Punchdrunk’s Lander 23 sets closing date

Punchdrunk has announced that Lander 23 will make its final current mission on 10 May 2026 at its venue in Woolwich.

Originally planned as a limited run, the production added further dates in January, extending performances until May 2026.

Described as a live-action video game, Lander 23 places audiences into two groups: Command (Drivers) and Ground Team (Fields). Fields navigate an alien landscape while Drivers remain aboard a ship and guide them using voice communication. Participants take part in the experience rather than observing, with players relying on teamwork and communication to complete the mission.

The production is conceived, directed and designed by Felix Barrett, with co-direction by Kath Duggan and Joel Scott. Designers are Livi Vaughan and Beatrice Minns, with lighting design by Barrett and Sarah Readman and sound design by Gareth Fry.

Bruno Cordeiro is visual designer for video, and the game system is created by Meaning Machine.