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2012

Love and Information

Written by Caryl Churchill

Play Details

Context

Artistic Director 
Dominic Cooke

Dates Performed

Thursday 6th September 2012
Jerwood Theatre Downstairs

Play Details

Synopsis

A kaleidoscope of modern life, where moments of connection flicker amidst a sea of data

Love and Information, the landscape of contemporary human experience is dissected through a dazzling array of vignettes. From whispered secrets to virtual reality encounters, from scientific debates to intimate confrontations with mortality, Churchill weaves a tapestry of fleeting yet profound moments that capture the essence of life in the information age. As characters navigate the complexities of love, knowledge, and identity, the play becomes a mirror reflecting our fragmented, interconnected world.

Churchill’s innovative structure – over fifty scenes that can be performed in various sequences – brilliantly echoes the non-linear nature of modern existence. Her razor-sharp dialogue and minimalist style create a sense of urgency and immediacy, forcing audiences to confront the ways in which we process information and form connections. By turns tender, absurd, and deeply moving, Love and Information challenges us to find meaning in the chaos, reminding us of the enduring power of human connection in an increasingly digital world.

Director(s)

James Macdonald

Cast & Creative

Cast

Nikki Amuka-Bird

Cast

Linda Bassett

Cast

Scarlett Brookes

Cast

Amanda Drew

Cast

Laura Elphinstone

Cast

Susan Engel

Cast

John Heffernan

Cast

Joshua James

Cast

Paul Jesson

Cast

Billy Matthews

Cast

Justin Salinger

Cast

Amit Shah

Cast

Rhashan Stone

Cast

Josh Williams

Cast

Nell Williams

Cast

Sarah Woodward

Designer

Miriam Buether

Lighting

Peter Mumford

Sound

Christopher Shutt

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