How do you create an opera in which an industrial robotic arm not only takes on a leading role but also sings? What does the voice of a robot sound like when it was originally designed to assemble cars? And what happens when you place this KUKA robot on stage alongside a hyperrealistic Japanese Bunraku puppet?

During the second edition of Techlab, you’ll have the unique opportunity to attend the work-in-progress presentation of ORITO and KUKA / THEY WHO REBUILD – a daring new production in which opera, technology and puppetry come together in experimental ways. Join the creative team as they explore the making process, get an exclusive preview of the music, and discover how an artistic investigation can evolve into a new form of opera that pushes all boundaries.

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