Darknet
by Rose Lewenstein

Name: Darknet
Brand: Rose Lewenstein
SKU: 9781848425811
Rating: 3.6 (15 reviews)

Highlights

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Large Cast

British

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the thought-provoking nature of the play and its relevance to contemporary issues surrounding data privacy and surveillance. Many find it aligns well with the dark themes of shows like Black Mirror, making it a compelling read, despite its heavy topics.

Thought-provoking themesRelevant in today's contextEngaging for fans of Black MirrorSome find it hard hitting

Synopsis

‘You’re not even a fully formed person yet.

Your face is still changing and your bones are still growing but already there’s a detailed map of your personality out there and companies you’ve never heard of are getting rich off it.’

Welcome to Octopus Inc., the internet giant that allows users to exchange personal data for currency.

But not everyone is prepared to sacrifice their privacy for an easier life.

A teenager subverts the system in an attempt to save her mother.

A visionary tech exec takes shortcuts to get ahead.

And a cybercriminal makes a choice between two kinds of freedom.

Darknet navigates through the world of data commodification and the uncharted deep web, shining a light on the things we choose to share online and the places we can hide.

It was commissioned and produced by Potential Difference and premiered at Southwark Playhouse, London, in 2016.