The premiere of the virtual reality musical, Non-Player Character, an interactive VR musical experience created and performed by American actor, writer and director Brendan Bradley, is being hosted at YOTEL Edinburgh.
Twenty four performances take place at the city centre hotel as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from 2-26 August.
This unique show showcases YOTEL Edinburgh’s state-of-the-art Imaginex screening room, offering 360° skyline panoramic projection surrounding the audience, the only one of its kind in Scotland.
The show consists of four audience members joining a live actor and a live musician “on stage” as if they are players of a video game, where seated spectators can watch the on-stage performance and see the virtual experience projected on a large format screen.
As one of the first its kind at the Festival Fringe, the show utilises playful improvision and audience participation around the structured story and songs.
YOTEL are offering Fringe benefits for guests staying during August including its “Fringe it up” add-on overnight stay package with tickets to Non Player Character, and a survival kit comprising everything you need to make the most of your stay during the Festival, such as a poncho, mini suncream, city map, Irn Bru, Shortbread and can of Edinburgh G&T, plus breakfast.
Guests can also add tickets for Non Player Character during their stay for £15 per person, valid for the first night of their stay.
YOTEL Edinburgh is located in Queen Street and has an atmospheric bar and lounge ideal for a pre- or post-show refreshment, as well as a 24/7 gym and multi-functional events spaces.
Tickets for Non Player Character performances are available here. Rooms at YOTEL Edinburgh are priced from £113 per night, room only.
Stephen Rafferty is a former crime correspondent at The Scotsman and was a staff reporter for the Daily Record and Edinburgh Evening News. He has freelanced for many of the Scottish and UK national newspaper titles. Got a story? Get in touch - stephen@theedinburghreporter.co.uk
