Free augmented reality treasure hunt celebrates 40 years of Theatre Peckham
Theatre Peckham is inviting local residents, families and visitors to explore Peckham, Camberwell and Southwark in a whole new way this summer through a free augmented reality adventure celebrating the …
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Theatre Peckham is inviting local residents, families and visitors to explore Peckham, Camberwell and Southwark in a whole new way this summer through a free augmented reality adventure celebrating the theatre’s 40th anniversary.
Created in partnership with US-based immersive technology company Replayar, the project turns Peckham, Camberwell and Southwark into a giant ‘playable district’, blending theatre, storytelling and augmented reality.
The adventure encourages participants to explore local streets, landmarks and community spaces while uncovering stories from Theatre Peckham’s four decades at the heart of South East London life.
Players follow a live digital map and collect 40 virtual tokens hidden across the area. The tokens unlock archive photographs, videos, memories, behind-the-scenes content and stories celebrating Theatre Peckham’s four decades at the heart of South London life.
Unlike many digital experiences, the adventure only works on location, offering a fun way for families to get to know the area in real life this summer.
Dr Suzann McLean MBE, Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Theatre Peckham, said
“For 40 years, Theatre Peckham has been shaped by the people, stories and places around it. We wanted to find a way to celebrate that history while also looking to the future.
This experience allows people to discover Theatre Peckham’s story by exploring the neighbourhood that helped create it.
In this adventure, there are no rewards for staying at home and no virtual shortcuts.
To unlock the experience, participants must physically visit locations across Peckham, Camberwell and Southwark, encouraging real-world exploration, discovery and connection. Players can only unlock the experience by showing up, exploring their community and sharing the journey with others.’
Jay Huddy, Replayar Co-Founder, said:
‘Replayar is deeply honoured to partner with such a remarkable cultural institution, and to introduce new generations to Theatre Peckham through immersive augmented reality.
Turning the streets of Peckham into a living map celebrating 40 years of creativity and community has been a labour of love and we can’t wait for people to step outside and discover Theatre Peckham’s story where it actually lives.’
The initiative forms part of Theatre Peckham’s 40th anniversary celebrations under the theme Your Stage, Your Story, Your Theatre Peckham and the adventure launches alongside Theatre Peckham’s 40th anniversary Academy Showcases, which celebrate the creativity and achievements of local children and young people.
Participants will be able to access the experience by visiting Theatre Peckham on 27 June, 3 and 4 July using the special and free to use Replayar app which can be found here: https://www.replayar.com and then following the instructions provided on site.
More information can be found at www.theatrepeckham.co.uk
