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Creating fusion opera and beautiful entertainment. Currently preparing for the Come Bargain trilogy, spring 2025.
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virtuallyopera.bsky.social
Very proud to be sharing this - we're an #Offies Assessors' Choice for Come Murder An Uncanny Thing.

Catch its last few shows this week.

#Theatre #Award #Immersive #Interactive
March 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
virtuallyopera.bsky.social
If you want to catch #TheUncannyThingsTrilogy, you've got one week left!

We've only got a few performances left, so you'll need to book soon to get your preferred date(s) and prices - still some £10 tickets available.

Enter our world of community, bargains, music, and magic, while you still can.
A photo of a group of people working around a table. Text reads: "The Uncanny Things Trilogy. One week left! "Ominous and haunting, yet inviting... the thing that's really stuck with us is how much freedom each show affords its audience" - Immersive Rumours. "A Fantastic way to draw more people into fantasy worlds, blending opera, immersive theatre, and traditional fantasy game elements" - Theatre & Tonic. "Completely immersive from the get-go... the vocal quality is beautiful." - Lost In Theatreland. "Simple but evocative, enhancing the eerie atmosphere and reinforcing the sense that we, the audience, are engaging in something both sacred and ominous" - The Reviews Hub. "The perfect medium for the weird and wonderful" - Everything Theatre. Five star audience reviews, Design My Night. Book now at DesignMyNight.com
March 23, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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leodoulton.bsky.social
Today is the day!

Looking forward to the three-part epic...
virtuallyopera.bsky.social Virtually Opera @virtuallyopera.bsky.social · Mar 21
Are you joining us at Trilogy In A Day?

Perhaps the best way to see the Uncanny Things Trilogy, it's a chance to join your community as they bargain, worship, and murder, and discover how they relate to the strange, mysterious Uncanny Things...

Book via the link in our bio.
Three photos for show promotion, first of a kneeling hooded figure looking up, second a purple-haired figure in gold robes looking happy, third of a scowling, hunched figure. Text reads: The Uncanny Things Trilogy. Bargain. Worship. Murder. Trilogy in a day tomorrow! Catch all three parts of the Trilogy in a single epic experience: 22nd and 29th March. "Ominous and haunting, yet inviting... the thing that's stuck with us is how much freedom each show affords its audience" - Immersive rumours "Completely immersive from the get-go... the vocal quality is beautiful" - Lost In Theatreland
March 22, 2025 at 8:07 AM
virtuallyopera.bsky.social
Are you joining us at Trilogy In A Day?

Perhaps the best way to see the Uncanny Things Trilogy, it's a chance to join your community as they bargain, worship, and murder, and discover how they relate to the strange, mysterious Uncanny Things...

Book via the link in our bio.
Three photos for show promotion, first of a kneeling hooded figure looking up, second a purple-haired figure in gold robes looking happy, third of a scowling, hunched figure. Text reads: The Uncanny Things Trilogy. Bargain. Worship. Murder. Trilogy in a day tomorrow! Catch all three parts of the Trilogy in a single epic experience: 22nd and 29th March. "Ominous and haunting, yet inviting... the thing that's stuck with us is how much freedom each show affords its audience" - Immersive rumours "Completely immersive from the get-go... the vocal quality is beautiful" - Lost In Theatreland
March 21, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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hugillr.bsky.social
The Uncanny Things Trilogy : @virtuallyopera.bsky.social Virtually Opera's trilogy of interactive, immersive operas created by Leo Doulton. Photos by Claire Shovelton. My photo essay:
www.planethugill.com/2025/03/the-...
The Uncanny Things Trilogy : Virtually Opera's trilogy of interactive, immersive operas created by Leo Doulton
The Uncanny Things Trilogy : Virtually Opera's trilogy of interactive, immersive operas created by Leo Doulton. Photos by Claire Shovelton
www.planethugill.com
March 19, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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sgollance.bsky.social
Apparently @leodoulton.bsky.social doesn't only direct dramas that @uclhjs.bsky.social academics have found in the archives. ☺️

The first show in the "Uncanny Things" trilogy was like no theatre performance I'd attended before (opera meets LARPing?), and I'm looking forward to the rest. Recommended!
virtuallyopera.bsky.social Virtually Opera @virtuallyopera.bsky.social · Mar 17
Have you caught the Trilogy yet?

