Step into the world of immersive cinema with Pompey Dogs at Staggeringly Good Brewery—a live event experience like no other. On March 22nd, audiences in Portsmouth were treated to a bold and brilliant reimagining of Reservoir Dogs, blending film screening, live performance, and audience participation into one unforgettable night. Hosted by the Making Waves Film Festival, this unique live cinema experience transformed the Staggeringly Good Brewery into a gritty world of heists, secrets, and Tarantino-style drama.
The night of March 22nd is one we won’t soon forget. From the moment we began setting up—some of us as early as the night before—it was clear this would be an event like no other! The tech and event teams were hard at work, carefully assembling every detail, even down to painting the overalls for our immersive cinema performers.
By 6 PM, guests had already started to arrive, greeted by the sight of actors and actresses fully immersed in their roles, preparing for the night ahead. Under the keen direction of Bradley Barlow, last-minute checks and rehearsals took place, ensuring every performer was ready to transport the audience straight into the world of Reservoir Dogs.
As guests made their way to the ground floor to the bar, the atmosphere buzzed with excitement, drinks in hand as they anticipated the spectacle to come. Then, just after 7 PM, the show began. The performers burst into action, engaging the audience in a high-stakes heist. The paintings—already stolen and hidden in a van—were dramatically brought into the main upstairs event space. The audience wasn’t just watching; they were part of the action, divided into groups and given roles to play.
It wasn’t just the performers who embraced the theme. The entire event and making waves film festival team suited up in black suits and ties, perfectly channeling the sharp, stylish aesthetic of Reservoir Dogs.
Then came the main event—the screening of Quentin Tarantino’s legendary film. With drinks flowing and the big screen flickering, the audience was fully engrossed, experiencing the tension, wit, and sheer brilliance of Reservoir Dogs in a whole new way. But the night wasn’t over yet.
As soon as the credits rolled, the performers reassembled in front of the screen, diving back into the action. The final mystery remained—who was the rat? The tension was palpable as suspicions flew, with the audience trying to piece together the clues. And then, at last, the big reveal with some screams—an unexpected twist that took everyone by surprise!
With the mystery solved, it was time to celebrate. DJ; The P!nch of Bad.FM took over, filling the room with ‘90s classics and Tarantino-inspired tunes. The energy was electric as the audience danced and soaked in the afterglow of an incredible night.
Huge thanks to Staggeringly Good Brewery for providing the perfect venue, Bradley Barlow for his incredible direction, the tech and event teams for their tireless efforts, and, of course, the performers, who delivered an unforgettable show. And to everyone who worked behind the scenes in the months leading up to the event—this wouldn’t have been possible without you.
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Until next time, Pompey!
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