The cast is highly engaging, and nimbly darts in and out of rooms, up and down stairs, all the while maintaining a mysterious air about them so that you simply can’t resist trying to follow. And yet, it’s hard not to get swept into the chase. Even if you are quick enough to pursue a character that intrigues you, it’s pretty difficult to discern exactly who you’re following - that doesn’t really become clear until the very end, if you make it that long (you can stay inside the hotel for up to three hours). So Shakespeare is not really in focus here - in fact, you get only whiffs of plot. The slo-mo dinner party in the gigantic banquet room was simply too cool.Įach of these major scenes is acted in silence, or should I say performed dance-style or even lip-synched (I accidentally came upon a man perfectly voicing Peggy Lee’s “Is That All There Is?” in a nightclub. The hunt goes on all night, interrupted by witches climbing up walls, the nuevo-royalty taking a quick bath to wash blood off their hands, and (if you’re in the right room) an occasional murder. The painstakingly detailed set - which is the entire hotel - will have you digging through suitcases, desk drawers, and bookshelves in a desperate, darkly gleeful search of any dirt you can find on your favorite social climbers, the Macbeths. Audience members don Venetian masks and explore the depths of the 1930s-style McKittrick Hotel in pursuit of the dubious characters of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, who run amuck throughout. In a rare clash of film noir, performance art, an awesome murder mystery party, and Shakespeare, Punchdrunk’s Sleep No More is the ultimate voyeuristic thrill.
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One particularly good example is when you are in a brightly lit room that has windows but there are small items out in the distance that one can see to both intrigue and captivate your attention.No plague can kill a great show. You can tell a lot of effort was put into immersion and sight-lines for the audience. There are dim areas but, for your adjusted eyes, there aren't many issues navigating your surroundings. While exploring the McKittrick hotel, everything is lit precisely. Embrace the ebbs and flows with the music and get lost in the perfectly synchronized rhythms and beats telling the story of Macbeth. It is very much noticeable and flows with the action happening. There is a beautiful score that enchants the audience members during the production. Sound design and lighting are the unsung heart of "Sleep No More". The choreography and work the actors put into their characters make you feel each and every emotion the character puts out all while telling a cohesive narrative. The actors in the show were top notch! When there is a lack of speaking, the dancing is the driving force behind the show. It is a large enough space that it can be easy to get lost, meaning new surprises are around every corner. There are a multitude of floors and each one is designed with detail and functionality in mind. There is a brief introduction before you are let into the show and the next two hours are yours to explore.Įverything that is presented to you, scenic and prop wise, makes you truly believe that you have been sent to a new world. Once the show is ready to begin they will call card values and let people into the experience in small groups.
Also, while in the show, you are asked respectfully to remain from speaking. Punchdrunk believes that for the time you are exploring the show everyone should be present and undistracted. Before arriving at the bar, you are asked to put your phone on SILENT and it is placed inside a little pocket bag where it is LOCKED closed, you hold onto your phone the entire time but access is not available unless you exit the show and have staff unlock the bag.
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The bar is open one hour before the show and feel free to drink at your leisure. Each guest is given a unique card and you will be sent to the Manderley Bar.
You are then let into the first portion of the hotel where there is a coat check available (for a small fee or free depending on the ticket purchased) and a front desk where you will verify your ticket and receive a playing card. This is checked in line before you enter the building and you will not be admitted to the show without proof, they will provide the N95 mask for everyone. As of July 2022, in order to enter the show everyone must be vaccinated and wearing an N95 mask. "Sleep No More" takes place in The McKittrick Hotel where there is a whole manner of events offered each and every evening.
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