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Deep History

DEEP HISTORY

"This is my dad" DEEP HISTORY | The Public Theater
Shiva Theater October 5 - November 10, 2024 70 minutes, no intermission

North American Premiere 

DEEP HISTORY 
Written and Performed by David Finnigan  

At the end of 2019, in the English countryside, Australian playwright David Finnigan began writing a play about the six turning points that have brought us to this moment in timeour ecosystems transformed, our planet on the brink of unthinkable climate disaster. But then Finnigan's hometown of Canberra was hit by bushfires. As an area the size of England burned and one billion animals perished, he started to receive texts from loved ones racing to evacuate amid the devastation. In a performance that interweaves 75,000 years of humanity with the incredibly personal account of his best friend’s escape, Finnigan calls on scientific research, phone footage, and a very personal story to illuminate the transforming planet and how we’ve arrived here. An extraordinary ride through human history, DEEP HISTORY is shot through with humor and glowing with hope. 



PRODUCTION DETAILS.

Content and Production Effect Warning

Production effects and content sensitivities vary from person to person, and we encourage you to contact us ([email protected] or 212.967.7555) if you have questions about any production. 

Audience members are invited to explore the Social Narrative Guide. This resource is designed to assist theatre-goers in preparing for their visit to our theater and the upcoming performance. For more detailed information about the contents of DEEP HISTORY please review these documents:

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  • Clothing Drop-off: Join The Public Theater in collaboration with Broadway Green Alliance and Wearable Collections to reuse, recycle, and repurpose your clothes and shoes to reduce waste. Throughout the run of DEEP HISTORY, bring your old clothes, shoes, accessories, and home linens to the clothing drop in our lobby. (Please note pillows, comforters, rugs/carpets, large luggage, household goods, and fabric scraps are not accepted.)

  • Access the DEEP HISTORY Playbill

Creative.

David Finnigan
Playwright and Performer
Hayley Egan
Video Designer
Reuben Ingall
Music
Annette Mees
Director
Buzz Cohen
Production Stage Manager

Press.

It’s hard to imagine a fresh perspective on climate change, but Finnigan finds one.

- The Scotsman
Finnigan captures powerfully... that climate change is not a future threat – it’s with us now.

- The Guardian
A reflection on our limitless potential for creativity, kindness and destruction.

- The Observer
A drama driven both by passion and theatrical verve.

- The Stage
David Finnigan’s “Deep History” Is a Stark Wake-Up Call on the Urgency of the Climate Crisis

T Magazine

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