Here’s to an immersive theatre that turns reality to a dream.

If you’re here to research on what You Me Bum Bum Train is truly about then you’re probably at the wrong place, because really, who knows?

But if you came to further tickle your mind and allow your heart dance to the melodies of pure bliss and wonders! Then fasten your seatbelt as we dive right into 7 ICONIC Facts About YMBBT:

1. It’s Like Experiencing Poetry

Think an endless poem of beautiful metaphors and literary bliss. Think YMBBT. As aptly said, “you don’t watch Bum Bum Train, you live it.” Remember, we are not here to make you understand the show better, but to create a near-perfect imagery of what your mind can explore to make of this one of a kind immersive theatre. Oops! Those last two words have already given out a great glimpse of the show. So cheers! To you, one imagination closer to YMBBT.

2. An Embodiment of Possibilities

YMBBT shines as a theatre beyond entertainment. Going through this immersive experience has inspired many to go boundless in the pursuit of their own personal and professional visions. It’s like an awakening of sleeping dreams within. Erik Forrest Jackson, a Creative Writer described it as “one of the most incredible experience” of his life. Ever seen an energy giving movie? And next moment, you’re so pumped and motivated to bring your own old time dusty dream to life. Well, that’s close enough to YMBBT!

3. It Stays Unconventional

From the rhythmic name Bum Bum Train that sounds like a cappella— music! To how the audience of YMBBT are called PASSENGERS.
To the entirety of the show itself. Indeed, a theatre that takes passengers on an unknown journey and back! But not the same. Definitely better, with a renewed mindset from what can best be described as a most meaningful and participatory experience.

4. The Beautiful Mystery

Isn’t mystery at the center of everything YMBBT reflects? But really life in itself is all about mysteries we all can barely explain and perhaps this is what has kept thousands and thousands of people in an utterly beautiful anticipation of YMBBT through the years. Besides, who anticipates for the known? We only anticipate for the things that stays beyond the surface. Little wonder Sarra Yaba describes the 2015 YMBBT as an experience she still talks about on a daily basis.

5. An Immersive Theatre for Social Good

Now this is where it gets more interesting and awe-inspiring. Imagine a world where we all connect our works to real time impact in the lives of members of our communities and beyond. Imagine a show where Art meets purpose. YMBBT again goes beyond a show by consciously combining impact while delivering performance Art in its perfection. This is done by supporting the causes of various charity platforms phase after phase. YMBBT has continued to thrive as a show that supports charity causes for social good. From raising over £120,000 for Water Aid, Against Malaria, Freedom From Torture, Standing Voice and Help Refugees in 2016 to raising another £27,000 for War Child UK’s Coronavirus Crowdfunder in 2021. YMBBT is currently supporting War Child UK and Raise Your Hands.

6. A Bright Light of Extreme Excitement

Emphasis on the extreme in the excitement that comes with YMBBT. Do you know how intoxicating sweet pure joy can be? How it brings both warmth and some uneasiness in duality. How you just can’t wait because you really just can’t wait to experience something phenomenal. This is the kind of joy that comes with just the announcement of the show.
“What a blast from the past! I can’t wait to see!” These were the words of Jack, an Actor and Theatre Maker upon hearing of the return of YMBBT after eight good years, reason owing more to the pandemic of 2020. Like finally! A bright light to illuminate both the people and the city in the rather dark times the world is currently battling here and there. Indeed, YMBBT came just in time!

7. The Creative Masterminds Behind The Scene

Now isn’t this the very best part often overlooked. It sure does take work to make things work and this is why everyone behind the scene of YMBBT are the true ICONS of the show. From the Founders, Kate Bond and Morgan Lloyd to the entire ICONIC YMBBT team, one thing stays glaring— brilliance. In depths and bounds. Then comes the army of volunteers! A perfect display of the unlimited power of community. While the conventional spaces will request for years of experience and all the rules of the corporate world, YMBBT lead teams say to volunteer with them— “you don’t need to have experience. In fact, we prefer if you don’t.”
The boundlessness of creativity that comes with bringing people of different talents together and allowing them thrive in their uniqueness as individuals while creating magic in theatre.

We can go on and on with the numbers of ICONIC Facts about You Me Bum Bum Train, but seven we promised and there you go!

We hope you at least understand better why YMBBT tickets are sold out in the blink of an eye, literally.
Within these seven facts above are also seven life lessons one can learn from YMBBT thriving on mysteries and yet real-time impact in a world rather ruled by trends and clicks.

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