I went to a 'Bridgerton' immersive event in London and the uncanny cast of actors made me feel like I was really at Lady Whistledown's ball

Ayomikun AdekaiyeroApr 5, 2022, 02:17 IST

Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page in "Bridgerton."Liam Daniel / Netflix

I went to the Secret Cinema's "Bridgerton" event in London.
The event was an interactive reenactment of the first season of the hit Netflix show.

I was delighted to go to Lady Whistledown's ball in a secret venue near Wembley Stadium in London. As a big fan of the first season of "Bridgerton," I was anticipating the event.

The event is hosted in a secret venue near Wembley Stadium.Ayomikun Adekaiyero

I was delighted to go to Lady Whistledown's ball in a secret venue near Wembley Stadium in London. As a big fan of the first season of "Bridgerton," I was anticipating the event.

Before the event, you are instructed to create a character and learn simple dances on a special website. Each dance number was based on a famous pop song.

"Toxic Twist" dance videoFever

The website also has a shop where you buy costumes or use the suggested outfits as inspiration for your own. The clothes are a bit pricey so I personally settled for a mix between the shop items and what I could get elsewhere.

The online costume shop.Fever / Secret Cinema

The website also has a shop where you buy costumes or use the suggested outfits as inspiration for your own. The clothes are a bit pricey so I personally settled for a mix between the shop items and what I could get elsewhere.

After arriving at the Wembley Park station, we were directed by employees in costume with signs to the secret venue.

Two men hold signs to direct people toward the ball.Ayomikun Adekaiyero

The entrance alone was like stepping into a different world from the dark London streets. At the front was a beautifully decorated artificial bush where you can pose for a picture before heading in.

The decorative bush where fans can take pictures before going in.Ayomikun Adekaiyero

The entrance alone was like stepping into a different world from the dark London streets. At the front was a beautifully decorated artificial bush where you can pose for a picture before heading in.

The first section of the venue is a gift section where you can buy more costume items or "Bridgerton" themed makeup. The cosmetics shop doubled as a backstage dressing room with multiple mirrors where people could try out the products.

The costume shop on the left and the makeup shop on the right.Ayomikun Adekaiyero

The first section of the venue is a gift section where you can buy more costume items or "Bridgerton" themed makeup. The cosmetics shop doubled as a backstage dressing room with multiple mirrors where people could try out the products.

The venue was split into five scene-specific rooms.

Guests playing cards in the regal bar.Luke Dyson

The art room was based on the studio Benedict Bridgerton visits in episode four of the first season. The room was dark, cramped, and messy, much like the show. Unfortunately the crowds made the room feel suffocating.

A tapestry in front of the entrance to the art room.Charlotte Colombo

The art room was based on the studio Benedict Bridgerton visits in episode four of the first season. The room was dark, cramped, and messy, much like the show. Unfortunately the crowds made the room feel suffocating.

My favorite room was the middle room which housed two beautifully decorated fake trees that looked like they were from a fantasy story. The room was bathed in a purple glow, which was lit by electric-ball lights later in the night.

Victorian-themed lights turned on halfway through the evening in the vines of the trees.Charlotte Colombo

My favorite room was the middle room which housed two beautifully decorated fake trees that looked like they were from a fantasy story. The room was bathed in a purple glow, which was lit by electric-ball lights later in the night.

This room contained another bar and the main food section. Most of the food options were close to £10 (about $13) so I probably would have eaten beforehand if not for the food token for one free meal that came with my VIP ticket.

The bar in one of the rooms.Ayomikun Adekaiyero

This room contained another bar and the main food section. Most of the food options were close to £10 (about $13) so I probably would have eaten beforehand if not for the food token for one free meal that came with my VIP ticket.

The main hall was a grand area where guests can dance. In the center lay a raised stage used for reenacting scenes at certain points of the night.

The dances you needed to learn were based on famous pop songs.Charlotte Colombo

At the back of the hall was a Queen Charlotte actress who sat on a throne overlooking the partygoers. With the massive wig and beautiful blue dress, the look-alike actress rivaled the elegance of the queen (Golda Rosheuvel) in the actual series.

The throne area is above the people.Luke Dyson

At the back of the hall was a Queen Charlotte actress who sat on a throne overlooking the partygoers. With the massive wig and beautiful blue dress, the look-alike actress rivaled the elegance of the queen (Golda Rosheuvel) in the actual series.

To the queen's right was another raised section where a small orchestra played classical music versions of pop hits. If you've seen the show you know how much it loves orchestral versions of modern songs.

The orchestra area.Ayomikun Adekaiyero

To the queen's right was another raised section where a small orchestra played classical music versions of pop hits. If you've seen the show you know how much it loves orchestral versions of modern songs.

On the queen's left was a raised section for VIP guests to access and look over the events of the night like nobility.

