Tickets on sale now for unique Titanic dining experience in Edinburgh and Glasgow – step aboard where history meets theatre

The event in Dundee has already sold out but there is still time to get your tickets for the productions in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Histoire productions is the company behind this immersive theatre and dining experience, which they have brought to venues throughout the UK with a troupe of actors playing the roles of crew members to tell the story of the fateful night the Titanic sank, and bring it to life.

It is a mix of theatre, dining, and history in action in which hotel venues are transformed to become the First Class deck of the Titanic, and diners are invited to relive events of that fateful day, April 14, 1912, when the unthinkable happened to the ‘unsinkable’ ship.

The show, a mix of interactive experiences theatre and dinner, unfolds around you as you enjoy some of the same dishes that were served up on that final meal.

What you said about the performance

Pauline Parsons, who attended the event in Manchester in February, said on TrustPilot: “The cast were very, very professional, at times I'm sure they could have easily broken character when interacting with the public but they never did at all.

“I would definitely recommend The Queen of the Ocean theatrical dining experience, and would definitely attend again. In fact, already planning to.”

In March this year Rachel O’Brien wrote on TrustPilot: “Amazing! A wonderful, emotive performance that really captured the true essence of the evening. The actors were both sensitive and professional in their delivery of the story and the atmosphere created, was at times, haunting. The food was also delicious. We had a fantastic evening and really enjoyed the experience.”

In February David told the TrustPilot audience: “Starting from being light hearted and jovial to how the tragic event unfolds, they never broke character once even with the interactions where you could get into the role with them too and they’d ad lib back. The table decoration was lovely too and the entire night was handled professionally and portrayed so well and sensitively. Thoroughly enjoyed it.”

“Riveting performance” was what Sheila called her TrustPilot review. She went on: “The retelling of the Titanic story was simply but movingly told. The proximity of the actors added to the intimacy of their stories. It was cleverly conceived and well acted.”

There is more praise on Facebook with Debbie Roman commenting: “Excellent experience... a must for anyone interested in the Titanic story. Talented producers and cast. A truly immersive experience...Loved it x”

Whilst Bridgette Humpries wrote “Can highly recommend, great night out. Brilliant cast and a fantastic immersive event to attend! Highly recommend!

The cast

Emily Chatfield-Lewis takes the role of First Class maid Mabel Bennet. She explained the cast remain in character all the way through the evening.

Many guests dress up in costume and really enter into the spirit of the show, which lasts over three hours. From the moment guests enter the hotel’s dining room, they are treated as wealthy passengers, stepping aboard RMS Titanic bound for New York.

Other cast members include Captain Smith, and two other service maids.

Emily has immersed herself in the character and says she has learned a lot about Mabel, and what life was like for women like her back then – a young woman, deserted by her husband who was left alone to bring up a child.

“She wrote letters to him, which I’ve read, and at first he supported them but as time went on he didn’t and she was left with no choice but to cut ties with him, ask for a divorce and to seek a living of her own,” said Emily.

“It reveals a lot about how women were treated back then and how working women were unheard of in some parts of society.”

What to expect

After being greeted by Captain Smith guests will be encouraged to take a drink and mingle with fellow passengers and cast members, they can look at the ship’s Morse Code machine (which later will be used to send a desperate SOS message) and learn more about some of the real passengers who were in that First Class dining room on the night.

Emily says 40 per cent of the performance is scripted, but the rest is “off the cuff” acting by the cast, who take their cues from questions and observations from the passengers – and they do like to keep the actors on their toes!

“There are people who know all about the Titanic and will try to catch you out with a few questions!” says Emily, but she says as well as learning the formal script, she has also learned huge amounts about the ship itself, the layout and the people, what happened when and where.

After entering the dining room, guests will be formally seated and will take their time to savour a three course meal, with dishes selected from the Titanic’s original menu on that day. As the night unfolds so do the events which were to shock the world, as they relive the final 24 hours of this Ocean Class liner’s fatal voyage.

Histoire Productions

The performance by Histoire Productions is the brainchild of Bobby Cole, who writes music for TV and film. He was fascinated by the history of the Titanic and wrote and recorded a concept album based on the ‘unsinkable’ ship’s final hours – it included voiceovers and sound effects. This grew into the current theatre experience, which is a tragic and heartfelt tribute to the 1503 men, women and children who lost their lives.

“It’s a unique experience,” Bobby says. “It’s very respectfully and tastefully performed with the actors staying in character throughout the whole evening and interacting with the diners.”

Book your place

Histoire Productions are bringing the experience on tour in Scotland where it will be performed at the Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa, Edinburgh and Gleddoch Golf and Spa Resort, Glasgow on various dates between September 29 and October 7.

For tickets and more details visit the website