Operation Black Antler at the Southbank Centre | Review
Operation Black Antler. Deep swimming in a murky world – Image Credit Blast Theory I love immersive theatre. In my time writing reviews, I have experienced many immersive theatre shows. I’ve survived a zombie apocalypse, hunted for Jack the Ripper, lost my sense of sight and trained as a WWII spy. But of all the immersive shows I’ve been involved with, Operation Black Antler is the most unusual and thought-provoking production so far. For obvious reasons, I can’t go into detail about Operation Black Antler , but I can give you an idea of what happens taken from the production company – Blast Theory – website. “ In Operation Black Antler you are given a new identity as part of a small team; you are briefed and then sent into an undercover operation. You must meet, build empathy with and ultimately try to win the trust of someone whose political and moral views may be the polar opposite of our own. What will you do when the power is in your hands? ” Having taken p...