#TOMTECH
A catalyst programme for artists that bridges the gap between traditional performance and new technology.
As technological development accelerates, we ask ourselves what our role as a venue will be in the coming years, and how audiences will want to enjoy the arts in the future. To answer this, we created #TOMtech.
We want to encourage both artists and audiences to embrace the latest developments in Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Extended Reality (XR), Mixed Reality (MR), motion capture, 360-film and more. #TOMtech allows ideas to be seeded and provides a space for those who want to play, take risks, re-invent, and re-imagine what is possible using new technology.
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#TOMTECH COMMISSIONS
'NEW WORLDS' IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
Halina Rice
WHILST THE REST WERE SLEEPING
CiRCA69
FROGMAN
curious directive
HABITATS
Marshmallow Laser Feast
TALKING POSTS
Shared Space and Light
An exhibit at the Bring Your Own Beamer event
LABS PROGRAMME
Our LABs programme offers artists the opportunity to explore new tools, techniques and partnerships away from the pressures of production cycles. We tend to focus labs on emerging technology and how theatre makers can play a leading role as new platforms for cultural consumption develop.
Each lab has a slightly different format. Application is normally by open call and we aim to include artists from a diverse range of experiences, backgrounds, genres and scales.
In the past we have run labs on real-time motion capture; exploring 360 storytelling; using VR as a stage tool, training artists to program via games engines, multi-user immersive storytelling, and projection mapping in performance.
Keep an eye here for future opportunities!
OUR NEXT LAB…
ImmersiveLAB
Our latest LAB opportunity is designed to provide artists and bands with the resources and expertise to explore the creative potential of immersive formats.
To find out more about the LAB and how to apply, download the outline via the link below:
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE IMMERSIVELAB OUTLINE (WORD)
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE IMMERSIVELAB OUTLINE (PDF)
Our first Visual Focus Session will take place on 13 February. If you would like to attend this session, please RSVP by emailing sarita@theoldmarket.com (space is limited, advance booking is essential).
#TOMtech EVENT Archive
2023
Dreamy Place: Embodied Realities
BRiGHTBLACK: A CARNiVAL BETWEEN WORLDS
Halina Rice and TOM: ‘New Worlds’ Immersive Experience
2020-2022 - GONE FISHIN’
2019
Limbik Theatre and TOM: Fatherland
Casson and Friends with seb.ly Studios: Choreocracy
Fast Familiar: The Justice Syndicate
TOM, Sheffield Doc/Fest and Make[Real]: vrLAB 2019
2018
TOM, Make[Real] and Virtual Umbrella: vrLAB 2018
Makropol and TOM: Doom Room
TOM: VR Parlour
Hatsumi VR: NoöSphere
Pop-Up Brighton: BYOBeamer #7
CiRCA69 and TOM: Whilst The Rest Were Sleeping
Wet Picnic: I’d Be Lost Without It
2017
Medea Electronica
REMOTE
ErictheFred
[pain]byte
MACONDO
360º Democracy
StoryHack Conference 2017
vrLAB 2017
Bitcoin: An Introduction
WHIST
WiFi Wars
Cat and Mouse
Frogman
Habitats
2016
Hacked On Classics
SuperEverything*
Pattern Recognition
vrLAB 2016
StoryHack Conference 2016
Electric Youth Ensemble: Visions of the Future
Adam Buxton’s BUG: David Bowie Special
ProjectLAB Sharing Event
Slave to Mortal Rage