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Immersive Experience Network PodcastMaking Immersive: Systems of CareThis week we explore how systems of care for performers, backstage workers and audiences can be integrated into both the rehearsal process and live aspects of immersive experiences. We discuss the challenges and developments in creating cultures of care as well as the methodologies and mechanics used to keep everyone involved safe both in the making and delivery of live work.. Our Guests Dan Burman has been an immersive performer, fight director and maker for over a decade. From larger scale maximalist projects such as Secret Cinema and Boomtown Fair, to smaller and m...2024-07-251h 18Immersive Experience Network PodcastMaking Immersive: Participatory PracticeJoe is joined by Adipat Virdi to explore participatory practice in immersive contexts; we follow Adipat’s journey from the path from architect to a creator of participatory immersive work, uncovering the powerful impact of connecting with audiences to reframe perspectives and more deeply understand the world around us.Our Guest Adipat Virdi engineers the creative potential of XR for commercial impact within global organisations (Meta, Charlotte Tilbury, BBC…) This has involved: evolved / immersive audience engagement ecosystems; streamlined business processes; open innovation-led agile workshopping; metaverse architecture; virtual commerce blueprinting and cutting edge storyworld and...2024-07-2235 minImmersive Experience Network PodcastMaking Immersive: Immersive TechnologiesWe’re joined by Rob Morgan and Joumana Mourad to discuss the joys and challenges of integrating immersive technology into live contexts - taking a deep dive into the myriad types of available tech ad different scales and exploring how the creative processes involved in creating tech forward immersive experiences inform the relationship between the work and the audience. Our Guests:Rob Morgan (he/him) is a writer, experience designer, digital dramaturg, and founder and Creative Director of London-based AR design studio Playlines. Rob writes and narrative-designs award-winning AR & VR experiences and has helped cre...2024-07-111h 05Immersive Experience Network PodcastMaking Immersive: Marketing your workWe’re joined by Meri Mance and Sarah Morris to uncover the nuts and bolts of marketing immersive experiences, across different scales - exploring how targeting audiences for immersive work differs from traditional cultural experiences, from managing and enhancing audience expectations to your top tricks and tips to getting tickets sold! Our Guests:Meri Mance is the founder of Mance Communications; founded in 2009, Mance Communications specialises in taking brands from start-up to business leader; pop-up to establishment and consulting on strategy and market positioning . Focusing on the immersive and experience sectors the team at Man...2024-05-301h 10Immersive Experience Network PodcastMaking Immersive: Casting and RehearsalsWere joined by Carl Dolamore, Oliver Lansley and Megan Stewart for a dynamic discussion which takes us deep into the creative processes and complex methodologies involved in casting and rehearsing for immersive experiences and the key differences in practice between these and traditional theatre making practices.Our Guests:Carl Dolamore is an actor and voice artist, currently studying on the MA Voice Studies course at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. He has worked in live and immersive theatre for about a decade and has recently started teaching and coaching actors as well. C...2024-05-091h 05Immersive Experience Network PodcastMaking Immersive: Commercial PracticeWe’re joined by Sheena Patel and Mark Sarfo-Kantanka to discuss the nuts and bolts of scaling into commercial work - from managing budgets and finances to developing pitches, finding investors, exploring the international market and Obtaining IP. Our Guests:Sheena Patel is an Experience Designer and Creative Producer with over a decade's experience across experiential campaigns and immersive productions.She co-created and produced Time Run (voted one of the best escape games in the world TERPECA 2018) and Sherlock: The Game is Now (Visit London’s 'Best New Tourism Business' 2020). As Director of YonderBeyond, she su...2024-04-251h 12Immersive Experience Network PodcastMaking Immersive: Seeking FundingWe’re joined by Polly Barker, Marie Klimis and Natasha Stanton to explore how organisations and individuals approach seeking funding, to create work in immersive contexts. From applying for public funds, through to the requirements of research bodies and third sector trusts and foundations - we get into the nitty gritty raising funds for immersive experiences.Guests:Polly Barker is Punchdrunk Enrichment’s Head of Development, leading fundraising with individuals, Trusts & Foundations, and corporate partners. Polly studied English Literature at Sussex before beginning her career in the Museum sector, working at the V&A in L...2024-04-111h 10Immersive Experience Network PodcastMaking Immersive: Playability and Gaming in Immersive ExperiencesWe’re joined by Katie Day, Arlo Howard and Chloe Mashiter - exploring how playability and gaming intersects in immersive contexts to offer a deep experience for audiences. We discuss how generating playable mechanics form part of the creative process, the importance of playtesting mechanics before experiences come to life and the common challenges that makers face when introducing audiences to playable work. Our Guests:Katie Day is an award-winning artist and Artistic Director of The Other Way Works, who create new immersive experiences with the aim of provoking positive action to create change. Kati...2024-04-041h 09Immersive Experience Network PodcastMaking Immersive: Working with Venues, Part TwoSummary: In the second part of our working with Venues theme, we explore the processes involved in setting up a space for immersive experiences - from business rates and running costs to grumpy neighbours. In this episode, Dr Joanna Bucknall chats with David Ralf, Tom Black and Joe Ball about programming and developing relationships with venues that host immersive work and the opportunities and challenges they’ve experienced in their journeys so far. Our Guests:David Ralf is a producer, theatre manager, and production manager. Before joining Theatre Deli he was Executive Director of The...2024-03-281h 08
