Creative Vortex Productions

We’re excited to share that we’ve been awarded £20k Experiment funding from Immersive Arts!! We look forward to continuing the exploration of our long-term project and taking our work to the next level. Introducing BARRIO: an immersive theatre-club experience.

A rave at the edge of demolition. A community at the edge of change. Inspired by the gentrification of Elephant and Castle in London and the real-life stories of first- and second-generation migrants, BARRIO fuses theatre and club culture into an interactive experience where audiences don’t just watch a story of regeneration — they move inside it.

Blending binaural and spatial audio, the work moves between intimate, headset-led reflection and a shared, headset-free rave environment. As traditional club culture declines and the cost of entertainment rises, BARRIO explores new ways of building connection.

Read more: https://immersivearts.uk/projects/barrio/

Meet the characters of BARRIO (working title): Santi

Santiago (Santi) moved to London from Colombia when he was just three years old. He’s never been one to stand out - quiet, observant, and content to stay in the background. So, he’s uneasy when his mother takes a public stand against the council as their estate faces demolition. Ironically, it’s his unexpected connection with Sophie - a bold, outspoken journalist - that pushes him out of his shell. Thanks to her, Santi is forced to face a truth he’s long avoided: he doesn’t know who he is. And for the first time, he has to figure out where he’s going.

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