, United Kingdom

Circus in a Bottle

Experience a Lifetime of Circus. Virtually.

Circus in a Bottle Immersive Event - Main Image

Circus in a Bottle is an interactive and immersive live performance presented using digital and augmented reality. We follow ‘The Barker’ who, despite growing up in the Circus, has inherited none of his family’s skills. Touring big tops with his grandiose father, he witnessed it all; acts that defied logic, defined generations and underlined the majesty of the sawdust ring. But now, those once great Circus names have vanished into history for good… or have they? The Barker and his miniature assistant recreate these Circus acts from bygone years before your very eyes. Once told, he packs these stories into a suitcase ready to take to the road. This incredible experience fuses cutting edge technology with live performance using Magic Leap AR headsets. Following on from the unfortunate cancellation of this year's VAULT festival, where Circus in a Bottle was due to make its world premiere, we are excited to bring it to an alternate venue where audiences will discover some of the trapeze-like highs and the crushing lows of life under the big top. (The show follows all government COVID guidelines.)

Audience Role

The audience will be asked questions like "Has anyone heard of him?" and people can feel free to say if they have or not. The audience might be asked to help place objects on the table.

Ages: All ages

Content Advisories

Near eye display
Uses augmented reality headset

Interaction Advisories

Light (business/acquaintance) contact

Mobility Advisories

Event is not wheelchair accessible
Stairs

About Trajectory Theatre

Trajectory Theatre is committed to advancing public appreciation of the immersive digital arts, through the production and exhibition of new creative works; exploring the interstice between traditional theatre practice and emergent technology, focusing on interpersonal connection, the future of the digital era, and challenging notions of reality through perception. Our charitable objectives focus on creation, showing and community.