Synopsis

Secret Life of Humans

David Byrne

Published by Nick Hern Books

2 Male 2 Female

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A thrilling new play, inspired by Yuval Harari's international bestseller, Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

Why are we afraid of the dark?

Why do we get lonely?

Why do we wage wars?

In 1949, scientist and mathematician Dr Jacob Bronowski installs a hidden, locked room in his house.

Fifty years later, his grandson discovers the secrets contained in the room

Unearthing echoes from across six million years of human history

Secret Life of Humans was first seen during a sell-out, award-winning run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2015

It had its London premiere at New Diorama in April 2018, ahead of transferring Off-Broadway

REVIEWS

"A masterpiece ... mesermising to watch. Nothing less than a theatrical triumph" ~ Scotsman

'Ambitious, intelligent and moving... unfolds with thriller-like precision with real visual flair" ~ Guardian

"Bold, beautiful and utterly absorbing theatre, finding the thrilling drama inherent in the human story. It takes your breath away" ~ The Stage

'Presented with brilliant imagination ... strikingly accomplished, absorbing and enjoyable" ~ Broadway Baby

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