theatre review

Rider Spoke

Brighton Festival/Blast Theory

If you've ever thought a performer just asking his audience questions was an example of 'interactive theatre', prepare to redefine your definition. Blast Theatre's newest endeavour, 'Rider Spoke', turns its participants into both performers and audience members at the same time - paradox? Not here. A computer mounted on a bicycle asks the participant questions as he or she rides through town, recording answers and 'listening' to the recordings of others. That is, unless there are noisy cars or roadworks going on - this is Brighton, after all. When it is possible to hear, however, a surreal feeling of personal anonymity could be felt - that is, if one could avoid being hit by a car. Credit is owed for innovation, but logistics are another story.

Meeting point: MyHotel, Jubilee Square, 8 - 11 May, times vary, free - ticketed, fpp 25

tw rating: 3/5

published: Aug-2008

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