In a world where technological breakthroughs edge humanity closer to defying death, More Life offers a chillingly profound vision of the future. Written by Lauren Mooney and James Yeatman, this sci-fi gothic horror imagines a 2075 where pain and mortality have been rendered obsolete—but at what cost to our humanity?
The story begins with Bridget waking up to a new reality. It’s 2075, fifty years after her untimely death in a car accident. Her consciousness, meticulously preserved, has been implanted into a synthetic body—metal and wires, yet somehow still her. Or is it? As Bridget grapples with her identity in a post-mortality era, More Life explores the blurred boundaries of personhood and the ethical dilemmas of living beyond the natural limits of life.
More Life Cast:
The production boasts a stellar ensemble cast.
- Marc Elliott (EastEnders, Holby City): Known for his nuanced performances, Elliott brings emotional depth to this futuristic drama.
- Alison Halstead (Doctors, Call the Midwife): Halstead’s versatile talent shines in this thought-provoking narrative.
- Lewis Mackinnon (Father Brown, Casualty): A rising star, Mackinnon adds intensity to this gothic exploration.
- Tim McMullan (The Crown, Foyle’s War): McMullan’s gravitas and charm are perfectly suited to More Life’s thematic weight.
- Danusia Samal (Next of Kin, Ghost in the Shell): Samal, both an actor and playwright, lends complexity to this futuristic world.
- Helen Schlesinger (The Hour, 24 Hour Party People): A veteran of stage and screen, Schlesinger’s performance promises to anchor the production in authenticity.
Themes and Impact:
At its heart, More Life is more than a gripping sci-fi thriller—it’s a meditation on what makes us human in an age of technological supremacy. As death becomes a relic of the past, the play interrogates the meaning of identity, agency and emotional connection.
For audiences eager to confront the promises and perils of immortality, More Life offers a haunting glimpse of the world being built for us—a world where, perhaps, the first person to live forever is already among us.
More Life
Jerwood Theatre Upstairs, Royal Court Theatre from 8 February to 8 March. Tickets from £15 can be purchased here.