Voila! Festival 2024 | Q by Orientale Sarda Friday 8th November, 7:30pm - 8.00pm Saturday 9th November, 7:30pm - 8.00pm Book Now "Q" is captivating performative lecture that takes the audience on a journey through the realms of language, interpretation, and machine learning. Blending absurdism, black humor, and esoteric studies, the enigmatic figure of "Q" challenges the audience's perceptions of translation and the role of the translator in the digital age. Our mysterious guide will navigate the realms of ancient wisdom, digital technology, and esoterica, decoding ancient knowledge through the lens of contemporary technology. Witness a crossover between the physical, digital, and theatrical worlds as Latin meets Greek and a secret secular language emerges. "Q" will decipher the hidden meanings within texts, creating a thought-provoking experience that questions the very nature of translation and perhaps, of language itself. The performance will be followed by a Q&A session, where you can come and meet Orientale Sarda. They invite you to support the independent arts scene and join them at the Voilà Theatre Festival for this unusual experience. Credits Sara Svati: concept, set & costume Alessia Arcuri: graphic designer & deviser Alvaro Vidal, Eiv Krystal: devising & research contributions János Chialá: Photo [Orientale Sarda]: production About this performance Age guidance: This performance is recommended for audiences aged 14 and above. Content warning: This guidance is based on the complex themes explored in the show, which intertwine machine learning with esoteric concepts. While the content is intellectually stimulating, it may include abstract ideas and references that are better appreciated by a more mature audience. We aim to create an inclusive environment, and younger attendees are welcome if accompanied by an adult. By providing this age guidance, we hope to ensure that all audience members can engage meaningfully with the performance. Interval: The artist will confirm nearer the time if this performance will have an interval. Post show discussion: This performance has a 20 - 30 minute post show discussion. Accessibility This will be a relaxed performance See our Accessibility Guide for information about access in our venue. Find out more about Sara Svati / Orientale Sarda Sara Svati is a scenographer and director, founder of Orientale Sarda. An independent scholar, recognised as Best Emerging Scenographer by KIT (2014) in New York. Her work has been performed across the UK and Europe, and she lectures at various organisations and institutions in the EU and UK. sarasvati.22slides.com Facebook: /Oriental.Sarda Instagram: @orientale_sarda Voila! Festival 2024 Voila! Europe is a multilingual theatre festival produced by The Cockpit. Our curated programme of cross-cultural, cross-disciplinary performance opens a trusted portal to new European theatre for independent artists and adventurous audiences. The festival is live on stage in London and live online everywhere, gathering together a welcoming community of the culturally curious Find out more about the Voila! programme here. Book Manage Cookie Preferences