Step into the minds of three unique characters, and join them as they embark on individual and uplifting journeys of self-discovery.

Activity: Live Performance | Dance | Theatre

Access: Free | Drop-in | Join In | Age Restricted (14yrs+) | Wheelchair Accessible | Options for hearing aids and captions available

What if we could hear one another’s thoughts?

Where We Meet combines interactive dance theatre with XR technology, inviting you to step into the minds of three unique characters and join them as they embark on individual and uplifting journeys of self-discovery.

This joyful shared experience reveals how we’re more alike than we are different, and asks us to reimagine what community really means in a modern age.

How it works:

You’ll be provided with an interactive audio headset that gives the gift of telepathy, enabling you to tune into the vibrant inner monologues of whichever character you move close to. Through the use of a wearable device, they in turn decide what thoughts they wish to share with you, so no one person’s experience of the show is ever the same. Alongside ample and varied opportunities for opt-in audience interaction, Where We Meet empowers you to forge genuine connections with other people through playful discovery throughout the performance.

The result is a heartwarming glimpse into the inner worlds of others as you unearth emotional depths within each character - and perhaps within yourself - in the process.

This is empathy reinvented. Join us for a joyful and shared experience exposing how we’re more alike than we are different, and reimagine what community really means in a modern age.

Ticket Types

Drop-ins welcome, but pre-booking is recommended to guarantee your space.

The Immersive Explorer (Active Participant) - Capacity up to 10:

If you’re a keen explorer looking for a fully immersive experience, the active audience member ticket is for you. Equipped with headphones and a tracker, you’ll hear the inner thoughts of the characters by physically approaching them. Performers remain in the light, while you’ll stay in the safety of the shadows throughout, free to move around the space without feeling exposed. You’ll be given every opportunity to connect with the characters through opt-in audience interaction (in the form of gentle movement, not dance), or simply observe the performers in action.

The Compassionate Observer (Seated Observer) - Capacity up to 20:

If you’re curious about the show, but prefer a light-touch approach to audience interaction, the seated audience member ticket is for you. You’ll remain in one of the seated areas for the duration of the performance, and receive a tablet and headphones in order to approach the characters virtually to hear their thoughts. Instead of moving around the space, you’ll enjoy connecting with each character by listening and observing them from afar.

Access

The performance covers topics of mental health challenges, especially around body dismorphia, perfectionism and anxiety that some audience members might find distressing.

Options for hearing aids and captions available.

For access information about the performance, visit the Unwired Dance Accessibility Guide (https://www.unwireddancetheatre.com/where-we-meet-accessibility-info).

For access information about Highcross Shopping Centre, visit their Accessibility Page (https://highcrossleicester.com/about/accessibility).

Description supplied by the event organiser.