I recall there being photo ops within the ESB environment but maybe they've changed the rules since.
I also recall other Secret Cinemas not running anywhere near as long.
Hey PMJB
Interesting re: ESB. Certainly no photos at Blade Runner - and taken from their website now:
Turn imagination into vivid memories as you leave your distractions at the door. All phones are sealed to ensure you experience the world through your own eyes, and not your screen.
I think the duration depends on the location. For Blade Runner it was a warehouse in the East End, so after the film finished, they turned the main location area (which was the Deckard street scene at the noodle bar including constant rain (it was amazing!)) into a nightclub that went through til about 2am.
Anyways...I am sure that they are going to do something incredible with this film. Can’t wait :-)
SECRET CINEMA ANNOUNCES FURTHER TICKETS FOR IT’S SOLD OUT PRODUCTION OF CASINO ROYALE
● Due to phenomenal demand, Secret Cinema has extended show run and capacity
● New tickets go on sale from Friday 25th January at 12pm (GMT)
● The show Secret Cinema Presents Casino Royale, will reveal the world of James Bond and will open on Wednesday 5th June at a secret London location
Friday 18th January: Secret Cinema has today announced that further tickets have been added for the previously sold out production: Secret Cinema Presents Casino Royale. The experience will now run from Wednesday 5th June to Sunday 22nd September. The additional tickets and show nights go on sale on Friday 25th January at 12pm (GMT).
This highly anticipated experience sees Secret Cinema present the critically-acclaimed film Casino Royale (2006) directed by Martin Campbell and starring Daniel Craig as James Bond.
The announcement of additional tickets for the previously sold out event has been made due to phenomenal consumer demand.
The reimagined space enables the kings of immersive cultural experiences to create the largest, most detailed world they have ever produced whilst offering those that missed out initially an opportunity to participate in one of the most anticipated cinematic events of 2019.
Recruited as part of ‘Operation Wildcard’, attendees will join either Q or M Branch. All audience members will be given the opportunity to develop their own character, receiving a thorough MI6 brief containing an alias, dress code and training suggestions to help them prepare for a night of high stakes, sophistication and deception.
Blurring the lines between fiction and reality, Secret Cinema Presents Casino Royale will completely immerse audiences into the glamourous and action-packed world of the iconic and legendary British spy.
Full details and tickets can be found at tickets.secretcinema.org. Follow the story across social media using the hashtags #TrustNoOne
In the case of Casino Royale, Eon has been heavily involved in its prequel narrative, as well as every other element. “They’ve certainly been more active,” says Davidson. “It’s very much a live approvals process. We see them very regularly. They have very strong opinions on how Bond is portrayed. We are guided in how we portray him and the other characters, and how we portray the world.” She adds that the Eon involvement is “at senior level”.
Casino Royale will be the first title guided by Kevin Fitzmaurice, former lead producer at the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), who joined as Secret Cinema’s group creative producer last September. Angus Jackson, an RSC associate artist, has been hired to serve as creative director on the Bond event, while Robert Innes Hopkins will create the set designs. “It’s a new approach for us that we’re attracting talent at that level,” notes Davidson. “Previously, it was very much Fabian who was the creative mastermind of it all, whereas now we’re mixing and matching creative talent with titles — still under Fabian’s watchful eye to make sure it has the Secret Cinema essence and the magic he brought to it.”
Secret Cinema will have the budget to offer a lavish presentation. The company sold 50,000 tickets for Casino Royale across 70 nights within nine days of tickets going on sale last December, becoming its fastest-selling show ever. To increase capacity, the team looked at the planned venue and found, says Davidson, ways to “reimagine the space and expand the show so it works for a larger audience”. Another tranche of tickets went on sale on January 25, also extending the run from the initial 14 weeks.
I did kind of think that something like Skyfall would've have given them slightly more interesting set opportunities (the Shanghai Casino, Skyfall itself, the grungy MI6 base, Turkish market etc.) whereas Royale is perhaps a bit more uninteresting on the indoors-sets front: I suppose you can do the building site pretty effectively but, y'know: it's a building site! I expect Madagascar will be a fairly important part of it as it's a bit of foreign travel. A Miami airport isn't exactly a thrilling destination to replicate, and even the Bahamas in CR didn't have much that you'd imagine would translate to the interior of an old warehouse in Surrey Quays. But a casino location is a pretty iconic Bond location so I guess it makes sense to do one of those. I'd guess that they'll be using some sort of old building with a classical interior which they can tart up to feel like a lavish casino? An old hotel or something? I guess it depends what's big enough: these summer ones need big spaces. I'm looking forward to it anyway!
So I've registered for the event, attending 21st June. My meeting area is Dagenham East, has anyone else had a location? I'm assuming that it will take place somewhere around that area? I'm guessing that they need a pretty big site for this ?
chriscollins007North Somerset , England Posts: 1,158MI6 Agent
Just done my secret profile , any others going ?
