Rossum's Universal Robots (R.U.R.)

Rossum’s Universal Robots (R.U.R.) written by Karel Čapek in 1920, is thought-provoking work of science fiction that strands the audience on a private island with Harry Domin, the general manager of R.U.R., and his team of engineers, directors and managers. Set in a version of the present where robots are made of artificial flesh and blood, they are cheap and available all over the world, essential to service and industry work. When Helena Glory, president of the Humanity League, arrives for a factory visit, Domin is immediately entranced by her, even though Helena works for the organisation that wishes to liberate the robots, something that Domin and the team at R.U.R. find absurd.
Helena’s influence amongst these people of science becomes stronger over the years, influencing several of the key creators to try and expand on the robots abilities and senses. The lines between a robot being an appliance and something else start to blur as the limitations of man’s creation are pushed to the limits. Will the team at R.U.R. and Helena regret their decision that impacts further than just their little island? This work is presented by Dramatic Nomads, a Vienna-based community of theater-loving geeks joined by the thrill of bringing interesting stories to the stage. We are a rapidly growing community of artists founded in 2023. Each of us comes from a different culture, but our shared flair for the dramatic binds us together.