Love The Robots

Love the Robots
Love the Robots is live robotic theatre. It’s as much about the makers as it is about the creations and you, as an audience member, are encouraged to become a maker too. Watch live or stream the show online.

Over the course of an evening, Edge Resident Kirsty Boyle, will join with robotics artists, based locally in Brisbane and around the globe, to present a distinctly new performance work. Each of the creators will provide an intimate window into their practice, taking you to the heart of where, how and why they create.

An artist talk will set the scene, introducing each of the artists and their robotic creations. Then prepare to be drawn into a world beyond imagination as each of the artists sets their robots to perform. See ancient techniques and modern technological marvels combine to produce a performance that you are not likely to forget. From body extension robotics and demolition robots to humanoids, swarm robots and robots in love, the performances will span the full spectrum of the field.

Artists will present live and via remote participation. Both shows will be streamed live, with tools for online interaction providing the ability for questions, comments and discussion. The streaming site will go live for each performance.

Love the Robots is designed to give you a rare insight into contemporary robotic arts and contribute to the development of communities of cultural producers in this field. Indulge your curiosity and expand your definition of theatre in this unique event.

15 January
Artists
Kirsty Boyle (host + presenting live in Brisbane)
Niki Passath (host + presenting live in Brisbane)
John Tonkin (remote from Sydney)
Brad Nunn (remote from Ipswich)
Stelarc (remote from Melbourne)

Sound Brisbane-based instrument inventors /primitive noiseniks Sky Needle will create a performing mess of musica povera, sound sculpture and big vibrating stuff. Featuring Sarah Byrne, Joel Stern, Ross Manning, Alex Cuffe, Henry Mills and Michael Donnelly.

11 February*
*This performance has been CANCELLED due to illness

Artists
Kirsty Boyle (host)
Michael Candy (live in Brisbane)
Ross Manning(live in Brisbane)
robococo (Petra Gemeinboeck and Rob Saunders – remote from Sydney)
Mari Velonaki (remote from Sydney)

Sound Brisbane mutlimedia artists Joel Stern and Ross Manning will perform using LED triggered electronic devices to create a flashing, bleeping, strobing, cascading, epileptic good time journey.

When: 2-5pm, 15 January and 11 February
Where: The Edge Auditorium, The Edge
Cost: Free
Bookings: Online