A Number, written by leading British playwright, Caryl Churchill, asks human questions of a complex scientific debate, not least the moral and human dilemmas when human cloning and experimentation gets out of control. Churchill pushes the boundaries of scientific possibility to put an astonishing twist on parental guilt and sibling rivalry, on the nature/nurture debate and even the idea of free will.
Real life father and son,听John听and Lex Shrapnel, take on the roles of father and son(s) in the play. John鈥檚 most recently performed on stage as part of the company in Kenneth Branagh’s Macbeth听at the Manchester International Festival in 2013, and his recent television appearances include听Merlin,听Waking The Dead, and听New Tricks.听He has starred in a number of films including: Gladiator,听Notting Hill听and听101 Dalmations. Lex鈥檚 film and television credits include:听Captain America: The First Avenger,听Thunderbirds,听Midsomer Murders,听By Any Means听and听Minder.
In a bold new design, audiences will be at the heart of the action, seated on stage surrounding the actors, offering them a unique experience of the play. *Please note all seating is unreserved
Tickets: 拢15/拢10 (previews)