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SUMMARY:AI: When a Robot Writes a Play
DESCRIPTION:The Czech Centre London has partnered with Prague’s Švanda Theatre and theaitre.com to present to the UK public an innovate project entitled ‘AI: When a Robot Writes a Play’ created by a team of computer scientists and drama experts led by a computational linguist. \n\n\n\nThe play\, telling a story of joy and sorrow of everyday life from a robot’s point of view\, is composed of dialogues generated by artificial intelligence to celebrate 100th anniversary of the premiere of Czech playwright Karel Čapek’s play R.U.R. in which the word ‘robot’ was first used.The 60-minute play will be performed in Czech with English subtitles and followed by a debate with artificial intelligence and theatre experts which will seek to answer the question of whether a robot can write a theatre play and thus pass the most difficult Turing test to date. The debate will be translated into English for international audiences.The event will be streamed live on the Czech Centre London’s Facebook page and on http://www.theaitre.com \n\n\n\nABOUT THE PROJECT \n\n\n\nTomáš Studeník\, Czech radical innovator\, came up with the idea to celebrate the centenary of the premiere of Čapek’s play\, originally staged in Prague in January 1921\, by replacing Čapek by artificial intelligence as the playwright. The project was created in cooperation with the Švanda Theatre\, the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics of the Charles University and the Theatre Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. The aim has been to explore how artificial intelligence actually performs in a human creative discipline and how much it is able to create a usable theatrical script. \n\n\n\nDrama expert David Košťák who\, together with computer scientists\, oversaw the entire process\, reveals the beginning of the project when the language model was given basic parameters: who and where and two introductory replicas. These were then further developed by the computer. But as a lifeless beginner playwright\, the robot needed help from humans. ‘Sometimes it swapped female and male characters or clung to something irrelevant so the dialogue lost its meaning. And there is one more obstacle the robot is having difficulties with so far – the subtext. The play is not only about what the character says\, but also about what he or she actually thinks’\, says Košťák. \n\n\n\nWill computer programmes completely replace human playwrights one day? ‘It doesn’t look like it yet\, but it could help authors in the near future’\, concludes David Košťák. \n\n\n\nProject website: http://www.theaitre.com \n\n\n\nPartners of the project: THEaiTRE\, TA CR (The project TL03000348 THEaiTRE: Artificial Intelligence as the author of the play is co-financed with the state support of the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic within the ÉTA Program 3)\, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics\, Institute of Formal and Applied Linguistics\, CEE Hacks\, Prg.ai\, DAMU\, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic\, Czech Centers\, Prague\, Prague 5 (The theatre is a stage of the capital city of Prague and is supported by the Municipality of Prague 5).
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/ai-when-a-robot-writes-a-play/
LOCATION:online event ZOOM\, Online\, London\, WC2E 9DD
CATEGORIES:Arts,Computers & IT,Debates,Events in London,Free Events,London Theatre,Online Events,Performing Arts,Science,Society,Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:Global Science Café: Vividbooks – using the latest technology in teaching
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 25 February 2021\, 5 pm\nStreamed live on the Czech Centre London Facebook page\nModerator: Michael Londesborough (https://michaellondesborough.com/)\nGuests: Petra Bakajsová\, Vítek Škop\nMore info: https://london.czechcentres.cz/en/program/global-science-cafe-gsc-czech-centres  \nMaintaining kids’ attention during a physics class doesn’t have to be rocket science. Meet Vividbooks\, the interactive textbooks with augmented reality! Vividbooks combine high quality educational content with contemporary design and state-of-the-art technology. Yet another mundane science image can be magically brought to life through augmented reality and that’s when a child becomes eager to learn more! Interactive lessons support students in active learning and encourage them to think about the world around them. Together with the teacher\, Vividbooks help children discover the true beauty of physics.  \nPetra Bakajsová is the headmaster at the Livingston Primary School in Prague Čakovice. She began her career at the school as an English teacher and ICT coordinator. Between 2015 and 2018\, she worked as a certified Apple lecturer in education\, where she had the opportunity to work with several schools and teachers throughout the Czech Republic. In cooperation with NIDV\, she led the successful “Teacher and / or Tablet” seminar series for two years and regularly led workshops at the conference. She is a certified Apple trainer for education and a member of the prestigious community of teachers and educators from around the world\, Apple Distinguished Educators. Since March 11\, 2020\, she has successfully transferred her school to the online environment several times. Together with her colleagues\, she has created and continuously improves the system of involving children in distance education.   \nVítek Škop is a graphic designer\, graduate of the Academy of Arts\, Architecture and Design in Prague who promotes the idea that design should be meaningful. During his studies he completed internships in London\, Barcelona and New York. While living New York\, Vítek started with Vividbooks\, which he later presented as his diploma project and subsequently transformed into a successful company. Vividbooks are interactive textbooks for kids and their goal is simple – to make science for school children around the world more enjoyable. \nvividbooks.com  \nGLOBAL SCIENCE CAFÉ / Czech Centres is a series of popular science lectures and debates with the best Czech scientists\, innovators\, economists and other professionals. GSC (currently an online format) is organized by the Czech Centres and shared within the entire network. It is an informal forum for discussing current scientific and societal issues.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/global-science-cafe-vividbooks-using-the-latest-technology-in-teaching/
LOCATION:online event ZOOM\, Online\, London\, WC2E 9DD
CATEGORIES:Education,Free Events,Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210221T203000
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SUMMARY:Comedy for the Curious: Personality
DESCRIPTION:ft. Laura Lexx (Live at the Apollo\, Roast Battle)\, Esther Manito (Stand-Up Sketch Show\, BBC Radio 4) & Host Robyn Perkins\nWhere does our Personality come from? What makes us who we are? Join Robyn\, Laura and another special guest for a night of figuring out why we are the way we are.Multi-award winning comic Robyn Perkins combines stand-up comedy and science comedy in this unique\, online mixed-bill show. Why do we like scaring ourselves? What is Love…and Hate? What is the difference between Ninja Turtles and Actual Turtles?  Host Robyn Perkins answers all of these questions (and more) in her new science comedy chat show: Comedy for the Curious. Join host Robyn Perkins and 2 guest comics to watch 3 unique stand-up sets\, all around the topic at hand. This engaging hour then wraps up with a chat and our game “Versus the Audience” (because who doesn’t like a game).  It’s a unique format keeping the comics and the audience engaged throughout the hour. Comedy for the Curious is for anyone who loves comedy and is\, well\, a bit curious. 
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/comedy-for-the-curious-personality/
LOCATION:online event ZOOM\, Online\, London\, WC2E 9DD
CATEGORIES:Arts,Comedy,Entertainment,Events in London,Online Events,Virtual Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laugh Train Home":MAILTO:LaughTrainHome@LaughTrainHome.com
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SUMMARY:Zdeněk Miler: Little Mole
DESCRIPTION:To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Czech animator Zdeněk Miler (21 February 1921 – 30 November 2011)\, the Czech Centre London presents a programme dedicated to his most loveable character\, big-eyed\, red-nosed Little Mole. Always cheerful and friendly and full of adventures\, Little Mole has been enchanting children and adults alike in more than 80 countries since its inception in 1957 and even made into space when US astronaut Andrew Feustel took a Little Mole toy on the board of Endeavour. \nJoin us and Little Mole on some of his adventures: \nLittle Mole and the Car (1963)\nLittle Mole and the Rocket (1965)\nLittle Mole and the Green Star (1969)\nLittle Mole in the ZOO (1969)\nLittle Mole and the Umbrella (1971)\nLittle Mole as a Painter (1972) \nhttps://dafilms.com/film/12708-zdenek-miler-little-mole \nThe collection of shorts will be available via the link above for free after registration\, only between February 21st – 28th. \nZdeněk Miler (21 February 1921 – 30 November 2011) was a Czech animator and illustrator best known for his Little Mole character. After graduating from Prague’s Academy of Arts\, Architecture and Design Miler went to work with the father of Czech animation\, Jiří Trnka. Miler’s first short About the Millionaire Who Stole the Sun (1948) was based on poem by Jirí Wolker. A great admirer of Walter Disney\, Miler developed the Little Mole character for his educational short How the Mole Got His Pants (1957)\, which won the Silver Lion award at the Venice Film Festival in Italy. More than 60 shorts featuring Little Mole soon followed. Miler has also made an animated series of seven films about a cricket\, illustrated a number of books but it was Little Mole he kept returning to until his retirement in 2001.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/zdenek-miler-little-mole/
LOCATION:online event ZOOM\, Online\, London\, WC2E 9DD
CATEGORIES:Family Activities,Films,Free Events,Illustration
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SUMMARY:Telling Tales on Telly
DESCRIPTION:“Everybody’s favourite pantomime dame\,” (Metro) is back and ready to sparkle!  Mama G might be experiencing Lockdown the Threequel\, but that’s not going to stop her live-streaming a full scale theatre show into your living room! \nTo celebrate LGBT+ History Month\, ‘Telling Tales on Telly’ will be packed with Mama G’s very own stories about being who you want and loving who you are\, as well as original songs\,plenty of sequins and a guest appearance from award winning comedian Katie Pritchard! \nTune in to meet some of Mama G’s most wonderful creations like a couple of feuding fairies\, the people of Rightwayround Land and even Odie\, a cat that just wants to be in showbiz! It’s going to be the perfect half-term treat to get the whole family smiling\, laughing\, joining in and feeling uplifted! \n“Mama G’s stories are sprinkled with tales of inclusivity and acceptance.” (The Guardian)
