A Journey Through Life, Memory, and Meaning in Mixed Reality
Invest in a transformative theatrical experience starring Sir Ian McKellen, created by the visionary studio Tin Drum.
About AN ARK
AN ARK is not just a performance—it’s a deeply personal exploration of the human condition, reimagined in Mixed Reality. Written by Tony Award-winner Simon Stephens and starring the legendary Sir Ian McKellen, the show invites viewers to reflect on their lives as they journey through love, loss, identity, and mortality.In an intimate setting, each audience member is seated alone while four virtual characters surround them—interacting, guiding, and speaking directly to them using Tin Drum’s proprietary MR tech. The result is a uniquely emotional and immersive experience that feels tailor-made for each individual.
Learn more about the minds and technology bringing AN ARK to life.
Why AN ARK Is Unique
In an age dominated by screen fatigue and emotional disconnection, AN ARK offers something revolutionary: a Mixed Reality experience that’s neither isolating like VR nor passive like traditional theatre. Backed by Tin Drum’s global success with Kagami and designed for both live and home viewing (Apple Vision Pro, Meta, Google), AN ARK sets a new standard for future entertainment.
What Critics Are Saying
It’s like standing in a dream. A quietly astonishing technological feat that never loses its emotional pulse.
A profound meditation on life and death... Kagami blends the intimacy of live performance with the otherworldly potential of mixed reality.
Not just a concert, but a communion. Sakamoto appears not as a ghost, but as a guide.
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Become a Founding Partner in An Ark Collective
Total Raise: $2MM
Deadline: May 15, 2025
Minimum Investment: $50,000
Ownership in the Ark Collective, LLC
Investors receive 100% of revenues until capital is returned
50/50 profit split thereafter
Projected Investor Returns
Scenario | Revenue | Investor Profit | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
Low (100 seats) |
$4.76M |
$904K |
45.2% |
Mid (125 seats) |
$5.95M |
$1.38M |
69.0% |
High (175 seats) |
$8.33M |
$2.33M |
116.6 % |
AN ARK – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What's the timeline?
Capital raise in progress
Investment deadline
Rehearsals in London
Production in France
World Premiere at Southbank Centre (London)
Global expansion (NYC, LA, Sydney) and MR platform distribution
Be Part of Something Timeless
Join a global collective of creatives, technologists, and visionaries. Help shape the future of immersive storytelling and be part of an experience the world will remember.