If you're looking for #Immersive and #Interactive work in London, catch this Wyrd and wonderful show for its last 12 performances!
Three photos from a show poster; from Left to Right, a cloaked figure looking upwards, a purple-haired figure in a throne, and a shaggy-haired figure looking in pain. Text reads: The Uncanny Things Trilogy. Bargain, Worship, Murder. Only 12 shows left! Five star audience rating. A photo of a strange figure crouched in a ritual triangle. Text reads: The Uncanny Things Trilogy. What the critics say: "Ominous and haunting, yet inviting... the thing that's really stuck with us is how much freedom each show affords its audience... it allows them to forge their own path and take real ownership of what unfolds." - Immersive rumours "A fantastic way to draw more people into fantasy worlds, blending opera, immersive theatre, and traditional fantasy game elements" - Theatre & Tonic "Simple but evocative, enhancing the eerie atmosphere and reinforcing the sense that we, the audience, are engaging in something both sacred and ominous" - The Reviews Hub "Completely immersive from the get-go... the vocal quality is beautiful" - Lost in Theatreland "The Perfect medium for the weird and wonderful" - Everything Theatre A photo of various people working hard around a table. Text reads "The Uncanny Things Trilogy. Help your community. BARGAIN. Laugh with your king. WORSHIP. Use your power. MURDER." Three photos for a show poster. From left to right, a suited person looking upwards. A person in a white suit and a shoulder cape with small glasses. A person in a casual brown jacket and white T-shirt looking away. Text reads "How should I watch The Uncanny Things Trilogy? Limited £10 affordable tickets available for most shows, for those who need them. Two 'Trilogy in a day' events on 22nd & 29th March: see all three in one day at a unique immersive event. Standard tickets £45. Book all three as a bundle for an 11% discount."
March 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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leodoulton.bsky.social
Delighted by everything the cast and team have been doing on this, and the audiences have been charming. So if you haven't caught the show yet, please do before it closes!
virtuallyopera.bsky.social Virtually Opera @virtuallyopera.bsky.social · Mar 17
Have you caught the Trilogy yet?

If you're looking for #Immersive and #Interactive work in London, catch this Wyrd and wonderful show for its last 12 performances!
Three photos from a show poster; from Left to Right, a cloaked figure looking upwards, a purple-haired figure in a throne, and a shaggy-haired figure looking in pain. Text reads: The Uncanny Things Trilogy. Bargain, Worship, Murder. Only 12 shows left! Five star audience rating. A photo of a strange figure crouched in a ritual triangle. Text reads: The Uncanny Things Trilogy. What the critics say: "Ominous and haunting, yet inviting... the thing that's really stuck with us is how much freedom each show affords its audience... it allows them to forge their own path and take real ownership of what unfolds." - Immersive rumours "A fantastic way to draw more people into fantasy worlds, blending opera, immersive theatre, and traditional fantasy game elements" - Theatre & Tonic "Simple but evocative, enhancing the eerie atmosphere and reinforcing the sense that we, the audience, are engaging in something both sacred and ominous" - The Reviews Hub "Completely immersive from the get-go... the vocal quality is beautiful" - Lost in Theatreland "The Perfect medium for the weird and wonderful" - Everything Theatre A photo of various people working hard around a table. Text reads "The Uncanny Things Trilogy. Help your community. BARGAIN. Laugh with your king. WORSHIP. Use your power. MURDER." Three photos for a show poster. From left to right, a suited person looking upwards. A person in a white suit and a shoulder cape with small glasses. A person in a casual brown jacket and white T-shirt looking away. Text reads "How should I watch The Uncanny Things Trilogy? Limited £10 affordable tickets available for most shows, for those who need them. Two 'Trilogy in a day' events on 22nd & 29th March: see all three in one day at a unique immersive event. Standard tickets £45. Book all three as a bundle for an 11% discount."
March 17, 2025 at 10:32 AM
virtuallyopera.bsky.social
Have you caught the Trilogy yet?

