Time Echoes
Extended until the end of May due to demand
Tom Middleton: Time Echoes
A conscious, connected deep listening journey through sound - from cosmos to life on Earth and beyond.
Using a finely tuned 360° spatial audio environment informed by neuroscience and vibroacoustic research, Time Echoes is an immersive listening experience designed to be both heard and physically felt.
Presented in near-darkness, the work moves through vast scales of existence – from sonified planetary and stellar data, through geophony (the elemental sounds of Earth), biophony (the sounds of living organisms), and anthropophony (human voice, music, and culture) – forming a living exploration of acoustic ecology.
The score by Tom Middleton weaves these elements into a continuous sonic narrative that reveals hidden, fragile, and endangered sonic worlds while encouraging presence, relaxation, emotional resonance, and human connection.
The experience opens with gentle guided breathwork and concludes with a collective humming practice designed to support breath regulation, relaxation, and shared resonance.
Event Information
Arrival Times / Doors
Please arrive 30 minutes before your session. On arrival you will be taken to the first floor, where the bar will be open and waiting. A bell will be rung 15 minutes before the session begins and you will be shown to your seats.
Doors close at the stated show time and the experience begins 5 minutes later. Late entry is not permitted once the session has started.
Duration, Schedule & Running Order
Duration: 50 minutes (please allow 60 minutes in total)
Sat 16 May: 12:00-13:00 & 13:30-14:30
Sun 17 May: 12:30- 13:30
Fri 22 May: 17:30-18:00
Sat 23 May: 12:00-13:00 & 13:30-14:40
Sun 24 May: 14:30-15:30 & 18:00-19:00
Sat 30 May: 11:00-12:00
Sun 31 May: 14:00-15:00
Seating
Seating is first come, first served – arrive early to choose your spot. Three seating options are available:
Zero-G Loungers – Float
Fully reclined Zero-G loungers with full-body mattresses positioned within the central acoustic sweet spot, creating a floating, deeply immersive listening experience where sound appears to dissolve the boundaries between body and space.
Togo Recliners – Feel
Low reclined Togo seating at floor level and positioned closer to the sub-bass field, emphasising the physical and vibrational qualities of sound throughout the body.
Cinema Seating – Immerse
An upright listening perspective offering detailed clarity and full spatial immersion across the 360° sound environment.
Sound System
Time Echoes is presented on a L-Acoustics 17.1.10 spatial audio system: 17 speakers surrounding you at ear level, 10 speakers overhead, and a dedicated sub channel with four subwoofers at the front of the room. The result is sound that doesn’t just surround you – it envelops you from every direction simultaneously, including above.
Tom Middleton has designed Time Echoes specifically for this environment. The experience is mixed and calibrated to take full advantage of the room’s spatial capabilities.
Additional Information
What to Bring:
We recommend bringing a warm layer – the body naturally cools as it settles into a parasympathetic state during the experience. A water bottle is also worth having; there is a water fountain in the bar area to fill up before the session.
Booking:
Polygon Portal is a members-only space. To attend, you will need to register for the Portal via our website first. Once registered, you can book your session directly. Capacity is limited and sessions sell out – book early. Book here: polygon-productions.live
Please Note
Individual responses to immersive sensory environments vary. This experience is not a medical or therapeutic intervention and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Participants who are pregnant, have a history of epilepsy, sound sensitivity, or other relevant medical conditions should consult a healthcare professional before attending.
