Where We Meet

Produced and presented by Unwired Dance Theatre

What if we could hear one another’s thoughts?

Step into the minds of three unique characters, and join them as they embark on individual and uplifting journeys of self-discovery.

Where We Meet is an interactive and immersive dance theatre performance, where you’re in control to reveal the hidden stories behind each character. We invite you to rediscover the joy of human connection, as an antidote to today’s increasingly digital - yet divided and lonely - world.

How it works:

You’ll be provided with an interactive audio headset that gives the gift of telepathy, enabling you to tune into the vibrant inner monologues of whichever character you move close to. Through the use of a wearable device, they in turn decide what thoughts they wish to share with you, so no one person’s experience of the show is ever the same. Alongside ample and varied opportunities for opt-in audience interaction, Where We Meet empowers you to forge genuine connections with other people through playful discovery throughout the performance.

The result is a heartwarming glimpse into the inner worlds of others as you unearth emotional depths within each character - and perhaps within yourself - in the process.

This is empathy reinvented. Join us for a joyful and shared experience exposing how we’re more alike than we are different, and reimagine what community really means in a modern age.

Active audience member:
If you’re a keen explorer looking for a fully immersive experience, the active audience member ticket is for you.

Equipped with headphones and a tracker, you’ll hear the inner thoughts of the characters by physically approaching them. Performers remain in the light, while you’ll stay in the safety of the shadows throughout, free to move around the space in its entirety. You’ll be given every opportunity to connect with the characters through opt-in audience interaction (in the form of gentle movement, not dance). You’ll also have the choice to simply stand - or sit - to observe the performers in action.

Seated audience member:
If you’re curious about the show, but prefer a light touch approach to audience interaction, the seated audience member ticket is for you.

You’ll remain in one of the seated areas for the duration of the performance, and receive a tablet and headphones in order to approach the characters virtually to hear their thoughts. Instead of moving around the space, you’ll enjoy connecting with each character by listening and observing them from afar.

Credits
Co-director & Choreographer: Livia Massarelli
Co-director & Creative Technology Lead: Clemence Debaig
Dancers: Livia Massarelli, Sara Auguieras, Ryan Naiken
Music composer: Christina Karpodini
Writer: Emma Nuttall
Voice artists: Caterina Grosoli, Lisa Ronkowski, Iain Ferrier, Zoë Trassl
Creative technology: Branden Faulls
Sound Engineering: Vas Papageorgakopoulos, Hilltops Recording
Other contributors: Steph Clarke, Noelle Lahaye, Samuel Lepoil and Julie Rollin-Mousteou
The project is supported by Arts Council England.

https://www.unwireddancetheatre.com/

Friday 28 February 2025 - 5:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:45pm
Saturday 1 March 2025 - 2:00pm, 3:15pm, 4:30pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:45pm
Sunday 2 March 2025 - 1:00pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm, 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm

Running time:

Accessibility:
Please note that the performance relies on interactive audio monologues and we are not yet able to provide BSL interpretation or captioning.
The Active Participant format is wheel-chair accessible. Please note that non-wheel-chair users will need to be able to stand for the duration of the performance on the this ticket type.

Age guidance:
This performance is recommended for ages 14+. This age guidance is a recommendation based on the topics covered during the performance and the nature of the interactive performance that requires a certain level of maturity in the space. But we are happy to leave it to the discretion of the parents. Please note that our headphones are sized for an adult head and might feel uncomfortable for smaller heads.

Content warning:
The performance covers topics of mental health challenges, especially around body dismorphia, perfectionism and anxiety that some audience members might find distressing. The performance takes place in a dark environment with floor projections. The Active Participant format can include interation with the performers and other audience members.