The Nether

The Nether is a play written by American playwright Jennifer Haley and directed by Jeremy Herrin.

The Nether is currently on a 12-week run at London's Duke of York's Theatre. It is a Headlong and Royal Court co-production, presented in the West End by Sonia Friedman Productions, Scott M. Delman and Tulchin Bartner Productions.

The Nether is a crime drama set in the year 2050. The internet has evolved into something called The Nether, a virtual wonderland where people can log in and escape the morals and laws associated with the real world. Detective Morris must investigate one particular Nether realm called The Hideaway causing her to explore the consequences associated with making dreams a reality.

Reception

The Telegraph gave the play 4 out of 5 stars, describing it as 'haunting...a gripping and deeply disconcerting look at the Internet'.[1] According to Time Out, which awarded it the same score, The Nether is a 'relentlessly gripping, entertaining play.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Spencer, Charles (25 July 2014). "The Telegraph". Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  2. ↑ Bowie-Sell, Daisy (24 February 2015). "Time Out". Retrieved 17 April 2015.