#TOMTECH
A catalyst programme for artists that bridges the gap between traditional performance and new technology.
As technological development accelerates, we ask ourselves what our role as a venue will be in the coming years, and how audiences will want to enjoy the arts in the future. To answer this, we created #TOMtech.
We want to encourage both artists and audiences to embrace the latest developments in Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Extended Reality (XR), Mixed Reality (MR), motion capture, 360-film and more. This programme allows ideas to be seeded and provides a space for those who want to play, take risks, re-invent and re-imagine what can be possible using new technology.
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Our latest #TOMtech project
We’ve been asking ourselves, “How can we push the boundaries of live performance and make our events even more immersive?”
To answer this, we’ve created a brand-new Immersive event format in our space. Audiences will enjoy their favourite artists and performers, all whilst surrounded by 360º of breathtaking visuals.
Artists who have performed in this space to date include:
Fatboy Slim
Halina Rice
Phil Hartnoll (Orbital)
Elijah
and more!
We are always working to improve our space - keep an eye out for these immersive events in future and be a part of the evolution of live performance.
#TOMTECH COMMISSIONS
'NEW WORLDS' IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
Halina Rice
WHILST THE REST WERE SLEEPING
CiRCA69
FROGMAN
curious directive
HABITATS
Marshmallow Laser Feast
TALKING POSTS
Shared Space and Light
An exhibit at the Bring Your Own Beamer event
LABS PROGRAMME
Our LABs programme offers artists the opportunity to explore new tools, techniques and partnerships away from the pressures of production cycles. We tend to focus labs on emerging technology and how theatre makers can play a leading role as new platforms for cultural consumption develop.
Each lab has a slightly different format. Application is normally by open call and we aim to include artists from a diverse range of experiences, backgrounds, genres and scales.
In the past we have run labs on real-time motion capture; exploring 360 storytelling; using VR as a stage tool, training artists to program via games engines, multi-user immersive storytelling, and projection mapping in performance.
Keep an eye here for future opportunities!
#TOMtech EVENT Archive
2023
Dreamy Place: Embodied Realities
BRiGHTBLACK: A CARNiVAL BETWEEN WORLDS
Halina Rice and TOM: ‘New Worlds’ Immersive Experience
2019
Limbik Theatre and TOM: Fatherland
Casson and Friends with seb.ly Studios: Choreocracy
Fast Familiar: The Justice Syndicate
TOM, Sheffield Doc/Fest and Make[Real]: vrLAB 2019
2018
TOM, Make[Real] and Virtual Umbrella: vrLAB 2018
Makropol and TOM: Doom Room
TOM: VR Parlour
Hatsumi VR: NoöSphere
Pop-Up Brighton: BYOBeamer #7
CiRCA69 and TOM: Whilst The Rest Were Sleeping
Wet Picnic: I’d Be Lost Without It
2017
Medea Electronica
REMOTE
ErictheFred
[pain]byte
MACONDO
360º Democracy
StoryHack Conference 2017
vrLAB 2017
Bitcoin: An Introduction
WHIST
WiFi Wars
Cat and Mouse
Frogman
Habitats
2016
Hacked On Classics
SuperEverything*
Pattern Recognition
vrLAB 2016
StoryHack Conference 2016
Electric Youth Ensemble: Visions of the Future
Adam Buxton’s BUG: David Bowie Special
ProjectLAB Sharing Event
Slave to Mortal Rage