Version 1.3.1 | Windows 10+

Professional Surtitles & Captions for Live Performance

The show-safe surtitling and captioning system for opera, musical theatre, and choral concerts. Manual cue control, multi-language display, remote operation, and rock-solid reliability when the curtain rises.

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Surtitles-in-a-box - Yūrei: Ghost of the AI Empire
Mode:
libretto-eng.txt Cue 3 / 42
Live
Cues
1
I am an AI, but I was once a human.
2
I used to think memories were quiet things.
3
Turns out they have a sound!
Pause for audience reaction
4
Tonight I will open the album of my life
5
and let you hear it.
6
I was raised in two rooms.
Pause for audience reaction
Turns out they have a sound!
でも実は、記憶には音があるのです!

Output

Show Controls

Layout

Font Size
48px
Position
85%

Languages

See It In Action

Watch how Surtitles-in-a-box handles a live performance.

Built for Live Performance

Every feature designed with show-day reliability in mind. No second takes when the curtain rises.

🎭

Manual Cue Control

Advance cues with keyboard shortcuts, mouse clicks, or remote control. Jump to any cue instantly with the G key. You're always in control of timing.

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Multi-Language Display

Show two languages simultaneously, stacked vertically or side-by-side. Perfect for opera translations, choral concert programmes, and international touring productions.

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Remote Control

Operators can control the show from any phone or tablet on your WiFi. Scan the QR code and operate from the wings or the lighting box. Optional PIN protection.

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Cue Annotations

Add operator notes to any cue: timing reminders, conductor cues, or scene markers. Notes display prominently during the show.

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Show-Safe Controls

Blackout, Freeze, and Panic (Escape) shortcuts for emergencies. Freeze lets you navigate cues without the audience seeing.

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Video Backgrounds

Switch between looping videos, images, and solid colours. Perfect for scene changes or projecting production imagery behind titles.

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SRT Import

Import standard SRT subtitle files from video editing software. Preview before importing with automatic encoding detection.

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Project Management

Save complete show configurations: cues, backgrounds, layout, annotations. Restore your entire setup with one click.

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Multi-Output Windows

Run multiple projection screens simultaneously. Each output window has independent font size, position, and language settings.

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Audience View

Let audience members view captions on their personal phones by scanning a QR code. Ideal for accessibility, hard-of-hearing patrons, and venues without projection equipment.

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Programme Notes

Push synopses, character introductions, or interval content to audience devices during the performance.

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Output Profiles

Save and reuse display configurations across different shows and venues. Switch setups instantly on show day.

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Runs Offline

No internet required during performances. Everything runs locally on your machine for maximum reliability when it matters most.

One Tool, Many Stages

The same reliable system works for any live performance where audiences need to read along.

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Opera Companies

Display translated surtitles on a screen or on audience phones. Load a libretto, pair it with a second language, and cue each line live.

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Musical Theatre & Am-Dram

Caption song lyrics and dialogue for deaf and hard-of-hearing audience members. Audiences view captions on their own phones via QR code. No projection hardware needed.

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Choral Societies

Display English translations alongside foreign-language choral works. Your audience follows along on their phones while the choir performs in the original Latin, German, or French.

He arrived like weather. Jacob.
彼は天気のようにやって来ました。ジェイコブ。

Beautiful Multi-Language Display

Your audience sees professional, readable titles and captions. Customisable colours, fonts, sizes, and positioning for each language or caption track.

Load separate files for each language. They are paired automatically by line number. The app warns you if cue counts do not match.

  • Primary Only Standard single-language mode
  • Secondary Only Show second language alone
  • Stacked Both languages vertically
  • Side by Side Languages horizontally

Control From Anywhere

Run the show from your phone while standing in the wings or sitting in the audience.

Remote Control

Connected
CUE 3 OF 42
Turns out they have a sound!
Next
Tonight I will open the album of my life
◀ Prev
Next ▶
Titles
Blackout

Freedom to Move

Directors and operators can connect any phone or tablet on your WiFi network. Click "Remote" in the app, scan the QR code, and you're ready to operate.

The mobile interface shows current and next cue, plus all essential controls. Large touch targets designed for one-handed operation in the dark.

  • Works on any modern browser, no app to install
  • Optional PIN protection for security
  • Multiple operators can connect simultaneously
  • Background switching from mobile
  • Automatic reconnection if WiFi drops
  • Tablet view adds scrollable cue list

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Choose the plan that fits your production schedule. All plans include every feature.

Monthly

£29/month

Perfect for short runs

  • 1 month access
  • All features included
  • Multi-output windows
  • Audience view
  • Multi-language display
  • Remote control
  • Runs offline
  • Email support
Get Monthly

Lifetime

£299once

Own it forever

  • Lifetime access
  • All features included
  • Multi-output windows
  • Audience view
  • Multi-language display
  • Remote control
  • Runs offline
  • All future updates
Get Lifetime