About me

Aaron Thakar is a British South Asian playwright, director, producer and actor. His debut play 'Artificially Yours', starring Leslie Ash and Tyger Drew-Honey, sold out a hugely successful run at Riverside Studios. His second play 'Under The Table', also Thakar's directorial debut, has been nominated for a Standing Ovation Award by LondonPubTheatres.

My Plays

Artificially Yours


Synopsis:

A gripping, dark-comedy that explores the hilarious and disturbing consequences of our society’s increasing trust in Artificial Intelligence.

Three couples allow an AI relationship therapy device into their homes in the hopes it can solve the pettiest of arguments and help them grapple the most complex, human issues. Divorce, jealousy, shenanigans, could AI be the key to domestic bliss?


Number of Characters: 6


Minimum Number of Actors Required: 6


Length (in Pages): 71


Location: UK - Set in a flat


Key Words: Comedy, Drama, AI, Relationships


Has the Play Been Produced? Yes


Are the Rights Available? Yes


Has the Play Been Published? Yes


Award nominations/wins: Offie nominated - Best Newcomer


Reviews:

https://www.adventuresintheatreland.com/post/artificially-yours-riverside-studios

5***** "A beautifully written and excellently performed piece of theatre that is so important to the time we live in.”

https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/an-exquisitely-funny-sitcom-that-should-be-on-the-bbc/
5***** “The hilarious emotional battle that unfolds is worthy of Mike Leigh at his best.”

https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk/news/post/artificially-yours-review
4**** “The script is tight and spattered with pithy one-liners, caustic retorts and shock-inducing revelations”

http://www.stagetopage.co.uk/2024/04/artifically-yours-review.html?m=1
4**** “The concept of the show is scarily realistic. It's both funny and thought provoking.”

https://www.thereviewshub.com/artificially-yours-riverside-studios-london/
4**** “Delivering frothy and enjoyable comedy than dealing with the moral complexities of artificial intelligence.

https://www.theartsdispatch.com/artificially-yours-review-riverside-studios-london/
4**** "At 21, Thakar has managed to outshine many older writers with a funny and heartfelt piece.

https://fairypoweredproductions.com/artificially-yours-review/
4**** “Talented playwright Aaron Thakar has his debut with this current and thought provoking play about AI. You are drawn in by the human relationships, the humour that brings with it.”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Review-ARTIFICIALLY-YOURS-Riverside-Studios-20240412
4**** “His debut play (at just 21 years old) is accomplished, smart, occasionally terrifying”

https://www.theatrereviews.design/artificially-yours-4-stars/
4****
“Some truly remarkable questions underlie this production.”

https://www.westendbestfriend.co.uk/news/review-artificially-yours-riverside-studios
4**** “This sharp, satirical show is an excellent exploration of dynamics. You sit captivated by it all. Tension, awkwardness, emotion, sympathy.”

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