If you're looking for #Immersive and #Interactive work in London, catch this Wyrd and wonderful show for its last 12 performances!
Three photos from a show poster; from Left to Right, a cloaked figure looking upwards, a purple-haired figure in a throne, and a shaggy-haired figure looking in pain. Text reads: The Uncanny Things Trilogy. Bargain, Worship, Murder. Only 12 shows left! Five star audience rating. A photo of a strange figure crouched in a ritual triangle. Text reads: The Uncanny Things Trilogy. What the critics say: "Ominous and haunting, yet inviting... the thing that's really stuck with us is how much freedom each show affords its audience... it allows them to forge their own path and take real ownership of what unfolds." - Immersive rumours "A fantastic way to draw more people into fantasy worlds, blending opera, immersive theatre, and traditional fantasy game elements" - Theatre & Tonic "Simple but evocative, enhancing the eerie atmosphere and reinforcing the sense that we, the audience, are engaging in something both sacred and ominous" - The Reviews Hub "Completely immersive from the get-go... the vocal quality is beautiful" - Lost in Theatreland "The Perfect medium for the weird and wonderful" - Everything Theatre A photo of various people working hard around a table. Text reads "The Uncanny Things Trilogy. Help your community. BARGAIN. Laugh with your king. WORSHIP. Use your power. MURDER." Three photos for a show poster. From left to right, a suited person looking upwards. A person in a white suit and a shoulder cape with small glasses. A person in a casual brown jacket and white T-shirt looking away. Text reads "How should I watch The Uncanny Things Trilogy? Limited £10 affordable tickets available for most shows, for those who need them. Two 'Trilogy in a day' events on 22nd & 29th March: see all three in one day at a unique immersive event. Standard tickets £45. Book all three as a bundle for an 11% discount."
March 17, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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kathrynyu.com
Very excited to hear that the #immersive theatre experience The Manikins will have its US premiere in April at Overlook Festival in New Orleans!
Overlook Film Festival Announces First Wave Lineup, Including A U.S. Immersive Premiere
An eagerly awaited arrival from England is in the mix
noproscenium.com
March 7, 2025 at 5:06 AM
virtuallyopera.bsky.social
A really thoughtful post about Come Worship and the audience experience - take a look if you're wondering about what to expect at The Uncanny Things Trilogy...
englishscribe.bsky.social Andy Walsh @englishscribe.bsky.social · Mar 6
Last night was The Uncanny Things, Come Worship.

Interactive, immersive opera.

First responses to this tend to be 'wtf is that?!', or general terror at the idea of interactive or opera... not the norm and so out of comfort zone. So, wtf is it?
March 6, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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splayfair.bsky.social
A wyrd, thoroughly intriguing and enjoyable evening with @virtuallyopera.bsky.social ‘s Come Bargain with Uncanny Things - if you like an interactive show with puzzles and challenges this is for you! www.designmynight.com/london/whats...
The Uncanny Things Trilogy
Buy tickets for The Uncanny Things Trilogy, London. Information on The Uncanny Things Trilogy, Various dates from Wednesday 5th March 2025 in London.
www.designmynight.com
March 5, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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leodoulton.bsky.social
It's... Uncanny Things day with @virtuallyopera.bsky.social.

After a five year journey, we open previews tonight.

