Seance 2021 update#

Did we mention that the velvet seats date back to 1913 and were pulled from an abandoned theatre?Īnd so Séance is a sensory experience that looks at the psychology of both sensory deprivation and the dynamics of a group sitting together. But the installation's organiser says that 'séance' is simply a French word meaning 'session' or 'sitting'. Before morning, one of the girls is dead, leaving the others wondering what they may have awakened. You're probably thinking that there's something dark or supernatural about the whole thing - and going by the name, we don't blame you. At an elite boarding school for girls, six friends jokingly engage in a late night ritual, calling forth the spirit of a dead former student who reportedly haunts their halls. Im investing what I can into this project, but Im not going to go into debt over this project. So: Séance cant be completed without additional funding.

Seance 2021 update#

According to organisers, numerous participants have bailed halfway through sittings in the past. Hey everyone Long time no see This is another quick update for where we are with Séance. Expect to feel confused, repulsed and struck with temporary claustrophobia. The lights go out, leaving the place in absolute darkness and, for 20 uneasy minutes, you'll be taken on an immersive journey led only by touch and sounds. You'll next be told to put both hands on the table.

So, if you're not familiar with the installation and didn't have the chance to visit last time, a word of warning: it's aiming to mess with your senses.įrom Tuesday–Sunday between Thursday, April 8–Wednesday, June 30, participants will be able to take a seat inside the space, and then put on a headset. While past attendees stepped into a big, white container with dark curtains and black letters splashed across its side, in 2021 you'll be heading into a purpose-built space at Bay 43, an old warehouse at Circular Quay. The film’s synopsis read as Camille, a young woman who arrives at the Fairfield Academy following one of the student’s untimely and violent death.The. The film stars Suki Waterhouse, Madisen Beaty, Inanna Sarkis in the pivotal roles. This time around, the experience will be a little different. Seance is a 2021 American-English language movie, directed by Simon Barrett and written by Simon Barrett.

We'll update you with new show details when they're announced.Īfter first spooking out Sydneysiders back in 2017, the unnerving Séance installation is returning to the city. For further information, head to the event's website. UPDATE, April 12, 2021: Seance's Sydney season has been cancelled until further notice due to ongoing issues beyond the organisers' control.