Set to debut in the Short + Sweet Festival this month, thought-provoking new play ’Code’ – with Bankstown director Kristina Ingegneri – explores the impact of internet ads tracking our every move.
In ‘Code, a programmer responsible for writing the code for constant government surveillance has had enough.
With the help of her supervisor, she might be able to chip a hole in the tyranny … or she might risk her life.
“The world of ‘Code’ may seem extreme and far-fetched, with tin hat conspiracy theories of the government listening to everything we say, but I want the audience to consider how much information is too much for any business or agency to have about you,” Kristina said.
“How ethical is it to ask people to continue to develop algorithms that so meticulously track our every move just to sell us something?”
Writer Andrea Clardy said: “George Orwell predicted more than 70 years ago, mass systems of public surveillance but what he failed to predict was that we would put microphones in our own homes ourselves, and carry them with us everywhere we go. The costuming of the characters has a subtle nod to 1984, so be sure to keep an eye out for it!”
You can catch ‘Code’ at Tom Mann Theatre, Surry Hills, on June 24, 26 and 27.
Tickets ($17-$27) and more info at shortandsweet.org.au.
