Version 1.3.1 | Windows 10+

Professional Surtitles for Opera & Theatre

The show-safe surtitling system built for live performance. 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.

🌍

Multi-Language Display

Show two languages simultaneously, stacked vertically or side-by-side. Perfect for international audiences and touring productions.

📱

Remote Control

Directors and operators can control the show from any phone or tablet on your WiFi. Scan the QR code and operate from the wings. 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 surtitles on their personal phones by scanning a QR code. Perfect for accessibility and hard-to-see seats.

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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.

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 surtitles. Customisable colours, fonts, sizes, and positioning for each language.

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
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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
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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