Immersive Experience Network PodcastMaking Immersive: Creating Audience JourneysA huge feature of immersive experiences is the intense sensory experience and different routes that participants can take through physical spaces - from the complex architecture of shaping narrative and agency to creating worlds with audience experience in mind, making this work is a multifaceted process for creatives and production. In this episode Dr Joanna Bucknall talks with Colin Nightingale and Hannah Price about the rewards and challenges they have experienced when creating immersive worlds and the burgeoning language that makers use to describe creating different types of audience journeys.Our Guests:Colin Nightingale...2024-03-141h 18
Immersive Experience Network PodcastMaking Immersive: Working with Venues, Part OneImmersive Experiences often take place in non traditional cultural venues and finding a space that fits can pose a real challenge for makers and producers. In this episode we’re talking to Will Ma and Andy Barnes about all things venues, from finding them to making sure they’re safe and legal to host a project in. Our Guests:Will Ma is a Location Scout and Manager for Secret Cinema, Disney Star and Netflix, find him here on Linkedin Andy Barnes is a founding member of IEN and Director of Entourage, an event pr...2024-03-0757 minImmersive Experience Network PodcastMaking Immersive: Creating Large Scale WorkMaking large scale immersive work can be daunting; in this episode we discuss the creative, operational and financial aspects of scaling up live experiences for larger audiences in a variety of venues. We’re talking to industry experts to discover the exciting journey’s they’ve made towards getting a production live as well as what keeps them awake at night as makers and producers. Our Guests:Miguel Hernando Torres Umba Creative Director for Rematch Live, Lest Enfants Terribles, Secret Cinema and performer and practitioner for Gecko. @MiguelHTorresUmba Fiona Porritt: Senior Creative at Les En...2024-02-261h 11
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)Episode 36: Darkfield RadioIn this episode I chat to Glen & Victoria from Darkfield about their work.
Darkfield Radio: https://www.darkfield.org/radio
Feedback link: https://form.jotform.com/231234312639046
IEN Event: https://immersiveexperience.network/huddles
Secret Cinema Grease: https://www.secretcinema.com/en_GB/shows/grease
WXO Link: https://worldxo.org/2023-07-051h 13
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Feedback & Impact SurveyI am trying to evaluate the value and impact of TAIT as a resource and would be eternally grateful if you could spend a few minutes of your time completing this short survey. The results will only be used in anonymised form and most likely in funding applications, research contexts and as anonymised evidence for impact case study work and promotions/job applications. You can take the survey here: https://form.jotform.com/2312343126390462023-05-1001 min
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Episode 35: Swamp MotelIn this episode I chat with Sadie Spencer and Ollie Jones from Swamp Motel. https://swampmotel.co.uk/live2023-04-021h 24Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT/IEN Creators Huddle Series 1: Episode 3: Rob MorganThis episode is a collaboration between the immersive experience network and TAIT. The third instalment is Rob Morgan's panel talk from IEN Huddle Series 1: Writing for Immersive Experience that was recorded on the 20th February 2023 at Bridewell Theatre, London.
immersiveexperience.network/news/writin…experiences2023-03-3117 minTalking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT/IEN Huddle Series 1: Ep 2 Chloe MashiterThis episode is a collaboration between the immersive experience network and TAIT. The second instalment is Chloe Mashiter's panel talk from IEN Huddle Series 1: Writing for Immersive Experience that was recorded on the 20th February 2023 at Bridewell Theatre, London.
immersiveexperience.network/news/writin…experiences2023-03-3018 minTalking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT/IEN Huddle 1: Episode 1: Owen KingstonThis episode is a collaboration between the immersive experience network and TAIT. The first instalment is Owen Kingston's panel talk from IEN Huddle Series 1: Writing for Immersive Experience that was recorded on the 20th February 2023 at Bridewell Theatre, London.
https://immersiveexperience.network/news/writing-immersive-experiences2023-03-2926 min
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Episode 34: Immersive Experience Network (IEN)In this episode I chat with the founding members of the Immersive Experience Network about the work that they are doing to build a creative collaborative community of immersive and interactive makers.
https://immersiveexperience.network/2022-11-091h 15Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Episode 33: Samee HaapaIn this episode I chat with Samee Haapa from The Center for Everything about his audience-centric performance practice.
