Is it like an escape room?

No. The Gunpowder Plot is a feature-length immersive experience. You will be a part of the story and be faced with a crucial decision but do not need to solve puzzles like an escape room.

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It is a fully immersive experience with a mix of actor-led live theatre, the latest in sensory technology and VR. You move through the experience, unlike a sit down show. There are opportunities for you to be part of the story and interact with the actors, but you don't have to. It's entirely up to you how much you get involved.

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Led by actors, you move between scenes. Some scenes use VR and, combined with motion simulators, physical sensations, and stunning special effects you will be transported back to 1605 to witness history like never before. When not wearing VR you will witness brilliant live action scenes with an amazing cast, mind-blowing technology, and movie-quality sets. You'll be sure to make memories that will last a lifetime.

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Absolutely not! There are a maximum of 16 people per performance, so you'll be working with a group to infiltrate the plot.

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This is neither one or the other! This is a fully immersive experience with a mix of live theatre, the latest in sensory technology and VR. You are led through the story by actors. There are some VR scenes but that is only part of the experience. The experience is a historical dramatisation of the events surrounding The Gunpowder Plot that uses technology to fully immerse you in the story.

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If you have pre-ordered a meal with us, it is entirely up to you whether you eat before or after your experience. If you wish to eat before the experience we recommend arriving 90mins before your start time

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