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In July 2016, Virtual Umbrella provided experienced demo staff for a launch event at RADA Studios for the VR drama, ‘Ctrl’. Billed as one of the world's very first VR plays from pioneering virtual reality storytellers, Breaking Fourth, the piece focuses on a talented young gamer...

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In June 2017, Virtual Umbrella assisted in the set up and running of Sheffield Doc/Fest’s programme of virtual reality experiences, interactive documentaries, inspiring talks and sessions, Alternate Realities.   Described by curator and VR influencer, Dan Tucker, as 'a magical, factual feast [of] thought provoking stories from...

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Kaleidoscope is a worldwide community for VR creators to explore the art and science of virtual reality. Holding quarterly showcases across the globe in locations like Paris, Berlin, Los Angeles, Seoul, and more, it brings together local innovators to share their work, find collaborators, and experience the...

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We were excited to learn that Uber was coming to Southampton earlier in the year. As a business, we have used the service across London when we have headed in for meetings and in the States when we had visited. We love the ease and...

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Across 16th-17th May, Virtual Umbrella worked with the incredible teams at Generic Robotics and Toia Tech to present cutting-edge robotics with haptic feedback to the attendees at VR World. Listed by TechWorld as one of the hottest robotics startups in the country (2017), we were...

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Kaleidoscope London

“Kaleidoscope London is a community for VR Creators to explore the art and science of virtual reality. Holding quarterly Showcases, Kaleidoscope brings together local innovators to share their work, find collaborators, and experience Kaleidoscope's Official Selection of groundbreaking, new projects.” - Kaleidoscope London   Acting as Kaleidoscope...

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Lipton Ice Tea VR Art

In July 2016, Virtual Umbrella partnered with Lipton Ice Tea to present a cutting-edge blend of art and VR at the Hoxton Gallery, London.   Using HTC Vive technology to invite visitors on a “creative painting adventure”, the team encouraged guests to create their very own 3D...

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Easter Rising Voice of a Rebel

For four weeks across October and November 2016, Virtual Umbrella assisted in the showing of ‘Easter Rising: Voice of a Rebel’ at the Imperial War Museum in Manchester. This new virtual reality experience from the BBC, narrated by BAFTA award-winning actor Liam Cunningham, presents Willie...

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