Counterpilot is an award-winning collective of interdisciplinary artists based in Magandjin / Brisbane. Together, we create unique and immersive arts experiences, activating audiences with new technology, rich design, and transmedia storytelling.

Since 2015, we have produced 16 major works, in partnership with organisations including Metro Arts, Brisbane Powerhouse, Next Wave Festival, Brisbane Festival, Sydney Festival, Darwin Festival, Museum of Brisbane, Adelaide Fringe, and World Science Festival Brisbane. During this time we have received six industry awards and been nominated for at least seven others.

According to the Age, “nobody else is making work quite like this” (Cameron Woodhead on Truthmachine, 2019).

Truthmachine by Counterpilot

Director — Nathan Sibthorpe
Sound Designer — Mike Willmett
Software Designer — Clinton Freeman
Technical Designers — John Felmingham & Christine Felmingham
Production Designer — Sarah Winter
Voice Performers — Lucas Stibbard, Kylie Stephenson, Kate O’Sullivan, Paul Davies
Additional Collaborators — Toby Martin & Sean Dowling
Producer — Nicholas Southey

Originally Performed by Paige Poulier
Also Performed by Anna McGahan, Nicky Fearn, Emily Carr, Brie Jurss

Originally co-presented with RCC Fringe. Truthmachine was supported by the Adelaide Fringe Artist Fund via the Adelaide Fringe Innovation Grant, and through the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

It's undeniable that everyone has wondered how they would go if put to the test by a lie detector — well now they can... Truthmachine provides an intimate experience for audiences, and will suit those looking for something completely unique. Audience members who do not want to be interrogated can choose to observe.

"An enigmatic live art conspiracy … another demonstration of Counterpilot’s ingenuity. No one else is making work quite like this." — The Age (AU)

Counterpilot works are known to generate word-of-mouth buzz, helping to serve longer engagements, and with small audiences, our seasons sell out quickly.

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We frequently design bespoke experiences for communities. We also can present various workshops aimed at artists, the general public, or businesses. Content can cover the creative process, collaboration, 3D-printing, laser-cutting, etc.