted by our skilled bartenders.

Finibus Tortor - War of the Worlds Experience in London by Jeff Wayne

This experience is produced by Layered Reality™ – a multi award-winning entertainment company who've won 9 awards including a THEA award (the Oscars of the industry) for Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience.

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9 AWARDS WON! - War of the Worlds Experience in London by Jeff Wayne

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Practical info.

  • Date: Currently open!
  • Time: Select your date & time directly in the ticket selector.
  • Duration: The experience is 1 hour 50 including a 20 minute interval.
  • Price: A range of tickets available.
  • Accessibility: For more information, please check the FAQS.
  • Location: 56 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3A 2BJ
  • Parking: There is no designated parking at the venue. The closest NCP car park is Whitechapel High Street, E1 7RA.

War of the Worlds Experience in London by Jeff Wayne

Do you have any questions?

THE EXPERIENCE

  • On the Fever App, available on Google Play and Apple Store .
  • On the Fever website .
  • Entry to the experience.
  • An exclusive theatre programme.
  • A Red Weed cocktail during the interval.
  • A delicious meal and house drink.
  • A £10 voucher to spend on merch.
  • A printed souvenir photograph.

If you require assistance throughout the experience, you can apply for a free pass for your Personal Assistant/Support Worker. Please contact Fever with proof of needing a carer ticket. Once this is received, they will then provide you with the code of a voucher, that you can use to purchase your free Carer ticket. Please keep in mind that you will be required to show this, along with your tickets, to enter the venue. Each Carer ticket will need to be purchased with at least one other full price ticket.

Here are a few of the documents Fever accept:

  • Middle or Higher rate DLA for care and/or mobility. Receipt of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
  • Evidence of being severely sight impaired.
  • CredAbility Access Card – + 1 category requirement.
  • A recognised Assistance Dog ID Card.

Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience

CAST & CREW

You’ll meet a cast of 17 characters with 12 live actors and digital cast led by West End star Carrie Hope Fletcher (Les Miserables, Heathers ), Tom Brittney (Grantchester, Make Me Famous) and Anna-Marie Wayne (The War of The World’s Live).

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Eddie House

Eddie graduated from Mountview with a Masters in acting in 2022. His theatre credits include: Biosphere (The Pleasance), Girls Like That (Leeds Playhouse), The Cold Approach (Bread and Roses). His screen credits include: Stable (LFS), Lord of Wolves (Dark Motion Pictures), Not Half Bad (SF), Just Don’t (WYCA).

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Emily Henry

Emily graduated from Italia Conti in 2022. Theatre credits include: Pygmalion and A Christmas Carol (Malvern Stage Company) Credits whilst training include: There is a War, A Small Family Business, The Welkin.

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James Lavender

Theatre credits: Macbeth, As You Like It, An Enemy Of The People, Hamlet, The Tempest, Sense & Sensibility (Aquila Theatre); Dick Whittington (Hounslow Arts Centre); Henry V (Antic Disposition); Sleeping Beauty, (Rhodes Arts Complex); Twelfth Night, Comedy Of Errors, The Importance Of Being Earnest (Oxford Shakespeare Company); Peter Pan, Cinderella, Jack & The Beanstalk (Sheringham Little Theatre); Much Ado About Nothing (Lord Chamberlain's Men); Philoctetes (BAM); Macbeth (Judson Theatre, NYC); Adventures in Wonderland, Supermarket Shakespeare (Teatro Vivo); Aladdin (Hazlitt Theatre); The Taming of The Shrew, As You Like It (Groundlings Theatre); Jack and the Beanstalk (Millfield Theatre); Headlines (BAC); Sleeping Beauty (Georgian Theatre Royal); The Jungle Book (Birmingham Stage Company); The Two Gentlemen of Verona (Greenwich Playhouse); Plebians Rehearse the Uprising (Arcola Theatre). James trained at Rose Bruford.

