View three new plays from our 2024 Science in Theatre Festival!

The Science in Theatre Festival is a women-driven, seven-day event that brings together artists, scientists, and technologists. The plays, created specifically for the festival, are a collaboration between playwrights and scientists, each addressing a different scientific premise.

“Fruiting Body” by Hannah Simms, in collaboration with scientist Andrew Adamatzky, investigates mycelium computers and their innovative potential in data processing.
Directed by Autumn Angelettie
Cast: Chloe Mutebi, Marlon Quijije, Eureka Nakano Grimes

"The Last Word" by Fareeda Ahmed, inspired by Michael Levin’s research on living-cell robots, explores the future applications of xenobots in drug delivery and environmental cleanup.
Directed by Tjaša Ferme
Cast: Megan Metrikin, Dylan Lesch, Hana Fatima Dehradunwala

"Receptors" by Aliyah Curry, based on the work of scientist Rose Rimler, tells the story of a young woman navigating her health through social media remedies amidst a chaotic urban landscape.
Directed by Amani Meliyah
Cast: Arianne Banda, Halima Henderson, Ann-Kathryne Mills

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