A dramatic experiment: science on stage
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Channel: The Royal Society · 2015 · Science & Technology
Why does the story of a scientist, or topic of science itself, make for a compelling theatrical production? The Royal Society and Royal Shakespeare Company joined forces for an evening uncovering science-inspired theatre. Featuring Tom Morton-Smith, writer of the critically-acclaimed RSC production Oppenheimer, Professor John D Barrow FRS, a cosmologist and playwright, Dr Kirsten Shepherd-Barr, a scholar of science in the theatre, and Professor Marcus du Sautoy OBE, broadcaster, writer and science communicator. Chaired by Erica Whyman OBE, Deputy Artistic Director at the Royal Shakespeare Company. A dramatic experiment: science on stage A Royal Shakespeare Company event, in partnership with the Royal Society held on Monday 11 May 2015, 6:30pm-8:00pm, at The Royal Society, London. https://royalsociety.org/events/2015/05/dramatic-experiment/ Thumbnail image: Oppenheimer production photos by Keith Pattison with kind permission by Royal Shakespeare Company.
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