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CURRENT & UPCOMING LONDON IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES

(Updated December 2024)
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Phantom Peak - Christmas At The Peak

A fully immersive, open world experience - a living, breathing town where mystery lurks around every corner. Think of it as part escape room, part immersive theatre, part real-life videogame. You’ll meet mysterious strangers, uncover secret plots of rebellion, and find out what exactly happened to the old Mayor (coincidental accident, or cold-blimped murder?!)

Step into Phantom Peak's one-of-a-kind Wintermas celebrations, where festive fun meets the usual adventures and mystery of town. Join Mayor Pocket, Dr Winter, and all of your favourite townsfolk as we present a season full of surprises, schemes, shivers, and secrets - a season where the town itself faces the biggest challenge yet.

​​​​📍 Canada Water

💰 From £42.00

🕒 21st November 2024 - 19th January 2025

🎟️ Book via phantompeak.com

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Humbug: The Immersive Christmas Dive Bar

Obscenely festive and indecently merry, Santa’s favourite Christmas dive bar is back in town and it’s more raucous than ever! 


At HUMBUG the Christmas cheer is always on tap, but this year Santa’s lost his mojo… and we need your help to reignite his Christmas spirit!

Venture down a secret, magical tunnel and discover a festive hideaway with live music, cabaret, themed cocktails, top-tier street food and confetti-filled surprises around every corner. 

So bring your festive A-game and together we can cheer up Santa… just in time for Christmas!

​​​📍 Shoreditch

💰 From £25.00

🕒 14th November - 24th December 2024

🎟️ Book via humbugchristmas.co.uk

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Dead Hard - Immersive Die Hard Parody Panto

It’s definitely a Christmas show!

Die laughing harder than ever as the iconic Christmas film transforms into a hilarious, camp spectacle with more detonators than you can shake a stick of TNT at.

Head to the 35th floor for the office party of a lifetime or plan a fabulous heist in the basement. This is a high-energy drag parody, containing nuts and lots of them...

 

Expect thrilling scenes, explosive encounters, comedic twists, a sprinkle of drag and a soundtrack that will have you singing along.

​​​📍 London Bridge

💰 From £32.00 

🕒 10th December 2024 - 12th January 2025

🎟️ Book via colabtheatre.co.uk

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The Magician's Table

The Magician’s Table invites guests to join friends and family from across the globe at the wake of the Great Dieter Roterberg, as they celebrate the life of this famed carnival owner, magician and renowned collector of curios. Led by his beloved widow, guests will be given exclusive access into Roterberg’s private performance space and workshop. A privilege reserved only for his trusted circle, this intimate space is filled with mementos from his legendary adventures, archives from his carnival acts and, of course, his stage and tables.

 

Once seated, guests will be drawn into the final plans made by Roterberg for one last night of wonder where hopefully, with the help of his friends, family and protégés, the trick that had eluded him throughout his life will finally be completed.

📍 London Bridge

💰 From £35.00

🕒 Until 16th February 2025

🎟️ Book via magicianstablelive.com

Save 15% on December shows with code MAGICXMAS15

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Bridge Command

Have you ever dreamed of commanding your own Starship? As the bridge crew of your own vessel, you will boldly go where no immersive theatre audience has gone before.

 

Fusing gaming technology with theatrical performance, Bridge Command offers a variety of scenarios designed to keep the whole team fully engaged. Designed for groups of between three and six people, our fully interactive starship set will respond to your commands, and carry you beyond the final frontier.​​​ It is your job to make it so.

You will be given a uniform and be part of a crew. Your ship is a complex organism that will require maintenance, you will meet a variety of characters played by live actors, and your missions will involve an array of challenges. More specifically, each officer’s station has a different set of tasks to complete. Helm officers fly the ship, engineering officers keep it running, and so on.

📍 Vauxhall

💰 From £40.00

🕒 Until 31st May 2025

🎟️ Book via bridgecommand.space

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Taskmaster: The Live Experience

Taskmaster: The Live Experience gives fans the chance to step into the shoes of their favourite comedians and enter the iconic Taskmaster House. Based on the BAFTA and National Comedy Award winning hit TV show, brand-new ridiculous and infuriating tasks set in the lab, living room, shed and other recognisable locations will get contestants battling for points, culminating in a final in the studio theatre where one player will win the Taskmaster’s seal of approval. The Live Experience has two unique gameplay experiences to choose from, Melon Buffet and Absolute Casserole, each containing different tasks and challenges. There are bespoke videos throughout from Little Alex Horne who has finally got his own team of assistants (Little Little Alex Hornes) to lead participants through the tasks.

