Whether it’s Secret Cinema taking peopleBack to the Future, or the revival of classic shows likeTwin Peaks, the promise of a nostalgic experience is a big consumer draw. Andrew Abeyta, who studies the psychology of nostalgia, explains to Canvas8 how reflecting on the past can affect us today.

A crowdfunded bid to bring backThe Crystal Mazeas a live attraction – where those buying into it are participants, not viewers – raised £250,000 in a single day. The demand for immersive experiences clearly isn’t slowing, and with this new retro appeal could it just be getting started?

Secret Cinema and Punchdrunk brought immersive theatre and cinema to the masses – and food is now getting the same treatment. Nearly three-quarters of Gen Yers want to increase their spending on experiences, but in a competitive restaurant industry, what gets people lining up to buy tickets?

Fancy a ride on a Tardis roller coaster? A live Sherlock experience? Or even a booze up in the Old Vic? Well in 2020 you may well be able to. After a landmark agreement with a private company and a partnership with Paramount pictures, a BBC theme park is on its way.