Immersive Theatre: The Cardinal by The Outlore

What is immersive theatre?

This is not a show you simply watch.

It’s a world you step into.

Immersive theatre breaks the barrier between stage and spectator.

There is no fourth wall, no assigned seat, and no single perspective.

You are free to move, explore, and follow whichever story pulls you in.

At The Cardinal, the action unfolds around you —

Behind you, beside you, sometimes whispered right into your ear.

Abandon all virtue, you who enter here.

A man is seated at a bar in The Cardinal.

He is free to roam, to drink, to watch…

But he sits unable to recall how he arrived.

He is approached by the club’s charismatic Master of Ceremonies,

And the performance begins.

A performance that spirals into a series of cryptic trials,

Revealing a conspiracy that threatens to expose the club’s origins —

And his own.

Date: Starts 25 July

Time: 19:30 for 20:00

Running Time: 2 hours

Place: The Outlore Base

PG: 18+

Ticket Options:

Phase 1: R130 (until 8 June)

Phase 2: R150 (until 21 June)

Phase 3: R180 (until 1 July)

Phase 4: R200 (until 21 July)

Phase 5: R250

The Watcher Ticket: R160

How it works:

One ticket. One perspective. Your eyes become our lens.

As The Watcher, you’ll step into the show with a camera in hand and capture the Cardinal from your own unique point of view — the moments that catch your breath, the glances no one else notices, the chaos, the beauty, the secrets.

Only one Watcher ticket is available per performance.

A FEW REVIEWS

"Thought provoking! Sexy! More than immersive! The Outlore continuous to out do themselves. Each time I see a show everything just gets better and better. A huge congratulations to the cast and the director and choreographer and crew. Congratulations to all involved."

"Just as thrilling as it was on my first watch. The team kept the energy and heat electrifying. The story remained fresh and exciting, with tweaks and changes that kept me captivated and engaged. I can't sing this show's praises enough!"

"The Cardinal is a theatrical triumph thrumming with masterful, controlled chaos and sinfully delightful dance numbers and sleek writing. There is no way to spoil this show, as it changes every week and allows audiences to select a character to follow through a smoky velvetine maze of mind-bending clues, hauntingly memorable characters and settings that alter your perspective of what is real. Expect to be thrilled, shocked, amused, spooked, and thoroughly seduced. Don't expect passive viewing. This is a show that demands audience involvement, active watching/listening/feeling and literal traveling along with a character of your choice to follow the enticing anthology of stories happening all at once. A treat. Impossible to see only once."

Need more convincing? These our are past productions...

XCODE

The Curse of Camp Hellfire 1... and 2

Fragments

Absinthe

The Ungrateful Gargoyle

May I Have This Dance

The Last Resort

The Best Little Whore House in Bethlehem

The Weed Life on Deck

Bar Facility:

The usual bar will be getting an immersive upgrade. All drinks will be in theme with the performance... so come curious.

Parking:

Street Parking is available on Loop & Bree Street.

The Outlore Base is less than 100m from Heritage Square Parking Lot

Disability Access Disclaimer

Please note that our venue is located on the second floor and is only accessible via stairs. Unfortunately, there is no elevator or alternative access for individuals with mobility impairments. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.