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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
Entertainment
Lynette Pinchess

One of the UK’s spookiest experiences comes to Nottingham

Thrill-seekers have the chance to try one of the UK’s spookiest experiences when it comes to Nottingham. For those brave enough, the spine-tingling theatrical paranormal experience in darkness lasts for 20 terrifying minutes.

Séance takes place in a 24-foot shipping container, which has been transformed into a Victorian séance room, at Lakeside Arts at the University of Nottingham. It's described as an intense, interactive performance that uses sensory deprivation and 360-degree sound to create a thrilling, psychological experience

Created by the renowned immersive production company, DARKFIELD, it's for up to 20 people at a time. Once the lights go out, Séance uses group psychology and spatial audio technology. Participants have to be 14 or over but it not recommended for anyone of a nervous disposition or suffering from claustrophobia.

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Shona Powell, director of Nottingham Lakeside Arts, said: “DARKFIELD lead the way in delivering extraordinary theatre in the dark experiences, and I'm thrilled that, alongside Adelaide Fringe and Taiwan appearances, they're back with a third residency at Lakeside. Séance is sublimely spooky and its binaural evocations toy brilliantly with our imaginations. Just don't lift your hands from the table!”

DARKFIELD’s critically acclaimed ‘container shows’ have been presented at some of the world’s largest arts festivals, including Edinburgh’s Festival Fringe, impressing global audiences in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, China and South Korea.

The company has showcased two productions at Lakeside in recent years, however, Séance is the first experience DARKFIELD has created. Artistic director, Glen Neath, added: “'We're so happy to be invited back to the Lakeside with our very first show - and our biggest hit. We're thrilled with the response from audiences we've received so far and we hope, with Séance, to reach even more people, whilst cementing the brilliant relationship we have built with this wonderful venue.”

Séance runs at Lakeside Arts from March 21 until April 2. Participants are reminded that it is a theatrical performance for entertainment purposes only. Further ticket information and bookings can be found at lakesidearts.org.uk

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