Ceci Est Mon Coeur (This is my heart) is an immersive site-specific work exploring an extraordinary love story, that of a child’s reconciliation with his body. It’s an immersive tale in which the audience, wrapped in a connected garment and embellished with luminous embroidery, is swept up in a poetic experience that is both aural and visual.
Ceci Est Mon Coeur offers a sensory odyssey in which the audience sees the connected garment light up in synchronisation with the text of the story.
An immersive experience directed by
Nicolas Blies
with Stéphane Hueber-Blies
Producers
a_BAHN,
Co-producers
Lucid Realities & PHI Studio
Running time: 45 minutes
Age guidance: 13+
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.
Opening times:
Sun – Mon 11am – 4pm
Tue – Sat 11am – 6pm
Pay What You Can: £4, £8 or £10.
FAQs
What can I expect from the experience?
Ceci Est Mon Coeur is an immersive experience where you will wear an innovative luminescent garment that will light up in sync with the story. You will wear high-end headphones to listen to the narrator's voice, and the physical space will be filled with projection-mapped visuals for total immersion.
How long does the experience last?
The duration of the experience from onboarding to offboarding is 45 minutes.
What equipment is necessary to participate in the experience?
You will wear headphones and a luminescent garment - all provided and set up by our trained Bocs staff.
In what language is the experience presented?
The experience is presented in English and French.
Is there staff on hand throughout?
Yes, our Bocs staff will be on hand to guide and support you throughout your entire experience.
Is the experience accessible to those with reduced mobility?
Yes, the experience is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Please contact us before purchasing your ticket(s) so that we can accommodate you.
Is the experience accessible to children?
This experience is recommended for audiences aged 13 and over. It contains content that may not be suitable for younger viewers. All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.
Do I need to bring anything?
Spectacles may be worn under the VR headset however it may be more comfortable to wear contact lenses or go without your glasses for the experience.
What are the health and safety measures?
Most people do not experience any negative reactions to Virtual Reality. However, VR may be disorientating for individuals who are neurodiverse, have hearing or sight impairments, or experience vertigo, epilepsy, dizziness, seizures, motion sickness or fainting.
If you are pregnant or have a pacemaker, please consult with your GP before taking part.
Trained facilitators will be on hand to provide support and guidance throughout the experience should you require it.
We thoroughly clean and sanitise all equipment, including headsets and headphones, with hospital-grade antibacterial wipes before each use.
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. VR is not recommended for under 10s. Visit the Meta Quest safety information page for further information.
Babies in slings are not permitted inside the experience.
Any guests arriving for the experience who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to take part.
