Alien Wars Returns to Glasgow

“An Alien Spacecraft discovered in the basement of the Arches has been quarantined by the British Army who are now patrolling the site. We are all trying to work at the venue as normal during this time but it has been agreed with governmental authorities that we can invite members of the public to view this amazing discovery in small groups.”

This signals the long awaited return of Alien Wars to The Arches in Glasgow, a production which I first previewed back in this post in April 2007! It's been 8 years since my last close-encounter, and it looks like I won't have to wait much longer.

Do you remember the original run of Alien Wars?
Tell me about it in the comments.

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"Auditions for Alien Wars actors will take place at The Arches at 253 Argyle Street, Glasgow on Monday 3rd November 2008 from 7pm.
No experience required. Tall actors (6ft plus) especially welcome."

Alien War Returns To Glasgow

Something which has excited me a lot recently is the news that Alien War will be returning to Glasgow this summer!



Be sure to check it out when it open.

It's based around a "total reality" concept - the idea that you can 'live the movies' just like we have seen at many theme parks around the world such as Universal Studios in Florida, Hollywood and Japan.

In the original production, a group of participants were escorted on foot by armed Marines to view an "Alien Research Facility" which was an immersive dark set in the style of the films "Alien" and "Aliens". The Aliens would inevitably escape and menace, chase and sometimes even capture both the colonial marines and members of the public. The adult Aliens were realised by performers in suits and the facehugger creatures were animatronic effects.

I, myself, experience the "Alien War" phenomenon around Christmas 2000 when it was situated in the S.E.C.C. I remember really enjoying it, and admittedly the whole thing was very frightening.

The new 'experience' is set to be bigger and scarier than ever!
Who's all up for coming bug hunting with me?


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