"Thank you so much for this fantastic experience, all of the children and adults learnt lots of interesting facts about our solar system. This is definitely something that the children will remember for a long time"

"The whole school has spoken nothing but positively about the day and their experience with you. Children and adults loved it. Thank you again for your time and support"

"Mario and his awesome planetarium provided the whole school - over 400 children - with a fabulous experience racing through space and colonising distant planets. I highly recommend Immersive Theatres, as Mario is a patient individual who will do all he can to support teachers, their varying class needs and organisational skills; ensuring every child is fully engaged in this brilliant experience. EVERY class teacher has talked about how brilliant it was for their class and even some adults learnt something new too! A day full of awe and wonder, nobody will forget soon"

"We had a lovely time in the planetarium! The kids enjoyed it and it will be something they remember for a long time. The meteorite was a very special touch. As a teacher, I learned so much, I can only imagine how much the children have learned! The content was relevant to what we are learning and we'll definitely be referring to this during our lessons. Thank you!"

"Thank you for the presentations and coming all this way. The children really did enjoy it as did the adults that came in to see what it was all about. It’s definitely given other year groups ideas for the future"

"Thank you for our planetarium shows. The children really enjoyed them and their only suggested improvement was to build a real rocket and really go to space! I particularly liked the live show and the fact that the stars were shown as they really were that night. As I'm sure you could tell from the noise, the children were very excited"

"Our Year 5 class really enjoyed their experience in the planetarium - especially exploring the ISS and visiting other planets and their moons. They were engaged throughout and we all found it interesting and fascinating - thank you!"

"Thanks so much, we really enjoyed it and it helped deliver lots of awe and wonder!"

"'The most amazing thing I ever saw' - quote from a child. All the children were completely enthralled and engaged.Their faces were a delight, full of wonder! It brought all that we had learned so far to life and tied in really well with our topic of the Solar System. I would thoroughly recommend it"

"Thank you for a great experience, and being so accommodating. The children are enthralled by space now"

"What a fantastic experience for our students. The children were fascinated and loved the lifelike experience visiting and learning about the Solar System"

"Thank you so much for the visit to Greenfield School. I am not sure who enjoyed the experience most, children or adults! It really was fantastic for the children to gain a 360 degree experience of the solar system. This has really motivated the children at the start of our new topic"

Comments by the organiser after 160 adults and children enjoyed a 6m digital planetarium experience with the2-in-1 Performanceand immersive film We Are Aliens:

"Thank you so much for coming. It was a great event and the dome was as popular as ever. The erection of the dome and delivery of the shows was efficient and really well organised. All attendees were really excited about watching the different shows and the feedback was really excellent. I would recommend Immersive Theatres for any event!"

"The shows were fantastic and everything we hoped them to be, we will definitely be leaving you a 5 star rating. I have passed on your email to our senior leadership team who will be delighted with your comments about our pupils and school. I’m very proud of the school and the 45 pupils who attended yesterday and I’m pleased you found them to be well behaved, respectful and engaged, they really enjoyed your shows. Thanks again, we will be in touch with you in the future"

"Mario visited our school yesterday and it was brilliant! The children loved the experience along with the staff. Fantastic experience for all ages! I cannot recommend Immersive Theatres enough. Thank you very much for you time"

"Mario visited our school today and provided the children with a fabulous experience racing through space and colonizing distant planets. I highly recommend Immersive Theatres, they have been amazingly patient with my erratic emailing, have delivered exactly what was advertised and more. Our Year 5 pupils give them 30 thumbs up and we will definitely be booking again in the future"

"Thank you for today, the kids (and staff) had a great time and got so much from the show. I know that it has inspired lots of the teachers and we will hopefully be back in touch later in the school year for another booking"

"All the children and staff thought the experience was fantastic and the children were full of excitement when talking about what they had seen"

"Children we were worried about behaved great and were totally engrossed in watching the short films and learning all about space. I fully recommend Immersive Theatres to any school - a definite 5 stars!"

"The children were so engaged and excited, one of them said they wanted to see it 100 more times! Another child said it was the best thing he had ever seen. The show was really informative and pitched appropriately for the age of the children. The information about the space station was fascinating. All the children and adults thoroughly enjoyed our planetarium experience!"

"Thank you so much for today - I think it's fair to say the kids had a wonderful time in the dome. At the end, they were all asked to cheer the loudest for the bit they most enjoyed and the cheer for the dome was definitely the loudest! Thank you once again and I'm glad you also enjoyed visiting us. I would certainly use you again if we ever have a space themed event!"

