Anna James

Investing in theatre is usually considered the preserve of the wealthy, but says Anna James, helping to realise a show you’re passionate about is deeply appealing

Theatremaker Jack Aldisert has created an intimate, immersive production that blurs the boundaries of dreams and reality. He talks to Anna James about creating experimental experiences and his hopes for immersive theatre’s future in the UK

Anna James reveals the immersive productions that made their mark on her in 2023, in another strong year for the growing genre

Immersive adaptation of Orwell offers only glimmers of potential

The immersive outfit is best-known for the clandestine nature of its hybrid stage-and-cinema events. With new owners, and as it moves to Birmingham, Anna James finds out how the company is opening up, and about its interactive Grease-based world

Beckettian devised show for children that is an utter joy from start to finish

Charming and thoughtful children’s show with a superlative

Bizarre yet charming fever dream of a show with a talented cast

As the immersive theatre giant’s latest production clocks up its first anniversary, the creative brains behind the show talk to Anna James about the need to defy expectations, why it has several more iterations yet and how it rewards repeat visits

What’s it like to spend 24 hours in an immersive theatre experience? Anna James discovers treasure hunts, trapdoors and a little bit of magic when she stays overnight at The Locksmith’s Dream