AFTER LIFE

In "After Life," a group of strangers in a bureaucratic waiting room between life and death must choose their one precious memory to spend eternity with. Adapted from Hirokazu Kore-eda's award-winning film, the play explores the way we view our lives and what it means to live and die.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 18 November 2021
Publisher: NICK HERN BOOKS

If you could spend eternity with just one precious memory, what would it be?
A group of strangers find themselves in a peculiar situation as they wait in a bureaucratic waiting room, situated between life and death. Encouraged by enigmatic officials, they are tasked with choosing their forever memory. As they delve into their past lives, they confront the intricacies of their experiences, relationships, and regrets.

Adapted from Hirokazu Kore-eda's award-winning film, "After Life" is a surreal and profoundly human exploration of the way we perceive our lives. It serves as a haunting meditation on the essence of living and the inevitability of death.

Written by Jack Thorne, with a concept by Bunny Christie, Jeremy Herrin, and Thorne, "After Life" made its debut at the National Theatre in London in June 2021. Directed by Herrin in a co-production with Headlong, in collaboration with Buena Vista Theatrical, the play delves into the complexities of human existence.

Through its captivating storytelling and exceptional performances, "After Life" invites us to reflect on the value of our memories, the connections we make, and the choices we make in life. It is a testament to the power of theatre to evoke emotions, provoke thought, and leave a lasting impact on its audience.

Weight: 102g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839040146