Breaking The Code is a play by Hugh Whitemore that explores the life of Alan Turin, the mathematician and cryptanalyst who played a crucial role in breaking the German Enigma code during World War II. The play intertwines Turing’s groundbreaking work in computing with his personal struggles as a gay man in a time when homosexuality was criminalised in Britain. It delves into the themes of secrecy, morality, and the tragic consequences of societal intolerance, painting a deeply human portrait of a brilliant yet misunderstood figure.