Alone Together vs Through the Cracks

Discover a new kind of human connection with ALONE TOGETHER, the app that lets you play the role of a rented family member to lonely people seeking companionship. Blurring the lines between reality and fiction, ALONE TOGETHER combines cutting-edge technology with theatrical storytelling to create a unique and immersive experience. Inspired by the concept of a family rental agency, ALONE TOGETHER invites you to step into the shoes of a professional stand-in and weave in and out of the lives of lonely people. With voice recognition and AI, your interactions are unpredictable and spontaneous, creating a sense of excitement and wonder. Season One of ALONE TOGETHER follows Kya, a lonely university dropout who works as a professional stand-in for the Alone Together Agency. Through four emotionally arresting episodes, players will navigate the complexities of human relationships and confront their own sense of isolation as they interact with clients seeking companionship and connection. EPISODE 1 - "Forgive" Sara lost her husband almost a year ago and her daughter has been estranged since. Can you help her reconnect with her daughter and find forgiveness on the anniversary of her husband's death? EPISODE 2 - "Inspire" Ben has retreated from society and refuses to leave his bedroom. His parents have hired a stand-in sister to try and coax him out. Can you inspire him to rejoin the world? EPISODE 3 - "Release" Ana is struggling with a painful breakup and the shame of how she handled herself. She hires a stand-in ex to try and redo the breakup, but the roles are reversed. Can you help her release her emotions and move forward? EPISODE 4 - "Connection" Kya is a lonely university dropout searching for a sense of belonging. Can you connect with her and help her find a place in the world? Step into a new form of home entertainment with ALONE TOGETHER, guided by principles of acting learned from theatre. This immersive narrative experience allows you to explore the depths of human connection and confront your own sense of social isolation. With emotionally arresting episodes that are both innovative and familiar, ALONE TOGETHER offers a unique and immersive experience that allows you to explore the depths of this essential human experience. Play now and discover a new kind of journey that challenges your beliefs about human connection. Join our community of players and discover a new form of home entertainment that speaks to the realities of our contemporary society.

Through the Cracks is an Augmented Reality (AR) theatre app co-produced by Office of Everyone and English Touring Theatre. The project shares undervalued stories that have fallen through the cracks, both figuratively and literally. 'In time' by Sonali Bhattacharyya is the first story featured. The piece comprises two four minute scenes that can be experienced together or with a break. You should physically move your device and your body around the cracks in the floor as if they are part of your physical surroundings.