David Finnigan

David Finnigan is a writer and theatre-maker from Ngunnawal country, Australia.

He writes plays, creates performances and develops games at the intersection of science and art.

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Future for Beginners

The Future for Beginners

A fast-paced interactive simulation in which players must produce a major cultural event in the face of an approaching typhoon.

Deep History

How 75 hours in modern Australia came to collide with an epic sweep of history

Scenes from the Climate Era

A mosaic of snapshot scenes capturing life in the midst of planetary transformation.

You’re Safe

Six shows over six years about the massive changes taking place on our planet.

44 Sex Acts In One Week

An apocalyptic romantic comedy following a lifestyle blogger’s attempt to review an epic new sex guide in one week.

Kill Climate Deniers

An action movie wrapped in a TED talk following an eco-terrorist takeover of Parliament House during a Fleetwood Mac concert.

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