Rumble In The Jungle Rematch, the upcoming Canada Water based immersive experience that will recreate the iconic fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman has announced their cast list. Opening in September 2023, this is the second show from Rematch - who previously mounted Wimbledon Rematch 1980 in Wembley Park. Promising to transport audiences back to both the Rumble In The Jungle fight, and the Zaire '74 Festival - which saw acts including James Brown, BB King and Bill Withers perform. The experience will feature live music, food and drink and a recreation of the iconic fight to round off the experience. Sharing the role of Muhammad Ali will be Akil Young and Kimane Juneau - who will both play the iconic boxer due to 'the physical nature of the performance'. Alexander Ajuwon and Joshua C. Jackson - who recently played Joseph Scott in Girl from the North Country, will also share the roles of George Foreman and Joe Frazier. Don King will be played by Elliot Rodriguez, who portrayed Isaiah Jesus in Peaky Blinders: The Rise. Additionally, Guy Kelton-Jones will be playing James Brown, and Max Krupski, who has previously played Jay Gatsby in The Immersive Great Gatsby and the title character in Secret Cinema's Dr. Strangelove. The Zaire '74 Festival will be brought to life by a group of musicians including Rick Leon James, Ezekiel Adje, Laura Impallomeni and Chuks Chiejine. See below for the full cast list... FULL CAST LIST: Akil Young – Muhammad Ali/Duane Charles Kimane Juneau – Muhammad Ali/Duane Charles Alexander Ajuwon – George Foreman/Joe Frazier Joshua C. Jackson – George Foreman/Joe Frazier Safi-Veliora Omar – Promesse Kabamba Nathan Bartman – Evangelos Mboyo Oluwatosin Omotosho – Malaika Tshibola Jacie Kibuka – Constance Nzuzi Elliot Rodriguez – Don King Max Krupski – Stewart Levine/Angelo Dundee Anelisa Lamola – Miriam Makeba Juanita Euka – Celia Cruz Guy Kelton-Jones – James Brown Michael Bunga – Alain ‘Alo’ Kabamba/President Mobutu Randall Alleyne – Bundini Brown McCallam Connell – Dick Sadler Kossim Osseni – Sese Terence Nzaji-Egnie – Mumba/Zac Clayton Tim O’Hara – David Frost Vivien-Chrys Samba – Pierre Ngalamulume Eden Dominique – Josslyn Carter Rick Leon James – Musician, Percussion (MD) Ezekiel Adje – Musician, Bass Laura Impallomeni – Musician, Trombone Chuks Chiejine – Musician, Guitar The show is directed by Miguel Hernando Torres Umba, written by Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu, and features original music by Femi Temowo. Rumble In The Jungle Rematch opens on 13th September with previews from 8th September at Dock X in Canada Water. For more information visit rumbleinthejunglerematch.com

An immersive staging of 1984 - the classic dystopian George Orwell novel, will open in Hackney Town Hall later this year and will see the historic venue become the Ministry of Truth for a limited run. Audience members will be dressed in blue overalls of 'an outer party member' and be under the scrutiny of the Though Police as they progress through Victory Square and the Ministry of Truth, before ending up in the prole district, where the Ministry doesn't wield much control, to reflect on their experiences. The audience will later take their seats within Hackney Town Hall's Council Chamber - with ticket prices reflecting the different seating options available. 1984 is a dystopian novel written by George Orwell. It follows the story of Winston Smith, a low-ranking member of the Outer Party in Oceana, who struggles against the oppression enacted upon him and society. In an act of defiance, he begins to express his thoughts in a diary and pursues a relationship with a colleague named Julia - actions that ultimately lead to their eventual downfall at the hands of the party. The show, which has the approval of the Orwell Estate, is being produced by Pure Expression, and is to be directed by Richard Hahlo and Jem Wall. While no cast has yet been announced, the 75-minute long show will run at Hackney Town Hall from 19th October to 26th November. Historic Experiences has the following on its website concerning the show: Set in a 'post-truth' world, elements of circular narrative will contradict to disorientate and reinforce the transitory nature of truth as we explore the key locations of the classic novel. We expect the show to have both a strong visceral and intellectual impact on guests who may feel a sense of catharsis after their dystopian ordeal, but who will also be left more attuned to the dangers of 'newspeak', 'alternative facts’ and more conscious of the value of democracy itself. The audience will leave feeling they have had both a great night out and an acute warning - that the gap between today’s post-truth environment and the erosion of democracy is not so very far from the world of Big Brother… Tickets start from £17.50. For more information, visit immersive1984.com

