James Turnbull || Ushering In The Metaverse || Watershed
Channel: Watershed
Date: 27/01/2023

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.  

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.