munkination
Royal Opera House
PROJECT GOAL
Munkination: A Second Chance is an immersive proof of concept blending VR, AR, illustration, music and narrative to explore climate collapse, power and redemption. At its core is an original soundtrack fusing opera with hip-hop and trap – reframing who opera can reach. The idea began when I was 15, sketching a story about the last tribe on Earth after an environmental disaster. Years later it grew into a Royal Opera House partnership, winning the Immersive Opera Award and expanding into a bold digital world.
What I Was Asked to Do
The Royal Opera House wanted to explore how opera could reach new audiences – younger listeners, digital natives and communities often left out of the space. I was asked to lead a proof-of-concept project that could test immersive formats, blend genres and cultures, and reimagine what opera could look and sound like while keeping its story and emotion at the core.
What I Delivered
I co-led the first VR version of Munkination with Isabelle Kettle, shaping its creative vision before continuing development with the Royal Opera House. The goal was to build a bold, graphic proof of concept that used VR and AR to tell a story about justice and survival. Drawing from Afrofuturism, protest art and speculative fiction, we created characters, soundscapes and prototypes with a team of artists, coders and composers, testing them through live showcases and labs.
Sounds
of Munkination
Track One
Track Three
Audio has always had a huge role to play in the creation of Munkination. Here I have shared three demos that we created for the project.
They feature original music that has never been publically released before.
Track Two
WHICH CHARACTER ARE YOU?
Below are images and descriptions of the FOUR main archetypes within the world of Munkination. In the battle against climate apocalypse you are one of them, choose wisely.
WARRIOR
An activist who overcomes challenges, thrives in adversity, and fights for the good of the tribe.
Your primary characteristic traits are bravery, determination and ambition.
Examples: Activists, Leaders, Politicians, Organisers.
PATHFINDER
An influencer who spreads the word, builds bridges and encourages others to follow the right path.
Your primary characteristic traits are charisma, intelligence and wisdom.
Examples: Influencers, Campaigners, Celebrities, Press
SHAMAN
A storyteller weaving narratives about the past and the future and fulfilling spiritual needs.
Your primary characteristic traits are compassion, intuition and imagination.
Examples: Artists, Actors, Writers, Poets, Musicians
MAKER
An inventor with the ability to find solutions to any problem, a risk taker who strives towards a greater future.
Your primary characteristic traits are curiosity, open mind and courage.
Examples: Problem-Solvers, Scientists, Inventors
What Happened Next?
Munkination was selected for CPH:LABS in Copenhagen and Creative XR in London. It was shortlisted for the Fedora Digital Prize and went on to be showcased across the UK, Denmark, and the United States.
For me, it’s more than just an immersive project. It’s proof of what can happen when institutions are willing to trust emerging artists - and when artists are given the space to tell stories that reflect where they come from and what they care about.
From a teenage sketchbook to international festivals - Munkination is a reminder that early ideas are worth protecting. Sometimes they grow into something much bigger than you expected.