A fascinating meditation on human cloning, personal identity and the conflicting claims of nature and nurture.
Bernard thought he was an only child. One day he learns the shocking truth: he is just one of a number of clones. Together, he and his father confront epic questions of identity, intimacy and belonging.
Caryl Churchill's play A Number pushes the boundaries of science and ethics with an astonishing twist on the dynamics of the father/son relationship. It was originally produced at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in 2002, winning the Evening Standard Award for Best Play.
Set Text: A Number is a set text for AS/A-Level Drama (WJEC)
A Number is also available in the volume Caryl Churchill Plays: Four.
- ISBN13 9781854597434
- Publish Date 15 December 2004 (first published 12 June 2003)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Nick Hern Books
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 64
- Language English