Immersive Rumours

Immersive art experience Luminarium Myriad coming to Woolwich Works this April - Immersive Rumours This spring, London will welcome an extraordinary immersive art experience as Luminarium: Myriad opens in the capital for the very first time at London’s best-connected cultural venue, Woolwich Works....

NEWS: Luminarium: Myriad, the immersive inflatable art experience, will open in London for the first time this Easter weekend at Woolwich Works. www.immersiverumours.com/post/immersi...

Lightroom announces new immersive Aardman show featuring Wallace and Gromit for October 2026 - Immersive Rumours In a landmark cultural moment for 2026, London’s Lightroom have today announced Larger Than Life: Starring Wallace & Gromit, Shaun and More will open at their King's Cross site this October. This bran...

NEWS: A brand-new immersive projection show featuring Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Morph will open at Kings Cross’ Lightroom this October: www.immersiverumours.com/post/lightro...

Interview: Theodora van der Beek on Studio Zweklos and HMR-SEE - Immersive Rumours Studio Zweklos is a London-based performance studio working between immersive theatre, comedy, live art and nightlife culture. The collective was co-founded by performer and producer Theodora van der ...

INTERVIEW: Theodora van der Beek discusses the fictional history of Studio Zweklos, the trailblazing agency behind HMR-SEE, which will combine immersive performance with cabaret under the guise of a brand activation for a government body later this month. www.immersiverumours.com/post/intervi...

Huge congratulations to the Phantom Peak team on reaching the end of their Canada Water run. This show has reshaped London’s immersive landscape, and having the opportunity to cover its growth and development over the last three and a half years has been a joy. Here’s to another decade of trails.

Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds: The Immersive Experience relaunches with new technology and spatial audio - Immersive Rumours Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds: The Experience relaunches with new content throughout, including unparalleled new Virtual Reality, and other upgraded technologies, plus Jeff Wayne himself is now p...

NEWS: Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds: The Immersive Experience will relaunch next month with updated scenes and several technical enhancements. www.immersiverumours.com/post/jeff-wa...

Bridge Command launches Alien War and new Frontline Missions - Immersive Rumours London’s immersive sci-fi phenomenon Bridge Command will celebrate its second anniversary on 27th March with the launch of a bold new chapter: the beginning of an all-out alien war. After two years of...

NEWS: Immersive starship experience Bridge Command will celebrate its second anniversary next month with the launch of a new chapter that charts the beginning of an all-out alien war, alongside a new conflict-focused mission type. www.immersiverumours.com/post/bridge-...

Race Across the World The Experience to launch in Edinburgh, Bristol and York this Spring - Immersive Rumours Following the launch of Race Across the World: The Experience in London and Manchester last year, CityDays have announced that Race Across the World: The Experience will be coming to three new locatio...

NEWS: Race Across The World - The Experience is set to launch three new races this Spring in Edinburgh, Bristol and York. www.immersiverumours.com/post/race-ac...

Review: Ritual by Witness (COLAB Tower) - Immersive Rumours Have you ever wanted to spend eight hours in a basement watching a mysterious young man perform increasingly desperate rituals in a fruitless attempt to receive a blessing for a murder he already know...

REVIEW: Witness’ Ritual recently took over the basement of COLAB Tower for an eight-hour immersive experience. While at times it was an endurance test, those who stuck around were rewarded with a bold and genuinely distinctive piece of immersive theatre. www.immersiverumours.com/post/review-...

The Last Stronghold VR experience to open in London this March - Immersive Rumours A new large-scale immersive VR expedition is set to bring visitors back in time to the golden age of medieval Carcassonne, the largest fortified city in Europe.

NEWS: A new large-scale immersive VR experience that’ll take visitors back in time to the golden age of medieval Carcassonne will open in London next month. www.immersiverumours.com/post/the-las...

Review: Mundo Pixar Experience (London) - Immersive Rumours With over 3.5 million visitors having already attended in Brazil, Mexico, Spain and Belgium, Mundo Pixar has now arrived in the UK. Set within a custom-built venue a stone's throw from Wembley Stadium...

REVIEW: With life-sized recreations of scenes from Toy Story, Monsters Inc., and more, Mundo Pixar is visually impressive but offers little in the way of engagement besides its numerous photo opportunities. www.immersiverumours.com/post/review-...

First Look: Mundo Pixar Experience (London) - Immersive Rumours The global phenomenon Mundo Pixar Experience has officially opened in London today, bringing the largest immersive Pixar exhibition on Earth to the UK for the very first time. Now open in a spectacula...

