a CHRISTMAS CAROL VR

A Classic Reimagined in Revolutionary VR

Experience Dickens' timeless classic like never before in this groundbreaking VR adaptation, where live actors seamlessly embody multiple roles, shifting perspectives between Scrooge, Dickens, and the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Featuring full-body motion capture and real-time theatrical storytelling, this production invites you into a richly detailed virtual world where every scene unfolds live before your eyes.

How It Works

The Raindance production of A Christmas Carol VR is powered by a custom-built performance pipeline in Unreal Engine 5, designed for real-time delivery on Meta Quest headsets. Actors perform as high-fidelity Metahumans using the Meta Movement SDK for body tracking and the facial tracking capabilities of the Meta Quest Pro. A proprietary avatar control system allows seamless switching between multiple characters, as well as dynamic toggling between third-person and first-person perspectives—enabling performers to monitor their own performance or make virtual eye contact with scene partners as needed. A fully integrated stage management console provides cueing for media, scene transitions, lighting, and animation, replicating the functionality of a traditional booth in a virtual environment.

EXPERIENCE A CHRISTMAS CAROL IN VR

The live immersive theatre show is hosted directly by Agile Lens, the creators. To access the show, you'll need a Meta Quest 3 or 3s. Meta Quest 2 and Pro are also compatible, though the experience has been optimised for the Meta Quest 3 series.

The experience puts you, the audience, at the centre, promising a groundbreaking live show you can enjoy from home—no festival pass required. By purchasing a ticket you'll not only gain a unique shared experience but also directly support the phenomenal actors and stage manager as 100% of your purchase goes to them. Spots are limited to just 20 players per show.

Pick a showtime that suits your time zone and book your ticket:

Get ready: After purchasing your ticket, please download A Christmas Carol VR virtual theatre app on the Meta Horizon Store. The app will appear in your Meta library. We recommend logging in at least 15 minutes before the show to resolve any technical issues. Please use your emailed password to access the live show. For further assistance, please contact the creators at info@agilelens.com.

CREDITS

An Agile Lens Production

Cast: Ari Tarr as Dickens, Scrooge, Others, and Debbie Deer as the Ghosts

Originally produced in association with Actors Theater of Louisville

Originally directed by Robert Barry Fleming

Adapted and Directed for VR by David Gochfeld

Stage Managers: Michael Morran & Charlotte Brown

Lead Developer: Yu-Jun Yeh

Development Team: Yu-Jun Yeh, Dante Cameron, Marshall Nowak, Noah Bowers and Charles Alexander

Environmental Design: Dante Cameron

Producers: Alex Coulombe and Kevin Laibson

Livestream Cinematographer: Jackie Roman

Media Sponsor: Instinctively Real Media

Live Immersive Theatre for up to 20 players | Show Runtime: 60-75 mins | Platform: Meta Quest

Award nomination: Best Immersive Theatre