If you haven't been able to make it to London for the long-awaited new show from Punchdrunk, The Burnt City, you can at least watch the documentary that the groundbreaking British theatre company has released.
Punchdrunk: Behind The Mask is available with a subscription to NowTV, and on other US streaming services later this year.
Watch the trailer here:
Creators of the smash hit Sleep No More, which was produced in London, New York, and Shanghai, the company built upon “promenade theatre” to produce the first commercially successful immersive theatre experience. The audience is set free in a performance space which often consists of multiple floors and areas in a building not traditionally used for theatre, where they roam around the extraordinarily curated sets at will, or follow actors interacting with it. Audience members are encouraged to be participants in the intricately designed world, viewing it through the eyes of the performances.
Designers looking for a masterclass in creating immersive entertainment environments can sign up for information on the Punchdrunk masterclasses which will be held this year, and will include hands-on workshops for designers, writers, and directors.