FIRST LOOK: The global phenomenon Mundo Pixar Experience officially opens in London today, bringing the largest immersive Pixar exhibition on Earth to the UK for the very first time. www.immersiverumours.com/post/first-l...

Lightroom announces new immersive David Bowie show for April 2026 - Immersive Rumours Lightroom have confirmed details of a groundbreaking show, David Bowie: You’re Not Alone, which will transport visitors into the iconic performances and creative mind and spirit of one of the world's ...

NEWS: A brand-new immersive projection show centred around David Bowie and his life will open at Kings Cross’ Lightroom this April: www.immersiverumours.com/post/lightro...

Cleopatra: The Experience to launch at Immerse LDN this March - Immersive Rumours This March, Cleopatra: The Experience will make its UK debut and open its doors at Immerse LDN, Excel London Waterfront, for a strictly limited 15-week run. Covering 3,000 square metres and featuring ...

NEWS: A new immersive exhibition exploring the reign and legacy of Cleopatra is coming to Immerse LDN this March. www.immersiverumours.com/post/cleopat...

Felix Barrett Unveils the Origins and (Possible Future) of 'Sleep No More' (Book Excerpt) An exclusive excerpt from 'The Psychgeist Of Pop Culture - Sleep No More,' a new critical book delving into the “various psychological underpinnings of the aesthetics, fandoms, and experience of 'Slee...

Read an exclusive excerpt from 'The Psychgeist Of Pop Culture - Sleep No More,' a new critical book delving into the “various psychological underpinnings of 'Sleep No More.'”

In this selection, Punchdrunk's Felix Barrett reveals the earliest origins of the show.

Wales Millennium Centre announces dates for the first ever ANNWN Prize exhibition - Immersive Rumours Some of the world’s most innovative and ambitious artworks will go on show at the Wales Millennium Centre as part of the first-ever ANNWN Prize exhibition, running from 27th May to 26th June 2026. The...

NEWS: The four pieces of work shortlisted for the inaugural Annwn Prize, which celebrates excellence in immersive storytelling, will be exhibited at Wales Millennium Centre from 27th May to 26th June 2026. www.immersiverumours.com/post/wales-m...

Review: Phantom Peak's The Great Undoing - Immersive Rumours With The Great Undoing, Phantom Peak offers up a conclusion to its time in Canada Water that stands comfortably alongside the show's strongest seasons. It's no secret that the show's approach to story...

REVIEW: Phantom Peak brings its time at Canada Water to a close with The Great Undoing, a shortened season that’s heartfelt, humorous, and often, hugely emotional. www.immersiverumours.com/post/review-...

Casting announced for the UK premiere of Witness's Ritual at COLAB Tower - Immersive Rumours Charlie MacRae-Tod will take on the mantle of performing as Orestes in Witness’s UK debut production of Ritual at COLAB Tower this February.

NEWS: Charlie MacRae-Tod is set to play Orestes in Witness’s Ritual, which will have its UK premiere at COLAB Tower later this month. www.immersiverumours.com/post/casting...

Chronic Insanity to debut immersive Trojan war production 'Apple of Discord' in Nottingham this March - Immersive Rumours Apple of Discord is the latest immersive production from the pioneering and critically-acclaimed theatre company Chronic Insanity, based in Nottingham. Artistic Director Joe Strickland aims to provide...

NEWS: Chronic Insanity is set to debut a new immersive show in Nottingham next month, inspired by Greek mythology, that aims to rival the production values of London-based immersive shows from companies like Punchdrunk. www.immersiverumours.com/post/chronic...

London Lovecraft Festival 2026 to feature five interactive shows - Immersive Rumours Set to run at The Drayton Arms Theatre on Old Brompton Road from 16th to 22nd February 2026, The London Lovecraft Festival returns for its sixth edition and this year will feature five interactive sho...

NEWS: The London Lovecraft Festival will feature five interactive shows as part of its 2026 line-up, including two pieces from Leo Doulton. www.immersiverumours.com/post/london-...

Exclusive: Nick Moran on Phantom Peak's new Stratford venue - Immersive Rumours We sat down with Phantom Peak's Co-Founder and Creative Director, Nick Moran, to discuss the show's new Westfield Stratford City venue, and what's in store for the townsfolk in Phantom Peak's final se...

