A fascinating meditation on human cloning, personal identity and the conflicting claims of nature and nurture.Bernard thought he was an only child. One day he learns the shocking truth: he is just one of a number of clones. Together, he and his father confront epic questions of identity, intimacy and belonging.Caryl Churchill\'s play A Number pushes the boundaries of science and ethics with an astonishing twist on the dynamics of the father/son relationship. It was originally produced at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in 2002, winning the Evening Standard Award for Best Play.Set Text: A Number is a set text for AS/A-Level Drama (WJEC)A Number is also available in the volume Caryl Churchill Plays: Four.