(These mathematicians) are artists.”

(These mathematicians) are artists.”

Complicite has embraced the standard of revolutionary theatre. When the radical dramatist Brecht proposed that theatre create not entertainment but education, I doubt he envisioned a production like “A Disappearing Number.” He probably never foresaw the use of video or the brilliant lighting that Complicite uses. But the innovation and the sense of urgency to surprise? That he would understand very well.

“It’s all about taking theatre and making it unexpected,” Bamji said. “We engage you at all times; we don’t want the audience to be ahead of us.”