📍 Canada Water

💰 From £50.00

🕒 30th September 2024 - 23rd February 2025

🎟️ Book via taskmasterliveexperience.com

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Open House: The Escape Room (Screamworks)

East London’s most haunted house is up for sale and seasoned ‘escape agent’ Jason Shepherd has teamed up with ScreamWorks to present one of the most innovative house-hunting events of the season: Open House – the immersive escape game.

What better way to explore and experience the highlights of this unique property than to be locked inside, with a delicious drink from our brand sponsor and a host of fun games and challenges to complete?

This enormous Victorian mansion is dripping in history, full of characters and the perfect forever home for a young couple or family looking to take their lives to the next stage.

With a bathroom to die for and a suite of bedrooms that will guarantee you rest in peace, this captivating property won’t cost you an arm and a leg! While the house has a guide price of £666k, the current vendors are keen for a quick sale and are willing to accept any offers whatsoever.

📍 Bethnal Green

💰 From £45.00

🕒 27th September - 30th June 2025

🎟️ Book via screamworks.london

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You Me Bum Bum Train

You Me Bum Bum Train is a surreal, exhilarating, euphoric and mind-bending participatory experience that sends its audience, or ‘Passengers’, through a dream-like carousel of scenes, fantasies, and, in some cases, life-altering experiences.

 

Loved by hundreds of thousands, yet shrouded in near-total secrecy, since 2004, YMBBT has completely redefined what it means to be part of an audience.

 

For their last show in 2015, tickets were more in demand than Glastonbury, with over 120,000 people applying for tickets in the first minute of release.

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📍 Covent Garden

💰 From £99.99

🕒 November 2024 - Onwards

🎟️ Ballot now closed. Get involved with the show here.

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Gameshow Spectacular - An Immersive Gameshow Experience

Get ready for Gameshow Spectacular, an immersive comedy game show where everyone takes part! Dive into a night of interactive competition and unforgettable laughter, leaving dull quiz nights far behind.

From the moment you walk in, you’ll be part of the action, assigned to one of four teams, each vying for victory in absurd and laugh-out-loud mini-games. Our lively host and interactive setup will keep you on your toes and grinning from ear to ear as you take on quirky challenges, outlandish costumes, and moments you’ll never see coming.

 

A blend of stand-up comedy, wild team games, and high-energy party vibes—all rolled into one spectacular event. Don’t just watch the fun; be the fun. Think Mario Party meets Eric Andre.

​​​📍 Old Street

💰 From £10.00 

🕒 23rd and 31st January, 12th February, 12th and 27th March 2025

🎟️ Book via designmynight.com

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Once Upon A Kingswood Christmas

Delve into the magical world of 'Once Upon a Kingswood Christmas' and embark on a journey that will spark wonder and joy in the hearts of both young and old. Our show is a celebration of love, family, and the true spirit of Christmas.

 

Immerse yourself in a captivating tale that will transport you to a winter wonderland like no other. Let your imagination soar as you discover the origins, traditions, and joyous inspirations behind this new and exciting Christmas Fairytale. With every moment you spend, you'll be captivated, amazed, and filled with the warmth of the holiday season.​​​

📍 Kingswood Arts

💰 From £20.00

🕒 14th - 24th December 2024

🎟️ Book via onceuponachristmas.uk

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Phantom Peak - The Final Season

Phantom Peak returns for the final season in their Canada Water venue in early 2025. Your final chance to experience the current version of the show.

A fully immersive, open world experience - a living, breathing town where mystery lurks around every corner. Think of it as part escape room, part immersive theatre, part real-life videogame. You’ll meet mysterious strangers, uncover secret plots of rebellion, and find out what exactly happened to the old Mayor (coincidental accident, or cold-blimped murder?!)​​​

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​​​​📍 Canada Water

💰 From £42.00

🕒 14th February 2025 - TBC

🎟️ Book via phantompeak.com

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Deathcell: Magenta

DEATHCELL: MAGENTA is a brand-new, original and terrifyingly intense immersive
horror escape experience. Prepare to uncover an origin story where you’ll meet Magenta,

a twisted-tinkerer of trials where survival is the only option.

You’re challenged to take on a 60-minute, live-action experience that’s not for the
faint-hearted. It’s time to uncover the truth as you hit rewind and play through the past,
witnessing cinematic theatre and solving seemingly impossible puzzles to make your

escape – have you got what it takes to survive?

Betrayal, deception and unprecedented choices lie ahead... are you ready to push play?​​​

📍 Hackney Wick

💰 From £30.00

🕒 21st February - 1st March 2025

🎟️ Book via deathcell.co.uk

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Bacchanalia

Following two sold-out runs in 2023/24, Bacchanalia is returning, bigger and better than ever.

