STOREHOUSE at Convoy’s Wharf offers an incredible immersive set paired with a timely if ultimatly slightly inconsequential meditation on information, truth, and digital overload. STOREHOUSE: A Vast Archive of Stories and Warnings Immersive theatre is often about worlds within worlds – secret chambers behind warehouse doors, imagined histories inside forgotten buildings. And Sage & Jester’s […]
It was about time I saw London’s Dickens-themed spectacular, The Great Christmas Feast. Is it worth the ticket price for the immersive experience? The Great Christmas Feast Well, now. I don’t know what 2024 is coming to, but it seems I am only going to see one version of A Christmas Carol this year. Dickens’ […]
My second foray into Punchdrunk’s immersive worlds. Viola’s Room is bigger on ideas than it was on logistics during my visit. Viola’s Room This was my second trip to Punchdrunk‘s new base. I’m lucky that, as a South East Londoner, Woolwich Arsenal is not too far from me. And as I’d bought tickets early, it […]
It’s time for the Salterton Arts Review’s annual tradition of welcoming in the new year by reflecting on this year’s cultural highlights. It’s the 2023 countdown! The 2023 Countdown: A Year In Review Looking back at my post from this time last year, I had urged myself in 2023 not to overdo things by trying […]
Nicholas Hytner’s take on the classic Broadway musical Guys & Dolls sees innovative staging and great performances combine into an unforgettable evening. Back At The Bridge It’s been a while since I’ve been at the Bridge Theatre. During the pandemic it was an absolute lifesaver: within walking distance from me at the time, and one […]
A review of Punchdrunk’s The Burnt City, my first foray into their particular brand of immersive theatrical experience. What better place to start than one of my favourite stories, that of the Trojan War? Punchdrunk Punchdrunk now have over twenty years under their belt. Twenty years of immersive storytelling, in a format which puts free-roaming […]
A review of Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, my first time at one of these block-busting, crowd-pleasing shows. Is it gimmicky? Sure. But it’s also fun and educational. Immersive Art Experiences The Immersive Experience. These things have popped up everywhere. Most major cities must have had one by now. And a lot of them are […]
