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Breaking the Code

Alan Turing's incredible life story

Tickets from £14*

Side view of Alan Turing looking downwards in black and white with multi-coloured mathematical formulae and binary code overlaying.

4 Stars

This is not just a revival but a fascinating reboot

The Guardian

An Oxford Playhouse, Royal & Derngate, Northampton, Landmark Theatres co-production in association with Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse and HOME.

Written by Hugh Whitemore

Based on the book ‘Alan Turing, The Enigma’ by Andrew Hodges
Directed by Jesse Jones
With a new epilogue by Neil Bartlett

“It’s not breaking a code that matters, it’s where you go from there.”

Mastermind. Code breaker. Maverick. Arguably one of the most important and inquisitive minds of the 20th century. Alan Turing is famed for cracking the Enigma code at Bletchley Park, effectively securing victory for the Allied forces in World War Two.

From triumph to tragedy, get to know a human being who loved, lost and never stopped asking questions in a quest for truth and understanding in this new production of Hugh Whitemore’s Breaking the Code.

For the first time, taking into consideration his recent Royal pardon and the development of Turing’s Law, the original play will feature a new epilogue by Neil Bartlett that speaks to Turing’s lasting legacy on modern Britain.

Oxford Playhouse
is thrilled to be co-producing this brilliant play.

4 Stars

Sharply relevant today, this production delivers a powerful and timely punch through superb storytelling and characterisation

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Beyond the Play

Pre-Show Talk | Wed 8 Oct

Wed 8 Oct, 5pm

Join mathematician Marcus du Sautoy (Charles Simonyi Professor) and Director Jesse Jones in a discussion about bringing Alan Turing and the world of mathematics and computing to life on stage.

Free, booking required

Age guideline 12+

Post-Show Talk | Wed 8 Oct

Wed 8 Oct

After the performance of Breaking the Code, members from the company will share insights into the production and answer questions.

Free, no need to book

Age guideline 12+

4 Stars

Edel-Hunt is a joy to watch

The Stage

  • Niall Costigan

    Mick Ross

  • Mark Edel-Hunt

    Alan Turing

  • Joseph Edwards

    Christopher Morcom & Sixth-Former

  • Peter Hamilton Dyer

    Dillwyn Knox

  • Carla Harrison-Hodge

    Pat Green

  • Susie Trayling

    Sara Turing/Smith

  • Joe Usher

    Ron Miller & Nikos

Becoming Alan Turing with Mark Edel-Hunt at Bletchley Park

The Genius Who Saw the Future with Mark Edel-Hunt

The Man Behind the Code with Mark Edel-Hunt