History meets innovation for new live gaming experience

Resurgam: The Lost Pearl of Plymouth will see gamers using mobile technology to navigate their way around the City’s maritime heritage. In addition to exploring the incredible history of Plymouth, participants will experience reality merging with storytelling as live immersive theatre brings the game to life in all sorts of unexpected ways. Resurgam is an indie production supported by Plymouth University and Arts Council England. It is written by Hannah Wood, and created and produced by Story Juice, Mutant Labs and the University’s world renowned Institute of Digital Arts and Technology (i-DAT), with actors from Rogue Theatre giving the event an authentic historical feel. Dawn Melville, Director of Operations at i-DAT, said: “Plymouth is renowned for its creative and digital expertise, and Resurgam is a fantastic example of what can be achieved through working in partnership. The game celebrates the city’s past in a fun and exciting way, making best use of the latest advances in digital technology. We look forward to seeing the adventure unfold.