# Shakespearean VR Experiences 'Theatre VR' Has People Enact Hamlet Alongside Virtual Actors By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-10-09 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theatervr References: [roadtovr](https://www.roadtovr.com/theatrevr-wants-let-play-role-hamlet-virtual-stage-real-actors/) & [theatrevr.net](http://www.theatrevr.net/) [Virtual reality experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersion-vr) open up a world of possibility, making it possible for people to step into a variety of roles that they may otherwise never get to experience in their lifetime—this is especially true with the experience offered by Theater VR. Theater VR enables the average person to step into a [Shakespearean performance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pix-william-shakespeare) of Halmet alongside a cast of virtual actors. With the experience, users are able to choose which role they would like to act out, and they will be given lines and opportunities to interact with the others sharing the stage. Rather than just going to a theater or cinema and expecting to be entertained, the modern consumer is interested in co-creating their own experiences that are [fully immersive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timmerse) and offer temporary escape from one's day-to-day life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Virtual Reality Theater:** Theater VR is creating immersive experiences where people can act out roles of a Shakespearean play with virtual actors. - **Interactive Storytelling:** With virtual reality, users want to co-create their own immersive experiences. - **Role-playing Games:** VR enables people to step into different roles and be a part of the story. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore immersive theater experiences using Virtual Reality. - **Education:** Education industry can use VR technology to make learning more interactive and immersive. - **Tourism:** Tourism industry can use VR technology to offer a taste of different cultures and historical periods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Immersive Theater Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-no-more.md) - [Reinterpreted Immersive Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wizard-of-oz-360.md) - [Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-latency-vr.md) - [Avant-Garde Theatrical Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avantgarde-theatrical-experience.md) - [Live Theater AR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-ar-glasses.md) - [VR Horror Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draculas-hotel.md) - [Live Board Game Productions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-twentysided-tavern.md) - [Playwright Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pix-william-shakespeare.md) - [Touch-Reactive VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presence-in-bed.md)