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NUCLEAR WAR by Simon Stephens (Emergence 2026)
Thu 22 – Sat 24 January 2026
Part of Emergence Festival
Drama
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Alone in the city, a woman grieves.
Meanwhile, the world turns. To generate a nuclear explosion, you need to either combine the nuclei of two atoms together or split
the nucleus of a single atom in two. This suggests that “coming together” and “breaking apart” are two of the most powerful energetic forces in our universe. Coming together. Breaking apart.
This uniquely intentional collaboration between students of directing, composition, production, and design mines acclaimed playwright Simon Stephens’ NUCLEAR WAR for answers: what do we mean to each other in a world that won’t stop changing?
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Tal Schatsky (Director/Choreographer)
Mia Rinaldi (Stage Manager)
Camille Orwin (Composer)
Sandra Niczyporuk (Set/Costume Designer)
Paige MacGillivray (Lighting Designer)
Cast:
Woman – Alison Kertz
Ensemble – Indigo Buchanan, Rony Singh
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An amateur production by arrangement with Cursing and Sobbing LTD.
NUCLEAR WAR was first premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, London on 19th April 2017.
CCA: Centre for Contemporary Arts
Runtime: 40 Minutes
Price: £3.20 – £5
Content disclosures:
Sexually explicit language