2 hours
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Free Tickets Available
Sat, 04 Oct, 2025 at 01:30 pm to 03:30 pm (GMT+01:00)
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Albert Road, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
What does the future of Middlesbrough look like - and what part will you play in shaping it?
Becoming ‘Boro is an immersive, people-powered live action role-play (LARP) inviting you to step into a future Middlesbrough and explore how our town’s identity could change in years to come.
Through collaborative storytelling, interactive objects, and time-travelling play, you’ll be part of an intimate, game-like experience where your memories, imagination, and ideas help shape the journey.
Expect to be challenged, surprised, and inspired as we explore themes of:
About the Creators
Becoming ‘Boro is developed by Furtherfield, an award-winning London-based arts collective known for creating playful, participatory experiences, and artist Cecilia Wee, in collaboration with Middlesbrough artists, residents, community organisers, and civic partners.
This project is presented as part of Middlesbrough Art Week (MAW), the North East’s largest contemporary arts festival and supported by Borderlands, a creative engagement programme amplifying local voices and stories.
Funded by Borderlands Creative People & Places, The CPP Programme for Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Funded by the Arts Council England
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Running from 26 September to 5 October 2025, MAW is a 10-day festival of exhibitions, performances, screenings, talks, and public artworks that reimagine Middlesbrough’s past, present, and future through creativity. Learn more: https://middlesbroughartweek.com
If you have any specific access requirements, please contact: dGhlYXV4aWxpYXJ5IHwgZ21haWwgISBjb20=
Please arrive 15 minutes before the event starts
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Tickets for MAW LARP Event: Becoming Boro with Furtherfields can be booked here.
Ticket type | Ticket price |
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MAW LARP: Becoming Boro | Free |