Thanks to everyone who's been a part of this, and looking forward to welcoming audiences soon.
March 4, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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cnlester.bsky.social
Amongst all the other things: I'm in rehearsals for a month long run of a truly unique improvised, immersive, interactive opera cycle in for the whole of March, and if you're a nerd in London you should check it out: www.designmynight.com/london/whats... Community, connections, queer shit, THE WYRD.
The Uncanny Things Trilogy
Buy tickets for The Uncanny Things Trilogy, London. Information on The Uncanny Things Trilogy, Various dates from Tuesday 4th March 2025 in London.
www.designmynight.com
February 27, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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immersiverumours.com
INTERVIEW: We caught up with @leodoulton.bsky.social from Virtually Opera to discuss how they fuse together immersive theatre and opera in The Uncanny Things Trilogy, which comes to COLAB Tower next month. www.immersiverumours.com/post/intervi...
Interview: Leo Doulton on The Uncanny Things Trilogy - Immersive Rumours
We sit down with The Uncanny Things Trilogy creator Leo Doulton to discuss their fusion of immersive theatre and opera.
www.immersiverumours.com
February 19, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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leodoulton.bsky.social
This interview with @immersiverumours.com was a real pleasure, getting to chat beautiful entertainment, low-stakes interactive theatre, and how @virtuallyopera.bsky.social's work uses opera in a way that welcomes you in.

Take a look here:
February 19, 2025 at 11:35 AM
virtuallyopera.bsky.social
Delightful feature on The Uncanny Things Trilogy in @noproscenium.com.

We're especially delighted by describing Come Bargain as "a charming “immersive eldritch opera” that invited guests to dive into a stack of craft supplies & find a way to appease a thing from beyond reason." It's very correct!
noproscenium.com No Proscenium @noproscenium.com · Feb 13
Our #London readers will get a chance to bargain with, worship, and even – gasp – murder Uncanny Things in @virtuallyopera.bsky.social's Uncanny Things Trilogy, which opens next month.

Learn more in our latest COMING SOON.

noproscenium.com/coming-soon-...
COMING SOON: The Uncanny Things Trilogy
In London? Come bargain with things and worship kings, all whilst we sing, and travel down paths most uncanny.
noproscenium.com
February 13, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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leodoulton.bsky.social
Absolute delight to be in @noproscenium.com talking about @virtuallyopera.bsky.social's Uncanny Things Trilogy - via growing communities, the lonely 21st century, and Granny Weatherwax.
noproscenium.com No Proscenium @noproscenium.com · Feb 13
Our #London readers will get a chance to bargain with, worship, and even – gasp – murder Uncanny Things in @virtuallyopera.bsky.social's Uncanny Things Trilogy, which opens next month.

Learn more in our latest COMING SOON.

noproscenium.com/coming-soon-...
COMING SOON: The Uncanny Things Trilogy
In London? Come bargain with things and worship kings, all whilst we sing, and travel down paths most uncanny.
noproscenium.com
February 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
virtuallyopera.bsky.social
Weird Wednesdays - Horror Thinks Your Hat Is Shit.

There is a non-zero possibility that the Uncanny King will try to do this to someone…

#UncannyThings #UncannyThingsTrilogy #Immersive #InteractiveImmersive #Opera #ImmersiveTheatre #Folklore #Wyrd
February 12, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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leodoulton.bsky.social
Been spending the last few days (in part) shopping for the costumes for this; it's going to look gorgeous.
virtuallyopera.bsky.social Virtually Opera @virtuallyopera.bsky.social · Feb 9
How will you come to the Trilogy?

Standard: Full price, one show
Bundle: Discount for seeing all three parts (currently an earlybird 20% off!)
Preview: Catch the first shows at reduced rates
Affordable: £10, if you need it.

