Non-Player Character Immersive Event

Non-Player Character

A live interactive musical in virtual reality

Edinburgh ,   Scotland

Experience hosted by The Jigsaw Ensemble

Logo of The Jigsaw Ensemble

Imagine if a Disney musical came to life and interacted with the audiences in what Fame Magazine calls “a dream-pop immersive experience between VR and live theater… a flawless blend of Broadway, games, pop, and comedy bliss.” The Rich Mix London hosted Brendan Bradley’s NON-PLAYER CHARACTER, a live, virtual reality stage show about a non-player character in a video game who witnesses the death of the Hero and turns to the audience to navigate the five stages of grief. Four audience members joined Bradley wearing virtual reality headsets on-stage while the virtual world and characters were projected on the big screen

Audience Role

Non-Player Character features a live actor portraying an NPC of a fictional video game who turns to the audience to guide them through physical and emotional challenges. The opening song

Content Advisories

  • Death of a friend/family member

  • Flashing lights

  • Moments of darkness

  • Themes around mental health

  • 16 +

Interaction Advisories

  • No physical contact with performers

Mobility Advisories

  • Use of keyboard/controllers

  • Event is wheelchair accessible.

Tags

fringe
FutureStages
Improv
Live
theater
Theatre

The Jigsaw Ensemble

Hosting immersive events on EI since March, 2021

The Jigsaw Ensemble is a digital media company focused on narrative entertainment, education and live experience through collaborative, interactive media. The Jigsaw Ensemble’s founder and owner, Brendan Bradley, is a multi award-winning actor, writer, director and producer. After training at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London and NYU's Tisch School, Brendan began a career developing dozens of original plays and musicals Off-Broadway. Since moving to Los Angeles, he has built a name in over 100 digital shorts and sketches, earning over 40 million views and working with some of the most recognizable faces and brands online while