01 November 2015

The Element In The Room


The Element In The Room by John Hinton
Tangram Theatre – John Hinton, Jo Eagle, directed by Daniel Goldman
Upstairs @ The Western, 1st November 2015

“a great vehicle for getting science to the masses”

Marie Curie was born in Warsaw in 1867 and was, therefore, contrary to our perceived wisdom, Polish, although also a naturalised French citizen. She studied at the clandestine Floating University, an unofficial seat of learning for women. In 1891, aged just 24, she followed her sister to Paris where she continued her studies, conducted research and met her husband, Pierre Curie. In 1903 she won a Nobel Prize for physics with her husband and a physicist. In 1911 she won a chemistry Nobel Prize in her own name, the only person to ever win Nobel Prizes in two disciplines.
During her lifetime she discovered both polonium and radium. The latter being the basis of radiotherapy to this day. Her pioneering work in the discovery and development of radioactivity and the development of mobile X ray machines has saved millions of lives over the years.

Following on from last year’s thoroughly entertaining Darwin, this, the second in the science trilogy from Tangram, is just as much fun, just as entertaining and just as educational. With John Hinton’s winning combination of storytelling, groan inducing puns and silly songs this is a great vehicle for getting science out to the masses. The trilogy, wholesome and hilarious, should be compulsory viewing for children of all ages.

The Element In The Room, part of Tangram’s Scientriology, is touring continuously. Full tour details on www.tangramtheatre.co.uk
Review published on Pub Theatre Blog and Western Gazette
(c) Paul Towers 1/11/15

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