The worlds of artificial intelligence, social media, and high art collide in Gap, a provocative play written by AI, opening at the Etcetera Theatre as part of the Camden Fringe 2025, on August 19th.
This razor-sharp drama blends traditional theatre with real-time social media interaction, creating an unprecedented theatrical experience that questions the very nature of authenticity in our digital age.
Set in a London art gallery owner’s house, Gap follows the explosive triangle between:
Kirsten Blackwood (Marie Reinherr), a 39-year-old gallery owner
George Hartley (Patric Schwaab), her 21-year-old artist boyfriend
Christopher Price (Dan Iliadis), her social media influencer friend
What begins as a sophisticated drawing room drama evolves into a thrilling exploration of power, desire, and the price of success in an increasingly artificial world.
“While there's talk about 'a play written by AI,' the truth is I still did the real work of creating it. The concept, dramaturgy, editing, and refinement all required human judgment and creativity. AI isn't quite ready to write compelling theatre on its own yet. The human touch in playwriting remains essential.”
— Kirill Levman, Director
On August 26, 1952, John Cage's work marked a profound shift in theatre toward what we now call performance art. In the decades since, experimental productions have often pushed boundaries, sometimes at the expense of traditional dramatic forms. Now, with the rise of AI, artists are re-examining what theatre truly is.
“Oh, suddenly we want to be THE THEATRE again? Perhaps this technological moment offers us a chance to bridge conventional dramatic forms with new possibilities. Let’s try. Maybe we’ll laugh a bit at least,” Levman continues.
In a groundbreaking theatrical innovation, audiences are encouraged to keep their phones on during the performance, engaging in:
Real-time polls
Social media interactions
A dedicated WhatsApp group
Live AI-generated commentary
Original musical numbers
GAP
The Etcetera Theatre
August 19–20, 5pm–9pm
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