The introduction of new technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) has allowed us to update many aspects of the past in interesting new ways. A new, interactive Shakespeare museum in Shoreditch promises to teach us about the playwright’s life and work, so what do you need to know about it and what other examples of technology giving us a new perspective on the past can be found?
The Trend for Bringing the Past into the Present
This new museum is just one example of technology being used to show us things from the past in a completely new light. A look at the bingo games at Paddy Power reveals that this classic game of chance has been moved online, with various versions incorporating features such as multipliers and jackpots. The online nature of bingo means that free games and other promotions are also offered now.
The supermarket shopping experience in Shoreditch has also moved into the digital age, with BaxterStorey using the AI-powered Just Walk Out tech from Amazon at their new supermarket. Based at the Amazon headquarters, it’s the first use of this technology at a UK hospitality site. Customers can enter using their credit card and add their purchases to a virtual cart, to avoid any queues.
More About the Museum
Bearing the previous points in mind, it’s perhaps no surprise to see that an immersive Shakespeare museum is being planned for Shoreditch. Historic England is working with partners such as London Archeology and Bompas & Parr to create this new attraction on what was the site of the ruined Curtain Theatre. Located in what was known as Curtain Close, this was possibly the birthplace of modern theatre and where the Henry V play reportedly debuted.
The new museum is close to where Shakespeare’s career began, as his very first shows took place at the city’s first permanent theatre that went by the name of The Theatre. The ruins of the neighbouring Curtain Theatre were discovered just over a decade ago and this new museum will give the public the first chance to see what’s left of this building and what it was like to see one of the Bard’s early plays in it.
Due to open in the spring of 2024, the museum will be partially located underground and is being designed to be as immersive as possible. A presentation powered by AI will let us see what performances in this theatre would actually have been like. It’s planned as a major tourist attraction, although few details have been released yet. What we do know is that this will be part of The Stage, which is going to be a modern development with luxury flats and various amenities.
These different ways that modern tech is being used to bring traditional elements into the digital age show us how the world is being updated to make these activities more interesting and interactive. Look out for new technologies being used to add something extra to other daily activities and hobbies in the near future.
