Reviews
Phantom Peak
“Phantom Peak’s ability to continually deliver 10+ hours of new storylines every few months is nothing short of miraculous, and it’s made all the more impressive by the fact that every season’s trails somehow improve on the last. There isn’t another immersive experience operating at the level that Phantom Peak is right now, and it’s without a doubt the best experience on offer in a city that’s already home to the best immersive work in the world. ★★★★★”
“One year on, this is now the peak of London’s immersive theatre scene. ★★★★★”
“Phantom Peak is able to create an experience as immersive and enthralling as a top-tier video game with no controllers in sight... In years to come, we’ll likely look back on Phantom Peak as not just the beginning of a massive ongoing story, but also the beginning of a new chapter in immersive storytelling. 10/10”
“These quests can be genuinely affecting. One character, a postmaster enthusiastically telling people about her pet rock, was so pleasant to interact with that it broke my heart when I had to lie to her: One quest revealed he thought she was too weird for the town, and I ended up telling her it was because he was intimidated by how cool and friendly she was, and she thanked me for being so honest and nice to her. I have felt like a bad person since.”
“Overall, Phantom Peak is the number 1 experience to do in London this year. This experience cannot be compared to anything else we have explored and we were left in awe from the moment we arrived to the very last minute of our time in the town. Each element comes together to create a world class adventure that has been designed to keep you thrilled all along your journey with them.”
“The guy playing the character (Danny Romeo) fully sold it… and when we went out I felt like I want to go back in and say ‘Mate, you fucking sold that! That was brilliant!’ I’m definitely gonna go back.”
“The finest feature of Phantom Peak is undoubtably its deep story and the place’s brilliant cast of characters... it feels a bit of a wrench to leave these people behind. ★★★★”
“Phantom Peak continues to stand head and shoulders above every other immersive experience in London. It’s an experience that’s completely unique and not being done anywhere else. ★★★★★”
“It was points like this that shows how brilliant the actors were – I really enjoyed talking to them, having fun with them, and have proper conversations with them that made it clear they weren’t just following a script... I absolutely loved our time, and I will absolutely be returning... This is hands down my favourite experience I’ve done in London. I’d even go so far as to say I’d rather come back here than go to another London escape room. ★★★★★”
“Every trail this season continues to meet the high standard set by past iterations, and the fact that the writers don’t appear to be anywhere close to running out of ideas after creating close to 90 individual storylines for Phantom Peak is a testament to how deep and detailed the overall world in which the towns exist is. ★★★★★”
“We’ve now got a new favourite attraction in London. ★★★★★”
“Phantom Peak is a veritable treasure trove of experiences and whimsy that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about. You could strip back all of the exterior, the buildings, the technology, the unique and well-thought-out merchandise and Phantom Peak would still stand head and shoulders above every other experience in London because of the exceptional performances its actors delivered.”
“Phantom Peak sets itself apart. It’s more than a show: it is a monument to what can be done far from the maddening crowds of the West End, without an IP and without the deep pockets or corporate connections of companies like Punchdrunk. Phantom Peak walks its own path, a shining beacon of how this kind of immersive experience can work at scale and dramatically evolve over a series of seasons. More of this, please. ★★★★★”
“Like nothing you’ll have encountered before”
Follow Me
“Sound design (Danny Romeo) adds a brilliantly believable element of horror to the mix. ★★★★★”
Echoes
“The entwined scenarios are so detailed and well researched with so many twists and turns that you are left wondering whether it might just be based in truth. ★★★★”
“Echoes is an entertaining, intricately plotted and genuinely scary show. Immersive theatre is rarely so terrifying. ★★★★”
Sovereign Song
“Delivers a real punch. This production has vitality and youth in spades. The participation and enthusiastic acting came together brilliantly, and a group effort steered the fortunes of the young nation in ways that would resonate forever through Elephant and Castle’s imagined history. It allowed the audience’s creativity to shine and be reflected back.”
“Engaging, smart, and fun. CrushRoom’s enjoyable immersive show is full of exciting ideas with lots of potential. Overall it’s a very entertaining (and well-priced) evening of collaborative fun with some absolutely brilliant moments. It’s a strong offering from a new company, which shows many signs of good things to come. ”
“The perfect antidote after lockdown, this is the ideal night out to ease back into theatre with an immersive experience that’s both Covid-secure while making you feel part of the community.”
Crooks 1926
“Best piece of immersive theatre I’ve experienced in years. ★★★★★”
“The energy is palpable from start to finish. ★★★★★”
“Danny Romeo’s Mr Summer has a friendly manner that gives a nice balance of light-hearted humour with his rather Irish Scotland Yard agent. ★★★★”
“Striking chemistry and magnetism. ★★★★★”
“The peak of immersive theatre. ★★★★★”
Flicker
“Flicker by COLAB delivers and then some… The setup works brilliantly: providing a sense of expansiveness while not losing the tautness of the acted and improvised theatrical experience. ★★★★★”
“As we head towards another lock-down it is gratifying to know that small, enterprising troupes like COLAB are able to look forward to new adventures, safe in the knowledge that they have a growing group of supporters to play to soon. ★★★★★”
The Hive
“It actually seems like they might set a new trend on the post-pandemic scene. Their socially distanced show is entertaining, interactive, curious and quite innovative. ★★★★”
“[This] play will tug at your heart strings, jolt you to laugh, cry, and gasp in disbelief, and leave you with a cathartic sense of our shared humanity. ”
“Despite the darkness of the subject matter, Spooky Action indulges in humor and optimism, and as a result, ‘Among the Dead’ provides a magical pause in time to suspend disbelief and reflect on the power of imagination and memory.”
“The character work is brilliant and with the guidance of Roark and Romeo, they are fleshed out and authentic.”
(Super)Friends
“It is likely to prove to be one of the most enjoyable and popular Fringe Festival offerings.”
Peerless
“Enthralling, fearless...”