AI: The Waiting Room – An Immersive Experience
Theatre (immersive, experimental)
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Venue 40C ARTS | C venues | C alto - bow
- 15:30, 16:30, 17:30
- Aug 25
- 40 minutes
- Country: United States
- Group: Art Vox (New York, USA)
- Warnings and additional info: Immersive interactive performance, Smartphones and earphones are required for the show
- Accessibility: May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
- Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
- Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Description
Enter a space resembling a government institution and prepare to escape. An electronic system calls numbers and a silent warden gives out mysterious packages containing a different story to each audience member. Powerful AI makes them the centre of the action, based on their input and decisions whilst they each become connected in a shared experience of waiting. This new genre of personalized storytelling highlights how a society that uses progressive technology can still be moved by creativity, humour and uplifting interactions made possible by human nature. Smartphones, internet and headphones required.Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].
General venue access
- Accessible entry: Enter building from Victoria Terrace using permanent ramp. Space is at rear of ground floor (Victoria Terrace level), accessed by one step up (assistance available). There is level access to space. Accessible toilets at rear of ground floor foyer.
- Stairs: 1
Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible
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- Email: [email protected]
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LL 36 days ago
Extremely overpriced. In the working phase, at best. Should have been part of free fringe.
D 41 days ago
Very disappointing. The “immersive” part of the experience didn’t make any sense with the AI component - there was nothing bridging the concept of the waiting room with what was asked of us. The presenters seemed awkward about tech issues and speaking in front of the audience. The AI content felt like a Mad Libs of our inputs and wasn’t really about anything, just a word salad. The additional prompts were poorly written and again, didn’t make any sense with the rest of the “show”. AI is being used here as a lazy gimmick to sell a premise with little substance beyond sitting in a room while the presenters do nothing to entertain. Save your money and support shows written and performed by humans with something to say.
Ton 42 days ago
Interesting concept and has a wonderful potential. Needs fine tuning about the initial setup, the instructor and how audience could interact more with one another but overall, it was a good experience. Can’t wait to see a refined version of this experience.
Cheryl-Lee Fast 44 days ago
Very interesting interactive and fun. ! Worth going to - just to mix it up -don’t know what to expect. Surprise !
PAOLO TACCONI 46 days ago
If you are for innovative formats, have to try it out. Please arrive on time :). Brilliant.
Albert Lin 47 days ago
Interesting concept! A few feedback points: I wish the coordinators had an acting persona for the scene, like maybe a robot? I think having instructions early and then a better scene container once we had all the tech settled would have worked better.
DG 48 days ago
Novel concept but needs further development
Inhibited by poor connection issues
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