Toronto has just leveled up with an exhilarating, one-of-a-kind theatre experience that will transport you into the heart of a video game-inspired adventure. Get ready for the “Play You Can Play” and brace yourself for the world premiere of Sébastien Heins’ groundbreaking masterpiece, “NO SAVE POINTS.”

Image by Dahlia-Katz. Performer Sebastien-Heins. Courtesy of Outside the March

This boundary-breaking performance fuses video games, theatre, and personal memoir into an explosive spectacle. Sébastien Heins, the ingenious creator and performer, beckons you to join him on an unforgettable journey, pulsating with joy, adrenaline, and raw emotion. But here’s the twist – you hold the power. With cutting-edge motion capture and haptic technology, Heins entrusts you with the controller, empowering you to guide his every move.

Immerse yourself in an intimate and innovative experience that draws inspiration from Heins’ personal story. The piece is inspired by the real-life story of Heins’ mother being diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease, a rare genetic illness. No Save Points is crafted for gamers and theatre-lovers alike, and explores the universal question: “what do we do with the time that we have?”

Heins transforms into a living, breathing video game character right in front of your eyes.  A select group of audience members will sit onstage in the “Player’s Pen” where they’ll use a wireless controller to direct Heins’ actions by sending signals to receivers located on his body. As the performance progresses, even more patrons will have their chance to press the buttons and take charge. By the grand finale, the entire audience will unite in controlling the destiny of the show.

Image by Dahlia-Katz. Performer Sebastien-Heins. Courtesy of Outside the March.

Throughout it all, they will help our hero negotiate medieval court intrigue, save citizens as a caped crusader, side-scroll across a mysterious island and, ultimately, find himself anew on the dark side of the moon.

This is no ordinary evening; this is a high-stakes adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Bring your A-B game and be prepared to redefine what’s possible in theatre.

The show was just extended due to popular demand and must close July 2nd.  “NO SAVE POINTS” is captivating audiences at the Lighthouse Artscape, located at the iconic 1 Yonge Street. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this groundbreaking theatrical experience. Get ready to rewrite the rules, forge your own path, and discover the power that lies within your fingertips.

Lead Image by Dahlia-Katz. Performer Sebastien-Heins. Courtesy of Outside the March.