Interactive documentary theatre piece in which the writer and performer Jon Nash takes the audience through psychology experiments and a séance.
Is Anybody There? comes to the Barbican Theatre on Saturday 7 November, an interactive documentary theatre piece that starts with a simple question: 'Hands up. Has anybody ever seen a ghost?' From there, it takes the audience through a series of psychology experiments, with interactive elements that bring a séance to life alongside the science. It's less a play and more a live exploration of how our minds can lead us astray.
Jon Nash wrote and performs the show, and it's directed by Laura Jasper. The whole thing was inspired by the true story of The Phillip Experiment, as well as Nash's own experiences at Exeter University back in 2006. It runs for about 80 minutes, and because it's a documentary piece, it keeps the focus on the real-life accounts and experiments that sat at its core.
There are a few things to keep in mind before you book. It's recommended for ages 14 and over, and it contains references to mental health. There's voluntary audience participation, so you can get involved if you fancy it, and there are moments of spookiness, tension and mild shock throughout. If you're not one for the jumpy side of things, that's worth knowing beforehand.
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It runs from 19:30 to 21:00 at the Barbican Theatre on Castle Street, in the heart of the Barbican. Tickets are £20, with discounts available.