Wishmas, a new original experience from the creative team behind Secret Cinema is set to open later this year at 'The Old Bauble Factory' at The Vaults, below Waterloo Station. With an opening date of 14th November 2023, this immersive experience will allow visitors to 'see first-hand what happens to your wonderful wishes and follow them on their magical journey to Father Christmas' and will run for 8 weeks until 7th January 2024. The official description of the event is: Ever wondered where all of your wishes go? For as long as there have been wishes, there has been Wishmas, an enchanted world where wishes take flight. For those who believe, the portal to Wishmas opens its doors for a twinkle in time during the most magical season: Christmas. Wishmas is a fully immersive winter-time experience for all the family. Discover magical realms and meet out-of-this-world characters. See first-hand what happens to your wonderful wishes and follow them on their magical journey to Father Christmas as you share the joy of Wishmas. Secret Cinema was acquired by TodayTix in September 2022 for reportedly more than $100million. Their President and Co-Founder, Merritt Baer, has said the following alongside the announcement of Wishmas: Secret Cinema has been bringing to life fantastical worlds based on beloved films and TV series for over 15 years. Inspired by these cinematic stories, incredible characters, and unforgettable moments, over the years the team has dreamt up countless stories of our own that we’ve always wanted to bring to life. Now, following the acquisition of Secret Cinema by TodayTix Group, we have the platform to be able to make this a reality. With our world-class creative team, we’ve set our sights on Christmas and taking audiences on a magical journey to the heart of our new world… Wishmas. Prepare for a spectacular snow-filled show with a sensational seasonal story and, of course, a sprinkling of secret surprises too… Tickets for Wishmas will be on general sale from 10am on Thursday 15th June via wishmas.co.uk with prices starting from £49.

Rematch, the creators of 2019's 'Wimbledon 1980 Rematch' are returning later this year for their second immersive show - Rumble in the Jungle Rematch, in Canada Water, London. Trailer for Rumble in the Jungle Rematch. Based on the iconic fight between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali that took place in Kinshasa, Zaire in 1974, the 3-hour immersive experience will culminate in a recreation of the match that will likely incorporate archive footage, video projections and more to immerse visitors into the match. Rematch's previous show - Wimbledon 1980 Rematch, saw them recreate the Men's Final match between Borg and McEnroe at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in 2019. Get a feel for the experience below.... Aftermovie for Wimbledon Rematch 1980. The show runs from 14th September to 10th December at DockX in Canada Water. Tickets for Rumble in the Jungle Rematch are on sale now, starting at £19.74 for preview performances, and £69.50 for regular performances.

ScreamWorks, the immersive company behind Bloodbath - an immersive horror house experience that we reviewed earlier this year, return in October with their second show - The Ghost Hunt. For a limited run between 6th-31st October, ScreamWorks invites you to discover the truth behind a gruesome murder-suicide at their Bethnal Green venue. Perfect for this Halloween season, we've no doubt that ScreamWorks will deliver one of the capitals scariest immersive experiences. The official synopsis is below... In October 1937, a gruesome murder-suicide claimed the lives of all but one member of the Luff family; the body of Arthur, the youngest of the Luff’s three children, was never found. Also missing was Mr Wu, a mysterious lodger who, records show, had only moved into the house a few months prior. While various theories have been proffered to explain how a once happy family found themselves at the centre of this macabre massacre, only their ghosts know what really happened on that fateful day. Under the expert guidance of seasoned ghost hunter and paranormal investigator, Heston Phoenix, explore the haunted corridors of this now abandoned house, relive the Luff family’s final moments and discover for yourselves the secrets that have remained hidden within these dark walls for almost a century. Tickets are available now via theghosthunt.co.uk. Prices start at £45 for standard tickets, with a VIP upgrade available for an additional £10pp. There's also a 41% discount for earlybird tickets, which are only available for the first 1000 tickets booked. ScreamWorks are also opening a family-friendly show, Ghost Detectives, taking place at the same venue between 14th-29th October. For more information, visit ghostdetectives.co.uk