A Number Tickets
Lennie James and Paapa Essiedu star in a revival of Caryl Churchill’s acclaimed play which tackles cloning and father-son relationships.
Caryl Churchill’s thrilling scientific drama returns
What makes a father and son? Caryl Churchill’s acclaimed play inspired by the ethics of cloning is a smart and provocative conversation starter, returning to London in 2022. Salter has made mistakes just like any parent, but when a genetic experiment from his past comes back to haunt him, his son Bernard must carry the burden. With other sons out there, Bernard realises he isn’t alone. First performed in 2002, when public debate about cloning was at an all-time high, A Number is both a touching family drama about the relationship between fathers and sons, and a commentary on contemporary scientific issues. At the Old Vic, Lennie James and Paapa Essiedu play Salter and his many sons, directed by Lindsay Turner (Barbican: Hamlet; Royal Court: Girls and Boys). As challenging and unsettling now as it was 20 year ago, book A Number tickets to experience Caryl Churchill’s masterful play at the Old Vic Theatre.Performance dates:
18 Mar 2022 - 19 Mar 2022
Running time:
1 hour and 5 minutes.
Venue:
Age recommendation:
Best for age 14+
Audience Notes:
This production contains sensitive subject matter including reference to suicide, violence, trauma and bereavement.
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Just an hour long which was enough. Interesting theme, but I found both actors disappointing. Lennie James didn’t seem to have any range and the other actor was lacklustre without any great differentiation between the characters he was playing. NeithJust an hour long which was enough. Interesting theme, but I found both actors disappointing. Lennie James didn’t seem to have any range and the other actor was lacklustre without any great differentiation between the characters he was playing. Neither was convincing and there was little dramatic build up or emotional change as we were drip fed information about the father's parenting. Read more