The London run of Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience has extended until the end of the year following public demand which has seen more than 300,000 visitors.
Visitors can experience the immersive experience based on Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds until December, after the popular experience created by Layered Reality announced a further extension.
Located at 56 Leadenhall Street, London, it transports audiences to the heart of a Martian invasion in Victorian England through 24 interactive rooms combining live performance, virtual reality, projection mapping, surround sound and 5D effects. The experience is accompanied by the score of Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds.
Jeff Wayne has overseen the immersive experience, including the script, sets, costumes, VR, lighting, sound design, and merchandise.
Visitors interact with live actors and digital characters, including the recorded voices of Justin Hayward from The Moody Blues, Inglorious vocalist Nathan James, and Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson. There are also digital appearances from Carrie Hope Fletcher, Tom Brittney and Anna-Marie Wayne.
Jeff Wayne commented: “Welcoming our 300,000th visitor was an extraordinary milestone and something I never could have foreseen when we first opened. What started as an ambitious idea has become an experience that’s touched audiences far beyond what we ever expected. Extending the run through to December 2025 is not only a celebration of that success, but a heartfelt thank you to the audiences whose passion and support have brought this story to life day after day.”
Andrew McGuinness, CEO of Layered Reality, added: “This milestone reflects the extraordinary power of great storytelling combined with world-class immersive design. Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds continues to set the gold standard globally. Its impact has been transformative, not just for audiences but for the immersive sector as a whole.”
Group bookings and extras
Groups of five to 14 can book at a discounted price, with extras including food and drinks, a Q&A with Jeff Wayne, backstage tours and merchandise gift bags which are available upon request.
Visitors can also enjoy pre or post-show meals, cooked to order and prepared in the Martian themed Spirit of Man Bar & Restaurant, located on site.
For more information about Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience visit thewaroftheworldsimmersive.com.
To enquire about group bookings visit thewaroftheworldsimmersive.com/groups.
