HOMECOMING

Mixed Reality Performance

by Choreographer Georgia Tegou & Visual Artist Kristina Pulejkova

Commissioned by The Place
Supported by The Lowry, FACT Liverpool and Dance East
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England
Accessibility Partners: Candoco Dance Company

Initial research supported by
Choreodrome Residency at The Place and Light Moves Festival of Screendance - Studio Light Moves

APRIL 1st 2025, THE LOWRY SALFORD

OCTOBER 31st, NOVEMBER 1st 2025, THE PLACE LONDON

What happens when your world falls apart?

HOMECOMING blends storytelling, dynamic choreography, and cutting-edge technology to trace the journey of a woman on a quest to reconnect with her lost sense of self. Through a stunning live performance interwoven with immersive holographic projections, we follow a journey between two worlds, where reality bends and breaks.

Step into the shoes of a ghost trapped in a haunting, otherworldly limbo, desperately searching to reclaim its body. Told from the ghost’s perspective, this emotionally charged narrative dives into themes of disconnection, the cathartic joy of rediscovering oneself, and the slow process of rebuilding after burnout. This raw and emotional tale invites you to dive into the spirit's haunting memories and unravel the mystery of her forgotten identity, resonating with anyone who has ever had to reclaim what was once lost. This is not just a story of survival, but of rebirth - a visceral, unforgettable reminder of the strength it takes to come home to oneself.

There are two ways to experience HOMECOMING: as an immersive theater performance that merges live performance with digital elements, or as a VR experience in The Lowry’s lobby. In the VR experience, you step into the role of the ghost, unlocking the story through your own movement. Accessibility is integral to the piece, placing it at its core.

Live Performance Duration: 60 minutes
VR Experience Duration: 25 minutes

Trigger warning: This work contains images and references of fire.

Concept, Direction, Choreography, Visual Design
GEORGIA TEGOU & KRISTINA PULEJKOVA

Music Composition & Sound Design
VINCENT CAVANAGH / THE RADICANT

Costume Designer
JUSTIN SMITH / JSMITH ESQUIRE

Lighting Designer
JACKIE SHEMESH

Performers
EDD ARNOLD, XAN DYE, KIMBERLEY HARVEY, SYNNE LUNDESGAARD, AKSHAY SHARMA, ANNA SMITH

R&SD Performers
XAN DYE, NATHAN GOODMAN, SYNNE LUNDESGAARD, PAULINA PORWOLLIK, JOSHUA JAMES SMITH

Creative Coders and Visual Artists for the VR experience
UNCHARTED LIMBO COLLECTIVE

360 Videography
SIVANI HASSARD

Hologram Videography
JACKIE READ

VR Animation
DAVE NORTON / LIMBOTECH

VR Consultant and Interact Machine Learning Researcher and Developer
CLARICE HILTON

Producing Consultant
LIA PRENTAKI

Creative Producer
LINDA PETERKOPA

Assistant Creative Producer
MARITA ANASTASI

R&D Photography
NIKOLAS LOUKA