From its origins to its contemporary forms – we ask the question “how does story shapes our world”.
From its origins in oral storytelling, cave drawings, dance and ritual, through the earliest forms of writing, then printing and now the various ubiquitous forms of modern communication, storytelling has always been a primary form of communicating ideas, expressing our intrinsic nature and for shaping our world.
Technology empowers storytellers to explore new mediums, methods and approaches. To step into the void and explore new ways of narrating stories. Increasingly storytelling is becoming more immersive and experiential.
Theatre, dance and other performative arts have embraced the immersive experience as a means of engaging with audiences. Technology offers possibilities for fully immersive and mixed reality experiences that push at the boundaries of conventional narrative forms. Transmedia ties together story experiences across multiple platforms and channels. While interactive media, games and television drama place audience choice at their heart.
This one-day symposium aims to explore the ways in which story has evolved beyond the linear, the stage and the boundaries of the screen. It will take the lid off new forms of storytelling and offer a snapshot of current practices.
The symposium asks:
- Is story still king/queen?
- Do we need new paradigms for thinking about story?
- When does storytelling cross over to co-creation/story listening?
- Is the traditional 3-act structure still relevant?
- Does the Hero’s Journey still work if we no longer depend on one ‘hero’ and focus on a collective?