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HOME:Zero

Playful, immersive installation, inspired by  National Gallery paintings

Mixed Reality Installation
Created By Makers Of Imaginary Worlds and commissioned by Nesta and National Gallery X (The National Gallery and King's College London). 2024-25 tour Supported by Arts Council England.

HOME: Zero is an interactive performance that invites visitors into a fantastical world where time is running out. In this playful, immersive installation, inspired by National Gallery paintings, families spark their imaginations to create extraordinary changes and envision a more sustainable future. Co-designed with Nottingham families, this unique experience encourages us all to rethink how small changes at home can make a big impact on sustainability.
Ideal for families with children aged 6-10,

Touring 2022-26

Upcoming Tour 2025

Festival of Making Space, TBC- 5th-6th July 2025
Central Library Nottingham, Immersive Room -29th July-9th August 2025
Lakeside Shopping Centre - Thurrock Museum, Space & dates TBC- Aug 2025
Mansfield Museum 7-18 Feb 2023,Nottingham Science & Curiosity Festival.

Tour 2022-24

National Gallery X Studio Space, London- 21st May 2022
Lakeside Arts, Nottingham - 26th May -30th May 2022
Strelley Library, Nottingham- 27th July to 2nd August 2022
Mansfield Museum 7-18 Feb 2023, (Nottingham Science & Curiosity Festival) Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum- -1st-11th August 2024

It is suitable for families with children aged 6-10 (max 6-8 per visit in 25-minute time slots), admission is free but advance booking is recommended.

Audience Feedback

"I love the ambition of immersive theatre and digital experience. I have not a preconceived idea of what it was."

Parent

"I love the ambition of immersive theatre and digital experience. I have not a preconceived idea of what it was.

Mother

"Connection from capturing the object to transformation took a little while but very effective at making link to historical solutions that we can think about."

Parent

HOME: Zero Sketchbook

This pdf guide is best used after you have visited the HOME: Zero installation. It contains ten paintings from the National Gallery's collection that is used in the installation. It is designed for you to take closer look at the paintings and explore more activities with children after your visit.

"My child didn't know what to expect so it was a bit difficult at the beginning but we liked it."

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The Team

Creative Director- Roma Patel

Writer & content editor- Sam Redway

Producer - Lakeside Arts

Creative technologists (Mixed Reality Lab) -  Paul Tennent, Juan Martinez Avila, Laurence Cliffe

Digital Artist- Barret Hodgson

Sound Artist- Wayne Walker-Allen

Set build & Props-Tom Hall & Allan Buxton

Stage Managers- Dan McVey (2022) Sam Osborne (2023) Peter Gilbert ( 2024-6)

Cast -Painter- Alex Preston ( 2022-23). Andrew Buxton (2023) Charlotte Tilley (2024-2026)

Co-Design- Nottingham families

Voice of the House- Kitty Winter

Illustration & Graphic Design- Ruth Disney

Touring Producer- Rachel Ramchurn ( 2024-26)


We craft captivating sensory experiences combine interactive technologies with traditional crafts, prioritising sustainable materials and access.

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