48 IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES I mmersive entertainment might have been around for a while, but its popularity has risen significantly over the course of the last few years. This popularity soon led to an influx of the works of famous artists being reimagined – notably the Van Gogh immersive show, which allowed visitors to step inside his beloved paintings. Abba Voyage also set a new immersive bar back in 2022, featuring incredibly realistic digital avatars of the band – with its continued success in the present day marking a new chapter in the performance of music. Among the growing array of immersive trends, there has also been a focus on history, with the immersive model bringing the past to life in ways never before seen. The latest of these is Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition , a glittering experience that opened in London earlier in the year. ENTERING THE TOMB The discovery of King Tut’s tomb was one of archaeology’s most significant finds to date, with it being found almost entirely intact, unlike many other Egyptian royal tombs that had already been looted. From gold-covered chariots to the legendary gold and lapis lazuli mask, the tomb was an ancient treasure trove, left untouched for thousands of years. Tutankhamun’s tomb and its contents also allowed Egyptologists to learn more about that time period, with its discovery studied and taught from primary school all the way to degree level throughout the decades since. In the present day, with the increased availability of immersive and audio-visual
technologies, people can learn about King Tut’s life and world by entering his tomb themselves. Created by Madrid Artes Digitales (Mad), the Tutankhamun immersive exhibition saw 300,000 visitors upon its initial opening in Madrid in 2023. The show has now arrived in the UK, with its first stop being London in March 2025 at Immerse LDN, Excel. The show is a spectacular reimagining of ancient Egypt and King Tut’s life. It features video mapping, a 360° VR journey, an interactive metaverse, authentic artefacts from Cairo and a world-first hologram unveiling the secrets of Tutankhamun’s mummification. The 26,000 sq ft experience combines archaeology, storytelling and immersive technology. The show was produced by FKP Scorpio Entertainment, and the experience was brought to life by Painting with Light (PWL), Hive and other partners. The exhibition consists of numerous rooms. The Anubis Room is an infinity room with a walking Anubis leading into the world of Tutankhamun. Meanwhile, the Introduction Room features six display cases crammed full of historical information about Egyptology and Tutankhamun. Two treasure rooms full of Egyptian artefacts from as far back as 4000 BC, including a replica sarcophagus and an original funerary shabti from the 20th Dynasty that belonged to Howard Carter’s private collection, are also part of the show. The experience includes an immersive room, which consists of an 8m-high video mapping room with 360°
Our main focus was on big historical topics and events in global history. So far, we have done shows on Tutankhamun, Pompeii, the Titanic and Cleopatra
Remote access meant even a power outage couldn’t stop the show
Content is split into zones focused on Egypt’s temples, daily life and spiritual beliefs
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