25 Jun 2018

Love and life in NZ 150 years from now

From Upbeat, 1:04 pm on 25 June 2018

What do you imagine New Zealand to be in 150 years from now?

The Atom Room

The Atom Room Photo: Supplied

A new play The Atom Room, performing at Circa Theatre in Wellington explores life, love and the long lasting effects of nuclear accidents 150 years from now.

Director Lyndee-Jane Rutherford and composer Ruth Carr from electronic group Minuit discuss the ideas behind the score and how the story is eerily close to reality in today’s climate.

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