People dancing in the grand hall.Ayomikun Adekaiyero

The gym was based on the boxing ring seen in multiple scenes of the show. The atmosphere was complete with harsh orange lights and a lot of dust which really made the room feel like a real gym.

A choir being instructed to sing in the Gym room.Luke Dyson

The gym was based on the boxing ring seen in multiple scenes of the show. The atmosphere was complete with harsh orange lights and a lot of dust which really made the room feel like a real gym.

In this room, actors instructed guests in choir performances of the classic "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley. There was also a theatrical performance of the boxing match in the first-season finale with two actors duking it out in the ring.

Guest and actors could host short private parties in the VIP section in the regal bar room.Ayomikun Adekaiyero

In this room, actors instructed guests in choir performances of the classic "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley. There was also a theatrical performance of the boxing match in the first-season finale with two actors duking it out in the ring.

In multiple rooms across the venue, actors portraying each of the main characters performed the first half of season one of "Bridgerton." One guest told me that all the activities of the night "definitely exceeded my expectations."

Every guest was instructed to wear costumes to fit the show.Ayomikun Adekaiyero

In multiple rooms across the venue, actors portraying each of the main characters performed the first half of season one of "Bridgerton." One guest told me that all the activities of the night "definitely exceeded my expectations."

The actors also interacted with the audience during some scenes. At one point, a Prince Friedrich actor instructed the crowd to sing a fake German lullaby to cheer up a crying Philippa Featherington.

One of the actors during the event.Luke Dyson

The actors also interacted with the audience during some scenes. At one point, a Prince Friedrich actor instructed the crowd to sing a fake German lullaby to cheer up a crying Philippa Featherington.

On multiple occasions in the night, the party converged in the dance hall for key moments in the story. At this point, the lights would go off and giant white curtains would be brought into the center of the room around the raised stage. Scenes of the show would be projected on these curtains.

Scenes of the show would be projected on these curtains during the night.Ayomikun Adekaiyero

On multiple occasions in the night, the party converged in the dance hall for key moments in the story. At this point, the lights would go off and giant white curtains would be brought into the center of the room around the raised stage. Scenes of the show would be projected on these curtains.

One of my favorite performances of the night was the reenactment of the boxing match from episode four in the dance hall. The fight on the raised stage would be paused at moments to show other confrontations between Daphne and Simon in the series.

The scene in episode four of "Bridgerton" being reenacted.Netflix

One of my favorite performances of the night was the reenactment of the boxing match from episode four in the dance hall. The fight on the raised stage would be paused at moments to show other confrontations between Daphne and Simon in the series.

Most of the actors playing main character roles looked eerily similar to the real-life actors. At first glance, I thought the Daphne actress was Phoebe Dynevor herself, especially in her replica blue dress.

Phoebe Dynevor and the actress playing Daphne at the event.Netflix / Ayomikun Adekaiyero

Most of the actors playing main character roles looked eerily similar to the real-life actors. At first glance, I thought the Daphne actress was Phoebe Dynevor herself, especially in her replica blue dress.

Actors would often lead you to different activities and rooms. At one point, a Lady Featherington actress led my friends and me to a secret room. The floor where I was standing started rotating 180 degrees to reveal a small room hidden from the rest of the venue.

A Daphne and Prince Friedrich actor act out the courting scenes.Luke Dyson

Actors would often lead you to different activities and rooms. At one point, a Lady Featherington actress led my friends and me to a secret room. The floor where I was standing started rotating 180 degrees to reveal a small room hidden from the rest of the venue.

Guests could also compete to become the diamond of the first water. In the show, the title is given by the queen to the most beautiful woman in the town. You could be a candidate for this honor by impressing the queen actress.

Everyone was asked to bow before the queen whenever she left the throne.Luke Dyson

Guests could also compete to become the diamond of the first water. In the show, the title is given by the queen to the most beautiful woman in the town. You could be a candidate for this honor by impressing the queen actress.

One candidate got to sit with the queen actress. Hallie Yearwood told me she impressed the faux monarch by posing in a fashion runway show that night. The queen personally took her hand and brought her to the throne.

A candidate who was in the running to be named diamond of the first water.Hallie Yearwood

One candidate got to sit with the queen actress. Hallie Yearwood told me she impressed the faux monarch by posing in a fashion runway show that night. The queen personally took her hand and brought her to the throne.

Everyone converged into the dance hall for a dramatic end for the wedding. Everyone is then allowed on the raised stage along with the actors as "Raining Men" came on, signaling the end of the event.

Guests dancing in the ballroom.Luke Dyson

Everyone converged into the dance hall for a dramatic end for the wedding. Everyone is then allowed on the raised stage along with the actors as "Raining Men" came on, signaling the end of the event.

What made the ending all the more magical was that a man took this opportunity to propose to his girlfriend after "Raining Men" started playing. It was a perfect way to end a night filled with fantasy, romance, and splendor.

