Drama, Theatre, Immersive, Interdisciplinary, Interactive, Experimental - Edinburgh Fringe

Truthmachine

Counterpilot in association with Cluster Arts (Australia)

Would you take a lie-detector test in a room full of strangers? Watch on or be interrogated, as we seek out truth in a world of fake news and alternative facts. Using real biometric sensors and live voting systems, Truthmachine, is the multi award-winning social experiment from renowned techno-troublemakers Counterpilot. The polygraph machine used to be regarded as a legal instrument, but today we think we can cheat it. Let’s see if your heart-rate can lie as effectively as our leaders can.

‘An enigmatic live art conspiracy. No one else is making work quite like this… Second to none’ **** (The Age, Mebourne)

‘Genius… the technology is state of the art’ (BroadwayWorld.com)

‘Will leave you thinking long after it finishes’ (Courier Mail, Brisbane)

‘Gives off an alluring waft of danger and mystery’ (Creative Issue, Brisbane)

‘Intimate, intense and interesting. A truly atmospheric experience’ **** (This is Radelaide, Adelaide)

Written and Directed by | Nathan Sibthorpe
Produced by | Nicholas Southey

Performed by | Emily Carr
Voice Performances by | Lucas Stibbard, Kylie Stephenson, Kate O'Sullivan, Paul Davies

Sound Design by | Mike Willmett
Software Design by | Clinton Freeman
Technical Design by | John Felmingham and Christine Felmingham
Production Design by | Sarah Winter

Additional Collaborators | Toby Martin and Sean Dowling
Originally Performed by | Paige Poulier
Originally Produced by | Metro Arts
Thanks | Matt Seery, Jo Thomas, Shani Gould, Verity Woodford, Danielle Carney

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Watch Trailer

• Theatre
• £12.00 - £14.00
• 7-30 August 2026
• 30 minutes
• C ARTS | C venues | C alto
• studio
• 14+ (guidance)
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  Interactive and immersive | Audience participation | Audience may be asked personal questions | Some mature themes