Venue 13 Productions
Scotland
Welcome… Come closer… This is no ordinary fire. Step into an intimate, immersive campfire where mythical forces of nature meet in the shadow of a changing world. Once again guided by AI database, Symbiolene, as she conjures figures from her past: The Green Man, Brigid and the Cailleach. These beings, woven into her code, are a clear reminder that nature has memory and that when the earth is pushed too far, its spirits may seek vengeance. Through haunting audiovisuals evoking gentle warnings and broken covenants, this atmospheric experience lifts the veil from past to present.
21:15 & 21:50
Aug 7 – 29 (No Mondays)
25 Minutes
General £12.00 | Concession £10.00 | Family £10.00
A booking fee of £1.50 will be added per ticket, to a maximum of £9.00 per transaction.
A.I. Campfire News
- Episode 5 – A Venue 13 Carol: The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future 13 + Appealing by Paula Cizmar
In this special end-of-year episode of Podcast 13, hosts Ian Garrett and Vanesa Kelly reflect on an extraordinary year by borrowing a familiar seasonal structure: the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. The conversation becomes both a retrospective and a roadmap, tracing the revival of Venue 13, the ideas shaping its present, and the ambitions guiding what comes next. - Episode 4 – Inside the Theatre Green Book + So Beautiful Today, So Sunny by Marcus Youssef and Seth Klein
In this episode, Vanesa and Ian focus on sustainable theatre practice after Vanesa’s visit to the National Theatre event on the 14th November in London, where the Theatre Green Book took centre stage in an incredible event. They unpack the discussions, the international perspectives, and the sense of collective responsibility that shaped the day. - Episode 3 – teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi and NYUAD + Earth Duet by E.M. Lewis
Ian and Vanesa continue their UAE journey after World Stage Design 2025, reflecting on Ian’s NYU Abu Dhabi talk and exploring the university’s performance spaces. They also visit TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi’s vast immersive environment, sparking ideas about ecological and hybrid design, and share this week’s CCTA reading, Earth Duet by E.M. Lewis. - Episode 2 – Venue 13 at WSD2025 in Sharjah UAE + Space Cat by Lewis Hetherington
Ian and Vanesa take you inside World Stage Design 2025, sharing seasoned insight and first-time impressions from this global gathering of scenographers and artists. They reflect on collaborations, inspirations from the Scenofest Research Symposium, and how WSD’s creative energy connects to their ongoing work at Venue 13. - Tri-Nominal Futures: Performing AI, Nature, and Heritage in Symbiolene
On Monday, October 20, 2025 Venue 13 Directors Ian Garrett (Toasterlab) and Vanesa Kelly (V-KIND Arts & Theatre) presented their collaborative research at the Scenofest Research Symposium: Scenographic Heritage, Design Futures, and Sustainability during World Stage Design 2025 in Sharjah. Their talk, Tri-Nominal Futures. - Venue 13 Returns — Stronger, Braver, and Ready for the Future
We’re thrilled to announce that Venue 13 Fringe Ltd is now an official company registered with Companies House. After decades of supporting independent and international artists at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Venue 13 is stepping into an exciting new era — with a year-round vision, a nonprofit trust in development, and a model rooted in care, sustainability, and community. - Venue 13 Presents A.I. Campfire at Edinburgh Fringe 2025
As we prepare for another vibrant year at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, we’re pleased to announce A.I. Campfire as part of our 2025 programme at Venue 13. This 20-minute immersive experience stands out for its thoughtful integration of digital storytelling and Scottish folklore, offering audiences a moment of reflection around a sculptural fire where past, present, and speculative futures converge.