"The students were engaged and really enjoyed the day, especially the CREST students, who were able to ask specific questions based on their project. Our experience with Immersive Theatres and Mario was brilliant! Very professional, friendly and willing to put in extra effort to deliver a programme tailored to our needs. We highly recommend as it was educational and enjoyable for both staff and students!"

"The feedback we have had from students and staff are only high praises! Thank you for all your effort in making the special programme for the CREST students. I hope in the future we are able to book you again as it really was a great day"

"I think a very successful day and a very enjoyable day. I had an email from the afternoon school’s head teacher to say that the children enjoyed themselves. Some of the comments from the children as they were exiting the Dome ranged from, awesome, cool, amazing and one little girl actually asked me if she had been to Space!!! One boy gave it 11/10. Thanks very much"

"The feedback we received was really good, and I enjoyed my space journey. Mario was an excellent host - taking us on our journey through the stars. Star gazers old and young thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I would recommend this to anyone learning about, or those with an interest in, our solar system. BRAVO!"

Feedback from the organiser of a summer event for low-income families, where 50 children and parents experienced a 6m digital planetarium with the2-in-1 Performanceand immersive film Journey to Infinity:

"Thank you so much for supporting our event, the feedback from parents and children was fab and everyone really enjoyed themselves. Everyone came out the dome thinking they had been in space!"

Written feedback from a teacher after 32 Year 7 to Year 12 students from three different schools (including 6 wheelchair users) enjoyed a 7m digital dome experience with the2-in-1 Performance,Principia ISS visualsand immersive filmFractals!:

"We had a visit from Mario and his 7m dome for students ranging from year 7 to year 12 as well as visiting students ranging from year 7 to post 16 with a wide variety of physical and special educational needs. All the students loved the presentation, fantastically visually stimulating with lots of knowledgeable information supplied by Mario which gave added interest for our higher ability year 12 students in particular. All superbly organised with no hassle for us at all. We'd love to have you again next year! Thank you!"

"Amazing! Fabulous colours and patterns. Really good for all age groups and abilities. I was only planning to stay for 5 minutes but stayed for 45 minutes! It was so interesting, especially the time when Mario was explaining about the planets and space station. Very sensory but also relaxing in a meditation kind of way. I would recommend it to anyone. Thank you so much"

"We really enjoyed the show and we'd love to have you back another time"

"A very stimulating experience for our class. The children loved the dome and have gained so much information about our solar system"

"A fantastic experience, our children loved it. The dome is a stunning way to learn about space and will live long in the memory"

"Thank you so much for your amazing visit - every single comment I've heard from children and adults has been very positive, everyone had a fantastic time in the dome and they learned loads of new things. I've no doubt that you'll be hearing from us again, we really loved it"

"We loved the planetarium Mario, so inspiring and so well organised. The feedback from my colleagues was that it was fantastic. Thank you so much. I would be happy to leave a 5 star rating on Google places"

"A brilliant experience, brought our space topic to life"

"Very clear explanations, pitched right!"

"I felt like I was flying (Year 1) / It was really interesting (Year 1)"

Audience feedback after 950 Year 4 & Year 8 students and teachers from 14 different schools enjoyed a digital planetarium adventure with the immersive film Journey To Infinityinside 6m and 7m domes:

"On behalf of the college I would just like to say a massive thank you to you and your STEM Ambassadorstaff for yesterday. You always put on an amazing show and the children (and the staff) always have a really enjoyable day" - event organiser

Feedback after 44 KS2 students enjoyed a special Islamic astronomy presentation on The Ramadhan Moon:

"Thank you for providing an excellent service. The children AND adults alike had a fantastic time. They were filled with awe and wonder during the sessions, as the moon and stars seem so real!! Thank you for giving the children this experience"

"Feedback from staff and pupils has been overwhelmingly positive. We will definitely be booking again" - Deputy Head

"A brilliant show, all the children were amazed with the visual special effects and it was explained really clearly. They learned a great deal about different aspects and some are now inspired to become astronauts!"

