MUSIC by Hangdog

Co-pro with Hangdog.

New production performed at Pleasance Courtyard as part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe, August 2023 and Pleasance Islington, October 2023.

Written and performed by Hangdog: Jacob Lovick and Jack Toop

Directed by Edwina Strobl

Designed by Fern Hawkins

Lighting and Sound Design by Han Styles

Original music by Jack Toop

MUSIC is a comedy play about Artificial Intelligence and the music industry. Dave just wants to be a receptionist, but he accidentally swallows the Spotify algorithm and becomes the world’s best musician. 

We don’t know much about algorithms, but we are very interested in the effect they're having on the arts and shared human experience. We know it's coming for our jobs and all that, but what if AI presented you with the chance to become the epitome of a star, the ultimate music artist?