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Joe Cushley

Joe was born in Scotland. His acting career spans over 35 years, but he has also been a journalist, editor and music consultant. Theatre includes Samuel Pepys for Red Shift, several stints at Polka Children’s Theatre, and national tours of Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, Midnight by Jacqueline Wilson and the award-winning, Dreams of Anne Frank. He was Captain Harry Bryant in Secret Cinema’s Blade Runner, and has appeared in EastEnders, Bodger & Badger and Chandler & Co on TV. Joe worked for BBC Radio 2 for several years, and is also a DJ on Resonance FM in London.

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Josh Dowden

Joshua is a Northern actor, writer and director. He studied BA Acting at East 15 and recently directed Springbok’s “Our 1972”. He will also be appearing in Roland Grace Productions’ feature film, ‘Worm’.

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Kelsey Short

Kelsey trained at Rose Bruford. Theatre credits include: Jane in Jane Eyre (National Tour/Blackeyed Theatre), Hedda in Hedda Gabler (Fish Don't Matter), Rosie in As Real As Anything (Thursday Theatre), Class (Spur Of The Moment), Between a Man and a Woman & F*cking Life Mate (Fish Don't Matter), Interrupted (JW3), Teeth, Shoes (Theatre 503) Screen credits include: B*tches (Mintfaced Productions), Between a Man and a Woman & Chip (Fish Don't Matter).

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Orla O’Sullivan

Orla graduated from the Guildford School of Acting in 2018. Her stage credits include IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE and POTTED PANTO (Reading Rep), AND WE’LL CATCH STARDUST, YES WE WILL (The Vaults). Her film credits include WARHOL (Ditto Films) and THE NIGHT IN (BoxFly Media). Orla also writes and directs; she has worked with the BBC and Camden People’s Theatre.

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Rosie Connolly

Roseanna is an actor, stand up comedian, director and writer from Essex. Represented by LP ARTIST MANAGEMENT Roseanna has credits in various genres of theatre including NANCY in The remarkable Tale of Oliver Twist, as a performer,writer and director in the off west end NEWSREVUE, and also has many successful Edinburgh fringe shows under her belt. TV credits include CALL THE MIDWIFE. Roseanna’s biggest achievement so far is her cats. She is mad about cats. We just thought you should know.

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Rupert Sadler

Rupert Sadler originates from London and trained at both Drama Centre London and the Boris Schukhin Institute in Moscow. Theatre Includes: Jekyll & Hyde (National Theatre), The Odyssey (Jermyn Street Theatre), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Australian Shakespeare Company, Kew Gardens), Bard in the Yard (Middle Temple Hall) and the Good Landlord (Arcola, VAULTS Festival). Film & Television Includes: Ted Lasso (Apple TV), My Phone Genie (ITV), The Agency (Visual Abundance) and Le Dejeuner (Infinitum).

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Sam is an actor and musician from Nottingham. He trained at East 15 Acting School, graduating in 2020. Since moving to London in 2021, he has been involved in numerous immersive performances, with recent credits including The Crystal Maze Live Experience and Mr Fogg's Murder Mysteries.

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Tafadzwa Philip Madubeko

Tafadzwa Phillip Madubeko is a Zimbabwe-born British Actor raised in Newham, London. He attended Identity School of Acting in 2021 having transitioned into Acting from a corporate background. His first Acting debut came in a 2021 short film Power To Make a Change where he played Darnell. This was followed by a period of theatre work in 2022. First in The Manic Monologues playing multiple roles and then performing at Edinburgh and Wanstead Fringes in Dark Comedy A NON-EMERGENCY where he played Adam, an Ambulance Care Assistant. This role led to Tafadzwa signing with his agency RBMACTORS. Tafadzwa has since featured in short film Love Locs, as Marcus, winning, along with his Co-star, the Black Film Summit 2023 Award for Best Ensemble – Short Film.

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Tickets for The Paddington BearTM Experience are now on sale at  www.paddingtonbearexperience.com .

The large-scale multi-sensory interactive adventure for all ages featuring Paddington and the beloved Brown family opens on  31st May 2024  at London County Hall on the Southbank.

