Explore seven captivating activities in London this week: savor delectable pizzas, indulge in cocktails, and revisit Secret Cinema for an unforgettable experience.
Immersive Theatre Experiences Take Centre Stage in London
London's theatre scene is set to dazzle audiences once again with a series of immersive productions that promise to transport spectators into new worlds. Here's a roundup of some of the most anticipated shows set to light up the city in the coming months.
Secret Cinema's "Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical"
Secret Cinema, one of the earliest originators of immersive theatre in London, returns this week with a production of Grease. Running now until 7 September 2025 at Evolution London in Battersea Park, this show is the first of three planned summer events at this venue, with future shows for 2026 and 2027 to be announced later. The immersive experience features a 30-person cast performing across multi-screen platforms, blending the film and live action to create a highly interactive environment. Guests can explore themed locations like Frosty’s Palace diner and the auto repair shop, with music, DJs, and food to complement the setting [1][3][4].
FAME*FACTORY
Later this year, in September 2025, FAMEFACTORY will open at Immerse LDN in the ExCel Waterfront area. This show immerses guests in the celebrity lifestyle with photo shoots, red carpet walks, and interactions with a full cast playing agents, bodyguards, and more. Offering a different style of immersive theatre centered on fame and performance, FAMEFACTORY promises to be a unique and exciting experience [2].
Every Brilliant Thing
A more intimate immersive experience can be found at the Soho Place theatre, the first new West End theatre in 50 years. The show "Every Brilliant Thing" opens this week at the Soho Place theatre in London. The show is a joyous celebration of how small things in life can impact health and happiness, and involves audience participation [5].
Other Events to Watch Out For
Cocktails in the City returns to Bedford Gardens in Bloomsbury from 7-9 August, featuring cocktail making events, great food, and live music. Some of the city's top cocktail bars will be present, offering signature serves and experimental drinks [6].
A brand new lido is opening for one month only at the Royal Docks, with free entry, deckchairs for sunbathing, DJ events, and a wood-fired sauna. Westminster Abbey offers summer late openings with fewer crowds, and headphone self-guided tours are available during these openings [7].
Berberè, a new pizza joint in Marylebone, is opening on 4 August. Run by the team who ranked world's 6th best artisan pizza by the 50 Top Pizza list, Berberè promises to be a must-visit for pizza lovers [8].
Sh!tfaced Shakespeare's production of Hamlet will take place at Leicester Square Theatre from 7 August, with one actor in the production getting drunk before the show [9].
[1] - [4] Sources for Secret Cinema's Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical [2] Source for FAME*FACTORY [5] Source for Every Brilliant Thing [6] Source for Cocktails in the City [7] Source for Westminster Abbey summer late openings [8] Source for Berberè [9] Source for Sh!tfaced Shakespeare's production of Hamlet
In London's vibrant theatre scene, not only are immersive productions captivating audiences with jaw-dropping experiences, but the city also offers a tantalizing fusion of food-and-drink and home-and-garden lifestyle elements. For instance, Cocktails in the City in Bloomsbury, featuring top cocktail bars, live music, and delectable food, promises to be a delightful event from 7-9 August [6]. Additionally, a new pizza joint, Berberè in Marylebone, opens on 4 August, created by the team recognized as the world's 6th best artisan pizza [8], offering a culinary delight for pizza enthusiasts.
