Ghost of the AI Empire | The Sci-Fi Opera Where You Decide the Ending

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Live opera, projections and live sound, with a story steered by the room. One night only in Manchester. Nobody knows how this opera ends. Not even the cast. The audience steers the story live, right up to the final scene. “The beginning of a new operatic form.” (British Theatre Guide) “I never thought I could be part of an opera. Now I know I can.” (Audience member, 2025) For fans of Bandersnatch and immersive theatre. THE WORLD Japan’s most famous ghost legend, a story of love, ambition and betrayal, reset in a near future ruled by an AI empire. YOUR PART The show senses the audience and responds while it runs. Scenes shift with the mood of the hall. Played to a different audience, it would be a different show. This one happens exactly once. ON STAGE Opera voices at full power, only metres away. Live musicians. Sung in English. WHO TO BRING The friend who pauses films to argue about what should happen next A date you want to surprise Anyone who says opera is boring THE NIGHT Friday 6 November 2026 19:00, doors 18:30. Ends about 21:30. Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, Martin Harris Centre, Bridgeford St, Manchester, M13 9PL PEOPLE BEHIND THE PROJECT Artistic Director, Creator, Dramaturg & Librettist: Alexandra Huang-Kokina Producer & Technical Director: Arturs Kokins Artistic Co-Director: Nick Bond Composer (“Covenant”): Ryan Morgan Composer (“Yurei”): Atzi Muramatsu Electroacoustic Composer: Harry O’Brien Projection & Lighting Designer: Tracey Gibbs Set & Costume Designer: Chloe Wyn Stage Manager: Frances Allison Produced by Operactive Arts CAST Luke Terence Scott (Jacob) Vladyslava Yakovenko (Osode) Natalka Pasicznyk (Ohana) Olivia Moss (Oiwa) John Ieuan Jones (Father) Cliona Cassidy (Board Member 1) Joe Ashmore (Board Member 2) Ryan Morgan (Board Member 3) Alexandra Huang-Kokina (Piano) Amy Jolly (Cello) Eleanor Shute (Violin) AGE GUIDANCE AND CONTENT WARNING: Age guidance: 12+ Contains dark themes and scenes some may find unsettling, loud amplified sound, and projected light effects. The audience takes part using their phones at points during the show; taking part is optional and anonymous, and no cameras are pointed at the audience. For detailed content information before booking, email info@operactive.co.uk.