From January to June 2022, we undertook a research and development project exploring Virtual Reality Theatre. We worked with Neon8 Filmmakers and the project was funded by Creative Scotland and supported by Perth Theatre. This is what we did;
- A four-day VR theatre workshop with children from Perth Youth Theatre which involved showing them VR theatre from other companies, teaching them clown routines, filming them in VR, showing them the films and gaining their feedback and ideas around VR.
- Rehearsing BOUNCE in relation to the research from the VR workshops, and rehearsing BOUNCE with integrated BSL.
- Filming BOUNCE at Perth Theatre, creating VR versions of BOUNCE with an audience, without an audience, with close-ups, green screen and Integrated BSL.
- Visiting five schools, taking VR headsets to children aged P4-P7 to show them different variations of BOUNCE in VR and get feedback. Some of the schools also saw the live version to compare. Two of the schools were with children in their Deaf Provision Units for VR and BSL feedback.
- Collecting and evaluating the process and all the information.
- An Industry Day Sharing to theatre and education professionals.
Creative Team
Performers – Fiona Ferrier and Rachel Colles
Designer – Katie Innes
Musician – Su Appelbe
Directorial Support – Maria Oller
Photos – Kelman Greig-Kicks
Illustration – Rhian Wright
We had a brilliant time! Virtual Reality is exciting, mind-blowing and fun!
Our conclusion was that nearly everyone loved Virtual Reality, and that it can enhance a theatre experience! We’re looking forward to doing more work with Virtual Reality Theatre, and if you would like to know more about our research, get in touch. info@dirliebane.org.uk
“I feel dizzy, I feel happy, I feel sleepy, I felt I could eat the marshmallows, it was amazing!”
“Live is better but VR is great – I like it with no audience”
“VR – great, scary, fun, weird, funny, happy, amazing, confused, silly, makes me feel funny”
“I liked how the VR and the live show were different experiences to watch”
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From January to June 2022, we undertook a research and development project exploring Virtual Reality Theatre. We worked with Neon8 Filmmakers and the project was funded by Creative Scotland and supported by Perth Theatre. This is what we did;
- A four-day VR theatre workshop with children from Perth Youth Theatre which involved showing them VR theatre from other companies, teaching them clown routines, filming them in VR, showing them the films and gaining their feedback and ideas around VR.
- Rehearsing BOUNCE in relation to the research from the VR workshops, and rehearsing BOUNCE with integrated BSL.
- Filming BOUNCE at Perth Theatre, creating VR versions of BOUNCE with an audience, without an audience, with close-ups, green screen and Integrated BSL.
- Visiting five schools, taking VR headsets to children aged P4-P7 to show them different variations of BOUNCE in VR and get feedback. Some of the schools also saw the live version to compare. Two of the schools were with children in their Deaf Provision Units for VR and BSL feedback.
- Collecting and evaluating the process and all the information.
- An Industry Day Sharing to theatre and education professionals.
Creative Team
Performers – Fiona Ferrier and Rachel Colles
Designer – Katie Innes
Musician – Su Appelbe
Directorial Support – Maria Oller
Photos – Kelman Greig-Kicks
Illustration – Rhian Wright
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We had a brilliant time! Virtual Reality is exciting, mind-blowing and fun!
Our conclusion was that nearly everyone loved Virtual Reality, and that it can enhance a theatre experience! We’re looking forward to doing more work with Virtual Reality Theatre, and if you would like to know more about our research, get in touch. info@dirliebane.org.uk
“I feel dizzy, I feel happy, I feel sleepy, I felt I could eat the marshmallows, it was amazing!”
“Live is better but VR is great – I like it with no audience”
“VR – great, scary, fun, weird, funny, happy, amazing, confused, silly, makes me feel funny”
“I liked how the VR and the live show were different experiences to watch”