This unique experience unfolds across multiple themed-rooms inspired by iconic locations from the Paddington stories where guests will meet their favourite characters as they participate in interactive games and activities. No matter the age, this experience will capture hearts of the entire family.

The experience’s shop inspired by Mr Gruber’s antique store is now open at London County Hall, giving guests a flavour of the experience and an opportunity to purchase tickets and merchandise.

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The Horizon of Khufu: A Journey in Ancient Egypt in London

Explore one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—an archaeological treasure trove and a monumental testament to Egyptian architectural genius. Embark on an immersive journey through space and time to explore Egypt's Giza Pyramid, the resting place of Pharaoh Khufu, constructed over 4,500 years ago in the 4th Dynasty and until now a forbidden realm to the public! The experience allows visitors to physically move and interact within a shared virtual reality space, providing a deeply emotional and engaging dive into the heart of Egyptian culture.

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Uncover the mysteries of the Great Pyramid of Giza and experience the funeral rites of an Egyptian king! This unique journey aims to make a significant part of the Giza Plateau pyramids accessible to all, unlocking a treasure trove of history for everyone to explore.

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Dive into history with the immersive power of virtual reality.

Equipped with a virtual reality headset, the experience takes you on a journey through ancient Egypt and the customs of the time. This expedition is full of scientific, cultural, and ethnological references to explore the era of the pharaohs.

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The 'Horizon of Khufu' Immersive Expedition has been designed to be as accurate as possible. After several years of research and data collection in the field, in collaboration with Peter Der Manuelian, Professor of Egyptology, and his team from the Giza Project at Harvard University, the experience has come to life. The goal is to offer you an experience based on real data, combining architecture, science, and history, for an authentic immersion.

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Please note, the use of flashes and tripods are strictly prohibited. Press photography (and any other photography for professional use) is only possible if authorized by a staff member.

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For everyone's safety, we kindly ask you to store your backpacks and handbags in the lockers provided on site.

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Bridgerton: The Immersive Experience comes to London. It’s Lady Whistledown’s Society Ball and you’ve been formally invited. Take up your invitation as you get ready for a scandalous soirée, set in 19th Century England. There will be performance, surprise and some, how should we put it … less refined activities. You’ll get to visit a variety of magical rooms, with music, dance, activities, food and an afterparty.

  • A 3-hour immersive experience takes you into the world of Bridgerton
  • Waltz into 1813, and the temptations of a Regency Ball!
  • A special venue in Wembley has been transformed for the occassion, complete with Artist’s Retreat and Reform Club
  • See familiar scenes play out around you, and you might just be asked to take part! Will you be asked to deliver a secret message to Lady Whistledown?
  • Enjoy pop classics in the background, performed by a live string quartet
  • Wash down the finest cocktails and dig into the finest delicacies
  • And rumour has it that the Queen might be making an appearance!
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4 Thrilling Murder Mystery Experiences In London

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Discover hidden clues, seek out suspects and delve into a dark past on the streets of London.

Over the past year or so we’ve all had plenty of time to binge back-to-back true crime documentaries, get caught up in the tantalising twists and turns of Line of Duty , pound the pavement to hair-raising whodunnit podcasts or even revisit our favourite steely-faced detective Luther for a series marathon. After watching the experts do their thing you can’t help but be curious if you could put your own sleuthing skills to the test and crack a case or two. We’ve rounded up a few London murder mysteries, immersive experiences and tours to give you the opportunity to dip your toe into the criminal underworld.

1. Murder on The Underground

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Descend into London’s shadowy warren of tunnels, steel your stomachs and dig out your notebook. A murder has been committed and it is up to you to seek out the killer. The facts are these: the crime scene is Clerkenwell Sorting Office, the suspects are many and the clues are everywhere. Gather your fellow detectives for the day and crack on with the investigation. You only have two hours to solve this heinous crime and time is running out quick. If justice isn’t enough of an incentive, all attendees will also get to ride the Mail Rail’s underground train. Find tickets here.

