Bristol Old Vic to Host World Premiere of Gareth Farr’s A Child of Science, Starring Tom Felton

Gareth Farr’s A Child of Science, which delves into the creation of IVF treatment, will make its world premiere at Bristol Old Vic. Tom Felton has been cast in the lead role. The show will begin performances on June 5 and feature a cast including Jamie Glover, Meg Bellamy, Adelle Leonce, Sonoya Mizuno, and Sheena Steptoe.

Directed by Matthew Dunster, the production is close to both him and Farr who have personal connections to IVF as parents. The set design will be by Anna Fleischle, costumes by Angelica Rush, lighting by Sally Ferguson, sound by Holly Khan, music by Genevieve Dawson, video design by Gino Ricardo Green, and hair and make-up by Zoë Louise Gale. The casting is done by Matilda James.

A Child of Science tells the story of the development of IVF treatment and is set to begin performances on June 5 with an opening night scheduled for June 11. The show will run through July 6. Tickets for the show are available on the Bristol Old Vic website. Don’t miss this incredible production that explores the roots of IVF treatment and the individuals involved in its creation.