British theater great Peter Brook and Marie-Hélène Estienne explore the mysteries of the human mind

Imagine being able to remember everything — forever. Great, right? Actually, no. So it goes in this lyrical look at the mysteries of the human mind. It’s written and directed by renowned British theater artist Peter Brook and Marie-H é l è ne Estienne. Drawn from fact and fiction, the show centers on Samy Costas (Kathryn Hunter, beguiling), who can remember infinite lists of names and numbers. Samy could be a cousin of the cop on “Unforgettable,” the TV series where perfect memory always comes in handy. For Samy, who agrees to be studied by researchers, not being able to forget eventually proves unsettling.