Immersive theatre in primary: Hopes and dreams

Immersive learning has its roots in immersive theatre – an art form that invites the audience to move through a theatrical world as active participants. In stepping through a door to another world, the audience can feel anything from awe to excitement. This is mirrored in Punchdrunk Enrichment's approach to immersive learning, however because it's about learning, rather than entertainment, the experience is more purposeful for the individual.

For example, A Small Tale starts with a teacher reading a book about two tiny people, Abe and Alba. The teacher leaves the book open overnight, and when the pupils return the next morning, they discover that Abe and Alba have disappeared. Inky footprints across the blank pages suggest they have escaped and are at large in the school.