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Immersive technologies enable realtime, interactive possibilities for theatre.  As the performing arts sector develops confidence sharing our work online, we need to develop new approaches for hosting our audiences, facilitating artists and redesigning how we make our work in this new space.  So how do you welcome someone to their seat when they aren’t there in person?

The Royal Shakespeare Company have been innovating new ways to engage audiences in the live experience for over a decade.  Hear from James Turnbull, Producer - Digital Development on how they are evolving to meet the needs of the audience, and storytellers, of the future.  

James Turnbull is a Creative Producer.  He joined the RSC after 20 years in the independent sector leading festival, venues, productions and innovation projects.  

Join us online on YouTube Live, or in the building on Friday 27th January 2023 at 1pm for the talk and to take part in the Q and A discussion afterwards. 

The Pervasive Media Studio is a partnership between the Watershed, University of the West of England and University of Bristol. The lunchtime talks are partly supported by MyWorld, a project led by the University of Bristol to support creative industries in the region. Watershed is supported by Arts Council England. 

Address:

Watershed, 1 Canon's Rd, Bristol BS1 5TX

Directions:

The Lunchtime talks take place in the Pervasive Media Studio Event Space. To access the Studio, please go to the Main Watershed Box Office entrance and go upstairs to the Café Bar. Walk across the cafe bar, turn right and walk towards the double doors. Go through into the corridor and walk all the way down until you reach the Studio. A member of staff will sign you in, and check your ticket, if you have booked.

The Studio is wheelchair accessible, and the events space has a hearing loop. The last talk of every month is BSL interpreted. 

For more information on accessing the studio take a look here.

*Please note this is a hybrid event and will be live streamed so please be aware you will be in the live broadcast and recording when watching in the Studio.