When
21 June 2012 -
26 August 2012
Time slots from 7pm - 10.45pm
Where
Canary Wharf
Cost
£20.00
Age Restrictions
16+
An immersive theatrical experience like no other, You Me Bum Bum Train makes a welcome return to London as part of the Cultural Olympiad and London 2012 Festival. These tickets are bound to be among the hottest in town, so be sure to get in early and book yours before they're sold out.
Immersive theatre
Taking interactive and immersive performance art to a new level, You Me Bum Bum Train turns the normal conventions of theatre on its head and features a cast of hundreds. Each and every show is performed for just one audience member, who makes their way through a maze of live scenes and dramatic installations.
Be the passenger
A whirlwind tour through a series of extraordinary situations, You Me Bum Bum Train aims to leave you breathless and disorientated at the end of your journey; the show is the antithesis of traditional plays, and might be better described as an experience rather than a show. The concept was originally devised by artists Kate Bond and Morgan Lloyd back in 2044, and has been growing and evolving ever since.
Award winning event
Since it first appeared on the scene, You Me Bum Bum Train has won rave reviews and numerous awards, including the Oxford Samuel Beckett Theatre Trust Award in 2010. The latest performances have been produced in association with The Barbican, and take place at an as yet undisclosed location in Canary Wharf.
Get involved
If you're not one of the lucky few to get tickets to be an audience member, then there's still the chance to take part in the show as a cast member. Thousands of volunteers work to make the show an unforgettable experience for the passenger, so if you want to get involved email youmebumbumtraincast@gmail.com for more information.
London 2012
As well as the immersive theatre experiences in Canary Wharf, there are plenty of other special events taking place as part of the Cultural Olympiad in 2012. Click on the link below for more information on the cultural and artistic events taking place to accompany the London Olympics and Paralympic Games.
Cultural Olympiad London Festival
You Me Bum Bum Train runs on selected dates from Thursday 21st June - Sunday 26th August 2012, at a secret location in Canary Wharf. Tickets cost £20.00. Please note that as the show is physically challenging, participants are advised to wear trousers and flat, sensible shoes. Some scenes may not be suitable for those with claustrophobia.
Booking opens on Thursday 15th December 2011. For more information and to buy tickets for this event, call the Barbican box office on 020 7638 8891.
London 2012 Festival
World Shakespeare Festival London
Exhibition Road Festival
River of Music London
Tapas Fantasticas Wine Festival
Free Summer Festivals in London
Regents Park Open Air Theatre
Carnaval del Pueblo
Festival of the World at Southbank Centre
Bauhaus Exhibition London
Damien Hirst at Tate Modern
Pre-Raphaelites Exhibition London
More Exhibitions
Other Events at Canary Wharf
Jun 30, 1pm-5pm
16 July 2012
From Aug 15, Thu-Sun 7.30pm-10.45pm, extra perfs Aug 15, 7.30pm-10.45pm, ends Aug 26
From Jun 21, Thu-Sun 7.30pm-10.45pm, extra perfs Jun 21, 7pm, Jul 25, 7.30pm-10.45pm, ends Jul 26
What's near Canary Wharf?
Below are the nearest 5 venues within 500 metres of Canary Wharf.
The Box
11-12 Walkers Court, Brewer Street, Soho, London, W1F 0ED
Luxx
3 New Burlington Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 2JF
Covert
65 Albert Embankment, Vauxhall, London, SE1 7TP
Content updated: 02/06/2012 07:07