 

Bacchanalia is an intense and intimate reimagining of The Bacchae by Euripides - Take a trip to the city of Thebes, where Pentheus believes he has everything under control - that is until his divine cousin Dionysus turns up seeking revenge on the family who have expressed doubt about this upstart god’s status. Witness first-hand the clash between mortals and the divine amidst a psychedelic 1960s setting. You will ask yourself … Do you deny a god?

 

Step into a free-roam, fully-immersive environment in one of London’s most characterful venues, brought to you by Sleepwalk Immersive.

📍 Hoxton

💰 From £54.00

🕒 11th - 23rd March 2025

🎟️ More info via sleepwalkimmersive.com

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The Traitors: Live Experience

You’ve watched the treachery unfold on screen - now it’s your turn to play in real life. In this thrilling game, you’ll complete iconic missions, navigate mind games at The Round Table and test your strategy skills in a battle of deceit and loyalty.

 

Will you emerge a victorious Faithful or stand tall a triumphant Traitor?

Just remember, even your closest ally could be your most dangerous enemy….​​​

📍 West End

💰 From £27.50

🕒 Spring 2025

🎟️ Sign up for pre-sale via thetraitorslive.co.uk

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Voidspace Live 2025

Voidspace live is a festival of interactive arts, bringing together interactive literature, performance and games under one roof.

On 7-8 June 2025 we will be returning to Theatre Deli in London, and this time we will be inviting you to spend a whole weekend in the void. You can expect the same eclectic mix of games, performances and workshops, and a few extra special surprises thrown into the mix.

Lineup includes Seth Kriebel and Zoe Bouras, Jury Games, Emily Carding and Deadweight Theatre.​​​

📍 Aldgate

💰 From £45.00

🕒 7-8th June 2025

🎟️ Book via crowdfunder.co.uk

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JURY GAMES

You have been summoned for a new kind of trial. You and your fellow jurors must review the evidence, speak to the accused, and come to a conclusion. Is he guilty or not guilty? And is there more to this case than meets the eye?

 

Harry Briggs has been charged with arson, manslaughter, and murder. He admits the arson, but has pled Not Guilty to manslaughter and murder. Under the Justice Act 2021, it is your job as a jury not only to look at the evidence, but also to interrogate the Defendant yourselves.

 

Can you determine what happened on the night in question? 

Jury Duty players are invited to join other players at a central London office location to take part in a new form of jury service. 

📍 Aldgate

💰 From £39.50

🕒 Ongoing

🎟️ Book via jurygames.com

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THE CRYSTAL MAZE: LIVE EXPERIENCE

The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience is 75 minutes of frantic, frenetic, silly team fun that’s open to those everybody aged 9 and over.

Your goal is to get as much time in The Crystal Dome and score as many points as you can.

You and your friends run around four different zones – Industrial, Futuristic, Medieval and Aztec. In each zone, test your skills, solve mysteries and face mental and physical challenges.

All of these are against the clock, naturally. The more challenges you complete successfully, the more Crystals you win and the more time you’ll have for the final test in … drumroll… The Crystal Dome.

📍 Piccadilly Circus

💰 From £62.00

🕒 Ongoing

🎟️ Book via the-crystal-maze.com

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THE PADDINGTON BEAR EXPERIENCE

This brand-new experience will take you on an exciting adventure into Paddington’s world! 

Help Paddington and the Brown Family prepare for a very special occasion; the Marmalade Day Festival. Just like Paddington, you’ll begin your adventure in the hustle and bustle of Paddington Station where you’ll meet the friendly Station Master and hop aboard our full-sized train carriage – make sure you aren’t late! Journey through the sights and sounds of London, all the way to the Brown’s house at No. 32 Windsor Gardens. Step inside the Brown’s famous tree adorned hallway and explore multiple rooms in their home, then venture beyond as you’re transported to the magical jungle of Peru – all to help Paddington prepare for the biggest party Windsor Gardens has ever seen! Finish by celebeating the Marmalade Day Festival at Windsor Gardens with Paddington and his friends where you’ll dance to vibrant calypso music, play fairground games and eat & drink festival treats – most importantly you can try Paddington’s favourite Marmalade sandwich!

📍 Waterloo

💰 From £34.00

🕒 Ongoing

🎟️ Book via paddingtonbearexperience.com

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DINING/COCKTAIL EXPERIENCES

The MURDÉR EXPRESS - IMMERSIVE DINING EXPERIENCE

The Murdér Express is a 2hr experience like no other that combines a comedy theatre show, a delicious meal and some of the best cocktails in town, all set in a 1920's themed venue; Pedley Street Station & onboard The Murdér Express.

