---
id: "image-300-en"
title: "Presence: The 1842 Robotic Narrative"
type: "image"
copyright: "Calvin Chan"
captureDate: "2023-03-16T06:28:52.000Z"
tags: ["Show", "Arts Tech"]
entities: []
events: ["Presence"]
liveUrl: "https://www.rooftopproductions.hk/image/presence-phase-2-20230316-142852"
---

# Image Archive: Presence: The 1842 Robotic Narrative

![A small, black robotic vehicle stands on a tiled balcony in a historic Hong Kong building, set against a backdrop of colonial-style stone balusters and cityscape views, captured during the production of Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Presence'. The scene evokes themes of historical transition and technological intervention. 1842 - Following the defeat in the First Opium War the Qing Dynasty ceded Hong Kong Island to Britain. In the same year, Douglas Lapraik came to Hong Kong, and gradually established shops in D’Aguilar Street.](https://www.rooftopproductions.hk/image/presence-phase-2-20230316-142852)

**Post Details:**
- **Events:** Presence
- **Tags:** Show, Arts Tech
- **Photo:** Calvin Chan
- **Captured:** Thursday, March 16, 2023
- **URL:** [https://www.rooftopproductions.hk/image/presence-phase-2-20230316-142852](https://www.rooftopproductions.hk/image/presence-phase-2-20230316-142852)