# Underground Art Performances Tunnel 228 is a Sensory Theatre-Going Experience By Cowbag | Published 2009-05-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underground-art-performances-tunnel-228-is-sensory-theatre-going-experience References: [cakeheadlovesevil](http://cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com/2009/05/07/underground-creativity-in-the-literal-sense/) & [tunnel-228](http://www.tunnel-228.com) This is just amazing--an [underground art exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-xk) performance piece in every sense of the world. The Old Vic Theatre in London, of which Kevin Spacey is the director, has worked with an [experimental theatre group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-bund-performing-arts-centre) to create Tunnel 228, which is staged in real tunnels underneath London’s Waterloo Station and inspired, of course, by the classic film 'Metropolis.' Tunnel 228 is set to run for 15 days starting tomorrow and promises “sensory journey through [art-installations, sculpture, live performance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble), and vaults of mysterious curiosities.” Tickets are free, but to book your time slot you have to figure out how to get the tickets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Underground Art Performances:** Explore the rising trend of immersive art experiences set in unconventional spaces such as underground tunnels. - **Sensory Theatre-going Experience:** Discover the trend of theatrical performances that engage multiple senses, creating a truly immersive experience for the audience. - **Experimental Theatre Collaborations:** Uncover the trend of theater groups partnering with unconventional venues to create unique and boundary-pushing performances. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Entertainment:** Opportunity for art organizations to create immersive experiences in non-traditional spaces, captivating a new audience. - **Event Management:** Event planners can tap into the trend of sensory theater-going experiences to create memorable and immersive events. - **Tourism and Travel:** Travel agencies and tourism boards can promote underground art performances as a unique selling point to attract cultural explorers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Urban Event Hires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-hire.md) - [Immersive Audio-Visual Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/180-the-strand.md) - [Subterranean Garden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thames-tideway-tunnel.md) - [Color-In Commuter Tunnels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpeace-painting.md) - [Sensory Immersion Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enlightenment-by-eonarium.md) - [Avant-Garde Theatrical Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avantgarde-theatrical-experience.md) - [Swirled Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tunnel-vision-installation.md) - [Unique Immersive Theater Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-no-more.md) - [Boundless Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frameless-experience.md)