Would you like to live forever?
Videography: Molly Osborne
In the very near future, Alice and Jay decide to undergo a new form of gene therapy which will radically extend the length of their lives.
They’re optimistic, hoping the decision will lead to perfect careers, the perfect relationship, and most of all, a perfect family.
Life’s good. And you can’t get enough of a good thing, right?
Part sci-fi thriller, part relationship drama, Foreverland is a gripping story about the future of biotechnology, which asks what makes a good life, for this generation and the next.
Foreverland is by Emma Hemingford, whose previous play Flinch received numerous four-star reviews. Emma’s work has been shortlisted for multiple prizes and been performed across the UK.
Foreverland was shortlisted for The Papatango Prize in 2021. This is its premiere production.
Free Post-Show Event – Wednesday 16 October
There was a post-show discussion on Wednesday 16 October, after the 8pm show, with Writer, Emma Hemingford, and Lecturer in Engaged Philosophy, Giulia Cavaliere (UCL), exploring the themes of science and mortality featured in Foreverland. Free entry to the event with a ticket to that evening’s performance.
Industry Praise for Foreverland
★★★★ “Intriguing and exciting, a treat for those who enjoy social analysis” Broadway World
★★★★ “Like an episode of Black Mirror” The Stage
★★★★ “A genuine must see play that’s forcefully contemplative” Curtain Call Reviews
“One of the best new plays in London” Michael Billington
Graphic by Sam Dodson.
Details
Theatre: The Little
Mon – Sat: 8pm
Tue & Sat: 3.30pm
Running Time: 90 mins (no interval)
No re-entry.
We strongly advise that you arrive early and take your seats in advance of the start time as there is a no latecomers policy.
This production contains haze, flickering lights, strong language, adult references, and references to mortality, euthanasia, and suicide. Recommended for ages 14+.
There was a post-show discussion on Wednesday 16 October, after the 8pm show, with Writer, Emma Hemingford, and Lecturer in Engaged Philosophy, Giulia Cavaliere (UCL), exploring the themes of science and mortality featured in Foreverland. Free entry to the event with a ticket to that evening’s performance.
Photography
PRODUCTION SHOTS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY Charlie Lyne
The Company
Valerie Antwi
CAST
Emily Butler
CAST
Una Byrne
CAST
Emma McDonald
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