28/08/2026
What does it take to create a compelling avatar performance with high levels of realism, wit, charm and showcraft, but without the budget of a major commercial production?
Avatar Advancements tells the story of Unit 1 and its partners taking on exactly that challenge.
Working in collaboration with ROE Visual, Brompton Technology, Woodroffe Bassett Lighting Design, sound designer Richard Brooker and set designer Lee Newby, the Unit 1 team created a 15-minute avatar performance featuring artist KT Tunstall.
The result has already generated plenty of excitement among those lucky enough to see it.
At PLASA on Monday 7 September at 4.15pm, join Rob Fowler for a panel exploring how the team brought the performance to life, the technical challenges behind this emerging form of entertainment, and where avatar technology could take us next.
Joining the discussion:
• Pavle Mihajlovic, CTO, Unit 1
• Lee Newby, Set and Costume Designer
• Simon Morton, Technical Manager, ROE UK
• Elena Lown, Technical Support Manager, Brompton Technology
If you’re interested in the technology, creative thinking and collaboration behind the project, we’d love to see you there. Find out more here: https://www.plasashow.com/programme