Neil Connolly is the creative director at The Everywhere Group (TEG). He is an award-winning writer and a dynamic leader of design and production teams. Since 2007, he has been pioneering innovations in playable and immersive theatre.
In 2019, he skilfully created a magical immersive experience for Queen Elizabeth II during Sainsbury’s 150th birthday festivities. With 18 years of outstanding contributions to themed entertainment, Neil has influenced theatre productions and attractions, including Peppa Pig: Surprise Party, Handel’s Messiah, The Crystal Maze Live Experience, Tomb Raider: The Live Experience, and Chaos Karts, an AR go-kart battle in real life.
Renowned for turning major entertainment brands into distinctive live experiences, The Everywhere Group (TEG) is a leader in the immersive events sector and an award-winning live events company.
TEG, a passionate team of talented storytellers and event planners, is dedicated to crafting authentic experiences that immerse audiences in their favourite narratives. This group, featuring notable figures from the experience economy, blurs the lines between immersive entertainment, interactive technology, and live theatre to deliver extraordinary events that leave lasting impressions. Their productions include Peaky Blinders: The Rise, Doctor Who: Time Fracture, The Great Gatsby: New York, and The Snowman and The Snowdog.
“Neil Connolly possesses a rare gift for crafting experiences that not only pay true homage to the original IP but also resonate deeply with audiences, making them genuinely unforgettable,” said one of the people who nominated him. “His ability to blend creativity with respect for the source material is truly extraordinary. Neil is an award-winner, a pioneer, a constant and fearless creative powerhouse and one of the leading lights in the experiential space for the last two decades.”