Immersive Theatres

Immersive Theatres brings a digital planetarium to schools and other venues instead of waiting for students to travel to a fixed observatory. Its mobile domes turn a hall or gym into a 360-degree screening space. With an operational base in Bristol, the company matches the installation size to the available room and expected audience.

Astronomy is the starting point, but the film catalog also covers biology, history, the environment, mathematics, music, and art. Activities are organized by length and school stage, from early years to advanced levels. That structure helps organizers choose a screening suited to the age group and subject rather than give every class the same show.

A session can pair an immersive film with a presentation led by a science communicator. The format moves from seeing images of planets or ecosystems to asking questions and connecting them to the curriculum. There are programs for families and adults as well, so the dome is not limited to school trips.

Owner and director Mario Di Maggio brings experience with fixed and mobile planetariums. The company cites the launch of digital planetariums in Birmingham and Glasgow and consulting work for other projects among his earlier roles. That background provides context for a service requiring both projection technology and the ability to explain science live.

The service covers several UK regions, including Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Gloucester, West London, Oxford, Southampton, and Winchester. It presents dome sizes, booking options, and school pricing, as well as private hire. Because the planetarium travels, the host venue’s logistics and room dimensions matter as much as the title of the film.

Dome Club Ltd, which trades as Immersive Theatres, has a postal address in Mildenhall; it is not the location of a public screening theater. Inquiries go through phone and email, while shows are arranged at the venue booking the service. This distinction prevents the legal address from being mistaken for a visitor destination.

The usefulness of a mobile planetarium lies in turning an everyday space into a shared learning experience. For someone planning a school day or family event, Immersive Theatres offers a choice of content, live presentation, and several dome sizes. The right program depends on ages, learning aims, and the room available.