Overview
Bernard always thought he was an only child - but at the age of thirty-five he learns the shocking truth. A number pushes the boundaries of science and ethics with an astonishing twist on the dynamics on the father/son relationship. It was originally produced at the Royal Court Theatre, London, winning the Evening Standard Award for Best Play.
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Authors
Caryl Churchill
Caryl Churchill was born on 3 September 1938 in London and grew up in the Lake District and in Montreal. She was educated at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford. Downstairs, her first play written while she was still at university, was first staged in 1958 and won an award at the Sunday Times National Union of Students Drama Fe ...
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