Royal Shakespeare Company to Explore AI and Immersive Tech in Theatre

The UK government allocates £13.5 million to support creative technology projects led by the RSC and others in the West Midlands and Merseyside.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) will lead research and development projects incorporating AI and immersive technologies in theatre productions.
The initiative is part of a £13.5 million government investment aimed at fostering innovation in creative industries across the West Midlands and Merseyside.
The RSC's past use of motion-capture technology in the 2021 production 'Dream' demonstrated its interest in blending traditional theatre with modern technology.
The funding will also support the MusicFutures cluster in Liverpool, focusing on environmentally sustainable live music innovations using AI and extended reality (XR).
Partners in the CreaTech Frontiers initiative include Birmingham Opera Group, Birmingham Repertory Theatre, and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, highlighting a collaborative approach to advancing creative technologies.