Can't say too much )
Same underground station I reckon
trustnoone
Completed my profile too - looking forward to it although I have little idea what to expect!
My name has changed! I’m no longer dufus......now I’m DB6
chriscollins007North Somerset , England Posts: 1,158MI6 Agent
Any you guys recommend where to stay , I'm rubbish with London
The choices I find is its going to take us about 1 hour and 20 mins on several tubes.
More worried coming back with the misses after those VIP martinis -{
You might be better off looking for accommodation in Essex rather than London. Be easy to jump into a mini cab/Uber after the event. Dagenham is a right slog back into town.
On another note, has anyone been told to wear anything other than black and white with another colour? Assuming everyone is going to be pretry much be in black tie?
You might be better off looking for accommodation in Essex rather than London. Be easy to jump into a mini cab/Uber after the event. Dagenham is a right slog back into town.
On another note, has anyone been told to wear anything other than black and white with another colour? Assuming everyone is going to be pretry much be in black tie?
It’s definitely a cab to the hotel and not a walk (it’s walking distance, but not at midnight) For me the closer the better that night. Home in the morning.
chriscollins007North Somerset , England Posts: 1,158MI6 Agent
yep black tie apart from gold pocket square and pin , purchased from the universal exports shop
You might be better off looking for accommodation in Essex rather than London. Be easy to jump into a mini cab/Uber after the event. Dagenham is a right slog back into town.
On another note, has anyone been told to wear anything other than black and white with another colour? Assuming everyone is going to be pretry much be in black tie?
Anybody purchasing the merchandise pack? What about those business cards we're encouraged to bring ?:)
It's not clear what the business cards will have on them? Is it just your 'name' - need a bit more detail. Dress code not that clear either, the pictures not showing black tie, only suites ???
Anybody purchasing the merchandise pack? What about those business cards we're encouraged to bring ?:)
It's not clear what the business cards will have on them? Is it just your 'name' - need a bit more detail. Dress code not that clear either, the pictures not showing black tie, only suites ???
Have I missed something on the site perhaps?
I think the business card available in the merchandise pack is a single generic item. I've ordered my pack anyway and it should arrive tomorrow so will let you know. I did give them my Alias in case the cards are personalised.
I have created my own cards now with my Alias and cover company, as I have seen others have done.
Check out the fb page for further details and you should have received a couple of messages from HQ too.
Not sure on your confusion regarding dress code? Different style depending on your Alias. Feel free to PM me, but Trust No one..
Anybody purchasing the merchandise pack? What about those business cards we're encouraged to bring ?:)
It's not clear what the business cards will have on them? Is it just your 'name' - need a bit more detail. Dress code not that clear either, the pictures not showing black tie, only suites ???
Have I missed something on the site perhaps?
I think the business card available in the merchandise pack is a single generic item. I've ordered my pack anyway and it should arrive tomorrow so will let you know. I did give them my Alias in case the cards are personalised.
I have created my own cards now with my Alias and cover company, as I have seen others have done.
Check out the fb page for further details and you should have received a couple of messages from HQ too.
Not sure on your confusion regarding dress code? Different style depending on your Alias. Feel free to PM me, but Trust No one..
chriscollins007North Somerset , England Posts: 1,158MI6 Agent
Me too Blair be great to say hello, whats your outfit :007)
I'm naturally black tux with a gold hankerchief and pin - M branch control
Will you be holding the gold gerberas )
The box which arrived with ‘goodies’ in it including money clip, poker chip, cards etc is fantastic - really adds to the engagement with the experience.
The box which arrived with ‘goodies’ in it including money clip, poker chip, cards etc is fantastic - really adds to the engagement with the experience.
Got mine too. All adds to the experience. 28th June for me.
"Any of the opposition around..?"
chriscollins007North Somerset , England Posts: 1,158MI6 Agent
Yeah its cool , I opted for the same minus the money clip as I have the DP casino royale one
The box which arrived with ‘goodies’ in it including money clip, poker chip, cards etc is fantastic - really adds to the engagement with the experience.
Me too Blair be great to say hello, whats your outfit :007)
I'm naturally black tux with a gold hankerchief and pin - M branch control
Will you be holding the gold gerberas )
Oh my goodness. Oh my goodness. Seriously. It was the most vivid Bond Experience of my life. Just incredible. The attention to detail and the sets and the acting and the chance to have your own adventure (if you want) even before the film starts with all its associated theatrics, beggars belief. Please please please go and experience it for yourselves. It is a true Bond Experience, and that, after all, is what deep down we’re all striving for. Whilst having VIP tickets has it’s advantages, normal tickets have the same incredible experience. If you can sit near the front for the film, try to nab those seats. A film of my experience, with either non-spoilers or the mildest of spoilers will be up on The Bond Experience imminently. Do not miss...
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Hey PMJB
Interesting re: ESB. Certainly no photos at Blade Runner - and taken from their website now:
Turn imagination into vivid memories as you leave your distractions at the door. All phones are sealed to ensure you experience the world through your own eyes, and not your screen.