2. Outdoor Escape Game: The Murder of Hector Reeves

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Now we can finally venture further than the doorstep of our own homes, an adventure is surely on the cards. This Hyde Park-based murder mystery sends you on a hunt for Hector Reeve’s elusive killer. Be warned, the case will require you to lace up your boots and put on your deerstalker caps, as there is plenty of ground to cover (3.5km in total), plus a treasure trove of clues and mind-bending puzzles to find. Phones are also an invaluable resource as they will reveal the trail you need to follow, so be sure to come well-equipped with methodical minds at the ready. Get tickets here.

3. Jack the Ripper City Exploration Game

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The bloody legacy of Jack The Ripper still haunts the streets of London, his unforgivable acts lingering like phantoms over every dark corner, narrow cobblestone alley and dead end street. Take a shudder-inducing trip down the city’s memory lane on this tour of his Whitechapel hunting grounds: following in the footsteps of his unsuspecting victims as you duck into the pub where some had their last drinks and channelling your inner Sherlock as the details of the case – from the main suspects to the sites of his numerous brutal murders – are shared. Only two at a time can embark on this eye-opening tour, grab your tickets here.

4. The Murdér Express: An Immersive Dining Experience

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Don your most dapper Poirot-worthy suit or doll up in your finest pearls; this immersive dining experience invites you on board the Murdér Express of Pedley Street Station for a delicious four-course meal with a side of theatrical flair. Dripping in elegant frills and finery, the train will whisk you away to the early 20th century, lavishing passengers with dishes from the culinary mind of Masterchef finalist Louisa Ellis. But don’t let yourself be swept up in the luxury, this is the murder express after all and danger could be lurking in every immaculate corner. Discover tickets here.

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A Willy Wonka-inspired experience ‘scam’ was so bad that people called the cops

People who attended a Willy Wonka-inspired “Chocolate Experience” in Glasgow, Scotland, were promised “extraordinary props, oversized lollipops, and a paradise of sweet treats” — all promoted with dreamlike, candy-colored images on its website .  

When ticketholders arrived at the event over the weekend, they instead found a sparsely decorated warehouse with nothing resembling the “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” franchise the event invoked in its advertising.

“It was just ridiculous. I mean, just very amateurish. Absolutely nothing like what was described,” said Alana Lockens, who paid £35 per ticket, or $44.40 , to take her two young kids to the experience. “For the sake of my children, we were trying to be happy and smiley so that they wouldn’t pick up on the disappointment and just tried to make the best of a bad situation.”

House of Illuminati's "Willy's Chocolate Experience" event

Outraged attendees immediately began posting their experiences online, calling the event underwhelming and a “scam.” Some people quickly likened the event to the infamous Fyre Festival , a chaotic and pricey island concert that was falsely advertised as a “once-in-a-lifetime musical experience.”

By Saturday afternoon, the experience had been canceled and local police confirmed to NBC News that they were called to the scene after attendees who felt conned began demanding refunds. And further examination, along with interviews of people hired to work the event, hints that artificial intelligence-generated media may have played a key role in creating its veneer.

The event website touted interactive exhibits, and images shared on the site couldn’t be found elsewhere on the internet through reverse image searches. Some bore known hallmarks of AI creation, most notably strange and nonsensical lettering.

Two actors hired for the event who spoke to NBC News said they were promised £500 to perform in themed costumes that weekend. They each said the script they were given appeared AI-generated because of its “gibberish” wording. And when they showed up for rehearsal Friday night, more alarm bells went off.

Michael Archibald said he heard back the same day he applied to the acting gig, which was listed on the jobs site Indeed. When he showed up to rehearse the day before the event, the warehouse still looked barebones beyond a few props, and he said costumes weren’t delivered until rehearsal was nearly over.

Things didn’t look much better when he arrived the next morning.

“I thought, this is where dreams go to die,” he said of his reaction upon walking into the warehouse Saturday. “I already could feel the embarrassment. … I knew the script was AI-generated, as well. I was like, this isn’t normal human writing.”