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/telling-tales-on-telly-2/
LOCATION:online event ZOOM\, Online\, London\, WC2E 9DD
CATEGORIES:Comedy,London Theatre,Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Petite Pantos":MAILTO:info@petitepantos.com
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SUMMARY:Telling Tales on Telly
DESCRIPTION:“Everybody’s favourite pantomime dame\,” (Metro) might be experiencing Lockdown the Threequel\, but that’s not going to stop her livestream stories to your living room (direct from Stanley Arts!) \nTelling Tales on Telly will be packed with Mama G’s very own stories about being who you want and loving who you are\, as well as original songs\, plenty of sequins and a guest appearance from award winning comedian Katie Pritchard! \nTune in to meet some of Mama G’s most wonderful creations such as the feuding fairies Fran and Vera and Odie\, a cat that just wants to be in showbiz! It’s going to be the perfect half-term treat to get the whole family smiling\, laughing\, joining in and feeling uplifted! \n“Mama G’s stories are sprinkled with tales of inclusivity and acceptance.” (The Guardian)
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/telling-tales-on-telly/
LOCATION:online event ZOOM\, Online\, London\, WC2E 9DD
CATEGORIES:Arts,Children,Comedy,Entertainment,Events in London,Family Activities,London Musicals,London Theatre
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SUMMARY:No Night So Dark; One family's story of memory stolen and regained
DESCRIPTION:To coincide with Holocaust Memorial Day 2021\, No Night So Dark discussion will tell the remarkable story of the Czech-Jewish Wels family\, from the late nineteenth century through WWII to the present day.\nFREE ONLINE EVENT. Streamed live on the Czech Centre London Facebook page. \nWhen Oxford-based Colin Wels first opened a box that his father Tomáš had kept for decades in the back of a cupboard\, he had little idea what it contained.  His father – the only family member to survive the Holocaust – had never spoken about his life before he came to Britain as a 19-year-old in 1939. Through the contents of the box\, made up of hundreds of letters and documents\, photographs\, sketches and drawings\, the immense creative energy of several generations of the family was brought to life.  \nThis event will include a discussion chaired by Prague-based journalist David Vaughan with Tomáš’s son Colin Wels and translator Gerry Turner\, who played a key role in helping Colin to find a way back to his family’s past\, and marks the recent publication of “Sancta Familia”\, a humorous – but with hindsight\, hugely poignant – evocation of family life\, written in late 1938 by Tomáš and illustrated by his 13-year-old brother Martin.  \nColin Wels will discuss his search for his family’s past with Gerry Turner\, whose translation of the memoir At the Bernards written by Colin’s great-grandfather Šimon Wels marked the beginning of his search. The book offers a vivid picture of life in a Czech village in the second half of the 19th century. The story continues with Colin’s grandfather Rudolf Wels\, a successful architect who worked closely with the influential modernist architect Adolf Loos in pre-First World War Vienna. Another piece of the puzzle is provided by Sancta Familia\, which was also preserved in the box. Written by Rudolf’s sons\, eighteen-year-old Tomáš and thirteen-year-old Martin in Prague at the end of 1938\, it is made up of humorous scenes from the family’s daily life and richly illustrated by Martin\, it depicts the world of a modern middle-class Prague family just before it was drawn into the abyss of WWII. Only Tomáš was to survive the Holocaust\, reaching Britain as a refugee in the spring of 1939. \nThe discussion will be complemented by extracts from Sancta Familia and At the Bernards\, by examples of the family’s rich visual legacy – including Martin’s sketches and Rudolf’s designs as an architect – and extracts from a new podcast series devoted to the family and produced in cooperation with Czech Radio. It will be moderated by writer and journalist David Vaughan\, who has devoted several years to researching the family’s history and has been instrumental in publishing Sancta Familia in a first trilingual (Czech\, German and English) facsimile edition (Triáda\, 2020). He is the author of the exhibition No Night So Dark devoted to the Wels family\, which was held in Prague’s Winternitz Villa in 2020. \nDavid Vaughan is a writer\, broadcaster\, journalist and university lecturer. His debut novel Slyšte můj hlas(2014) won the Czech Book Prize readers’ award in 2015. The book was been published in English by Jantar Publishing as Hear My Voice (2019). He is also author of Battle for the Airwaves (2008)\, a study of the role of the media in the run-up to WWII. For eight years he was editor-in-chief of Radio Prague\, having previously been the BBC’s Prague correspondent.  \nOrganised by the Czech Centre London in collaboration with Insiders/Outsiders: Refugees from Nazi Europe and their Contribution to British Culture and Czech Radio.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/no-night-so-dark-one-familys-story-of-memory-stolen-and-regained-2/
LOCATION:online event ZOOM\, Online\, London\, WC2E 9DD
CATEGORIES:Arts,Conversation,Education,Free Events,History,Literature,Society,Virtual Events
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