Rock Paper Scissors

Single mum Lina and her daughter Priya have a close and playful bond that helps them navigate life without tearing each other apart. Lina has found a fair way to settle any debate, using the game Rock Paper Scissors. But all too soon Priya learns that sometimes life isn’t always like the playground. This interactive virtual reality piece uses the latest hand- tracking technology to put you at the centre of the story with real stakes. Experience life through Priya’s young eyes and influence the story by playing Rock Paper Scissors against Mum, Lina. Looking back on Priya’s earliest memories, experience the joy of winning and the frustration of losing while learning how the realities of life play a part in this heart-warming coming of age drama directed by Alex Rühl and funded by the BFI Network.

What age did you realise your parent was just a human? A human trying their best with the hand they were dealt in life. Rock Paper Scissors explores the evolving relationship between a parent and a child who might not have everything in life, but they have each other. We ask you, the audience, to drive the story by playing the eponymous game physically with your own hands. This brings not only a childlike sense of magic and fun to the piece but also a deep connection to the characters and a strong sense of agency over what unfolds. The hope is that no matter whether you are a parent or a kid that’s all grown up, you’ll experience these precious childhood moments with a renewed perspective and a yearning for a time when all that mattered was winning a game of Rock Paper Scissors.

PRODUCTION 1: Ben Fredericks, Rebecca Cooke – CATS are not PEAS
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PRESS OFFICE: Alex Ruhl – CATS are not PEAS
United Kingdom
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