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On a failing spacecraft where two female astronauts fight to save Earth, this heart-racing, multi award-winning sci-fi thriller explores survival, climate change, human resilience and the silencing of female voices in STEM. As time runs out and tensions rise, this intense, captivating, heartfelt show asks: who will save our home?
ALONE is a heart-racing, feminist sci-fi thriller that unfolds in real-time aboard a dying spacecraft. Two women—one a brilliant but overlooked scientist, the other a talented pilot—hold Earth’s last hope in their hands.
As the ship begins to fail, so does their trust in each other, forcing them to confront not only the ticking clock but the personal fractures between them. Set against the backdrop of climate collapse, ALONE explores the silencing of female voices in STEM, the search for meaning in the face of mortality, and what it truly takes to survive.
Tense, emotional, and deeply relevant—this is sci-fi at its most human.
Alchemy Theatre is a Paris-based international collective known for bold, politically and socially urgent storytelling. The company reflects the pressing realities of today’s world, exploring themes such as coercive control, female empowerment, loneliness, and substance abuse. At the core of its work is a commitment to amplifying voices that are too often unheard. Through honest explorations of the human condition, Alchemy reveals the invisible threads that connect us.
Alchemy Theatre creates entertaining, high-quality work for both international and local Paris audiences. Performing in English, the company stages reimagined classics by writers like Shakespeare and Chekhov alongside original plays by contemporary playwrights.
Community lies at the heart of Alchemy’s mission. The core team – drawn from New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Canada – works closely with actors and crew with diverse backgrounds and perspectives which enrich every production. It’s the chorus of these voices that sparks the true alchemy of theatre.
8:30pm – 9pm (30 minutes)
Hosted by – Hannah Coyle
Participants – Stuart McDougall, Anthea Freya Hill, Courtney Bassett
Topic – Women in STEM, Feminism and Climate Change
Join Alchemy Theatre for a 30 minute Q&A directly after the show on Wednesday 29th October hosted by Alchemy Theatre company member, playwright and actor, Hannah Coyle. ALONE is a chilling reflection of a world where science is politicized, women are too often unheard and hope feels increasingly fragile – themes and content which are all too familiar in today’s unstable political climate. We will be unpacking the complexities of women working in a predominantly male dominated space and how these complications and challenges affect the course of the play. Audience members are encouraged to contribute their own questions or impressions of the show.
All tickets are sold in line with our exchanges and refund policy which you can read on the Box Office page of our website, if the show is marked as SOLD OUT, please email boxoffice@theatre503.com to join the waiting list.
Running time: 65 minutes (no interval)
Age guidance: 15+
Content Warnings: This show contains themes that some audience members may find distressing. If this sounds like it could apply to you, you can view the content information by clicking the hyperlink.
Luke Thornborough
Luke Thornborough is writer and director, currently living off-grid on Aotea (Great Barrier Island, New Zealand) and working for the Department of Conservation. With a career spanning theatre, film, and documentary, he combines his creative talents with a commitment to meaningful change, using stories to connect people with one another and to the natural world. In documentary filmmaking, Luke has tackled pressing social and environmental issues. His work with the Ministry of Social Development encouraged men to embrace positive masculinity, while his collaboration with the University of Auckland explored the health of New Zealand’s soils. In the commercial realm, he has directed and edited hundreds of hours of content for leading New Zealand brands, including Air New Zealand, Moana Fisheries, Zespri, Fonterra, Silver Fern Farms, BNZ, NZ Steel and the Department of Conservation, blending storytelling with environmental advocacy. A multi-award-winning playwright, Luke is best known for ALONE, a play he wrote and directed. Praised for its authenticity and emotional depth, the production has toured internationally for over five years, earning critical acclaim and resonating deeply with audiences. His short films have also received international recognition, with his film Stay screening in competition at the Giffoni Film Festival as well as playing at the New Zealand International Film Festival. He has also directed music videos for top New Zealand artists (Titanium, Danelle and Ryan Enzed). Luke's work reflects a belief in the power of stories to inspire change, weaving together themes of human connection, resilience, and environmentalism. Whether on stage, on screen, or in his off-grid life, Luke has a passion for inspiring others to care for both the planet and for each other.
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