A01=Shane Mac an Bhaird
Author_Shane Mac an Bhaird
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dystopian
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family
future
memories
technology
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- ISBN 9781350654808
- Weight: 94g
- Dimensions: 128 x 196mm
- Publication Date: 16 Apr 2026
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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You should have seen us when you were born. We were perfect for a while. We’re still perfect sometimes, I think.
On the coast of Mayo, the O’Connor family have been locked down for years, sealed inside by a toxic yellow fog. They are part of a memory-collection trial that promises digital immortality. All they have to do is tell the truth. Every last bit of it.
When an agent from the Delirium Corporation arrives to collect their data, the family begin to doubt the tech, the trial, and whether anyone, family or algorithm, can ever really know you.
This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere production by Rough Magic at Project Arts Centre, Dublin, in April 2026.
Shane Mac an Bhaird is an Irish playwright known for his innovative and thought-provoking plays that often explore the intersection of science, technology, and human experience. His first production, Melt, was a significant success and was nominated for Best New Play of 2017. Mac an Bhaird's work is characterized by its ability to engage audiences on a deep level, addressing complex themes such as climate change, isolation, and the impact of technological advancement on human consciousness.