"Age-related, stimulating and fun. Thank you, we had an amazing time"

"Just the right amount of time. Very visually stimulating. Age related. Sound effects were good. A fantastic show, would definitely recommend. The children were mesmerised and engaged throughout"

Children's comments:

"I felt that I was moving and I really liked it

It was very atmospheric and very realistic

I liked it when they showed us all the rooms in the space station

It was very interesting and some of the predictions were good

I liked it when the roof opened and I could see all the planets in space

It felt like you were actually there. The movie was really good

I liked seeing the Milky Way

I thought it was really, really realistic and the sound effects were good

"We can't recommend Mario and Immersive Theatres highly enough. The sense of wonder he created for our children (and staff) was amazing. He couldn't have been more accommodating and tailored all of the programs to the requirements of the year group. He even made time to introduce children who were unsure to the dome beforehand. Everything ran so smoothly and we enjoyed every minute! Any school looking for a real 'wow' will not be disappointed!" - Assistant Vice Principal

"The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. It was a real 'wow' moment for them that I'm sure they'll remember forever. Our staff were very impressed and all said that we must do it again. Thank you again for a wonderful day!"

"Totally amazing! So well organised and content completely fit in with our week"

"Very impressive! We all enjoyed the experience and loved the WOW factor for our children"

"The children enjoyed it a great deal. The mix of topics was good and presented pretty seamlessly, each following on from the previous. The child next to me said that he wants his own planetarium now"

"Children from YR to Y6 were buzzing after the visit. As they went home they were all talking to parents and grandparents who were collecting. The planetarium is immersive and leaves young minds with true awe and wonder"

"An enjoyable experience. Allows for good discussion points for future lessons. Good presentation and excellent visuals"

"A great experience. Communication beforehand was excellent, with attention given to our needs. Familiarisation was offered for those children who might have found entering the dome to be a concern. The programme delivered was informative and entertaining at a level very appropriate for end of KS2. The visual display was impressive and enthralling"

"Fantastic experience for us all, a huge amount of information provided through an engaging and memorable presentation. The children loved the roof opening, visiting the space station and planet hopping"

"Very enjoyable presentation which engaged all children. Generated some deep throughts and questions about space"

"All staff were very impressed and expressed the excitement of the children"

Teacher comment after 60 Year 1 and 2 students enjoyed a 5m digital planetarium experience with the2-in-1 Performance, Principia ISS visualsand special presenter-led programme on the Apollo landings and future colonisation of the Moon:

"Thank you for an amazing show. The children were raving about it for the rest of the day"

Written feedback after the entire school of 420 Reception to Year 6 students travelled through space in a 6m digital planetarium:

"For our Science Week each class explored a different aspect of ‘Space.’ The highlight of the week was experiencing the Planetarium session. Thank you for making Science Week a fun and educational experience for all! A few quotes from the children about their Planetarium experience:

I loved going in the dark dome

It was really cool that you could zoom in on the planets

It was interesting seeing that the stars are different colours and that it shows how hot they are

I liked telling the man what I thought about it. I liked looking closely at the planets

I liked it when we joined the stars to find the unicorn

I loved it. It felt very real and fantastic. I learnt a lot and it was very factual

"Such an amazing learning experience for the children! They were so excited to see the universe and enjoyed learning about the planets and stars"

"Children were eager to find out what the presentation was about since they weren’t told (to build up anticipation). They were so engaged and enthusiastic when they went in the dome. It was a lovely experience which they will never forget"

"I’m glad you feel it went well – I certainly agree with that. I particularly liked the way you “bought in” to our overall theme of awe and wonder, and adapted what films you showed to suit that overall message. In terms of some feedback for your page, I found the whole process easy and stress-free, from booking initially through the website to dealing with you before and on the day. If such circumstances ever arise in the future, I would certainly look at booking you again."

"Our Year One children were totally captivated and enthralled by the planetarium. Mario’s manner with the children was superb. The level was perfectly pitched and we all learned something new. The experience will enrich the children’s lives for a long time to come. The dome has captured their imaginations. Thank you so much!"

"We saw rockets, planets and the sky. It was fantastic - 'double double good' say the children. Informative and engaging. A fantastic experience for the children, one said: 'It was like going into space when the ceiling went down'"

"Thank you for such a great experience! I’m sure we will be talking about this for some time. 'We saw Saturn - you can’t run around it because it’s rocks and ice’. ‘We saw the Big Dipper’. ‘I liked the big rockets and the astronauts’. Mario, we hope to see you again!"

