
Anthropocene
by Ben Wendel
directed by James Christensen and Emily Hawkins
When Diana's mother passes away from cancer, she feels hopeless and without direction. That is, until she discovers her mother's notebook and becomes convinced she can save the world from the upcoming climate catastrophe.
Against her grieving father's wishes and armed with her mother's words and a precocious attitude, Diana sets off to finish her mother’s work. Interwoven with Diana's story, the pages of her mother's notebook spring to life through movement, sound, and images to tell the magical story of the creation of Earth from the Big Bang through Man's discovery of fire.
A story of defiance, climate anxiety, and growing up, Anthropocene asks why do we want to save the world? What are we fighting for?
Anthropocene was presented at Baron's Court Theatre as part of the 2025 Camden Fringe Festival. It was nominated for five Fringe Awards – including Best Production and Best Director – and a Standing Ovation Award from London Pub Theatres.
Writer: Ben Wendel
Directors: James Christensen and Emily Hawkins
Original Music by Ross Baillie-Eames
Sound Design by James Christensen
Lighting Design by Ben Wendel
Stage Manager: Lulu Fletcher
Projections by Heather Holmes
CAST
Diana: Rosie Yates
Percy: Patrick Strain
George: Jasper Price
Dr. Johann: Naomi Paxton




