Renowned playwright Tom Stoppard (known for *Shakespeare in Love* and *Arcadia*) presents his latest work, *The Hard Problem*, directed by Nicholas Hytner (*Othello* and *Hamlet*). Hilary, a young psychology researcher at a brain science institute, is grappling with personal grief and a profound question about consciousness. As she explores the intersection of psychology and biology, Hilary challenges her colleagues – including her mentor Spike, her boss Leo, and the institute's wealthy founder Jerry – to define consciousness if the brain is merely matter. Will scientific advancements ever fully explain the mysteries of the mind? Simultaneously, Hilary desperately seeks a miracle, willing to hope for one.
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