I have been fortunate to work with Improbable on this show, which explores the stories of 10 extraordinary scientists who have delved into why we tick how we do and often spoke more about themselves in the process. The show is inspired by the book by Lauren Slater, which in itself opened up several cans of worms as she niggled the academic world. 

A fascinating, if at times alarming, insight into the scientific quest for understanding what it means to be human ★★★★ The Times

First performed at the Northern Stage in April 2016 it moved to the West Yorkshire Playhouse, to the Bristol Mayfest in May 2016 and to the Lincoln Center Festival, New York in July 2017. It then performed at the Wexner Centre, in Ohio in March 2018.

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Creative Team

Directors: Phelim McDermott and Lee Simpson

Designer: Laura Hopkins

Lighting Designer: Nigel Edwards

Sound Designer: Adrienne Quartly

Devising Performers: David Carr, Alan Cox, Stephen Harper, Tyrone Huggins, Morven Macbeth, Kate Maravan and Paschale Straiton