6:30 pm - 8:00 pm on Monday 11 May 2015
at The Royal Society, 6 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1
A Royal Shakespeare Company event, in partnership with the Royal Society
Why does the story of a scientist, or topic of science itself, make for a
compelling theatrical production?
Join us for an evening uncovering science-inspired theatre.
Our panel will discuss why science stories continue to attract and intrigue
writers and directors, and the claim that such plays oversimplify
scientific theory in the pursuit of an accessible and dramatic narrative.
Hear from 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.
Tickets for this event can be purchased from the Royal Shakespeare Company
A limited number of tickets may also be available for purchase on the door
Doors open at 6pm
Details here.
UPDATE (20/5/15): Read an article by Kirsten about these issues here; and apparently video from the event is also available here.
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