A dystopian story and series of spoken word poems that explore mental health issues
Written and performed by Carl Sealeaf and Jasmine Gardosi, New Birmingham is a dystopian story told in three ways – a work of digital fiction, a physical installation and a website.
Set in Birmingham in 2053, a series of spoken word poems/dialogue explore mental health issues told through Craig, a young carer, and Charlie who has run away from home. The digital fiction piece comprises of an interactive environment and various 'explorable' objects that trigger audio.
New Birmingham was launched Monday 6th November 2017, 7pm at The GAP in Balsall Heath, Birmingham. The short digital fiction experience is available for download as a prototype.