House of Illuminati's "Willy's Chocolate Experience" event

The event was hosted by the London-based event company House of Illuminati, which was incorporated just three months ago, according to the U.K. government agency Companies House. It describes itself as “a realm where fantasy and reality converge to create unparalleled immersive experiences.” The company didn’t respond to a request for comment Tuesday. 

In the hours after the event’s abrupt cancellation, House of Illuminati posted a now-deleted statement on its Facebook page promising to return attendees’ money.

“Today has been a very stressful and frustrating day for many and for that we are truly sorry. Unfortunately last minute we were let down in many areas of our event and tried our best to continue on and push through and now realise we probably should havd cancelled first thing this morning instead,” the post said. “we fully apologise for what has happened and will be giving full refunds to each and every person that purchased tickets.”

It isn’t entirely clear whether the company used AI to generate its promotional images and character scripts, and the company hasn’t addressed the topic. 

Ever since the ongoing explosion in generative AI technology made it easy for internet users to instantaneously create web copy and images from text prompts, many sellers and services have begun using AI-generated content in their marketing . Deepfakes of celebrities and influencers advertising certain products have also circulated in recent months, tricking some potential buyers.

Paul Connell, another actor hired for the event, said some scenes in the script were “absolute nonsense” and impossible to replicate without special effects. The actors said event organizers soon told them to scrap the scripts and just improvise as the characters they were supposed to play.

At one point, Connell said, the actors began to suspect that the event was a sham and that they were unlikely to receive payment for their work. But after they discussed the situation among themselves, he said, they decided to stay and try to entertain the children as best as they could.

Paul Connell in his Willy Wonka costume

“I just thought of it as I just want the kids to have a good time. So I’m going to be silly and take photographs with them and play little games with them,” Connell said. “There was a little girl dressed as an Oompa Loompa that was just really upset, because she’d expected Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and got a dirty warehouse in Glasgow.”

Connell said the situation began to deteriorate soon after the event began. He said he took a lunch break as his “sanity was starting to go” — and returned to see chaos unfolding.

“There was just a mob of people outside and inside. It was carnage,” Connell said. “I joked when I walked back in, ‘I’ve been at lunch an hour, what’s happened?’ And there was people just running everywhere, shouting, threatening the organizers.”

By then, the Police Service of Scotland had been called to the scene. A spokesperson said in an email that it wasn’t a police matter but that officers offered advice to frustrated attendees.

Lockens said she has received an email confirming her refund but hasn’t yet received the money in her account, which House of Illuminati’s post said can take up to 10 working days.

The company’s director, Billy Coull, appears to have wiped most of his online presence since he drew backlash for the event. Coull didn’t respond to requests for comment through his Instagram page. 

Disgruntled attendees have also created a Facebook group called “ house of Illuminati scam ” to share their experiences at Willy’s Chocolate Experience and organize efforts to secure refunds.

Box Hub, the event venue that rented out its space to House of Illuminati, said in an email that it has been in contact with several parents about offering its venue as a space to host another event for the families who were dismayed by last weekend’s.

“We would love to offer our venue completely free of charge as a gesture of apology on behalf of House of Illuminati, who either have no regards for the families and young children they have disappointed or are too embarrassed to comment,” operations manager Matt Waterfield wrote. 

He reiterated that Box Hub had no involvement with House of Illuminati’s event beyond renting out the Glasgow venue and said the company was “shocked to see the way this event had unravelled after being led to believe this event would be a ‘fully immersive showcase.’”

For Lockens, purchasing five tickets for her family made a sizable dent in her wallet. But she said she thought the experience would be worth it for her children, who are major fans of all things Willy Wonka. (The event’s website said it had no official affiliation with Warner Bros., which owns the rights to the Willy Wonka character.)

“It’s just not what I expected at all, and it certainly was not worth £35 per ticket,” she said. “In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis in the U.K., that’s money that most families won’t be able to afford to part with for something that was just so terrible.”

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