This book presents a comprehensive history and analysis of Secret Cinema the leading producer of large-scale immersive experiences in the UK. It examines how the company has evolved over twelve years from an experimental and artisanal organisation to a global leader in the field. The book focuses on the UK in late-2019, a point at which the immersive sector had grown significantly through its increasing contribution to GDP and its widespread recognition as a legitimate cultural offering. It captures an organisation and a sector transitioning from marginal and subcultural roots to a commodifiable and commercial form, now with recognisable professional roles and practices, which has contributed to the establishment of an immersive experience industry of national importance and global reach.
A comprehensive history and analysis of Secret Cinema the leading producer of large-scale immersive experiences in the UK. The book examines how they have evolved their format over twelve years from experimental and artisanal beginnings to becoming a global leader in large scale immersive entertainment.
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'The book offers a deep dive based on exhaustive research that goes beyond simply documenting the history of Secret Cinema. Instead, it advances a critical framing contextualising the organisations development historically, culturally, and industrially through numerous case studies.' Media Practice and Education -- .
1 Secret Cinema and the immersive experience industry
2 Secret Cinema as sandbox
3 Secret Cinema as format
4 Secret Cinema as immersive activism
5 Secret Cinema as industry
6 Secret Cinema as experience community
7 Secret Cinema, 202021: pivoting, pipelines and poaching
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Sarah Atkinson is Professor of Screen Media at Kings College London
Helen W. Kennedy is Professor of Creative and Cultural Industries at the University of Nottingham -- .
