Vocalize

Presented by Sage & Jester
Produced by Indigo Storm

Directed by Halsey Burgund, Shehani Fernando, Francesca Panetta

Hay Festival
22 May – 1 June 2025

An interactive installation with Sir Stephen Fry that confronts the future of AI, identity, and truth

Have you ever thought, “I’ve got what it takes to be a voiceover artist?”

Well, now is your moment—under the guidance of none other than Sir Stephen Fry. Step into a soundproof booth and enter the fictional world of Vocalize Talent Agency, where an interactive voiceover training session awaits. Led by an AI-powered vocal double of Sir Stephen Fry, you’ll learn the tricks of the trade and record your very own professional voice reel. But just as you’re finding your voice, things take an unexpected turn.

Through the power of immersive storytelling, Vocalize places you at the centre of the action and offers a powerful, hands-on encounter with synthetic media and the questions it raises.

Vocalize premieres at this year’s Hay Festival and is a must-do free experience for anyone aged 18+.

Vocalize is a wheelchair accessible experience.