A bold new experimental theatre experience

Presented inside FRAMELESS Immersive Art Experience in London, The Whale reimagines Moby-Dick through a groundbreaking fusion of live performance and immersive technology, in an exclusive sharing of this bold new experimental work.

Across 180° of projected worlds, spatial sound and an original score, audiences are immersed in shifting scenes as performers move through a bespoke physical set, where the boundaries between stage and spectator, digital and physical, dissolve.

Designed for audiences aged 12+, The Whale is a 25-minute experience that pioneers a new hybrid form of immersive theatre. A specially developed system of spatial creative captioning weaves text directly into the projected environment, making language part of the landscape, and storytelling more accessible than ever. This world-first approach responds to a growing demand for more inclusive performance.

Directed by Jack Hardiker-Bresson and Sharon Clark, The Whale is one of just nine projects selected for the Expand category of the Immersive Arts Prize, chosen from more than 2,500 applications nationwide.

Visitors can expect:

Live performance staged within sweeping 180° projections
A physical set that extends the digital world into shared space
Spatial creative captioning woven into the visual environment
An early look at an exciting fusion of art, technology, music and theatre

The Whale invites audiences to step inside the story, bringing the epic scale and emotional intensity of Moby-Dick to FRAMELESS for three days only.

📅 6th to 8th March 2026

📍 Blank Canvas Gallery, FRAMELESS, 6 Marble Arch, London W1H 7AP

🎟️ Entry to The Whale is booked via a specific performance time slot. These tickets are the same price as standard FRAMELESS admission and include access to all Galleries following the performance. Advance booking is strongly recommended as spaces are very limited.

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About the team

Jack Hardiker-Bresson – Co-Director

Award-winning artist, creative director and researcher. Jack leads Office of Everyone, a collaborative practice pioneering new, more equitable ways to tell great stories. He is a Tutor (Research) at the Royal College of Art and PhD candidate at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

Sharon Clark – Co-Director

Award-winning writer for theatre/screen and a dramaturg. Sharon is Creative Director of immersive company Raucous and a research academic at University of the West of England. Her work has won a Bruntwood Judge’s Prize for Playwriting and has been shortlisted for the Yale Drama Prize.

Additional Team

Ben Glover – Creative Captioning
Riya Mahajan – Lead 3D Visual Artist
Joseph Whitmore – VFX Supervisor
Rian Stephens – Creative Technologist
Helen Skiera – Sound Design
Shankho Chaudhuri – Physical Design
Ryan Joseph Stafford – Lighting Design
Phil Kay – Musical Score
Keegan Curran – Production Manager
Harshadha Balasubramanian – Access Creative

Produced by
Office of Everyone | Raucous

Supported by
Immersive Arts | Royal College of Art | University of West England

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a separate ticket for The Whale?

Yes. Tickets for The Whale are required and are priced the same as standard FRAMELESS admission. Each ticket includes access to all Galleries during your visit.

What are the performance times?

Thursday 6th March – 6:30pm, 8:30pm (Lates)
Friday 7th March – 2:30pm, 4:00pm (daytime), 6:00pm, 8:00pm (Lates)
Saturday 8th March – 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm (daytime)

How long is the experience?

The Whale lasts approximately 25 minutes.

Where in FRAMELESS can I see The Whale?

The performance takes place in the Blank Canvas Gallery at FRAMELESS, located at 6 Marble Arch, London W1H 7AP, just moments from Oxford Street and Hyde Park.

What age is The Whale suitable for?

The experience is recommended for ages 12 and up. Younger audiences may attend at parental discretion.

What will I experience in The Whale?

Step inside a reimagining of Moby-Dick through live performance, 180° projections, a physical set, spatial sound, an original score, and interactive creative captioning. The Whale transforms viewers into active participants in an immersive theatre world.

Is the experience accessible for deaf, deafened and hard of hearing audiences?

Yes. The Whale features spatial creative captioning woven directly into the environment, developed with and for deaf, deafened and hard of hearing audiences.

Can I explore the Galleries before or after the performance?

Yes. Your ticket includes full access to the FRAMELESS Galleries after your scheduled performance.

For more frequently asked questions, head to our FAQs.