As promised too here are the links for the Immersive Experience Network and the TAIT book:
https://immersiveexperience.network/
https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/talking-about-immersive-theatre-9781350269330/
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Talking-about-Immersive-Theatre-Interactivities/dp/13502693362022-10-201h 33Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Episode 32: Neil ConnollyIn this episode I chat with Neil Connolly on the set of Great Gatsby.2022-06-191h 12Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Episode 31: Trajectory theatreIn this episode I chat with Trajectory Theatre about their AR/VR work.
If you want to know more about the Immersive Experience Network you can take a little peek here: https://immersiveexperience.network/
If you want to see what the summit is all about the link is here: https://immersiveexperience.network/live-immersive-experience-summit-tickets
If you want to reach out to me directly you can get in touch via j.j.bucknall@bham.ac.uk2022-05-291h 18Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Episode 30: Joe Strickland from Chronic InsanityIn this episode I chat with Joe Strickland from Chronic Insanity.
24, 23, 22 by Doug Deans, our gig-theatre show at Omnibus Theatre May 3rd-21st
https://www.omnibus-clapham.org/24-23-22/
Puncture The Screen - our digital art and performance festival in July is currently looking for people to give £6000 of commissions to
http://puncturethescreen.com2022-05-121h 08Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Episode 29: Immersive SpacesIn this episode I chat with Joe Ball (Exit Productions & Enter), Owen Kingston (Parabolic Theatre & Crypt) & Bertie Watkins (Colab Theatre & Colab Tavern) about the immersive venues they have founded. The episode was recorded in Exit productions space 'Enter' in Bethnal Green.2022-03-3159 minTalking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Episode 28: Itzatna CollectiveIn this episode I chat with the Birmingham Arts Collective, Itzatna about the immersive work they have been making. Sebastian, Jose & Alfredo discuss the ways that they engage audiences through Mayan rituals, heritage & food.2022-02-171h 30Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)Ep 27 TAIT: John Heimbuch, Walking Shadow TheatreIn this episode I chat with co-creative director of Walking Shadow Theatre.2022-01-171h 28
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Episode 26: Nick A. Olivero-Mr. Tipsy's Down the Hatch!In this episode I chat to immersive performance maker Nick A. Olivero, creator of The Speakeasy and Mr. Tipsy's Down the Hatch!2021-11-011h 19
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Scholar Episode Three: Dr Adam Alston, Dr Gareth White & Dr Josephine MachonIn this episode I chat with Dr Adam Alston, Dr Gareth White & Dr Josephine Machon.2020-11-091h 25Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Scholar Episode 2: James Frieze, Teri Howson-Griffiths & Sarah HogarthIn this episode I chat to Dr James Frieze, Dr Teri Howson-Griffiths & Sarah Hogarth.2020-11-061h 25Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Scholar Episode 1: with Persis Jadé MaravalaIn this first ever episode of TAIT scholar I chat with Persis Jadé Maravala from ZU-UK.2020-11-051h 06
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)Episode 25: Buckbuck GamesIn this episode I chat with Buckbuck Games about their immersive and interactive games and experiences2020-09-131h 43
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Corona Extrasode: Colab TheatreIn this episode I chat to Bertie Watkins from Colab Theatre about the impact of corona virus o their work.2020-07-0156 minTalking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Corona Extrasode: The Lab CollectiveTAIT Corona Extrasode: The Lab Collective by Dr Joanna Bucknall2020-05-1857 min
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Corona Extrasode: Parabolic TheatreIn this episode I chat with Owen Kingston from Parabolic Theatre about the impact of corona virus on the company's work.2020-05-1152 min
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Re-launch- I am back! (May 2020)News2020-05-0302 min
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)Episode 24: Owen Kingston-Parabolic TheatreIn this 2 year anniversary episode I chat to Owen Kingston director of parabolic Theatre at the CoLab Factory.2018-05-211h 28
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Episode 23: Katie Day-The Other Way WorksIn Episode 23, I chat to Birmingham-based immersive theatre maker Katie Day, Artistic Director of The Other Way Works.2018-04-041h 14
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)Episode 22: Bacchanalia Zoe FlintIn Episode 22 I chat with Artistic Director of Bacchanalia, Zoe Flint about her work as a director on Hidden Figures WW2.2018-03-1426 min
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)Episode 21: Zack PolanskiIn episode 21 I chat to immersive theatre maker and performer Zack Polanski.2018-02-071h 09
