Hello lovelies!
This month in the Voidspace we have our Void–noses to the grindstone as Voidspace Live 2026 approaches: it’s on 6-7 June at Theatre Deli, London. Not very far away at all!
The work that goes into making a festival like this (if there even is another festival like this?) is not to to be underestimated. Thankfully I have the support of the best volunteer production team a Void could wish for…)
It’s all worth it, however, to bring such an exciting thing into the world. Over the course of the weekend we will be showcasing the work of over 50 artists, over 50% of which is being shown for the first time
It really is wonderful to see the Voidspace becoming such a valuable generative space (a petri dish??) for artists to take risks and develop, and for audiences to be guaranteed something completely different.
You can find the full programme here.
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We haveall sorts of shows this year. It’s hard to pick highlights because each and every one is so good. It’ll be great to see some familiar faces return (Emily Carding with Timonopoly; Seth Kriebel with The Map & the Echo; not one but TWO new shows from Chloe Mashiter and new work from Uncle Barry to name a few).
We also have SO many artists join us for the first time, including John Robertson of Darkroom fame; our first show from Chronic Insanity (how has it been so long??) and Yannick Trapman-O’Brien (creator of 5 star cult hit Undersigned, ) flying in from the States, all trying out something new.
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In addition we have a MASSIVE range of experimental games, interactive installations, pervasive experiences and weird playable art.
Something I’m really proud of is that we are able to introduce a lower cost ticket – the artpass – which gives access to this durational work for only £15. If you can’t afford a regular day ticket, but still want to be a part of things, we are hoping this will give you a good time.
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The festival (as with most other Voidspace events) has sold out two years in a row, so we suggest getting a spot while you can…
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Outside of the Void there are some great shows returning to London in May including Ontrored Goed’s Handle With Care and Vinicius Salles’ Shop for Mortals and All Fools. Plus the long awaited inaugural Jubensha Con – the world’s first conference dedicated to this new form.
We hope you have a wonderful May – and hope to see you very soon!.
The Void loves you! 🖤
Voidspace presents
Happenings in the Void
Tickets are now live for the Voidspace’s weekend long festival of grassroots immersive & interactive performance, and playable art
- 6-7 June
- Theatre Deli, London
Voidspace explores
Interactive arts listings
Conferences & festivals
- Jubensha Con 2026 – The world’s first first convention about English language Jubensha! Join in for expert talks and workshops and the chance to try your hand at Jubensha for yourself (additional fees apply in some cases)
- 8-9 May 2026
- Theatre Deli, London
- Escape Room Community Auction for Sarah is raising funds to support Sarah Dodd, a stalwart of the escape room community who is currently undergoing cancer treatment. Escape Room owners from across the world have donated experiences and objects that you can bid on to help raise vital funds.
In-person shows
May 2026
- You are here – A spectacular celebration of pop culture, follow the performance as it unfolds around you in an on-the-move theatrical journey where every corner holds a new story.
- Until 3 May 2026
- Southbank Centre, London
- Big Telly Jam is a one-day, collaborative workshop from Biome Collective and Arcadia for artists and games designers to explore creative technologies, digital art and immersive experiences.
- 6 May 2026
- Waters Edge, Dundee
- Handle with Care by Ontroerend Goed has no actor, no technician. A box is mailed to the theatre and the audience are in control as to how the experience is shaped.
- 7 – 9 May 2026
- Camden People’s Theatre, London
- The End is a live, theatrical escape-room experience where you and your fellow survivors are thrown into the final days of civilisation. You’ll work together to solve clues, unfold the mystery of the Darkness and save the world as we know it.
- 7 May – 27 June 2027
- Colab Theatre, London
- The Shop for Mortal and All Fools a site-responsive and immersive physical theatre experience conceived by Vinicius Salles – a feminist take on Euripides’ The Bacchae.
- 14 May – 7 June
- Colab Tower, London
- The Garden – by Mary Tallontire is an interactive screening inspired by solar punk, science fiction and an optimistic vision of a sustainable future, this speculative game world reacts to the collective decisions of audience members.
- 16 May 12-2PM
- Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds
- Key of Dreams – highly immersive and interactive luxury 24 hour Lovecraftian experience set in a 17th century manor house, on the border of dream and waking.
- Treowen House, Wales
- Various dates, May – November 2026
June 2026
- Creature from Peter Broughton is a an experience designed for one audience member at a time blends a fusion of puppetry, ghost trains and immersive theatre, inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
- 9 June – 2 July
- Colab Tower, London
- The Rewilding of Uncle Dad is an interactive sound walk about what the structures we have grown up mean for our wild selves.
- 18 – 20 June 2026
- Bold Theatre, London
July 2026
- Apple of Discord from Chronic Insanity returns after an incredibly successful April run. Set across five atmospheric floors of the stunning Grade II listed People’s Hall, Apple of Discord invites you to this immersive performance where you can explore the legendary myth that sparked the Trojan War.
- 20-24 July 2026
- The People’s Hall, Nottingham
Ongoing
- Jury Games, live – play, sift through evidence and interview defendants to get to the truth. Read our conversation with creator Tom Black.
- Theatre Deli, London
- Ongoing
- Bridge Command – Ever wanted to fly your own starship? Fully interactive adventures in space from the team behind Parabolic Theatre. Read our conversation with Director Owen Kingston. Bridge Command has recently celebrated being in action for two years and has launched new Frontline Missions where participants can expect to be deployed into active warzones with intense, large-scale scenarios, tactical coordination between multiple ships and moral decisions under pressure. From 19-24 May, all other mission types will be suspended to focus on Frontline Missions and then they will become a permanent feature after that.
- Vauxhall, London
- Ongoing
Voidspace at Home
Interactive experiences in the comfort of your own home
Online events
Online events
- Project Intimacy from riptide is a curated WhatsApp experience which pairs two like minded strangers together and connects them other two weeks.
- Various dates, April to June 2026
- The Phantom Files is a digital expedition from the team behind Phantom Peak. For those fans of the universe who can’t get their fill while we wait for the Westfield Stratford City home to open in August 2026, this ARG will help to satiate your thirst.
- Lennox Mutual by Candle House Collective – Welcome to Lennox Mutual: a Life En-surance company, here to help you make the most of the time you have. We offer policies – to get yours, all you have to do is make an appointment. For more information, book a one-on-one phone session. Our live representatives are trained to make you feel, make you think, and of course, make you smile. Read our conversation with Candlehouse Collective here.
- Online
- Various dates, 2026
- Telelibrary – Dial in to the Telelibrary to discover a unique piece of interactive 1:1 theatre. Read our conversation with creator, Yannick Trapman-O’Brien here
- Online
- Various dates, 2026
Play at home games
- PROPHETS: {{ SUBTITLE TEXT GOES HERE }} from Chronic Insanity Theatre and Jacob Kay is an immersive experience where you step into the world of an abandoned video game and explore the world of autonomy and digital ghosts.
- Seven Strikes from Chronic Insanity theatre is a play at home Jubensha. Five players, with richly developed characters must investigate an attack, hide their secrets and uncover the story in this high-stakes, character led mystery. . This Kickstarter is already fully funded so supporting it will allow you access to one of a limited copy of the game.
- Tooth Fairy Inc – by Jamie Drew and Joe Strickland. Lie down in bed, put on your headphones and listen to this
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