IMMERSIVE COMPUTATIONAL PERFORMANCE
IMMERSIVE COMPUTATIONAL PERFORMANCE
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
RTFM 10.05.25 17:00 Lantern Theatre, Brighton Fringe Festival, UK
RTFM 11.05.25 19:00 Lantern Theatre, Brighton Fringe Festival, UK
RTFM 23.05.25 19:30 The Playground Theatre, London, UK
RTFM 24.05.25 19:30 The Playground Theatre, London, UK
RTFM 25.05.25 16:00 The Playground Theatre, London, UK
(Read the F***ing Manual)
In the heart of chaos and conflict, against the backdrop of war, a couple embark on a seemingly ordinary task: assembling an IKEA wardrobe.
Through the act of building – their furniture, life, and relationship – they discover that even in the darkest moments, there's hope.
The audience, assuming the role of a supportive community, becomes integral to the couple's journey, and with new spatial sound technology, sound takes on a living presence in the story.
RTFM investigates the juxtaposition of build and loss, offering a powerful exploration of humans' resilience in the face of adversity.
Performed by: Helena Harrison and Philip Honeywell
Premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024.
Supported by:
ABOUT US
DNA studio is a collaboration between Dor Frenkel, a physical theatre director, performer and choreographer, and Amit Segall, a new media artist and musician.
Dor was trained and specialised in physical theatre at École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq in Paris and has an MA in Creative Practice from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London. Amit is an Ableton Live certified trainer and has an MA in Computational Art from Goldsmiths, University of London.
At DNA Studio, we create immersive experiences that explore human behaviours and cultural changes through performance art and interactive new media. Our works centre on social issues, challenging the audience to engage and take action. By interacting with the audience, we aim to make an impact.
Since 2015, we have been exploring multimedia and interactivity as tools for pushing the boundaries of art, performance, and immersive experiences. We have created thought-provoking performances with innovative technologies and have performed at Tzavta Theatre, Rich Mix, APT Gallery, Contact Theatre, Camden People’s Theatre, Hundred Years Gallery, VSSL Live Art Club, OUTERNET London, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and more.
We play with storytelling, technology, movement, and audience interaction to form the foundation of our works, creating a new experience of creative-computational performance.
(Nine Five Five Less Than or Equal To Nine Nine Six)
955 ≤ 996 is an interactive audiovisual physical theatre performance that provides a unique view of an employee in the race for success. A solo performance with a twist, 955 ≤ 996 creates an unprecedented dialogue between two performers: human and audiovisual, where live video loops of the performer are manipulated in real time. Throughout the performance, computers and cameras capture live video loops of the performer, process it in real time, and project it back on stage to interact with the performer. The work expands the concept of traditional performer's dialogue, and creates a new depth of play.
955 ≤ 996 is an innovative work that invites the audience to question, challenge, and see the person behind the job title, in order to make a change for our wellbeing in the workplace.
Premiered at Emergency Festival 2022.
Performed at Sprint Festival 2023, Hundred Years Gallery and VSSL Live Art Club.
BEYOND THE GLASS
Beyond the Glass is an immersive AI video-art installation commissioned by Sysco Productions for experiencing at OUTERNET LONDON.
The work discusses the barriers women face in the workplace, represented by an imposing glass ceiling. In a dystopian future, a courageous young woman embarks on a journey that unfolds as she shatters the glass, forging a path of empowerment for herself and inspiring others. The video-art portrays the challenging reality women face in their quest for senior positions and acknowledgment, reflecting on the future of women in the workplace. It calls for organisations to acknowledge and eliminate gender-based barriers, fostering an inclusive and equal workplace for all.
Created by combining real video footage with AI machine learning algorithms, the work invites the audience to move around the OUTERNET space, focusing on one screen or experiencing them all together. Beyond the Glass aims to spark a dialogue, drive change, and strive for a future where women's possibilities are unlimited by the barriers of today.
