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Hey, culture fans. Are you also gaming fans? I hope so. And if you’re not, I hope it’s a “not yet” rather than a never, because I’m really excited about the ongoing convergence of arts and interactive play. Some of you may have caught wind of an idea we’ve been developing behind closed doors – currently, and imaginatively, dubbed ‘The Game’ – which we’re steadily moving towards announcing officially. It’s a project we’re working on with a few non-theatre-industry bods who are really opening our minds to some fun new opportunities.
Rather than go on about this idea afresh, I’ll pull a “here’s one I made earlier”: a transcript of a Live Chat that The Guardian invited us to take part in last week with this very issue as it’s focused. It was an honour to be a part of the panel, which included Matt Adams, artist and director for Blast Theory, Jessica Curry, co-director and composer for thechineseroom, Alex Fleetwood, founding director of Hide&Seek and Iain Simons, director of GameCity. Everyone had some pretty insightful things to say – so do have a read and drop us a line if you feel like joining in the conversation – I’d love to hear what you think.
A summary of the discussion went up here today; the full transcript can still be read, with user comments, over here. Hope you enjoy!
Earlier Posts
VAULT 2016 Comes To An End
March arrives, another VAULT Festival comes to an end with a celebration.
After six weeks of eclectic performances, VAULT Festival 2016 closed on Sunday 6th March, after our most successful year yet with 45,000 in attendance over the six weeks. Highlights were celebrated with VAULT Festival Awards for shows such as ‘Skin A Cat’, ‘The Vanishing Man’, ‘Orator’ and many others.
read moreThe People’s Festival: VAULT 2016
We want VAULT Festival to be the people’s festival. For six weeks, join this carnival of experience, filled with entertainment and around every corner an unexpected adventure. From hard-hitting drama to outrageous comedy, from dance to late-night parties, VAULT takes in the bravest and best of the next generation of creators.
read moreLast Chance in Poznan – the European Festival Association Atelier
The VAULT Festival caravanserai is well and truly rolling now, and I’ve come back from Poznan full of energy to make VAULT 2015 the fieriest, fiercest and fullest festival London’s ever seen.
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