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

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

Interaction Advisories

• No physical contact with performers

Mobility Advisories

• Event is wheelchair accessible
• Use of virtual reality

Tags

ADHD

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