1969 – Man takes his first steps on the Moon, while Sylvia meets an astronaut at a party 2055 – Sylvia's granddaughter is set to become the first person to walk on Mars Witness the adventures of three extraordinary women spanning 80 years, against the backdrop of humanity's journey to the stars. Winner of the 2016 Theatre503 Playwriting Award, In Event of Moone Disaster premiered at Theatre503, London, in 2017.
I need to read the play again. Thompson is doing something beautiful onstage with the blending of past present and future that I need a few more reads to articulate. I’m unsure why some folks are giving it less stars. The writing is solid and the arch is strong. It’s definitely worth a read, several even.