THE LIFESPAN
OF A FACT

The Lifespan of a Fact follows Jim Fingal, an ambitious young fact-checker assigned to verify an essay by celebrated author John D'Agata. Jim soon discovers significant factual inaccuracies, which John defends as necessary for emotional impact. Their editor, Emily Penrose, must mediate between their opposing perspectives under a tight publishing deadline. The play explores the tensions between journalistic integrity and artistic license, unfolding over a single, high- pressure weekend.

​

'It was a memorable piece of theatre. Philosophically complex, wonderfully acted! It’s a must see.'

​

'Just the other day I was talking to someone about the damage the 24 hour news cycle has done socially, where trust and truth feel negotiable. This story hits right on that. If you like theatre that offers more questions than neat answers, this is the one for you.'

​

Tickets

Adult $30 | Concession $25

Transaction fees apply

​

Duration: 90 minutes, no intermission

Content: Mild coarse language​

Trigger warning: Contains mentions of suicide