Impulse: Playing with Reality

What happens in your mind when you act on impulse?

Impulse: Playing with Reality Immersive Event - Main Image

This project, narrated by Tilda Swinton, playfully explores what it means to live with ADHD. This brilliantly inventive take on living with ADHD employs Mixed Reality to capture the visual cacophony of our thoughts and what it means to be neurodivergent. Through captivating gameplay, follow four outsiders whose rollercoaster of emotions leads them to a life on the edge. As the characters explore their thought patterns, you can uncover your own to reach a state of empathy and understanding. Content warning The experience features some fast-paced gameplay, which some users may find overwhelming. Contains epileptic triggers; mentions of suicide, violence and vertigo, suicidal thoughts, self-harm and violence.

Venue

Southbank Centre’s Undercroft, Level 1, Queen Elizabeth Hall

Start date

October 9th, 2024

End date

October 21st, 2024

Audience Role

The experience features some fast-paced gameplay, which some users may find overwhelming.

Ages: 13 +

Content Advisories

Fast-paced gameplay
Flashing lights
Mentions of self-harm
Mentions of suicide and suicidal thoughts
Mentions of vertigo
Mentions of violence
Use of virtual reality

Interaction Advisories

No physical contact with performers

Mobility Advisories

Event is wheelchair accessible
Use of virtual reality

Tags

ADHD

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