A new tech extravaganza that promises a unique form of live interactive entertainment arrives in London.
Grab a controller and get ready to play Save The Princess, an exhilarating multimedia adventure blending theatre and gaming. Running this February at The Hen & Chickens Theatre, this innovative production from The UnDisposables invites audiences to step into the world of Princess Plum, an unlikely hero on a glitch-filled journey across the video game multiverse.
The Show
Save the Princess takes inspiration from choose-your-own-adventure games, putting the audience in control of the action on stage. When Princess Plum refuses her "damsel in distress" programming, the game glitches, launching her on a mission to rewrite her destiny. Using an interactive web app, audiences guide the storyline, exploring whimsical worlds and encountering quirky characters inspired by iconic video games. With dynamic performances, cutting-edge AV design and bespoke technology this is live entertainment like never before.
Writer and performer Esther Mackay comments, “we had an incredible time performing this production at the Camden Fringe 2024, and are delighted to have been invited back to share our nerdy, techy play with even more people. As a company, we all love video games, and we’ve had a lot of fun bringing to life the lore and mechanics they follow, as well as poking some fun at someoftheridiculous stereotypes found in gaming culture. At its heart, Save the Princess was created to spark joy, to bring people together in a room and laugh, leaving them with a head full of questions to keep them guessing about what they could have done differently.”
About The UnDisposables
Founded in 2017, The UnDisposables is a critically acclaimed theatre company based in High Wycombe. Known for their ambitious, tech-infused productions, the female-led creative team aims to empower underrepresented voices and challenge traditional theatre norms. Save the Princess continues their mission to redefine the intersection of live performance and digital culture.
Dates: 10 February - 22 February 2025 (excluding 17th)
Venue: Hen & Chickens Theatre, 109 St Paul's Road, London, N1 2NA
Running Time: 55 minutes - Age 12+
Ticket prices: £18/15/12
Tickets: Save the Princess | Unrestricted View : The Hen & Chickens Theatre