The Story Collector – an immersive audio experience about the University of Hertfordshire

'Walk This Play: The Story Collector' is an exciting new audio play that lets your imagination fly; immerse in a unique and independently led journey of imagination and discovery!

UH Arts + Culture have commissioned a bespoke audio-guided storytelling walk for the Festival of Ideas. Created by award-winning theatre company ThickSkin, Walk This Play® is a captivating audio play that transports audiences into a series of fascinating stories which help you see the University from a new perspective.

Black and white illustration of a cat in the centre surrounded by University of Hertfordshire, Festival of Ideas and UH Arts + Culture logos and a yellow title reading 'The Story Collector

Through narration and original music blended with the sights and sounds around you, Walk This Play® takes you on a journey through various locations across the College Lane campus. Using your own phone and headphones, the walks are self-led, taking guidance from the downloadable app. The walk takes approximately 30 minutes.

Simply download the app, pop on your headphones and walk!  For iOS devices download HERE and for Android download HERE.

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UH Arts + Culture are thrilled to be part of the University's first ever live Festival of Ideas –  an exciting showcase of innovation that’s sure to inspire you. Taking place on our College Lane Campus in Hatfield on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 May 2024, the Festival is FREE and open to everyone.

How to book your sessions:

Step 1: Click HERE to browse the full line up of FREE sessions.

Step 2: Choose the sessions you'd like to attend and submit the form.

Step 3: Look out for your email confirmation and put the date(s) in your diary!

Parking

+ FREE parking at Angerland Park and Ride (AL10 8HS) with FREE shuttle bus to campus

+ Accessible parking for Blue Badge holders in car park B on the College Lane Campus (please see parking map)

Public Transport

+ FREE travel across our UNO bus network, register to attend the Festival in advance to receive your voucher

More information and full FAQ’s HERE. If you have further questions, please contact ideas@herts.ac.uk and the Festival of Ideas team will be happy to help.