Step into the enchanting world of 1920’s East London to have your taste buds and tummy tickled by our delicious menu and our comedic murder mystery. Our unique immersive food experience will have you savouring a unique 3-course bespoke menu crafted for your journey by our highly acclaimed Chef Partner, Two Star Michelin Chef, Niall Keating. We also offer handcrafted cocktails at our stylish bar whilst unravelling a gripping murder mystery.

The Murdér Express is where gastronomy meets entertainment. Buckle up for a memorable immersive experience with unique twists and turns.


📍 Bethnal Green

💰 From £74.50

🕒 Ongoing

🎟️ Book via themurderexpress.com

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READ OUR GUIDE TO LONDON'S BEST IMMERSIVE COCKTAIL EXPERIENCES HERE 🍸

AVORA: AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE WITH COCKTAILS

Avora is a first of its kind cocktail adventure where guests can discover a brand-new world engulfed in mystery and wonder, brought to life through awe-inspiring theatrical sets, unique cocktails and a cast of talented actors.

 

Step through the newly discovered gateway into the magical world of Avora! Meet with locals and explore the world to discover three extraordinary cocktails you will enjoy. Watch in awe as the world turns from day to night, and witness the mysterious and magical beauty of the lush new land.

 

Be prepared, things are not what they seem, and you will have to make a decision on the fate of the world! Will you look to exploit it or will you help protect Avora!

📍 Hoxton

💰 From £40.00

🕒 Ongoing

🎟️ Book via avora-experience.co.uk

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ALCOTRAZ - IMMERSIVE PRISON COCKTAIL EXPERIENCE

From your very own orange jumpsuit upon entrance to the real metallic cells, Alcotraz venues are more than just themed cocktail bars, they combine the very best of immersive theatre with a world-class cocktail experience.

 

When convicted to Alcotraz, inmates are taken into an exciting world of mischief as they are instructed by notorious bootleggers from inside the joint to smuggle-in liquor to be used to make delicious, bespoke cocktails. You won’t find a set menu of drinks here…after all, it is prison! Alcotraz creates a range of tailored cocktails every night based on the liquor you bring and your tastes.

 

Be as creative as you can with your attempts to smuggle-in liquor. Alternatively, the crooked Guards are on your side and have a system for hiding contraband. Just make sure The Warden doesn’t catch you.

📍 Hoxton

💰 From £39.99

🕒 Ongoing

🎟️ Book via alcotraz.co.uk

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MOONSHINE SALOON - IMMERSIVE WILD WEST COCKTAIL EXPERIENCE

Howdy, y’all! Behind the swinging doors of the Moonshine Saloon, new outlaws can rub shoulders with the locals, try their luck at cards or dice games and enjoy a barrel load of illicit drinks.

 

Just be sure to keep yourself quiet if the Sheriff is in town and asks any questions… he’s come close to catching Cassidy before! Moonshine Saloon is an immersive cocktail experience that gives guests the chance to unleash their inner outlaw by bringing Moonshine (liquor) to join Clyde Cassidy's infamous Moonshine Empire.

 

Guests will be transported to an unseen world of the American Wild West whilst enjoying personalised cocktails by a team of expert mixologists.

📍 Aldgate

💰 From £39.99

🕒 Ongoing

🎟️ Book via moonshinesaloon.com

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VIRTUAL REALITY/ART IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES

JEFF WAYNE'S THE WAR OF THE WORLDS - THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience combines immersive theatre, virtual reality, augmented reality, holograms and cutting-edge technology, all set to Jeff Wayne's iconic score; giving audiences the chance to live through the Martian invasion of 1898.

With a maximum of 12 people per performance, journey through 24 extraordinary interactive scenes in a breath-taking 1 hour 50 minute experience in The City of London. 

Live actors and detailed sets make you feel like it’s really happening and you’re part of the story.

You’ll meet a cast of 17 characters played by 12 live actors and a mix of holograms, projections and virtual reality.  Talk and interact with the live cast and get up close to some of your favourite characters from the story.

📍 Aldgate

💰 From £45.00

🕒 Ongoing

🎟️ Book via thewaroftheworldsimmersive.com

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THE GUNPOWDER PLOT

Travel back in time to the dark and dangerous streets of London in 1605, when there’s a conspiracy afoot to blow up the Houses of Parliament and kill thousands of innocent people. 

Find yourself spying for the Crown, sympathising with the oppressed rebels, smuggling gunpowder and escaping from the Tower of London before your head ends up on a spike. 

Who are the traitors and who can you trust?

