Einstein! – Celebrating 100 Years of General Relativity

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Theatre (solo show, historical)

  • Venue 362
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  • Watch onDemand (available from 4 August)
  • 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Suitability: 12+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United States
  • Group: Jack Fry
  • Warnings and additional info: None
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Description

It's Berlin 1914, a younger, pre-crazy-haired Albert Einstein awaits news from an eclipse expedition that will prove his theory of general relativity. But Einstein is sent sideways in a world crumbling around him due to The Great War, colleagues trying to steal his theory, being isolated for his pacifist views, a wife who won't give him a divorce, his failing health, a huge scientific backlash, anti-Semitism, thoughts of suicide, his own self-destructive genius and a young son fighting for his father's affections. Meanwhile, he comes up with a theory that changes everything.

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: Information not supplied

    • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

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LouReviews (4/5 stars) 42 days ago

Fry’s characterisations of Einstein and those around him are clearly crafted and deftly played under the watchful direction of Tom Blomquist.

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North West End UK (4/5 stars) 46 days ago

Very funny, educational, and surprisingly emotional, this is a great piece of theatre which looks at a man whose work is still impacting how we live today.

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