Kindred is an animated VR story, driven by first person embodied narration of Syd. An aspirational trans non-binary parent who navigates the various stages of adoption, experiencing first-hand the highs and lows of a dream shared by so many. After applying to become a parent, we (as Syd) navigate a system which makes us feel hopeless, as people around us find their match and build a family, while we are stuck in the same position for more than a year. Finally, after numerous close calls and more than 150 rejections, one child comes to the fore, a gender questioning seven year old named Ollie. The wheels are put in motion. Eventually, Syd and Ollie’s relationship is solidified legally by the courts and the parent-child relationship is created. In one moment we become a family. The first non-binary child is adopted in the UK, and Ollie is adopted by Syd, the first nonbinary adopter parent.

Suitable for all VR audiences. Contains flying motion (possible nausea). 

Tickets for this event are free and are only available on the door. Each VR experience lasts approximately 30 minutes from the advertised start time. If a current session is full you can wait for the next session as we will try accommodate additional people.