Toronto, Canada
The Spectators' Odyssey - o dell'Inferno
Interactive adventure inspired by Dante's "Inferno" and Homer's "The Odyssey"
Delve into an interactive live theatrical adventure inspired by Dante’s Inferno and Homer’s The Odyssey. Immerse yourself in an epic world that blurs the line between reality and fiction. TO Live and DopoLavoro Teatrale present the World Premiere of "The Spectators' Odyssey - o dell’Inferno" an immersive, contemporary multimedia theatrical experience that takes the audience behind the scenes of two of Toronto’s downtown core buildings, making the audience the central character in the narrative they experience. This unique show consists of two distinct experiences blue and red that can be experienced individually or together: Blue: Inspired by Homer’s The Odyssey, in this journey you will travel through the backstage of the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts. Embark on a multidisciplinary voyage across art forms including radio documentary, dance, playwriting, poetry, virtual reality filmmaking, and augmented immersive concerts Red: Inspired by Dante’s Inferno, in this journey you will lose yourself in an underworld hidden among the real-life streets of Toronto and the St. Lawrence Market at night. Afraid to miss out? Buy the combination ticket for both.
Audience Role
While we try to draw the audience into their own audience specific production, response and interaction is not required. But you do follow the cast around buildings and sometimes outside and travel to various spaces and locations. It is an active following role.
Ages: 16 +
There is one recorded sequences that contains a description of sexual acts, homophobia, sexism and strong language. Not every audience member will experience it.
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About DopoLavoro Teatrale (DLT)
Founded in 2006 in Florence, Italy by Artistic Director Daniele Bartolini, DopoLavoro Teatrale (DLT) is devoted to audience specific creations and multi-disciplinary contemporary performance. Presenting shows that roam anywhere - alleyways and hidden corners of Toronto, foggy canals in East London, independent theatres in West Berlin, ancient markets, and secret beaches in Mumbai, abandoned clocktowers in remote villages of Tuscany, deconsecrated churches in the old town of Florence and exceptional showcases such as La Biennale di Venezia. DLT is now based in Toronto.