Data-Driven Theatre & Art with Raspberry Pi systems
Schedule
Fri Dec 05 2025 at 02:30 pm to 05:30 pm
Location
CodeBase | Edinburgh, SC
About this Event
Come join us at CodeBase for a fun and collaborative workshop exploring how data, sensors, and small-scale AI-accelerated systems can power new kinds of theatre and art.
Co-hosted by Civic Digits, the session is led by David Oxley (Numeriq Ltd) - a creative technologist with experience designing large-scale interactive artworks that combine real-time data, sensors, and responsive systems. The workshop introduces affordable, hands-on tools for creating dynamic, participatory installations and performances.
You’ll experiment with Raspberry Pi 5 devices equipped with AI acceleration, learning how to capture live inputs such as faces, gestures, or emotion, and use them to influence light, sound, or atmosphere. Alongside the practical work, we’ll discuss the creative and ethical implications of audience data in live and interactive experiences.
Whether you’re a theatre-maker, artist, student, or technologist, this is an opportunity to experiment, connect, and imagine new ways to weave digital responsiveness into creative practice.
What you’ll do
- Explore how interactive systems can be built for installation and participatory settings.
- Try out Raspberry Pi-based sensing demos in small groups - from emotion detection to heartbeat-driven lighting.
- Prototype simple data-driven ideas for theatre, installation, or live art.
- Share insights on consent, participation, and the emotional impact of real-time systems.
Who it’s for
Artists, technologists, theatre-makers, and students interested in blending live performance with digital sensing.
No coding experience required - curiosity is enough.
Places are limited - book soon to secure a spot
Agenda
?: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Doors open
Info: Registration, refreshments
?: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Welcome & Introduction
Info: Overview, aims of the workshop, outline of the session
?: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Demonstrations
Info: How Raspberry Pi systems can be used for sensing, lighting, and data capture in interactive artworks.
?: 03:30 PM - 04:45 PM
Hands-on group work
Info: Participants experiment with Pis and sensors to prototype small ideas
?: 04:45 PM - 05:15 PM
Group sharing & discussion
Info: Reflect on what worked, challenges, and potential theatrical uses
?: 05:15 PM - 05:30 PM
Wrap-up & next steps
Info: Recap key learning, talk about future opportunities and collaborations
?: 05:30 PM
Close
Where is it happening?
CodeBase, 37a Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 14.00
