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A Number

Signal Fire Theatre · Ages 12+ · 70 mins

About the Show

A Number by Caryl Churchill is a gripping psychological thriller that explores identity, family, and what it truly means to be human.

When Bernard’s son begins asking unsettling questions about his past, a long-buried secret comes to light—one that forces father and son to confront the consequences of a decision that can never be undone. As unexpected encounters unfold, each revealing a different perspective on the same extraordinary truth, the fragile bonds between nature and nurture, love and responsibility, are put to the ultimate test.

With razor-sharp dialogue and astonishing emotional depth, Churchill’s acclaimed play examines how our lives are shaped by genetics, environment, and the choices of those closest to us. Equal parts suspenseful and deeply moving, A Number is an intimate, thought-provoking theatrical experience that lingers long after the final moment.

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