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“The Justice Syndicate”: How Do You Make Decisions? Immersive Theatre and Jury Duty

Posted by Aida Rocci | 27th Feb 2019 | Immersive Theatre, London, Review, United Kingdom

An empty room. A large table. 12 iPads, 12 note pads, and 12 name desk holders that designate “Juror” along with a number. That is the simple setting for The Justice Syndicate, a new piece by fanSHEN. This interactive play revolves around a jury deliberation on a high-profile sexual assault case.

Walking Alongside “Bitten: Return To Our Roots”

Posted by Teo Xiao Ting | 5th Feb 2019 | Documentary Theatre, Immersive Theatre, Review, Singapore

Taking a right turn towards Camp Kilo Charcoal Lounge (formerly Sam Tat Building) at Kampong...

Four Wonders Of The Russian Circus

Posted by Russia Beyond | 4th Feb 2019 | Immersive Theatre, News, Russia

Amazing artistic performances, unimaginably difficult tricks, and the highest appraisals from both...

Brian Clowdus: Providing Access Through Outdoor Immersive Storytelling

Posted by Rickey Orr | 26th Jan 2019 | Immersive Theatre, Interview, United States of America

Brian Clowdus was left burned out and unfulfilled as a hustling actor. On a whim on his way back...

The Play That Never Sleeps: “Macbeth” In China

Posted by Hannah Lund | 19th Jan 2019 | Adaptation, China, Immersive Theatre, Review

As we neared the elevator doors, a woman dressed in a beautiful 1930s-era gown directed us to keep...

The Spectator Between Productive Participation And Narcissism In Punchdrunk’s Immersive Theatre

Posted by Marilena Borriello | 17th Jan 2019 | Immersive Theatre, Interview, London, United Kingdom

We all probably agree that the theatre is by nature “immersive” and that–since the...

Welcome To “The Jungle” at St. Ann’s Warehouse

Posted by Jonathan Kalb | 15th Jan 2019 | Immersive Theatre, Review, United Kingdom, United States of America

“Immersive theater” is a gimmicky term that can be just an indiscriminate pitch nowadays for any...

She She Pop: Politely But Firmly To The Boundary Of Shame

Posted by Romy König | 9th Dec 2018 | Germany, Immersive Theatre, Review, Theatre and Politics

For a second, the man stares aghast. His son is on stage talking about some very personal things,...

“The Drowning Girls”: A Story Of Misogyny And Murder

Posted by Patrick Langston | 18th Nov 2018 | Canada, Immersive Theatre, Review

There’s not much on the stage. Three bathtubs, a metal dress form and shower head hanging above...

“Sound Of The Beast” Slams Brutality, Inequality, And Racism

Posted by Willow White | 8th Nov 2018 | Canada, Immersive Theatre, LGBTQ Theatre, Review

Willow White reviews Donna-Michelle St. Bernard’s one-woman show Sound Of The Beast, produced by...

“Sounds And Sorcery Celebrating Disney Fantasia”: Art Installation Or Theatre?

Posted by Aida Rocci | 29th Sep 2018 | Dramaturgy, Immersive Theatre, London, Review, Theatre and Art, United Kingdom

Almost eighty years later the release of Fantasia, Sounds and Sorcery celebrates the iconic movie in an immersive production with ground-breaking technology.