Breaking The Code (SOLD OUT)
Location
City of Melville Main Hall
About
Presented by Melville Theatre
Written by Hugh Whitemore
Directed by Barry Park
Step into the brilliant and complex mind of Alan Turing in Breaking the Code by Hugh Whitemore — a powerful and poignant drama that weaves together the genius of wartime code breaking with the personal cost of living a life ahead of its time. This compelling production explores the life of the man who cracked the Enigma machine and laid the foundations of modern computing, while also confronting the persecution he faced for being true to himself. A story of intellect, identity, and integrity, Breaking the Code is as timely now as ever. Don’t miss this moving tribute to one of the 20th century’s most extraordinary figures.
"Powerful, riveting drama." - N.Y. Daily News.
"Elegant and poignant." - Time Magazine.
"The most important serious play of the season." - Christian Science Monitor.
Warning: Adult themes. Suicide mentioned.
Written by Hugh Whitemore
Directed by Barry Park
Step into the brilliant and complex mind of Alan Turing in Breaking the Code by Hugh Whitemore — a powerful and poignant drama that weaves together the genius of wartime code breaking with the personal cost of living a life ahead of its time. This compelling production explores the life of the man who cracked the Enigma machine and laid the foundations of modern computing, while also confronting the persecution he faced for being true to himself. A story of intellect, identity, and integrity, Breaking the Code is as timely now as ever. Don’t miss this moving tribute to one of the 20th century’s most extraordinary figures.
"Powerful, riveting drama." - N.Y. Daily News.
"Elegant and poignant." - Time Magazine.
"The most important serious play of the season." - Christian Science Monitor.
Warning: Adult themes. Suicide mentioned.