All guests participated in the dressing up fun.Ayomikun Adekaiyero

What made the ending all the more magical was that a man took this opportunity to propose to his girlfriend after "Raining Men" started playing. It was a perfect way to end a night filled with fantasy, romance, and splendor.

One character noticeably absent was the voice of Lady Whistledown. It would have been great to see replicas of the gossip letters to help the audience know what was going on during the night if they missed a scene.

The throne was replaced with a DJ stand at the end of the night.Charlotte Colombo

One character noticeably absent was the voice of Lady Whistledown. It would have been great to see replicas of the gossip letters to help the audience know what was going on during the night if they missed a scene.

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I went to a 'Bridgerton' immersive event in London and the uncanny cast of actors made me feel like I was really at Lady Whistledown's ball

I was delighted to go to Lady Whistledown's ball in a secret venue near Wembley Stadium in London. As a big fan of the first season of "Bridgerton," I was anticipating the event.

Before the event, you are instructed to create a character and learn simple dances on a special website. Each dance number was based on a famous pop song.

The website also has a shop where you buy costumes or use the suggested outfits as inspiration for your own. The clothes are a bit pricey so I personally settled for a mix between the shop items and what I could get elsewhere.

After arriving at the Wembley Park station, we were directed by employees in costume with signs to the secret venue.

The entrance alone was like stepping into a different world from the dark London streets. At the front was a beautifully decorated artificial bush where you can pose for a picture before heading in.

The first section of the venue is a gift section where you can buy more costume items or "Bridgerton" themed makeup. The cosmetics shop doubled as a backstage dressing room with multiple mirrors where people could try out the products.

The venue was split into five scene-specific rooms.

The art room was based on the studio Benedict Bridgerton visits in episode four of the first season. The room was dark, cramped, and messy, much like the show. Unfortunately the crowds made the room feel suffocating.

My favorite room was the middle room which housed two beautifully decorated fake trees that looked like they were from a fantasy story. The room was bathed in a purple glow, which was lit by electric-ball lights later in the night.

This room contained another bar and the main food section. Most of the food options were close to £10 (about $13) so I probably would have eaten beforehand if not for the food token for one free meal that came with my VIP ticket.

The main hall was a grand area where guests can dance. In the center lay a raised stage used for reenacting scenes at certain points of the night.

At the back of the hall was a Queen Charlotte actress who sat on a throne overlooking the partygoers. With the massive wig and beautiful blue dress, the look-alike actress rivaled the elegance of the queen (Golda Rosheuvel) in the actual series.

To the queen's right was another raised section where a small orchestra played classical music versions of pop hits. If you've seen the show you know how much it loves orchestral versions of modern songs.

On the queen's left was a raised section for VIP guests to access and look over the events of the night like nobility.

The gym was based on the boxing ring seen in multiple scenes of the show. The atmosphere was complete with harsh orange lights and a lot of dust which really made the room feel like a real gym.

In this room, actors instructed guests in choir performances of the classic "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley. There was also a theatrical performance of the boxing match in the first-season finale with two actors duking it out in the ring.

In multiple rooms across the venue, actors portraying each of the main characters performed the first half of season one of "Bridgerton." One guest told me that all the activities of the night "definitely exceeded my expectations."

The actors also interacted with the audience during some scenes. At one point, a Prince Friedrich actor instructed the crowd to sing a fake German lullaby to cheer up a crying Philippa Featherington.

On multiple occasions in the night, the party converged in the dance hall for key moments in the story. At this point, the lights would go off and giant white curtains would be brought into the center of the room around the raised stage. Scenes of the show would be projected on these curtains.

One of my favorite performances of the night was the reenactment of the boxing match from episode four in the dance hall. The fight on the raised stage would be paused at moments to show other confrontations between Daphne and Simon in the series.

Most of the actors playing main character roles looked eerily similar to the real-life actors. At first glance, I thought the Daphne actress was Phoebe Dynevor herself, especially in her replica blue dress.

Actors would often lead you to different activities and rooms. At one point, a Lady Featherington actress led my friends and me to a secret room. The floor where I was standing started rotating 180 degrees to reveal a small room hidden from the rest of the venue.

Guests could also compete to become the diamond of the first water. In the show, the title is given by the queen to the most beautiful woman in the town. You could be a candidate for this honor by impressing the queen actress.

One candidate got to sit with the queen actress. Hallie Yearwood told me she impressed the faux monarch by posing in a fashion runway show that night. The queen personally took her hand and brought her to the throne.

Everyone converged into the dance hall for a dramatic end for the wedding. Everyone is then allowed on the raised stage along with the actors as "Raining Men" came on, signaling the end of the event.

What made the ending all the more magical was that a man took this opportunity to propose to his girlfriend after "Raining Men" started playing. It was a perfect way to end a night filled with fantasy, romance, and splendor.

One character noticeably absent was the voice of Lady Whistledown. It would have been great to see replicas of the gossip letters to help the audience know what was going on during the night if they missed a scene.