The latest trend in theatre in London, is immersive theatre. There's no better way to involve your audience in your production, than to actually involve your audience in your production. We've compiled a list of the best immersive theatre nights in London so check out our recommendations and get your seats booked, before everyone cottons on.
Last edited by Marcus Sanigar
Last updated on 12th January 2026
@ Secret London Location on Saturday 7th February 2026 and 44 other Saturdays
Ready for an immersive experience? Get your brunch on with a West End twist, as you experience an hour of bottomless booze, tasty brunch dishes, performances from West End stars and best of all, you'll be invited to be a part of the cast as you sing along to iconic tunes.
@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: London on Various dates from Friday 6th February 2026
While you won't get a full-on show at Alcotraz, the immersive cocktail experience has tonnes of theatrical aspects. From smuggling in your own liquor to donning orange jumpsuits with your inmates and avoiding all the wardens, it makes for a cracking interactive event.
@ The Ballroom at The Red Lion on Sat, 7th Mar 2026 @ 20:00 - 23:55
Inspired by the forbidden Bal des Folles, where those caged in asylums were once paraded for the amusement of the Parisian elite, The Poetry Brothel is immersive theatre like you've never seen it before. Here, laughter becomes riot, masks become weapons and truth becomes uprising.
The city trembles, the air shivers with electricity and in the cracks something begins to stir. Bag your ticket to this intriguing night of impeccable performance from just £8.80.
If you're looking for unique immersive experiences in London, check out what Jury Games has up its sleeve. At their brilliant events, you'll get to work as a team to solve a mysterious case, including interrogating actors, evaluating evidence and hacking phones.
@ Pedley Street Station on Various dates from Friday 6th February 2026
Who wants regular ol' theatre when you can have immersive? Get involved in all the action with The Murdér Express. Not only is there a mystery to solve and a missing jewel, but there's also a three-course menu to devour in your train carriage.
@ Bridge Theatre on Various dates from Friday 6th February 2026
From £43, Into the Woods invites you to a world where fairy tales intertwine and magic has its cost. Staged in the round at the Bridge Theatre, this Tony Award-winning musical follows the Baker and his Wife as they confront curses, desires, and the complexities of happiness, alongside Cinderella, Jack, Rapunzel, and Little Red Riding Hood.
With Stephen Sondheim's unforgettable music and James Lapine's brilliant book, this immersive production pulls you right into the story, making every twist and turn of the woods a heart-pounding experience.
