What’s wrong with reality? Why do we feel the need to escape it?

From its very beginning theatre has offered audiences a chance to escape the world and enter a new one. The phrase “virtual reality” was first used by a playwright, Antonin Artaud, to describe the nature of theatre: a technology which allows us, for one night only, to get out of our heads.

But what happens when theatre stops working? Where do we go next? To Be A Machine (Version 1.0) meditated on the use of technology to improve the human condition. (Version 2.0) goes further, exploring how virtual reality will soon feel more immersive than reality itself. And that might mean we never have to go to the theatre again.

A VR headset and headphones will be provided and worn throughout the performance.
This performance is not suitable for people who suffer from motion sickness.

World premiere.

WRITTEN BY Dead Centre and Mark O’Connell
DIRECTED BY Bush Moukarzel and Ben Kidd
CREATIVE PRODUCTION BY Mags Keohane and Tilly Taylor
SET DESIGN BY Andrew Clancy
LIGHTING DESIGN BY Stephen Dodd
COSTUME DESIGN BY Mae Leahy
MUSIC AND SOUND DESIGN BY Kevin Gleeson
TECHNICAL DIRECTION BY Antoine Vanel, Blindsp0t
360 FILMING BY Wombat Media
CAST Jack Gleeson

For ages 16+
Show Warning: Contains loud noises and violence

RUNNING TIME 60 MINS
TICKETS €25 | €20 Student / Unwaged / OAP