{"product_id":"octopolis-9781839042621","title":"Octopolis","description":"\u003cp\u003eProfessor George Grey is world-renowned for her pioneering research into octopus intelligence. Recently bereaved, her closest relationship these days is with her research subject: Frances, who resides in a large, purpose-built tank in George's campus accommodation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when ambitious anthropologist Harry enters her life, his breathtaking new theory threatens to tear her world apart in more ways than one...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA play for two actors - and one octopus - \u003cem\u003eOctopolis\u003c\/em\u003e by Marek Horn is a fascinating and funny exploration of love, grief and what makes us human. It premiered at Hampstead Theatre, London, in September 2023, directed by Ed Madden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarek Horn\u003c\/strong\u003e is a playwright whose work includes: \u003cem\u003eOctopolis\u003c\/em\u003e (Hampstead Theatre Downstairs, 2023); \u003cem\u003eYellowfin\u003c\/em\u003e (Southwark Playhouse, 2021) and \u003cem\u003eWild Swimming\u003c\/em\u003e (2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Bristol Old Vic and UK tour).\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Nick Hern Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50903697129746,"sku":"9781839042621","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fddff9f1-093c-4682-9c9c-a8a691203ece.jpg?v=1738503803","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/octopolis-9781839042621","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}