The Atomic Plays
Sunday afternoon staged readings of three landmark plays exploring the moral and political dilemmas of the atomic age
The Atomic Plays: Drama at the Dawn of the Nuclear Age
Step into the secret rooms where history was shaped, principles were tested, and the course of humanity was altered forever. The Atomic Plays is an immersive Sunday afternoon script reading series bringing three masterpiece dramas about the Manhattan Project, the atomic race, and the moral fallout of scientific discovery to the stage.
Why You Can’t Miss It
• High-Stakes Historical Drama: Witness the real-life moral dilemmas, secret interrogations, and high-tension debates of the scientists who unlocked the power of the atom.
• Intimate Script Readings: Experience the raw power of the text. Stripped of heavy sets, these staged readings put brilliant dialogue, complex characters, and powerful storytelling front and center.
• The Perfect Sunday Afternoon Out: Gripping, thought-provoking theatre designed for history buffs, drama lovers, and anyone fascinated by the true stories behind the nuclear age.
Featured Readings - 3:00pm on Sundays
Sunday, September 20, 2026 Copenhagen by Michael Frayn
Sunday, December 6, 2026 Farm Hall by Katherine Moar
Sunday, February 21, 2027 In the Matter of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Heinar Kipphardt
Our new venue - XUUX Artists Studio, 455 Horton Street East, London. XUUX (Shoosh) is a place for musicians, singers, dancers, and now thespians.