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SOMEWHERE is a 180° VR experience about loneliness. This installation takes young and old alike on a journey through the inner world of a child who feels all alone, trapped in the spellbinding grip of loneliness. A performance about the impact of loneliness and the strength we find when we connect with others and are seen.

In this experience, everyone – aged eight and above – is given a pair of VR glasses and takes a seat. You close your eyes to the physical space around you, put on the VR glasses and step into a 3D film world. There, you embark on a visual journey accompanied by beautiful (live) music.

It is both a shared and an individual experience: whilst you visit the installation alongside 33 others, you are alone when you put on the VR headset. In this way, you are invited to reflect, both individually and collectively, on the impact of loneliness and the strength we find when we connect with others and feel seen.

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>>> This performance is part of highlight For Real
Performing Arts Festival focusing on new technology

30CC Leuven, NTGent and Cultuurcentrum Brugge are proud to present For Real, a brand-new touring festival that brings together three cities and three theatres to explore new technologies in the performing arts.

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concept/direction/set design Schippers&VanGucht sound design Joeri Cnapelinckx in collaboration with Simon Lenski and Andrew Van Ostade director of photography Wannes Cré VR camera work and expertise Rick Cosijn show control Daan Hazendonk and Mathijs Geraerts performers on screen Charles Pas, Roshanak Morrowatian, Oumaima Kastit, Rowshuan Pikero, Damien de Hoogh, Mustaf Ahmeti, Jan Bijvoet, Octave Gysels, Poline Van Tiggelt, Warre Degoes, Naivid Rueda Baró, Musa Juwara, Leon Louis, Tilda Groffy, Dide Rovers, Surelis Rueda Baró, Torro Cré and Reza Shamizada props assistance and execution Juup Luijten movement coach Charles Pas sound and music mix Joris Caluwaerts/ Studio Finster costume assistance Valentine Kempynck support for performers and children Meike Steerneman and Camille Vermeire set construction Einstein Design technical producer Jaap van der Woude creative producer Eva Meijering business management and sales Dorine Cremers PR, communication, social media Naomi Swinkels with thanks to IngeJan Ligthart Schenk, Babbe Dijkstra, Facilitaire Theaterwerkplaats Breda, Het Zuidelijk Toneel and TIURI photo Wannes Cré