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A Number

A Number

A Number is a 2002 play by British playwright Caryl Churchill about a father who encounters multiple genetically identical versions of his son. Written for two actors, it unfolds through terse conversations between the father, Salter, and three of the resulting sons. The drama uses human cloning to...

8.1 Great

apps Top A Number Alternatives

The top alternative to A Number in 2026 is Arcadia with a score of 9.2/10, followed by Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (9.0) and Top Girls (8.8).

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Arcadia

Arcadia

Arcadia is a 1993 play by Tom Stoppard set in an English country house, where scenes alternate between events in 1809 an...

Time British Entropy Tom Stoppard
9.2 Excellent
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead is a play by Tom Stoppard first staged at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1966. I...

British Absurdist Tom Stoppard Shakespeare Riff
9.0 Excellent
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Top Girls

Top Girls

Top Girls is a 1982 play by British dramatist Caryl Churchill that examines women, work, class, family responsibility, a...

Historical British Feminist Caryl Churchill
8.8 Great
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The Caretaker

The Caretaker

The Caretaker is a play by Harold Pinter, first produced in 1960, about two brothers and a homeless man sharing a clutte...

Power British Pinter Menace
8.6 Great
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The Homecoming

The Homecoming

The Homecoming is a 1965 play by British dramatist Harold Pinter. It follows Teddy, a philosophy professor, as he return...

Family Power British Pinter
8.6 Great
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Cloud Nine

Cloud Nine

Cloud Nine is a two-act play by British dramatist Caryl Churchill, first performed in 1979. Its first act is set in colo...

British Colonialism Gender Caryl Churchill
8.6 Great
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Betrayal

Betrayal

Betrayal is a 1978 play by British dramatist Harold Pinter about an extramarital relationship involving literary agent J...

British Infidelity Pinter Reverse Chronology
8.5 Great
8
The Real Thing

The Real Thing

The Real Thing is a 1982 play by Tom Stoppard about Henry, a successful playwright whose intellectual confidence about l...

British Art Love Tom Stoppard
8.5 Great
9
True West

True West

True West is a play by American dramatist Sam Shepard, first performed in 1980. Set in their mother's suburban Southern...

American Identity Sam Shepard Sibling Rivalry
8.4 Great
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Billy Elliot the Musical

Billy Elliot the Musical

Billy Elliot the Musical is a stage musical with music by Elton John and a book and lyrics by Lee Hall, adapted from the...

Dance British Musical Working Class
8.3 Great
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The Birthday Party

The Birthday Party

The Birthday Party is a play by Harold Pinter, first staged in 1958 and commonly associated with the dramatic style call...

British Pinter Menace Comedy Of Menace
8.3 Great
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An Inspector Calls

An Inspector Calls

An Inspector Calls is a play by J. B. Priestley, first performed in 1945 and set in the English industrial town of Bruml...

Social Mystery British J B Priestley
8.3 Great
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Philadelphia, Here I Come!

Philadelphia, Here I Come!

Philadelphia, Here I Come! is a play by Irish dramatist Brian Friel, first staged in 1964. On the eve of Gar O'Donnell's...

Identity Irish Brian Friel Emigration
8.3 Great
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Sizwe Banzi is Dead

Sizwe Banzi is Dead

Sizwe Banzi Is Dead is an apartheid-era South African play created by Athol Fugard with actors John Kani and Winston Nts...

Identity South African Apartheid Athol Fugard
8.3 Great
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Blasted

Blasted

Blasted is Sarah Kane's debut play, first staged at the Royal Court Theatre in London in 1995. It begins in a Leeds hote...

British Violence Sarah Kane In Yer Face
8.3 Great
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4.48 Psychosis

4.48 Psychosis

4.48 Psychosis is the final play written by British dramatist Sarah Kane and was first staged after her death. It has no...

Avant Garde Mental Health British Sarah Kane
8.2 Great
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Far Away

Far Away

Far Away is a short play by British dramatist Caryl Churchill, first performed in 2000. It begins with a child questioni...

Dystopian British War Caryl Churchill
8.1 Great
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The Maids

The Maids

The Maids is a 1947 play by French writer Jean Genet centered on two sisters, Claire and Solange, who work as domestic s...

French Identity Class Jean Genet
8.1 Great
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Serious Money

Serious Money

Serious Money is a verse play by British dramatist Caryl Churchill, first staged at London’s Royal Court Theatre in 1987...

Financial Satire British Caryl Churchill
7.8 Good
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The Skriker

The Skriker

The Skriker is a 1994 play by British playwright Caryl Churchill. Its central figure is an ancient, shape-shifting spiri...

Supernatural British Poetic Caryl Churchill
7.6 Good

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Arcadia
Arcadia
Play Time British Entropy
9.2 Excellent +1.1 Compare
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
Play British Absurdist Tom Stoppard
9.0 Excellent +0.9 Compare
Top Girls
Top Girls
Play Historical British Feminist
8.8 Great +0.7 Compare
The Caretaker
The Caretaker
Play Power British Pinter
8.6 Great +0.5 Compare
The Homecoming
The Homecoming
Play Family Power British
8.6 Great +0.5 Compare
Cloud Nine
Cloud Nine
Play British Colonialism Gender
8.6 Great +0.5 Compare
Betrayal
Betrayal
Play British Infidelity Pinter
8.5 Great +0.4 Compare
The Real Thing
The Real Thing
Play British Art Love
8.5 Great +0.4 Compare
True West
True West
Play American Identity Sam Shepard
8.4 Great +0.3 Compare
Billy Elliot the Musical
Billy Elliot the Musical
Play Dance British Musical
8.3 Great +0.2 Compare

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What are the best alternatives to A Number?
The top alternatives to A Number in 2026 include Arcadia, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Top Girls, The Caretaker, The Homecoming. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does A Number compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. A Number scores 8.1/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is A Number worth it in 2026?
A Number scores 8.1/10 on Lunoo, making it a highly-rated option in the Play category. However, alternatives like Arcadia may better suit specific needs.
What is the best free alternative to A Number?
Several alternatives to A Number offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from A Number?
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How many alternatives to A Number are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to A Number in the Play category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which A Number alternative has the highest rating?
Arcadia currently holds the highest rating among A Number alternatives with a score of 9.2/10.
Can I use Arcadia instead of A Number?
Arcadia is one of the top-rated alternatives to A Number. While they serve similar purposes in the Play space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to A Number?
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How are A Number alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
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A Number vs Arcadia: which is better?
A Number scores 8.1/10 while Arcadia scores 9.2/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
A Number vs Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead: which is better?
A Number scores 8.1/10 while Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead scores 9.0/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
A Number vs Top Girls: which is better?
A Number scores 8.1/10 while Top Girls scores 8.8/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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