I think the duration depends on the location. For Blade Runner it was a warehouse in the East End, so after the film finished, they turned the main location area (which was the Deckard street scene at the noodle bar including constant rain (it was amazing!)) into a nightclub that went through til about 2am.
Anyways...I am sure that they are going to do something incredible with this film. Can’t wait :-)
SECRET CINEMA ANNOUNCES FURTHER TICKETS FOR IT’S SOLD OUT PRODUCTION OF CASINO ROYALE
● Due to phenomenal demand, Secret Cinema has extended show run and capacity
● New tickets go on sale from Friday 25th January at 12pm (GMT)
● The show Secret Cinema Presents Casino Royale, will reveal the world of James Bond and will open on Wednesday 5th June at a secret London location
Friday 18th January: Secret Cinema has today announced that further tickets have been added for the previously sold out production: Secret Cinema Presents Casino Royale. The experience will now run from Wednesday 5th June to Sunday 22nd September. The additional tickets and show nights go on sale on Friday 25th January at 12pm (GMT).
This highly anticipated experience sees Secret Cinema present the critically-acclaimed film Casino Royale (2006) directed by Martin Campbell and starring Daniel Craig as James Bond.
The announcement of additional tickets for the previously sold out event has been made due to phenomenal consumer demand.
The reimagined space enables the kings of immersive cultural experiences to create the largest, most detailed world they have ever produced whilst offering those that missed out initially an opportunity to participate in one of the most anticipated cinematic events of 2019.
Recruited as part of ‘Operation Wildcard’, attendees will join either Q or M Branch. All audience members will be given the opportunity to develop their own character, receiving a thorough MI6 brief containing an alias, dress code and training suggestions to help them prepare for a night of high stakes, sophistication and deception.
Blurring the lines between fiction and reality, Secret Cinema Presents Casino Royale will completely immerse audiences into the glamourous and action-packed world of the iconic and legendary British spy.
Full details and tickets can be found at tickets.secretcinema.org. Follow the story across social media using the hashtags #TrustNoOne
https://www.screendaily.com/features/secret-cinema-chiefs-talk-global-ambitions-management-changes-and-casino-royale/5136312.article
In the case of Casino Royale, Eon has been heavily involved in its prequel narrative, as well as every other element. “They’ve certainly been more active,” says Davidson. “It’s very much a live approvals process. We see them very regularly. They have very strong opinions on how Bond is portrayed. We are guided in how we portray him and the other characters, and how we portray the world.” She adds that the Eon involvement is “at senior level”.
Casino Royale will be the first title guided by Kevin Fitzmaurice, former lead producer at the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), who joined as Secret Cinema’s group creative producer last September. Angus Jackson, an RSC associate artist, has been hired to serve as creative director on the Bond event, while Robert Innes Hopkins will create the set designs. “It’s a new approach for us that we’re attracting talent at that level,” notes Davidson. “Previously, it was very much Fabian who was the creative mastermind of it all, whereas now we’re mixing and matching creative talent with titles — still under Fabian’s watchful eye to make sure it has the Secret Cinema essence and the magic he brought to it.”
Secret Cinema will have the budget to offer a lavish presentation. The company sold 50,000 tickets for Casino Royale across 70 nights within nine days of tickets going on sale last December, becoming its fastest-selling show ever. To increase capacity, the team looked at the planned venue and found, says Davidson, ways to “reimagine the space and expand the show so it works for a larger audience”. Another tranche of tickets went on sale on January 25, also extending the run from the initial 14 weeks.
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Can't say too much
Same underground station I reckon
trustnoone
The choices I find is its going to take us about 1 hour and 20 mins on several tubes.
More worried coming back with the misses after those VIP martinis -{
On another note, has anyone been told to wear anything other than black and white with another colour? Assuming everyone is going to be pretry much be in black tie?
It’s definitely a cab to the hotel and not a walk (it’s walking distance, but not at midnight) For me the closer the better that night. Home in the morning.
It's not clear what the business cards will have on them? Is it just your 'name' - need a bit more detail. Dress code not that clear either, the pictures not showing black tie, only suites ???
Have I missed something on the site perhaps?
I think the business card available in the merchandise pack is a single generic item. I've ordered my pack anyway and it should arrive tomorrow so will let you know. I did give them my Alias in case the cards are personalised.
I have created my own cards now with my Alias and cover company, as I have seen others have done.
Check out the fb page for further details and you should have received a couple of messages from HQ too.
Not sure on your confusion regarding dress code? Different style depending on your Alias. Feel free to PM me, but Trust No one..
Fantastic thanks
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21st for me. Have a great time
I'm naturally black tux with a gold hankerchief and pin - M branch control
Will you be holding the gold gerberas
The box which arrived with ‘goodies’ in it including money clip, poker chip, cards etc is fantastic - really adds to the engagement with the experience.
Got mine too. All adds to the experience. 28th June for me.
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