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Live In-Theatre Performance
A live show in theatres – large or small – using projection mapping and surround sound. Thanks to our portable mocap system, the show can tour and be set up in under an hour.
Super Ancient. Super Futuristic.
With portable motion capture systems and real-time game engine environments, we create immersive live performances of First Peoples' stories and art, experienced across multiple modalities – from traditional theatres to remote communities, virtual worlds to art galleries and more.
Artwork by Elaine Russell
Founded in 2025 by Troy Russell (Biripi/Kamilaroi), eXtended Reality Black Theatre (XRBT) transforms how live performance is created, shared, and experienced – blending extended reality technology with rich cultural storytelling and art. Using a portable motion capture (mocap) system and real-time game engine environments, we create immersive theatre performances that can be experienced across multiple formats – from traditional theatres to remote communities, virtual worlds to art galleries, and more.
A live show in theatres – large or small – using projection mapping and surround sound. Thanks to our portable mocap system, the show can tour and be set up in under an hour.
Performers remain in our Sydney studio, while team members travel to communities with laptops and VR headsets. The show is live, streamed into a virtual space (this is not video streaming, rather live real-time virtual space interaction).
Fully live performances staged within a virtual world, similar to events in Fortnite game worlds – but unlike many of those, our shows are performed live in real time, each time.
A single-person headset experience in a gallery setting. Recorded mocap performances drive an immersive, interactive virtual theatre experience.
A full game version of the experience, building on the VR installation. It’s downloadable and playable, designed as a standalone interactive world.
A vision of future theatre where audiences wear lightweight AR/VR glasses. When that day arrives, we’ll be ready – with lots of high quality First Peoples-led content.
Biripi/Kamilaroi
Troy is a composer, musician, film- and theatre-maker who founded XRBT to bring ancient storytelling traditions and cutting-edge immersive technology to live theatre.
Ally
Adam is an internationally recognised mixed-reality artist, performer and composer who brings his decades-long experience in live performance and extended-reality art to XRBT.
Kamilaroi/Tongan
An independent producer and indigenous media specialist working in cross-platform media for decades, Tim brings his experience in community organising, curation, events and storytelling to XRBT.
Jardwadjali/Wotjobulak
Known as the grandfather of Indigenous Hip Hop, Munk brings his wealth of experience in music production and digital technology to XRBT.
Gunnai Kurni/Noongar/Yamatji
Brent is a dancer (traditional/hip hop), didgeridoo player, visual artist, and educator, known for his contributions to Melbourne's cultural arts scene.
Wiradjuri
A second generation circus performer with a passion for cultural practice, Dylan brings a desire to help audiences learn and celebrate Aboriginal culture, struggles, and triumphs.
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