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I attended Sleep No More for the first time recently and I was not disappointed. A lot of work went into the show, and it's worth seeing before it shuts down later this year if the cost isn't prohibitive for you. I avoided spoilers because that is how I prefer all of my entertainment. Now that I've been, I'm looking for spoilers for next time, and I'm glad I didn't search before because most sources (including Wikipedia) put deep spoilers right next to high level information about the show. So, for future versions of my past self, I'm writing this short guide with only the information I would have wanted to have in advance to improve my experience without spoiling much of the show.
  • There are more bathrooms on the 5th floor, you don't have to return to the bar.

  • You are allowed to turn doorknobs and open unlocked doors.

  • Sitting on the same elevated surface as performers doing intense action sequences might curtail their performance.

  • Standing at the front of the crowd makes it much more likely you'll be chosen for a personal interaction.

  • The performance runs in a one hour loop with minor variations.
    Everything happens three times, except the finale which the staff will guide you toward so you don't have to worry about missing it.

And I'll close with a high level story spoiler which you should stop reading if you want to avoid, but I'd like to have known going in… The story is mostly and broadly based on a combination of Macbeth and the Paisley Witch Trials. Reading a little about each will give some insight to what the characters of Sleep No More are doing, which otherwise would require many viewings to resolve into a coherent understanding.


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