PROMETHEUS

The first theatrical production to contain a hidden Bitcoin private key. Prometheus’s mythic theft of fire blazes through history, rebellion and the mythic cost of knowledge asking what happens when humanity dares to steal power from the modern gods?

First performed at the Cyphermunk House 1st Birthday Party the first production was almost entirely non-verbal. Following two more performances, a scripted production played at the 2025 Camden Fringe over August bank holiday at The Cockpit.

THE EXPLOSIVE DEBUT PERFORMANCE PUZZLE FROM WONDERA₿₿IT

MIND BLOWING

-BIG HASH

YOU JUST HAVE TO EXPERIENCE IT

-PROF K

1. A private key is typically represented by 12 or 24 words, randomly selected from an alphabetical list of 2048 words also known as the BIP-0039 standard.

2. The sequential order of the random words is critical to shaping the integrity of the private key.

3. Commonly the BIP-0039 word list associates a specifc index number; 1-2048 to each word. The word and number are the same thing: if you know the number you can find the word and vice versa.

4. Programers use a list numbered 0-2047. This list identifies the 11 digit binaries equitable to each word.

5. Each word has a corresponding 256 character hexadecimal string. The words make it easier for humans to remember and use private keys.

1. A bitcoin private key is hidden within Prometheus.

2. Part of the key is expressed with words.

3. Part of the key is expressed with index numbers applicable to a list numbered 1-2048.

4. Part of the key is expressed with 11 digit binaries.

5. Some parts of the key have a further layer of encryption.

6. The companion puzzle programme is intended to make the puzzle easier to solve.

“One of the privileges of running the cockpit is promoting shows not just because they suit the space but because they are relevant, undaunted, future-focused with something to say and the flair to say it. Prometheus was that; a jewel in the crown of another brilliant Camden Fringe!"

Dave Wybrow, Director of The Cockpit