Find Us at The Higgins Museum and Art Gallery, Bedford

Saturday 6 December, 2025. 1100 to 1700

Deep Play Digital Presents

A multi-modal historical journey through the innovation, design and engineering of British Airships and the crash of the R101 in October 1930.

Inspired by N S Norway’s adventures and auto-fiction about the R100 and R101, our project is an experiential adventure through engineering and the politics of Britain at the end of empire. Expanded cinema include MR experiences, immersive galleries, AR audio trails, experimental films and real-world game play. 

Dr Atif Mohammed Ghani is an award-winning Producer and Educator who has produced a breath of expanded cinema content since 1995. He is currently a Lecturer in Communication at the Royal College of Art. 

Partners include Airship Heritage Trust, Cranfield University Aerospace, Royal College of Art, Bedford College, The Higgins, RAF Museums, and The Shuttleworth Collection, Bedford Creative Arts, and the Arts Council of England.

www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk

Deep Play Digital Limited is an evidence-based EdTech startup reimagining engineering education through immersive, story-driven experiences.

We revolutionize how engineering is taught and understood. Through XR, AI, and spatial storytelling, we transform abstract engineering concepts into tangible, emotional narratives that inspire the next generation.

Our Mission:

• Make complex engineering accessible to diverse audiences

• Equip engineers with crucial social engagement skills

• Bridge the gap between technical knowledge and human impact

• Build evidence-based immersive learning experiences

Website design by Janmejay Singh, 2025