Dead Air

“Dead Air” is a heartfelt, darkly funny exploration of grief, technology, and the modern ghost story.

"Dead Air" follows Alfie, who in desperation attempts to resurrect her father, a man with truly dark humour, through AiR, an artificial intelligence chatbot that promises to “keep the conversation alive”. What follows is a heartfelt, sharp, and bitter black comedy exploring the collision of grief, fear of technology, and capitalist reality.

The idea for the work is rooted in the author’s personal experience. After the death of her father, Álfrún watched a documentary about AI services that replicate the voices of the deceased, discovering both the disturbing and comforting possibilities of such technology. The result is a contemporary ghost story about memory, loss, and the ways unresolved grief can prevent us from moving forward.

“Dead Air” is presented at CPH STAGE as part of a Nordic festival collaboration. The performance has been presented at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, among other places.