VR Swing
by Studio Go Go
Digital, Installation
‘Remember swinging in the playground as a child: enjoying sensations of speed & weightlessness as you swooped high & low; laughing with friends, hoping they didn’t spot that you were a little scared? We’re harnessing those magical motion-memories to take audiences on incredible, action-packed adventures – now with three award-winning worlds to choose from!‘
Brendan Walker, Founder and Creative Director
Launch, flap, soar and glide your way across psychedelic skies in the Da Vinci flying machine of your choice; scoot, leap and stride through the geometric landscapes of VR Playground; or set off on a rip-roaring prehistoric adventure with Paper Dinosaurs.
About Studio Go Go
Studio Go Go creates immersive ride experiences for public spaces, festivals and family audiences.
Their work transforms swings, rides and real-world motion into shared experiences, combining physical interaction with synchronised digital storytelling.
Originally commissioned by Without Walls in 2017 as VR Playground, Studio Go Go’s VR Swing was conceived from the outset as a flexible touring format, designed to transport audiences through multiple immersive adventures and playful worlds.
Current VR Swing experiences include: VR Playground — geometric movement-play through surreal landscapes; a squadron of Da Vinci flying machines; and Paper Dinosaurs — a rip-roaring prehistoric adventure for family audiences.
Funding, commissioning and partner credits
VR Playground was created by Studio Go Go with major support from Without Walls, Arts Council England, Norfolk and Norwich Festival, Stockton International Riverside Festival, and Greenwich & Docklands International Festival.
Da Vinci flying machines, formerly known as VOLO: dreams of flight, was developed with additional support from City of London, Culture Mile and Arts Council England.
Paper Dinosaurs was developed with support from Innovate UK and Arts Council England.