The W.I.G. of Life: A Conference

8pm Thursday & Friday + Free Workshop 2.30pm Friday

Time: the not-so-distant future. Space: a conference amongst AI.

Biological life is extinct. One organism has the power to bring it all back.
The choice is yours.

From Psychonaut Theatre, The W.I.G. of Life: A Conference, is a witty and thought-provoking look into human history and our collective responsibility towards nature and ourselves.

In this absurd, laugh-out-loud investigation of humanity’s impact through time, three performers as AI bots guide you on an interactive journey through changing moral codes and futuristic visuals. Featuring dance, comedy, puppetry and TV this innovative tour de force invites you to put on your chosen avatar, confront your very own preconceptions, question the world as you know it, and ultimately, make the final decision on biological life.

N.B. An internet-enabled smart phone is required for participation
in the show.

Free Workshop 2.30pm Friday - Bookings Essential

Interactive Theatre NOW!
Presented by Psychonaut Theatre, this workshop is made for performance-makers at any level who are curious to learn and discover how interactive and technological elements can enrich their performance toolkit.

We will dive straight into exploring various techniques and ideas we have used in our practice, through both interactive games and an open discussion format. We will also have a look at a few current outstanding examples of interactive theatre work and the different mediums that it can manifest. Through the free workshop, we hope you will be equipped with techniques and a greater drive to create and engage with interactive theatre!

This workshop is offered free of charge to artists and performance makers, as part of a wider project supported by Arts Council England. Participants are invited to bring their own work / a laptop.

A Psychonaut Theatre production, created and performed by Francesca Fatichenti, Christof Hofer and Arielle Zilkha.

★★★★ 'The cast, who also wrote and directed, are first-rate' LondonTheatre1
★★★★ 'An interactive, philosophical sci-fi malarky with laugh-out-loud moments and brain pickings side by side.' Sadie Takes The Stage
★★★★ 'Very innovative and a great deal of fun' Theatre & Tonic

This project is supported by Arts Council England and the Swiss Cultural Fund UK.

All tickets include a £1 admin charge

Approx running time 1 hour (no interval)

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The Alma Theatre has been serving the community for 25 years and has never been the recipient of ACE or other funding and were unable to secure the Covid Arts Recovery Fund. We have been offering reduced rates, preferential box office splits and extended promo support to aid the recovery from the past year and a half. Your help will enable us to continue bringing fantastic stories to your local theatre. 50% of your donation will go to the Alma Theatre, and 50% to our inhouse company, Schoolhouse Productions.

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