The play named PL-AI, will feature an artificial intelligence-generated script created live from audience prompts, and performed ‘impromptu’ by the actors on stage.

Through a moderator, the audience suggests a plays genre, key plot points, and other details, which are then fed into an AI system. The computer immediately generates a script on the spot, which is then performed.

The audience will be led by a moderator who will guide them in using the AI, in this case ChatGPT.

“PL-AI is an opportunity for the audience to immerse themselves in the creative process of theatre”, said the show’s creator, Niall Austin.

“By putting the audience in control of the creative process, we’re allowing them to gain a deeper understanding of how story-arcs are formed and how a play develops over time. With the help of AI, we’re creating a performance that’s both unique and educational,” he added.

Taking place at the Tallaght Civic Theatre on 9th of March, the show is free, but ticketed on a strictly limited basis.

Donal Shiels, Artistic Director at the Civic, said: “This is a unique hybrid of research and performance, lifting the veil on the creation and performance of theatre, exposed both the limitations and the potential of a machine’s imagination, while throwing down the gauntlet on whether we humans can overcome our fear or suspicion of AI to create art together”.

Those interested can book tickets The Civic Theatre website.