Discover “AlphaGo_Lee. The Theory of Sacrifice”, a captivating performance exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and human emotion, now showing at the Barbican Centre. This thought-provoking production delves into the historic match between AI and Go master Lee Sedol. Natalia Korczakowska, Artistic Director of STUDIO, invites audiences to reflect on technology’s impact on our lives.

Alpha Go_Lee: Theory of Sacrifice
Open Research Day
Sat, 17 May – 10:00 AM

Learn more & book tickets: https://bac.org.uk/whats-on/alpha-go_lee/

The international performative project titled AlphaGo_Lee: The Theory of Sacrifice explores the influence of artificial intelligence and machine learning on the image of human civilization (which is more and more often referred to as “traditional”).

Creators:

direction and text: Natalia Korczakowska
digital art: Marc da Costa
animation: Marcin Kitty Kosakowski
choreography: Sung Im Her
space and costumes: Marek Adamski
light and live video: Robert Mleczko
music: Marcin Lenarczyk
production manager: Monika Balińska
stage manager: Zuzanna Prusińska
assistant director: Iga Czarny
International Development: Anna Lewanowicz
cast: Daniel Dobosz, Ji Yoon Kang, Wiktoria Kruszczyńska, Hiroaki Murakami, Maja Pankiewicz, Marcin Pempuś, Halina Rasiakówna

Premiere 26 September 2025

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