Immersive theatre: Training and opportunities

The rise of immersive theatre in the UK has revolutionised the traditional concept of theatrical performance, tearing down the fourth wall and offering a completely different experience for audiences. Immersive theatre moves audiences from being mere observers to becoming part of the action, interacting with the cast and helping to shape the narrative.

For drama students, immersive theatre presents an exciting opportunity to perform with professional actors while developing their own acting and improvisational skills.

One company at the forefront of the immersive theatre scene is Immersive Everywhere, a joint venture by Louis Hartshorn and Brian Hook of Hartshorn-Hook Enterprises and Mark Hurry, Elliot Hargreaves and Mark Hargreaves of Showtime Theatre. Immersive Everywhere works with leading studios, such as Paramount Pictures and the BBC, to create live interpretations of well-known shows in London and overseas.