An event spread over twenty-four hours. A historic manor house where fact and fiction rub shoulders over sumptuous meals in the oak-clad banqueting hall. Where each glorious vista, snatched musical refrain or hushed conversation with one of the many characters might unlock a moment of revelation. This show can be seen as a successor to the Locksmith's Dream. First runs were in April 2024.
This post was written by APPLE OF DISCORD: APPLE OF DISCORD 20-24 July 2026 | 7-10pm | The People's Hall, Nottingham, UK Back by popular demand, the sell-out ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ show returns to Nottingham for 5 nights only this July! Step into the world of Gods & Mortals When the gods gather for a wedding, chaos is never far behind. Experience the legendary myth that sparked the Trojan War in this ambitious immersive production from award-winning Nottingham theatre company Chronic Insanity.Set across three atmospheric floors of the stunning Grade II listed People's Hall, complete with ornate staircases, historic cellars, and mysterious subterranean caves, Apple of Discord invites you to witness divine drama unfold around you.Previous praise for the show: "Wild and wonderfully designed... deserves a longer run" ★ ★ ★ ★ - The Stage "Insanely watchable... something genuinely special is happening here" ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - Elemental Theatre "Amazing immersive production... chaotic, playful and utterly charming" - Left Lion Your Experience This is not theatre where you sit and watch. This is theatre where you choose your own path. Begin at the wedding of Peleus and Thetis, where gods and mortals mingle in celebration. Watch as the goddess Eris arrives uninvited, hurling a golden apple inscribed "To the Fairest" among the guests. Then witness the chaos that follows as Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite each claim the prize. Explore freely across multiple rooms and floors. Follow the goddesses through three interwoven story loops. Tackle quests and solve puzzles. Discover intimate one-on-one encounters in hidden chambers. Descend into the caves to uncover oracular truths. Or simply enjoy the cabaret, grab a drink, and watch the drama unfold from the main hall. You decide how deeply you want to engage. There's no single "correct" way to experience the story, every visit is unique! This new production has over three hours of additional story and interaction built into it so, whether you saw the original show or not, there are plenty of new stories to discover and fun to be had. Ticketing Structure 3-Hour Ticket: £45 Enter at the beginning. You're invited to the ceremony itself, experience the full wedding celebration and follow the complete mythological journey from first toast to final judgment. 2-Hour Ticket: £30 Enter one hour later. You're invited to the reception, join the festivities already in progress and immerse yourself in the unfolding divine quarrel. Why This Matters Immersive theatre has long been the preserve of London, with ticket prices often exceeding £100+ and requiring costly travel and accommodation. Chronic Insanity is bringing that same production quality and ambition to Nottingham, at a fraction of the cost. This is world-class immersive theatre, made locally, priced affordably, and designed for the people of the East Midlands. The Venue The People's Hall is one of Nottingham's hidden gems, an 18th-century townhouse in the heart of the city centre with a rich history as a working men's club, textile training school, and meeting place for The Antediluvian Order of the Buffalo. Its unique architecture, atmospheric spaces, and layered floors make it the perfect setting for mythological storytelling. Managed by Nottingham Historic Building Trust, the venue represents the best of our city's heritage brought to life through innovative arts programming. About Chronic Insanity Chronic Insanity is an award-winning Nottingham-based theatre company with a proven track record of creating innovative immersive experiences. Previous collaborators include the BBC, BFI, and Nottingham Playhouse. The company regularly tours nationally and has established itself as a pioneering voice in accessible, ambitious immersive performance. Age limit 14+, under 18's must be accompanied by adults BOOK TICKETS: https://www.universe.com/events/apple-of-discord-tickets-9875BN
One house. Five characters. You decide what you see. Enter Wonderland and follow your very own story. Follow the White Rabbit. Face the Queen. Dive deep with the Caterpillar. Celebrate with the Mad Hatter. Encounter yourself. No stage. No fixed perspective. No cameras. You decide where you go and what you discover. ALICE is an immersive performance about the search for our own identity and our longing for genuine connection. Inside the House of Colors, a building transformed by more than 50 graffiti and street artists, you will encounter dancers, actors, and circus performers. Physical Theatre × Urban Dance × Street Style × Contemporary Circus × Acting × Spatial Art × Graffiti × Installation × You Performed and created by: Rocío "Pez" Becerra, Nicole Kufeld, Ignacio García, Inox, Johanna-Friederike Krüger Makeup: Susann Weber Costumes: Sarah Magirius
This is binge-watching meets theater, live and up close. Much like a camera weaves through an elaborate film set, Nestervals Eldorado guides the audience through a multitude of scenes, introducing us to a whole range of characters and their stories along the way. Presented by the ground-breaking queer theater group Nesterval, this intricate production is a masterful display of storytelling. Nesterval is know for its immersive theatrical productions, which often take over entire buildings and last for several hours, transforming theater into a true experience. In the troupe’s hometown of Vienna, performances sell out in a matter of minutes, and now, for the first time, they are coming to Berlin to debut Nestervals Eldorado, a site-specific work developed for Sophiensæle. Set primarily in Berlin’s Scheunenviertel, the neighborhood around the Sophiensæle bulding complex, the piece centers around Berlin’s queer history before and during Nazi rule. Inspired by biographies of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and trans people who were systematically persecuted and murdered at the hands of the Nazi regime, this production artfully weaves fiction and reality into a poignat story that allows the audience to fully inhabit the characters’ thoughts and experiences. Nesterval is a diverse ensemble made up of actors, immersive performers, and other stage artists, including drag queens and kings. In their works, various performance styles share the stage as equals. The result is a queer people’s theater that shines a spotlight from the past onto our present day. In this production, the audience, divided into small groups, experiences the plot in fragments, never as a whole. As a result, comparing notes afterwards becomes part of the experience, with audience members eager to discuss what they’ve just seen. This creates unique opportunities for engagement and reflection that linger long after the show is over.