As well as diving into the depths of a philosophical enquiry into what kind of consciousness such a creature could have, the play also shows how scientific enquiry can be seriously compromised by the personal relationships of its practitioners. Set in the residence of Professor George Grey (Redgrave), an expert on octopus intelligence who has a huge tank inhabited by the eight-legged Frances in her sitting room, the plot begins when Harry, a younger anthropologist, arrives to stay with her. Since George has recently lost her husband John, she is in a vulnerable state and relies on Frances, bizarrely but believably, for emotional support.

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