Book now to get what suits you.

www.designmynight.com/london/whats...
Four images, one in each quarter. Upper left: A hooded figure grins at the camera. Text reads 'Standard?' Upper right: A black leather-jacketed figure contentedly sips a mug. Text reads 'Bundle?' Lower left: A green-hooded figure reaches to the camera. Text reads 'Preview?' Lower right: A white-shirted person looks anxiously over their shoulder. Text reads 'Affordable?'
February 9, 2025 at 10:53 AM
virtuallyopera.bsky.social
How will you come to the Trilogy?

Standard: Full price, one show
Bundle: Discount for seeing all three parts (currently an earlybird 20% off!)
Preview: Catch the first shows at reduced rates
Affordable: £10, if you need it.

Book now to get what suits you.

www.designmynight.com/london/whats...
Four images, one in each quarter. Upper left: A hooded figure grins at the camera. Text reads 'Standard?' Upper right: A black leather-jacketed figure contentedly sips a mug. Text reads 'Bundle?' Lower left: A green-hooded figure reaches to the camera. Text reads 'Preview?' Lower right: A white-shirted person looks anxiously over their shoulder. Text reads 'Affordable?'
February 9, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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virtuallyopera.bsky.social
In... surprising news, the current most popular show in The Uncanny Things Trilogy is newcomer Come Murder An Uncanny Thing!

So thank you, to you nerdy, vengeful early bookers. Get your ticket today from just £10.
Photo of two people in semi-formal clothes, one seated, one standing, both reading a piece of paper. THe standing one has a glowing heart. Text reads: The Uncanny Things Trilogy. Come Murder An Uncanny Thing. Currently The Most Popular Uncanny Things Trilogy Show.
January 28, 2025 at 11:42 PM
virtuallyopera.bsky.social
In... surprising news, the current most popular show in The Uncanny Things Trilogy is newcomer Come Murder An Uncanny Thing!

So thank you, to you nerdy, vengeful early bookers. Get your ticket today from just £10.
Photo of two people in semi-formal clothes, one seated, one standing, both reading a piece of paper. THe standing one has a glowing heart. Text reads: The Uncanny Things Trilogy. Come Murder An Uncanny Thing. Currently The Most Popular Uncanny Things Trilogy Show.
January 28, 2025 at 11:42 PM
virtuallyopera.bsky.social
Tickets for The Uncanny Things Trilogy are now on sale!

We are joined by an incredible team for the Trilogy, bringing three wyrd worlds of community, bargains and magic to life.

Starting at just £10, come to one, come to all three, come again and again - as the wyrd rises, what will you do?
January 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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leodoulton.bsky.social
Lovely mention of @thekeyofdreams.co.uk here!
noproscenium.com No Proscenium @noproscenium.com · Dec 19
We kick off the End of Year cycle at NoPro with an annual tradition: the Best Immersive Moments of 2024.

It's a chance for the Review Crew to share a memory that made a lasting impression.

Next up: Best Shows & Experiences

#immersive
NoPro’s Best Immersive Moments of 2024
Kicking off our end-of-2024 coverage
noproscenium.com
December 20, 2024 at 10:15 AM
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leodoulton.bsky.social
Really interesting thoughts on UK immersive here - if a little strange to hear not one but two projects I'm involved in mentioned as ones to watch in 2025!

1:08:27: @thekeyofdreams.co.uk - "deep immersive"
01:16:00: @virtuallyopera.bsky.social "A group of people in the dark making magic together"
noproscenium.com No Proscenium @noproscenium.com · Dec 20
Every year we pull together a roundtable of journalists covering immersive to look back on what was and this year we’re talking with our colleagues in London, starting with NoPro's Shelley Snyder, Voidspace’s Katy Naylor, Immersive Rumours’ Graham Fitzgerald, and Franco Milazzo of Broadway World UK.
2024 Journalist Round Table: London Edition (Podcast)
At the end of every year we pull together a roundtable of journalists covering immersive to look back on what was and this year we’re…
noproscenium.com
December 21, 2024 at 12:39 AM