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