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Episode 20: Jorge Ramos LopezIn Episode 20 I chat with Jorge Ramos Lopez from ZU-UK.2017-12-231h 04
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Episode 19: DifferencEngineIn Episode 19 I chat to Jon Cooper & Andrew Somerville from DifferencEngine.2017-11-021h 50
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Episode 18: Ethan MechareIn Episode 18 I chat with Ethan Mechare about his interactive show Coming Clean: Life As A Naked House Cleaner at the Brighton Fringe Festival 2017.2017-10-171h 22
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT: Episode 17 Faye HughesIn episode 17 I chat to writer and director Faye Hughes at Exeter Street Hall in Brighton.2017-09-0139 min
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Episode 16: Emily CardingIn episode 16 I chat with Emily Carding from Brite theatre about her award winning interactive practice at Eten + Drinken in Brighton. This episode was recorded during the Brighton Fringe Festival 2017.2017-08-071h 04
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)Episode 15: TAIT-Jon GraceyIn this episode I chat with Werewolf Live Master Jon Gracey. This episode was recorded at the Brighton Fringe Festival 2017.2017-07-021h 28
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Episode 14: Interactive Theatre International (ITI)Episode 14 is a series of episode recorded during the Brighton Fringe Festival 2017. To kick off the BFF content I chat with Dave, Katie & Becky from Interactive Theatre International (ITI)about their very particular style of dinner theatre.2017-06-0153 min
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Episode 13: Julian CaddyIn this episode I chat with the Brighton Fringe Festival head honcho Julian Caddy.2017-05-021h 33
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Episode 12: SpecifiqIn episode 12 I chat to Specifiq about their immersive theatre work at the Vaults in London.2017-04-0258 min
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)Extrasode: VEXIn this first ever TAIT Extrasode Vertical Exchange Performance Collective have a frank and open discussion about developing and preparing for their latest immersive performance: All Cried Out that will premier at COLAB Factory in London at the end of March.
BOOK NOW: https://www.vexperformance.co.uk/aco2017-03-1655 min
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)Episode 11: The Lab CollectiveIn this episode I chat with the entire crew from The Lab Collective at Rose Bruford about their immersive performance work.2017-02-281h 05
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)Gemma KerrIn Episode 10 of TAIT, I chat to theatre director Gemma Kerr about her work with Omnibus and Highhearted Theatre.2017-02-011h 16
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)Episode 9: Ruth CrossIn Episode 9 of TAIT I chat with Ruth Cross from Cross Collaborations about her immersive performance work.2017-01-041h 13
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)Episode 8 Silvia MercurialiEpisode 8 Silvia Mercuriali by Dr Joanna Bucknall2016-12-021h 01
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Episode 7In Episode 7 I chat with Anthony from NYC's Deaths Head Theatricals2016-11-011h 03
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)Episode 6: Seth KriebelIn episode 6 of TAIT I chat with Seth Kriebel about his performance work.2016-10-0445 min
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)Joanna BucknallEpisode 5 of TAIT. In this episode the artistic directors of the immersive performance group Vertical Exchange Performance Collective Joanna Bucknall and Nigel Tuttle chat about their work.
You can find out more about VEX and their immersive work at http://verticalexchange.wix.com/wishbox
Be a cultural instigator! Help Vertical Exchange grow an immersive scene in Southsea http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/wish-box2016-09-011h 13
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Episode 4 - Goat and MonkeyIn episode 4 of TAIT I chat to Joel Scott the artistic director of Goat & Monkey.2016-08-011h 10
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Episode 3: Colab TheatreIn this episode I chat with Bertie Watkins the Artistic Director of Colab Theatre at a secret location in London.2016-07-0148 min
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Episode 2Episode 2 of TAIT. In this episode I chat with James & Alice from Les Enfants Terribles about their work as performers on the immersive show Alice's Adventures Underground.2016-06-0133 min
Talking About Immersive Theatre (TAIT)TAIT Episode 1This is episode one of the series, Les Enfants Terrible: Part One, I talk to the Artistic Director Oliver Lansley and Creative Producer James Seager about their development of the Olivier nominated show Alice Underground.
Please share your questions, comments and feedback with me.2016-05-011h 06