Proof - David Auburn
Artefact Theatre
Director: Emily O’Brien-Brown
Cast: Anna Burgess, Maddy Jevic, Roy Barker, Mark Yeates
Proof offered an opportunity to explore the mythology of genius and the generational cost of extraordinary minds. Framed within the rigorous world of pure mathematics, the play traces the thin line between brilliance and madness, ambition and collapse. I approached the work as a study of inheritance—not just of talent, but of expectation, doubt, and the quiet sacrifices made by those orbiting genius.
Reviews:
“An intimate, confronting and surprising work of art.” - Arts Hub
“The cast is first rate, grasping the nuances of character required to elevate such a remarkable play to the heights it deserves. Plaudits also go to director Emily O’Brien-Brown, who has ensured there is never a dull moment in this thoroughly engaging journey.” - The Blurb
“The calibre of acting on offer here brings the most essentially human aspects to the fore.” - Limelight
