Out of Time

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Out of Time Review: A Wild Time-Travel Ride With Big Laughs

Introduction. Out of Time is a comedy-dance show exclusive to Virgin Voyages — featuring Dr. Victoria Vortex and her malfunctioning time machine, which takes the audience on a whirlwind journey from dinosaurs to the roaring 1920s and beyond. The show is performed in The Red Room and runs approximately 40 minutes. It leans heavily into comedy, audience participation, and high-energy dance numbers, making it one of the lighter, more purely fun entertainment options on the ship. Included in the fare.

Drinks & Service

Pre-show drinks are available from The Red Room bar — the usual espresso martini, champagne, and cocktail selection. Bar Tab applies. No service during the performance. Where it falls short: the same Red Room bar congestion applies here as with Duel Reality and Booked! — arrive early to order. The drink selection is identical to other Red Room shows and does not feature any themed options specific to this production, which feels like a missed opportunity (a "Time Warp" cocktail would be an easy win).

Service

The performers are energetic and comedically sharp — the lead playing Dr. Vortex carries the show with physical comedy and audience banter that feels fresh rather than scripted. The audience participation segments are well-managed and genuinely funny. The dance numbers (themed to each time period) are choreographed with skill and humor. The production values are polished — costumes change rapidly, the set transitions are smooth, and the comedic timing is consistently good. The cast clearly enjoys performing this show, and that infectious energy lifts the entire experience.

Atmosphere

Out of Time is lighter in tone than Duel Reality — it is designed to make you laugh rather than gasp. The Red Room adapts well to the comedic format, with the intimate space helping the audience participation segments land effectively. The time-travel concept allows for varied music, costumes, and dance styles, which keeps the show feeling dynamic. Where it falls short: the comedy is broad and occasionally veers into corny territory that may not land with every audience. The 40-minute runtime feels adequate for this format but not generous. The show lacks the emotional weight of Duel Reality or the spectacle of Another Rose — it is fun but not transformative. Repeat viewings are less rewarding because the comedy relies on surprise.

Conclusion

Rating: 3.8/5. Out of Time is a fun, high-energy comedy show that delivers big laughs and impressive dance numbers. The performers are talented, the time-travel concept is clever, and the audience participation is well-handled. It falls short on emotional depth (purely surface-level fun), runtime, and replay value. See it once for the laughs. Tip: sit in the center of the first few rows if you want to be pulled into the audience participation — or sit further back if you prefer to watch from safety.

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