David Baddiel has said his decision to write a play about physics was partly inspired by his father’s disappointment that he did not become a scientist.
The comedian and writer’s debut play God’s Dice is a tragicomedy about a physicist’s attempt to prove the science behind religious miracles such as Jesus turning water into wine.
Baddiel said: “The personal reason is my dad, who is still alive but has very advanced dementia now, was a scientist and very much wanted me to be a scientist and when I said ‘I’m going to study English’ he said, ‘It’s a waste of a brain’.”
Jonathan Creek actor Alan Davies is the lead, physicist Henry Brook.
He said it was his first stage role since 2005, adding: “It’s a big challenge, it’s a lot of work, but I’m an admirer of David, I think he’s very clever and funny and I know him well.”
