The place where professional artists of all kinds can come to be amateurs.
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Exhibitions, public programmes and events to come this spring/summer
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Now Play This returns with a new four-day virtual programme packed with interactive games, workshops, and conversations to enjoy from home.
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Leeds legend Corinne Bailey Rae presents a special live show for her acclaimed LP Black Rainbows.
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The UK’s leading experimental games festival, returns this spring showcasing the very latest in independent and innovative game design from across the globe.
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London’s leading festival of experimental games returns with a new four-day virtual programme
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Building Worlds for Play with Nick Murray is a collaborative artist development programme for underrepresented creatives ages 16-25 who are eager to explore their creative potential in game making.
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Josey Rebelle’s infectious energy and passion for underground music has unquestionably made her one of the most respected DJs in the game.
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Festival director Holly Gramazio selects highlights of this year's festival of games and play.
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London’s leading festival of experimental games returns, showcasing the very latest in game design from the across the globe.
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London’s leading festival of experimental games returns for a weekend of engaging interaction and play
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London Battle takes over our iconic open-air courtyard with a world premiere and a day packed with showcases, workshops, live DJs and a big outdoor party.
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Now Play This festival has packed its digital bags and will be coming to your home for a weekend of play, creativity and experimentation.
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Jasmine van den Bogaerde, better known by her stage name BIRDY, signed to Atlantic Records at just 14 and bewitched the nation with her cover of Bon Iver’s Skinny Love.
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Now Play This returns to Somerset House to celebrate its tenth anniversary as part of the city-wide London Games Festival
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→ Exhibition Now Play This 2024 The UK’s leading experimental games festival, returns this spring showcasing ... the very latest in independent and innovative game design from across the globe. → Photography World ... courtyard with a world premiere and a day packed with showcases, workshops, live DJs and a big outdoor ...
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We host a Relaxed Session for anyone who would benefit exploring Now Play This in a calm and comfortable environment
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Simulation artist creating site-specific virtual worlds, video game essays, and speculative films.
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Programme highlights for the first half of the year
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From robots to virtual gaming platforms, this interactive installation exhibit shows how putting people's needs at the centre of the design process can lead to creative, new solutions to improve life.
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