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21

Oct

Interactive Japanese AI opera, Yūrei: Ghost of the AI Empire - Performance event

21 October 2025 15:00 to 17:00 | Performance
Illustration: Interactive opera.

An experimental, work-in-progress prototype of Yūrei, an interactive opera where Japanese ghost lore meets live performance.

Topic: A performance event - interactive Japanese AI opera, Yūrei: Ghost of the AI Empire

When: Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:00 - 17:00 CEST. Doors open at 2pm

Where: Skissernas Museum, Finngatan 2,  Lund, Sweden

Performers & Speakers: Alexandra Huang-Kokina, Daniel Hjorth, Atzi Muramatsu, Paul Docherty, and more

Language: English

Abstract

This is an experimental, work-in-progress prototype of Yūrei, an interactive opera where Japanese ghost lore meets live performance, AI creativity and audience control. You are not just watching. You are helping us test bold ideas across selected scenes and features. Your participation during the show and your feedback afterwards will shape the next build.

What you will do

  • Be a Yōkai: step into the story world as playful spirits and influence what happens.
  • Audience orchestra: choose a virtual instrument and perform along with singers and players.
  • Live plot control: use your phone to steer key moments in real time.

Why come

  • A rare chance to co-experiment with the creative team.
  • Hybrid art and tech inspired by Kabuki theatre and Gagaku colours, with improvisation and AI in the mix.
  • Free and hands-on. Ideal for curious minds, creatives, gamers, opera newbies and seasoned fans. Recommended age 10+.

After the show

Join a short discussion with the team, academic collaborators from the University of Edinburgh and industry partners including Neutone. Your comments will directly inform future versions.

Practical

Doors: 14:00

Runtime: 2 hours including interaction and post-show Q&A

Bring: a fully charged smartphone with data or access to venue Wi-Fi

Access: tell us your access needs when you register

Seating: limited. Admission is first come, first served.

Registration

The event is free, but registration is required (via the link below). Limited seats – grab your tickets soon!

Sign up for participation at eventbrite.co.uk

About the event

Location:

Skissernas Museum, Finngatan 2, Lund, Sweden

Contact:

alexandra [dot] huang-kokina [at] fek [dot] lu [dot] se