"All children (from year 1 to 6) loved it. Visually, it was very impressive and clearly Mario had a lot of subject knowledge and was well able to answer any of the tricky questions asked by students. Both educational and entertaining and I would not hesitate to recommend this to other schools. Thanks for a great day Mario"

"Great show! Very interesting and great for the children to learn all about space and the planets. I could tell they all really enjoyed the experience"

"I would like to say a massive thank you for coming today. Our children haven't stopped talking about it all day and really enjoyed it. The one fact that seems to have been a favourite of them all is learning about the Goldilocks zone. What a great way to explain it! Also can I add how thankful we were for your professionalism and also speed at packing down at the end to ensure our lunchtime could run as normal. That was very much appreciated!"

"The pupils really enjoyed it and different children found different parts really interesting - the colours of the stars, the names of the planets, the movie about the little star and the space station. We would certainly love to have you to our school again"

"The children found it fascinating. It was pitched really well to 5-7 year olds and they enjoyed being able to ask lots of questions. Some children asked me whether the roof really had opened up!"

"The children thoroughly enjoyed the experience of travelling through space. They found the planetarium very interesting and enjoyed finding out about the different areas of space. They particularly enjoyed finding out about the space station"

"Pupils enjoyed the activity. Comments included ‘it was amazing to see the 3D effect’, ‘I liked finding out lots of new facts I did not know’ and ‘I didn’t know much about space until after the presentation’"

"Really interactive with lots of things for them to talk about. Pitched at the right level. Good length of time, good pace"

"Our favourite bits:- learning about all of the planets- the sun setting and rising- when the roof was opening- learning about the solar system and where the planets are- that the rings of Saturn are made of ice- learning about the Milky Way- the Sun is the biggest star"

Written feedback from teachers of students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) after enjoying the 2-in-1 Performancein a 6m digital dome with the immersive film Little Star That Could:

"Very helpful presenter, especially with all the wheelchairs we brought into the dome!"

"Very enjoyable show. Created a fun learning environment. Children were engaged throughout and enjoyed the experience"

"Wonderful environment for PMLD children. The dome was a great experience and the story was ideal in length & content. Thanks"

"It was a wonderful experience which all the children really enjoyed. It provided them with the opportunity to find out about the Universe and they retained a lot of information from the session. They loved the interaction and the variety. It was well adapted to their age group as well. Please come back again!"

"What an amazing experience! All the children were engaged throughout the session & had plenty of questions to ask. The children thoroughly enjoyed taking a trip into space & especially enjoyed walking inside the Space Station. A very memorable experience and I look forward to the ideas, language and further questions it encourages. Thank you!"

"The children were absolutely amazed by the planetarium alongside the factual information given to them. The experience will be remembered for a long time to come. The staff learnt lots of new information too! Thank you so much"

"An amazing experience! Our children were so engaged and motivated to ask questions and learn more. The ‘ooohs’ and ‘aaahs’ told their own story! Thank you"

"What a fantastic experience we had. The children were fascinated and have had so many questions answered as well as many more questions to ask. An excellent time had by all! (teachers included). Thank you"

"The planetarium was a great experience for the children in school as we could choose different shows for each year group. The presenter made sure the day went smoothly and all children were able to access the planetarium. It was a good start to our whole school STEM project, it certainly had the wow factor" - Science Co-ordinator teacher

“It looked like 3D but it wasn’t”, “I didn’t know there were lots of galaxies like the milky way”, “What I liked about the planetarium is that we learned about the stars and it was like a big bouncy castle and I had so much fun in there”, "I didn’t know that stars exploded" - students

"We really enjoyed this better-than-expected experience. The knowledge about the different planets and the solar system was very useful. The effects were very realistic. The children were fascinated by the meteorite. Thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you Mario"

"Engaging, inspiring and enjoyable; it provided the perfect launch for our space week. Every child’s imagination was captured by the brilliant cinematography, which was also of great quality. Information about planets was plentiful and the creative clips of possible life-innovations in space for the future balanced the presentation beautifully. Thank you for focussing on the International Space Station and Tim Peake following a short brief. All pupils, including an autistic child, loved it. Well done and thank you" - Head of Science (and personal friend of Tim Peake)

"The children were engrossed throughout in the planetarium. A good range of information without being overwhelming. The visuals were fantastic and yourcommentary & explanations were very well pitched and paced. Thank you very much"

"The children thoroughly enjoyed the experience and came out of the show “buzzing”. The information was presented in such a way that all children were able to appreciate the enormity of the solar system and the diversity of planets within it. Thank you"