McDowall's play "X" is a sci-fi and theatre masterpiece that follows a lone research base on Pluto who has lost contact with Earth, causing time to eat away at them and they start seeing things in the dark outside. Format: Paperback / softback Length: 176 pages Publication date: 11 February 2021 Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The play is set in a research base on Pluto, which has lost contact with Earth. The crew is stranded and unable to leave or send for help. As time passes, they begin to lose their sense of time and start seeing things in the dark outside. The play is a sci-fi and theatre masterpiece that explores themes of isolation, loss, and the human condition. McDowall's writing is masterful, and the play will gnaw away at you long after you've finished reading it. The use of humor in the play is also a standout feature, breaking down into a cracked algorithm of letters and loss that is both dark and funny. The cast of X is outstanding, with each actor bringing their own unique perspective to the characters. The use of lighting and sound design is also impressive, creating a sense of tension and unease that is palpable throughout the play. Overall, X is a must-read for anyone who loves sci-fi and theatre. It is a play that will challenge your perceptions of what it means to be human and will leave you thinking long after the lights have come up. Weight: 162g Dimension: 129 x 198 x 15 (mm) ISBN-13: 9781350088443
