It’s one thing seeing an idea developed from initial brainwave through to trial in a live performance setting, but it’s quite another taking a technology-enhanced show on the road for multiple performances.  Cirque Bijou are experienced producers of indoor and outdoor shows that combine live performance with digital technologies including projection mapping, programmable LED effects and other wirelessly controlled systems.

In this lunchtime talk, Director Julian Bracey will consider the challenges involved in touring complex show-ready technologies to multiple venues.  What happens when staff teams change, budget is tight and you only have 2 hours to put the show in?  If the show is outdoors, how will the weather affect it? How do you know what you have created is appropriate for your audience if the show is free-to-attend?  As he begins work on a brand new outdoor show he is also looking at ways to use digital technology every step of the way, from the consultation, creation, sharing, and within the very fabric of the show.

Cirque Bijou are a creative production company and one of Bristol City Council’s Key Arts Providers.  They created and produced the launch for Bristol Green Capital, and co-director Julian has created performance, props and special effects for world tours with Muse, Take That and Katy Perry.  This year he directed and produced a large-scale finale show for MineCon2015 and a new interactive digital performance, Hoops in Motion, for The John Bishop Show which is also currently in the running for France Has Got Talent.  His new outdoor touring show will take up where previous touring show Project 3Sixty (2008-12) left off.

This Lunchtime Talk is part of Open Studio Friday, which takes place at the Studio every week.

Do you want to find out what is going on at the Pervasive Media Studio? Are you interested in meeting our residents, talking about a specific project or curious about pervasive media? Why not pack a sandwich and join us for one of our Lunchtime Talks and Open Studio Friday.

Lunchtime Talks are informal presentations by Studio residents and associates. They normally take place at 1pm on Friday, are free and open to everybody who’s interested in what we do.

After the Talk, we also invite you to stay with us for the afternoon to continue the conversation or work on your own projects. We provide chairs, tables, wireless and a great space. You bring what you need to work with (laptop/mobile). Our open afternoons close at 5pm.

Let us know if you’d like a tour of the space and we'll be happy to show you around. Send an email to admin@pmstudio.co.uk