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Why Not Theatre

,The Pit
Code

Why Not Theatre share an early insight into the evolution of Nicolas Billon’s gripping new play that frames computer code as the universal language and currency of power.

After an artificial superintelligence is accidentally released into the ‘wild’ of the internet, a chase ensues to recapture it. But how will it treat its creators? With malevolence, benevolence, or indifference?

Based at the Barbican for a week of research and development, this innovative Toronto-based team reveal the discoveries they’re making in shaping this prescient piece of theatre. Finding inspiration in the biblical tale of the Tower of Babel, they investigate the moral conundrums raised by the creation of a new intelligence.

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This event will start at 2pm

1 hour (no interval). A 30-minute workshop presentation followed by a discussion and Q&A session on the themes of the play
Age guidance 14+

This free event is open to Barbican Members and Young Barbican members only. Sign up to Barbican Membership or Young Barbican today. 

 

Presented by the Barbican

Why Not Theatre acknowledges the support of the Government of Canada, Canada Council for the Arts and Stratford Festival

Creative team

  • Ravi Jain   Director
  • Nicholas Billon   Playwright
  • Debashis Sinha*   Sound Designer

Performers

  • Lisa Codrington, Christine Horne, Nadeem Phillip, André Sills*  

*The participation of these artists has been made possible due to the generous support of the Stratford Festival

‘Have earned their voice at the centre of Canada’s cultural landscape and are using it powerfully‘
Toronto Star on Why Not Theatre

The Pit

Location
The Pit is located on Level -2 within the main Barbican building and can be accessed via the stairs or lifts on Level G, next to the doors to the Lakeside Terrace. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.