Everything you need to know about Secret Cinema

Find out more about Secret Cinema film events in London, and discover why you need to experience a state-of-the-art Secret Cinema immersive show.

Sophie Thomas4 August, 2025, 12:00

Ever wished you could step inside a film and meet your favourite characters in real life? Well, the biggest blockbuster can now become a reality thanks to Secret Cinema. At Secret Cinema events, audiences are invited (and encouraged!) to dress as film characters and relive well-known movie moments.

Secret Cinema events change on a regular basis and only run for a couple of months at a time. So if you want to take part in a Secret Cinema experience, like this summer's incredible Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical, and find out what takes place through the curtain, you need to book tickets immediately. From how to get tickets to when to see a show, here’s your ultimate guide to Secret Cinema.

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Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical

Grease is the word! Sing and dance your way around Rydell High in this immersive tribute to the musical classic – the most spectacular Secret Cinema show yet. For the first time ever at a Secret Cinema event, the movie is played in full on giant screens while the world of Grease simultaneously comes to life all around the audience in a 360-degree experience.

Created by a West End and Broadway-calibre team, and featuring a 30-strong cast and a band, you can watch this amazing company perform as your favourite Grease characters, while also getting to enter Rydell High yourself, check out the Greased Lightnin’ car at the Autoshop, and take part in the National Bandstand hand-jive contest. Plus all the movie’s iconic songs are performed live, from “Summer Nights” to “You’re the One That I Want”.

You can find out more by reading London Theatre’s interview with the show's stars, Stephanie Costi (Sandy) and Liam Morris (Danny), and the creative team.

Join the T-Birds and the Pink Ladies at this summer’s hottest show!

Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical is at Evolution London to 7 September. Book Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical tickets on LondonTheatre.co.uk.

What is Secret Cinema?

Secret Cinema is a London-based cinema and immersive theatre producer. They blend a variety of performance styles to create a unique theatrical experience. The company formed in 2007 as a counterpart to Future Cinema, a cinema company that screened films without releasing the title to audiences beforehand.

Secret Cinema events often utilise previously unused venues to create immersive spaces for their shows. They're gigantic and all-encompassing areas and unlike anything else. Previous Secret Cinema events have featured hit movies and TV shows like Alien, Back to the Future, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Moulin Rouge!, Casino Royale, Stranger Things, Bridgerton, Dirty Dancing, and Guardians of the Galaxy.

Where is Secret Cinema playing?

Many previous Secret Cinema events played at a secret location only revealed to ticket-holders nearer the performance time, and took place in central London and across the city. This summer, for the first time in the company's history, Secret Cinema is producing Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical at Evolution London in Battersea Park.

How long is Secret Cinema?

All Secret Cinema events have a different duration as they include the film and an immersive experience rolled into one. Typically, Secret Cinema events last for several hours, so it’s definitely an event you'll want to plan an entire day around. Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical has a run time of 2hr 30, but you can also arrive early to explore the massive fairground which is part of the Grease world.

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History of Secret Cinema shows

To date, there's been over 70 Secret Cinema shows. The first event — organised by Future Cinema — was a 400-person screening of the 1947 film, Money Can Buy. The event's tagline was “Tell No One,” and encouraged people to keep the secrets. Here’s some of the Secret Cinema shows produced in London in recent years.

2008: Ghostbusters
2009: Alien
2010: Lawrence of Arabia
2011: The Battle of Algiers
2012: The Shawshank Redemption
2013: Casablanca 2014: The Grand Budapest Hotel
2014: Miller’s Crossing
2014: Back to the Future
2015: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
2016: 28 Days Later
2017: Moulin Rouge!
2018: Blade Runner: The Final Cut
2018: Romeo and Juliet
2019: Casino Royale
2019: Stranger Things
2022: Bridgerton, Dirty Dancing, Guardians of the Galaxy

How to get Secret Cinema tickets

Secret Cinema tickets sell out quickly! They’re popular events and you won’t want to miss out. Book tickets now and make sure you’re a part of the coolest events in the country.