In 2019, Canadian poet Rose Condo created The Empathy Experiment, asking if empathy was facing extinction because of our addictions to mobile devices. Rose won Best Spoken Word Show at the 2019 Greater Manchester Fringe, received critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe, and was shortlisted for Best Spoken Word show at the 2020 Saboteur Awards.

And then … the world changed.

And soon … Rose’s relationship with her phone completely changed.

Rose brings a revised version of the show to live audiences. Still a careful blend of poetry and prose, The Empathy Experiment 2.0 now looks different in a post-pandemic climate. In this one-hour performance, Rose explores new questions about our relationship with – and to – technology in this modern age.

‘An example of why we so desperately need to campaign for the survival of the arts’– Northern Soul

‘A relevant and enthralling piece of work’ – The Reviews Hub

Plus, support from Wigan Poet Louise the Poet

Stage times:
Doors 7:30pm
Support: Louise The Poet 8:00pm – 8:20pm
Interval: 8:20pm – 8:40pm
Rose Condo: 8:40pm – 10:00pm

Reserved  Seating– Seats are selected at the time of booking and reserved for you at the event.