 

This thrilling 1hour 40 minute immersive performance is brought to life by live actors, million-dollar room sets and cutting edge virtual reality.

📍 Tower Hill

💰 From £45.00

🕒 Ongoing

🎟️ Book via gunpowderimmersive.com

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ELVIS EVOLUTION

ELVIS EVOLUTION is a brand new experience from Layered Reality™, the UK's leading immersive specialists, celebrating the life of Elvis Presley. Combining cutting-edge technology, heart-pounding music, live musicians and mind-blowing multimedia, ELVIS EVOLUTION lets you relive the King's iconic moments.

Taking place at the Immerse LDN site at London Excel Waterfront, Elvis Evolution is a high-energy, high-tech homage that promises to be an unforgettable night where you will walk in Elvis’ blue suede shoes. A night for lifelong fans and newcomers alike, Elvis Evolution lets you experience Elvis, like never before.

📍 Excel London

💰 From £75.00

🕒 10th May 2025 - Onwards

🎟️ Find out more at elvisevolution.com

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FRAMELESS

Throughout the centuries, artists have captured the complexity of our world with paint. They have filled canvases with astonishing landscapes, alternate realities, sublime colour and ultimate purity – seeking to express the very essence of humanity.

 

Today, technology allows us to get closer to these masterpieces than ever before. Step beyond the frame and be immersed in the astonishing worlds these artists have created. Travel through time and space to experience every brushstroke with all your senses. Frameless is redefining the experiential immersive art world.

 

Situated in Marble Arch, we are the largest permanent multi-sensory experience in the UK. Frameless features four galleries and showcases some of the world’s greatest works of art presented in ways never seen before.

📍 Marble Arch

💰 From £26.10

🕒 Ongoing

🎟️ Book via frameless.com

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BUBBLE PLANET: AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

In this multi-sensory experience, visitors will travel through fantastical landscapes and into imaginary metaverses filled with unique optical illusions and photo opportunities.

Upon entering this otherworldly planet, guests will be able to leave real-life at the door and embark on a journey that inspires them to reconnect with their emotions and bodily sensations, making astonishing discoveries along the way. The combination of colours, lasers, lights and bubbles, together with 360-degree projection technology and a unique virtual reality experience invites guests of all ages into a dream-like, escapist experience in the midst of the busy city.

📍 Wembley Park

💰 From £19.90

🕒 Ongoing

🎟️ Book via feverup.com

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VAN GOGH: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

Have you ever dreamt of stepping into a painting?

 

Take an awe-inspiring journey into the incomparable universe of Van Gogh, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the 19th century.

 

Explore his life, his work, and his secrets as never before through cutting-edge 360-degree digital projections, a one-of-a-kind VR experience, and a uniquely atmospheric light and sound show.

 

This impactful experience has already thrilled visitors in Naples, Italy, Brussels, Belgium, and the UK. Become completely immersed in the works of art around you, and feel the shift in reality as you dive deep into the world created by Van Gogh's brush strokes.

📍 Shoreditch

💰 From £15.90

🕒 Ongoing

🎟️ Book via feverup.com

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IMMERSIVE AT HOME EXPERIENCES

Lennox Mutual - Candle House Collective

Book a phone session with one of Lennox Mutual’s live representatives and dive into a
labyrinth of mystery, adventure, and connection.

 

When your 20 minute session ends, book another to pick up where you left off, enjoying an increasingly personalized experience every time you return. Lennox Mutual is here to remember you.


Lennox Mutual combines theater, gaming, meditation, psychotherapy, and live music
into a sprawling imaginary world for you to explore. Every choice you make has
consequences, and no two experiences are the same.

 

Uncover the secrets, join the online community, and change the world on the other end of the line.

📍 At Home

💰 From $20.00 (£14.99)

🕒 Ongoing

🎟️ Book via candlehousecollective.com

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Watchers - 36 Inch Penguin

We are currently interviewing for the role of a "Watcher" at Vita Strategic Services - an exclusive, Private Healthcare, Security and Fire Prevention Service Provider. Here at VSS we utilise a cutting edge AI system to evaluate and respond to situations through a network of cameras and microphones. A "Watcher" provides occasional support to this system, giving valuable human input on the rare occasions that the AI encounters an incident it is unfamiliar with.

 

All candidates are required to undergo the recruitment process in pairs - we find that a competitive edge helps to focus the minds of prospective "Watchers".

You will both need to make choices based on what you hear. 

 

Remember, It's a simple job... as long as you adhere to the VSS charter at all times.

📍 At Home

💰 From £10.00

🕒 Ongoing

🎟️ Book via 36inchpenguin.com

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