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"Churchill's power to grip an audience is an extraordinary thing.” – Observer

What happens when you discover more than one YOU in the world? This psychological thriller explores themes of identity, family dynamics and the ethics of scientific experimentation.

Bernard’s has contentedly navigated life as an only child. When his father reveals the truth about his place in the family order, Bernard’s world is turned upside down. Father and son relationships can be complicated at the best of times but take on new meaning in a world where humans can be replicated. Caryl Churchill is at her unsettling best with this thought-provoking play about nature versus nurture, the emotional impact of cloning and the moral implications of creating human beings for experimentation. 

Running time: 
Approx. 70 mins (no intermission)


Tom Hendry Warehouse Season Sponsor:
BMO

 

A Number is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Cast & Crew

Production
Caryl Churchill photo
Caryl Churchill

Caryl Churchill
Caryl Churchill photo

Caryl Churchill

Alex Poch Goldin photo
Alex Poch Goldin

Alex Poch Goldin
Alex Poch Goldin photo

Alex Poch Goldin

Ksenia Broda-Milian photo
Ksenia Broda-Milian

Ksenia Broda-Milian
Ksenia Broda-Milian photo

Ksenia Broda-Milian

Kara Pankiw photo
Kara Pankiw

Kara Pankiw
Kara Pankiw photo

Kara Pankiw

Ashley Au photo
Ashley Au

Ashley Au
Ashley Au photo

Ashley Au

Daina Leitold photo
Daina Leitold

Daina Leitold
Daina Leitold photo

Daina Leitold

Sarah Constible photo
Sarah Constible

Sarah Constible
Sarah Constible photo

Sarah Constible

Katie Hoppa photo
Katie Hoppa

Katie Hoppa
Katie Hoppa photo

Katie Hoppa

Larissa Shabaga photo
Larissa Shabaga

Larissa Shabaga
Larissa Shabaga photo

Larissa Shabaga

Cast
Rodrigo Beilfuss photo
Rodrigo Beilfuss

Rodrigo Beilfuss
Rodrigo Beilfuss photo

Rodrigo Beilfuss

Victor Ertmanis photo
Victor Ertmanis

Victor Ertmanis
Victor Ertmanis photo

Victor Ertmanis

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Production ID: 35952
Start Date: 11/12/2025 9:21:53 AM
End Date: 11/29/2025 9:22:08 AM
Title: A Number
Playwright: By Caryl Churchill
Billing: Directed by Alex Poch Goldin
Warnings:
Synopsis: "Churchill's power to grip an audience is an extraordinary thing.” – Observer

What happens when you discover more than one YOU in the world? This psychological thriller explores themes of identity, family dynamics and the ethics of scientific experimentation.

Bernard’s has contentedly navigated life as an only child. When his father reveals the truth about his place in the family order, Bernard’s world is turned upside down. Father and son relationships can be complicated at the best of times but take on new meaning in a world where humans can be replicated. Caryl Churchill is at her unsettling best with this thought-provoking play about nature versus nurture, the emotional impact of cloning and the moral implications of creating human beings for experimentation. 
Facility: Tom Hendry Warehouse
Alternate URL: https://royalmtc.ca/Current-Plays/A-Number.aspx
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Word Mark: 19952d1b-eadb-4f18-81e3-3d7117ec0ca3
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Display Rotator From: 10/20/2025 9:00:00 AM
Display Rotator To: 11/29/2025 11:59:00 PM
 

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