EXCLUSIVE: We sat down with Phantom Peak's Co-Founder and Creative Director, Nick Moran, to discuss the show's new Westfield Stratford City venue and what's in store for the townsfolk in Phantom Peak's final season at Canada Water. www.immersiverumours.com/post/exclusi...

Phantom Peak announces new Stratford venue for summer 2026 - Immersive Rumours Phantom Peak, the leading open-world immersive experience, has announced that it will open a new venue in London’s Westfield Stratford City in Summer 2026. First launched in 2022 at Canada Water, Phan...

NEWS: Phantom Peak have confirmed the location of their new East London venue, which is set to open this summer. www.immersiverumours.com/post/phantom...

COMING SOON: My Date with Pierce Brosnan + The Incredible Playable Show Alistair Aitcheson's mix of clowning and gameplay comes to London's Theatre Deli this February

I was interviewed by @noproscenium.com about my upcoming interactive clown show www.noproscenium.com/coming-soon-...

It was lovely to get to tell them all about the show, why I love clown and how technology enables everyone in the audience to be just as mischievous as me 😊

Vikings: The Immersive Experience coming to London this March - Immersive Rumours This March, Vikings: The Immersive Experience, a revolutionary new immersive, educational and historical exhibition that goes beyond the battlefield and Vikings TV shows, will open at Dock X in Canada...

NEWS: Immersive exhibition 'Vikings: The Immersive Experience' will open at Canada Water’s Dock X this March. www.immersiverumours.com/post/vikings...

Review: I Do by Dante or Die - Immersive Rumours In Dante or Die's I Do, which first debuted in 2013 and returns now as part of the company's 20th anniversary year, the inherent drama and chaos of a wedding day is dialled up to an extreme, and offer...

REVIEW: In Dante or Die’s I Do, which takes place across six rooms of a working hotel, audiences watch on as long-held secrets are revealed and pre-wedding jitters take hold. www.immersiverumours.com/post/review-...

The Crystal Maze Experience dives into uncharted waters with brand new Ocean Zone - Immersive Rumours The Crystal Maze Experience is kicking off 2026 with a splash with the launch of its highly anticipated Ocean Zone, a brand-new environment that answers years of fan requests to bring the iconic TV sh...

NEWS: After years of fan requests, The Crystal Maze Live Experience has just launched a new zone adapted directly from the iconic TV series. www.immersiverumours.com/post/the-cry...

DARKFIELD's ARCADE to headline Lincoln's biannual Frequency Festival this February - Immersive Rumours DARKFIELD, the producers of innovative, immersive experiences at the forefront of technology and theatre, are returning to Lincoln for the first time in two years, presenting their critically-acclaime...

NEWS: DARKFIELD’s ARCADE will headline Frequency Festival in Lincoln this February. www.immersiverumours.com/post/darkfie...

Jubensha Con 2026 The world's first convention about jubensha

The website is live and tickets are now available for Jubensha Con 2026, the world's first convention about English-language jubensha!

London, 8-9 May, just £15!

Co-organised with the amazing @arlohoward.bsky.social @chronicinsanity.bsky.social, and Suspense Studio (KMS Games)

Witness's Ritual to debut in London this February after successful New York run - Immersive Rumours Next month, Witness will transfer their production of Ritual to London for a limited two-day run after a successful run in New York. Ritual is an odyssey in content and form, based on Aeschylus’s epic...

NEWS: Witness’s immersive show Ritual is set to debut in London next month after a successful run in New York. www.immersiverumours.com/post/witness...

Interview: Dante or Die's Terry O'Donovan and Daphna Attias - Immersive Rumours Later this month, site-specific theatre company Dante or Die will begin a UK tour of I Do, their acclaimed production set across six rooms of a working hotel. We recently caught up with Terry O'Donova...

INTERVIEW: We caught up with Terry O'Donovan and Daphna Attias, Dante or Die's Co-Artistic Directors, to discuss the return of their acclaimed show, I Do, their approach to creating site-specific work, and what the rest of 2026 has in store for the company. www.immersiverumours.com/post/intervi...

Chat Noir! by The Lost Estate to open in London this March - Immersive Rumours Opening March 2026 at The Lost Estate’s West London home, Chat Noir! is the latest creation from The Lost Estate, the company behind The Great Christmas Feast and 58th Street; celebrated for transform...

NEWS: The Lost Estate's Chat Noir! will open in London this March. www.immersiverumours.com/post/chat-no...