Immersive theatre

IMMERSIVE THEATRE: A performance form emphasizing the importance of space and design; curating tangible, sensual environments; and focusing on personal, individual audience experience.

Jonathan Hochwald, Randy Weiner and Arthur Karpati formed production company Emursive with the goal of bringing Macbeth-inspired…

It is natural for humans to animate and anthropomorphize anything they touch. Puppetry is a special case in that it breathes life into what are essentially

We discuss 'What is Immersive Theatre?', how to create it and show examples LUX Technical have contributed to from a production standpoint.

The fourth wall has come down, and it has opened up a whole new kind of gig for dancers. Since

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In 2011, Emursive and Punchdrunk, two theater companies, came together to produce Sleep No More, which was probably the most original theatrical experience in New York history. It’s an immersive play. Do not expect a stage with an audience. You are free to walk independently and follow the cast members as you wish. Each actor tells his own story, with other actors telling stories interconnected simultaneously in other rooms and other floors.

Kate Magee takes part in Punchdrunk's workshop to see what brands can learn from the company's immersive theatre.

In the “anything’s possible” wide-open frontier of immersive theatre, creators are dreaming up all sorts of ways to make the audience active in the story. Unless you like chaos in your shows—I don’t, but I know some designers may like to set folks loose and “see what happens”—every show needs to start the experience stating … Continue reading "Rules in Immersive Theatre"

I was gobsmacked yesterday, when Rob revealed we were going to @punchdrunkint show. I had wanted to go, but in me mode had planned it for ages away so I could gear up to it. Violas room, is a fully immersive theatre show. That literally challenged all my sensory issues head on. We were told we needed to remove our shoes, and that part of the show would include crawling and walking over uneven surfaces, also very small spaces. ( you are watched on CCTV, so if you need help it’s available)…