Theatre
28.8.-2.9.2025
Kraftzentrale, Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord

A theatrical multimedia exploration into Alan Turing, AI, and the dark soul of technology.

Alan Turing was a pioneer of modern computer technology: he cracked the Enigma code and helped the British government to shorten the Second World War. Nonetheless, the same government persecuted him for his sexual orientation. After Respublika in 2022, Łukasz Twarkowski returns to Ruhrtriennale with Oracle, a multimedia theatre piece by playwright Anka Herbut. Together, they explore Turing’s tragic life and legacy. Set in post-war Britain and a timeless digital realm, Oracle examines the politicization of technology. Through immersive soundscapes and cinematic projections, it blurs reality and illusion, questioning whether advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Visually stunning and provocative, Oracle reflects on Turing’s secrets, prophetic insights, and the AI-shaped future he helped create.

Produced by Dailes Theatre Latvia and Ruhrtriennale. Cooproducers: Newerror, Comédie de Genève, Piccolo Teatro di Milano -Teatro d'Europa.

Cast

  • Direction
    • Łukasz Twarkowski
  • Text
    • Anka Herbut
  • Set Design
    • Fabien Lédé
  • Costumes
    • Svenja Gassen
  • Video Design
    • Jakub Lech
  • Composition
    • Julek Ploski
  • Choreography
    • Pawel Sakoicz
  • Production
    • Vidas Bizunevičius

Visit

  • Language

    English and Latvian with English and German surtitles

  • Introduction

    An introduction will take place in the foyer of the Kraftzentrale 45 minutes before the start of each event.

  • Notices

    The event will address the issues of war and suicide.

    Strobe lighting and increased volume are part of the production. For people sensitive to volume, our team will provide you with hearing protection free of charge on site.

Directions and arrival

Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord
Emscherstr. 71
47137 Duisburg

  • Public transport and KombiTicket
  • Directions
  • Travelling by bike
  • Accessibility at the venue

  • Access
  • Access aids
  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible toilets
  • Hearing support
  • Festival team on site
  • Dates and Tickets
    August
    Thu 28.8.2025
    7 p.m. Theatre Kraftzentrale, Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord
    Fri 29.8.2025
    7 p.m. Theatre Kraftzentrale, Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord
    Sat 30.8.2025
    7 p.m. Theatre Kraftzentrale, Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord
    Sun 31.8.2025
    6 p.m. Theatre Kraftzentrale, Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord
    September
    Tue 2.9.2025
    7 p.m. Theatre Kraftzentrale, Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord