[9] The McKittrick was never a real hotel, but Emursive, the producers of Sleep No More and many of the other events at the venue, have created a fictitious history for it.

The McKittrick was primarily used as the set for Sleep No More, a retelling of William Shakespeare's play Macbeth with additional elements from the Paisley witch trials and the films of Alfred Hitchcock.

It spanned all six floors of the space and was known for its immersive elements and the distinctive masks that audience members wore during the performance.

[32][33][34][35] The McKittrick consisted of three main spaces: the Manderley bar, the Sleep No More set, and the combination of the Club Car and Gallow Green, which spans the top floor and the rooftop.

The performance area often featured live music appropriate for the 1930s theming, including covers of modern pop songs.

In addition to its use during performances of Sleep No More and other events such as the Follies, the Manderley sometimes functioned as a normal bar open to the public.

[2] In the winter, it was sometimes referred to as "The Lodge at Gallow Green" and included pine trees, yurts, open fires, and spiced wine.