The Situation Room

Synopsis

You will be transported to the seat of power during a moment of global tension. Responding to real-time intelligence from a distant conflict zone you will have to make tough choices that risk lives. Watch the consequences of your actions played out as the story of a famous day evolves and a new chapter in world history is written.

Our Review:

31 October 2012

Meeting on a damp dark street in rainy Salford is an interesting way to start off a journey into The Situation Room.  Enter a chilly corridor and be greeted by Simon Carroll-Jones and Robert MacPherson; cast members who while mingling with the audience have a couple of questions to ask. "Whiskey or Vodka’?  Raspberries or blueberries?"  The answers given allow the men to separate the audience in to two groups ready to be taken in to the room where the action really begins.

This is immersive theatre at its very best. Without wanting to give too much away the piece is moved along in any given direction based on the decisions made by individuals and each sub group in response to questions asked by the two characters who themselves transform while the audience are making some decisions about competitiveness and co-operation to get the ball rolling.

The action all takes place against a cold war type backdrop. The game is war but are you will...

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Latest User Review

Kay - 6 November 2012:

Thought provoking, out there and interactive! Wish it was on longer so I could take friends and family....

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