Bringing Virtual Reality Theatre to Battersea

Wandsworth Council has teamed up with LIVR – the world’s first VR streaming service for theatre and the performing arts – and VR headset maker, Pico Interactive, to offer Nine Elms residents exclusive access to their very own on-site virtual theatre.

The first-of-its-kind pilot programme will see an eight-seater virtual reality theatre experience installed at the R.O.S.E. Community Centre on the Savona Estate in Battersea this autumn. The initiative will utilize the LIVR platform to make theatre more accessible; increasing local residents’ engagement with performing arts.

Using standalone Pico headsets, visitors to the centre will be able to get access to content from the LIVR library where they can experience great live performances on-demand in stunning 360° VR.

The extensive content library will feature new works from emerging artists and critically acclaimed productions, performed in theatres, festivals and unique spaces across London and around the country. The fully immersive viewing experience will transport users into the front row to enjoy the performances as if they were sitting in the audience at the live shows.

Regular VR viewing nights, alongside new Community Theatre Tickets scheme in partnership with Battersea Arts Centre and Theatre 503, will offer residents plenty of affordable ways to enjoy live theatre from Wednesday, 25 September 2019.

If you are not in Wandsworth then for £5.99 a month anybody with a smartphone or VR device to enjoy great live performances at home, on-demand, in fully immersive 360 degrees on WWW.LIVR.CO.UK.