What is Secret Cinema
Secret Cinema is an immersive entertainment company based in London, UK, that creates unique and interactive film experiences. The company stages large-scale productions in which the audience becomes part of the story, blurring the line between fiction and reality.
Each production is based on a specific film and is designed to create a fully-realized world in which the audience can interact with actors, sets, and props. Before the event, attendees are given a specific dress code and character to embody, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the experience.
Secret Cinema productions often include live music, theatrical performances, and elaborate sets, transforming the event into an unforgettable experience. The company has produced events based on a wide range of films, from classics like “Casablanca” and “Blade Runner” to modern hits like “Stranger Things” and “Star Wars.”
In addition to their live events, Secret Cinema also offers online experiences, allowing participants to interact with the story and characters from the comfort of their own home.
A Past Experience: Casino Royal
The Secret Cinema’s Casino Royale event was a large-scale, immersive production based on the 2006 James Bond film “Casino Royale”. The event took place in London, UK, and ran from June to September 2019.
The production recreated the world of Casino Royale, inviting attendees to become part of the story and immerse themselves in the glamorous and dangerous world of international espionage with blackjack and roulette tables, a bar, and a dance floor. Attendees were also able to explore other areas of the set, including Bond’s apartment and the offices of MI6. Prior to the event, participants were given a specific dress code and character to embody, allowing them to fully engage with the experience.
Throughout the event, attendees interacted with actors who were in character as various Bond characters, including M, Q, and Bond himself. The event also featured live music, dancing, and other performances, all designed to create an unforgettable and fully immersive experience.
The Secret Cinema’s Casino Royale event was widely praised for its attention to detail, with many attendees describing it as an unforgettable and thrilling experience.
View Trailer
How It Works
- Choose a film: Secret Cinema selects a specific film as the basis for its immersive event. The film is chosen based on a variety of factors, including its popularity, cultural significance, and potential for immersive storytelling.
- Create a world: Once the film is chosen, Secret Cinema creates a fully-realized world in which the audience can become part of the story. This involves designing elaborate sets, props, and costumes, as well as recruiting actors to play the various characters from the film.
- Invite the audience: Prior to the event, participants are given a specific dress code and character to embody, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the experience. This also creates a sense of community among the attendees, who are all part of the same story.
- Live event: The immersive event itself is a combination of live performances, interactive experiences, and screenings of the film. The audience is free to explore the set, interact with the actors, and participate in various activities that are designed to enhance the storytelling.
- Online experience: In addition to the live event, Secret Cinema also offers online experiences that allow participants to interact with the story and characters from their own homes.
Overall, Secret Cinema’s immersive events are designed to create a unique and unforgettable experience for the audience, blurring the line between fiction and reality and allowing participants to become fully immersed in the story.
How To Join
New shows will be announced soon so sign up to the newsletter to get notified.