RUR (Rossum Universal Robot) by Teater Petra Jakarta

Teater Petra, a distinguished name in Jakarta’s vibrant theatre scene, is set to bring their acclaimed production of Rossum's Universal Robots to DITP24, delving deep into the Post-Human theme. As a creative powerhouse crowned the Best Group at the Festival Teater Jakarta for three consecutive years, Teater Petra has now evolved into Yayasan Teater Petra Jakarta, continuing its legacy of artistic excellence at the Jakarta Arts Center Taman Ismail Marzuki.

Rossum's Universal Robots tells the haunting tale of a factory that replaces human workers with robots, in pursuit of a utopian ideal where humans are liberated from labor. Yet, when Helena Glory, a noble princess with a humanitarian heart, arrives at the factory, she challenges this cold, calculated vision. Her desire to imbue robots with a soul and love clashes with the factory’s directors, who see robots as soulless machines. As the story unfolds over a decade, the dream of a human heaven on earth twists into a dystopian reality, where armed robots, devoid of true humanity, threaten the very essence of human civilization.

Teater Petra’s powerful interpretation of this narrative will resonate deeply with DITP24’s exploration of the Post-Human condition, questioning the very future of humanity in a world dominated by technology.