In late 2011 we were commissioned by Applause and PANeK to create a piece of street theatre that could be the centre piece for Applause Outdoors 212 during the summer of 2012. Our commissioned piece is the creation of two interactive robot puppets called ‘PuppIT & DigIT’.

The puppets will be in the Banraku style and each will have touch screen interfaces embedded in their chests and faces. These screens will allow audiences to learn about the puppets – where they came from, who they are – and share experiences with them through video, photography and written word.

The technology will allow PuppIT & DigIT to upload their shared audience experiences to the ‘social network’ and a bespoke website. Audiences can go online and view their own interactions and those of other people from different events.

We believe that PuppIT & DigIT is an innovative, compelling and achievable concept, which will provide a unique and lasting experience for the audience of Applause Outdoors 212 and beyond.

PuppIT & DigIT is copyright protected. © 2011 Polymathematics.