'There were three people in my marriage… Three people and twelve legs.'
Professor George Grey is world-renowned for her pioneering research into octopus intelligence. Recently bereaved, her closest relationship these days is with her research subject: Frances, who resides in a large, purpose-built tank in George's campus accommodation.
But when ambitious anthropologist Harry enters her life, his breathtaking new theory threatens to tear her world apart in more ways than one…
A play for two actors - and one octopus - Octopolis by Marek Horn is a fascinating and funny exploration of love, grief and what makes us human. It premiered at Hampstead Theatre, London, in September 2023, directed by Ed Madden.
| ISBN: | 9781839042621 |
| Publication date: | 21st September 2023 |
| Author: | Marek Horn |
| Publisher: | Nick Hern Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 80 pages |
| Series: | NHB Modern Plays |
| Genres: |
Modern and contemporary plays (c 1900 onwards) Plays, playscripts |
'There were three people in my marriage… Three people and twelve legs.'
Professor George Grey is world-renowned for her pioneering research into octopus intelligence. Recently bereaved, her closest relationship these days is with her research subject: Frances, who resides in a large, purpose-built tank in George's campus accommodation.
But when ambitious anthropologist Harry enters her life, his breathtaking new theory threatens to tear her world apart in more ways than one…
A play for two actors - and one octopus - Octopolis by Marek Horn is a fascinating and funny exploration of love, grief and what makes us human. It premiered at Hampstead Theatre, London, in September 2023, directed by Ed Madden.
Octopolis features in the following genres: Modern and contemporary plays (c 1900 onwards), Plays, playscripts
Octopolis is available in Paperback
Octopolis was written by Marek Horn and published by Nick Hern Books
Octopolis has 80 pages
Yes it is part of NHB Modern Plays series
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