Montréal, Canada

Blur

An immersive XR theatre experience, created by Craig Quintero and Phoebe Greenberg

Blur Immersive Event - Main Image

Set in a near future in which cloning and de-extinction have become reality, Blur immerses the audience in a world that obscures the boundaries between real and virtual, fear and desire, fact and fiction. Blur invites the audience to confront profound concerns about grief, identity, and science as they navigate the surreal landscape. At its core, Blur asks the fundamental ethical question: “what would you do if you could defeat death?” Through innovative motion capture and augmented reality, actors' raw emotions seamlessly weave into the experience, offering a haunting exploration of love, loss, and the perilous implications of “playing God.” Iconic figures like Dolly, a human-animal hybrid, embody the triumphs and ambiguities of science and genetic engineering. Blur is more than a performance—it is an unforgettable journey that pushes the boundaries of storytelling and theatrical experience. It asks the ultimate question: Can science heal a broken heart, or will it unravel what makes us truly human? The profound and innovative production provides a new paradigm for digitally mediated theater experiences.

Audience Role

This is an immersive, actor-led experience. At certain moments, performers may engage guests at close range and may make brief, light physical contact as part of the storytelling. If at any point you are uncomfortable, you’re always welcome to step back or let a member of the team know.

Ages: 16 +

Content Advisories

Discussions of suicide
Emotionally intense moments
Mature content
No sexual content
Themes around grief
Themes around human cloning
Themes around mental health
Themes around scientific ethics

Interaction Advisories

Light (business/acquaintance) contact

Mobility Advisories

Event is wheelchair accessible
Mandatory bag check
Manual wheelchairs only
Use of augmented reality
Use of mixed reality headset
Use of virtual reality
Wheelchair accessible

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About Phi Centre

Dedicated to art in all its forms, Phi is a multidisciplinary arts and culture organization that cultivates all aspects of creation, development, production and dissemination. Phi is at the intersection of art, film, music, design and technology. Through eclectic programming and a strong emphasis on content creation, Phi fosters unexpected encounters between artists and audiences. Headquartered at the Phi Centre in Montreal Canada, Phi was created by Director and Founder Phoebe Greenberg.