The world premiere production will run at the Dorfman Theatre from the 18th July. 

Lucy Kirkwood’s new play is directed by Rufus Norris and is set to star Amanda Boxer, Olivia Colman (Jenny), Cait Davis, Vanessa Emme, Yoli Fuller, Paul Hilton, Joseph Quinn, Sofia Stuart and Olivia Williams (Alice).

Alice is a scientist. She lives in Geneva. As the Large Hadron particle collider starts up in 2008, she is on the brink of the most exciting work of her life, searching for the Higgs Boson.

Jenny is her sister. She lives in Luton. She spends a lot of time Googling.

When tragedy throws them together, the collision threatens them all with chaos.

This world premiere production of Lucy Kirkwood’s new play will feature designs by Katrina Lindsay, lighting design by Paule Constable, music by Adam Cork, sound design by Paul Arditti and video design by Finn Ross & Ian William Galloway.

Alongside the production, a number of talks and events will be taking place throughout the show’s run including:

Semiconductor – creating scientific art Fri 21 July, 6pm
Lucy Kirkwood and Rufus Norris Thu 7 Sep, 6pm

On Screen: Particle Fever Mon 11 Sep, 5.30pm
Designing Mosquitoes Mon 25 Sep, 10.30am
Making Mosquitoes with designer Katrina Lindsay Mon 25 Sep, 5.45pm

Mosquitoes will play at the National Theatre from the 18th July until the 28th September. For more information and to book tickets visit: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/mosquitoes