Dancenorth presents Plagiary

16 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Step into Plagiary, where the Dancenorth Ensemble becomes the playthings of an AI-speaking choreographer. A computer voice issues instructions - sometimes surreal, sometimes poetic, sometimes absurd - while audiences can follow the prompts as projected text. 


Created by multi-award-winning dance technologist and choreographer Alisdair Macindoe with acclaimed media artist Sam Mcgilp, Plagiary utilises a custom-designed context-free grammar (CFG) score system and contemporary Large Language Model (LLM) text generation. 


Fast, thought-provoking, and unpredictable - made new each night through live interpretation.

Plagiary is a contemporary dance performance that may contain adult language, concepts, and content. This show is appropriate for people of all ages, however, recommended for ages 15 plus.

A major champion of the arts in North Queensland, Dancenorth Australia balances a dynamic regional presence with a commitment to creating compelling contemporary dance that tours the world.

Deeply committed to the creation of adventurous, thoughtfully conceived, and highly acclaimed new work; Dancenorth has presented work in more than 55 International Arts Festivals and venues around Australia and the world.

Dancenorth is an epicentre of cultural change, empowering, supporting and welcoming many artistic voices including a diverse range of choreographers, guest collaborators, Artists in residence and dancers.

Dancenorth's dedicated team also works with diverse communities across Queensland through its Community Experience Program, using dance to support, enhance, inspire and heal.