The Trials of Galileo

Galileo works out that the earth moves round the sun - now the clergy want to crush him.
A tasteful solo show where the controversy of Galileo’s discoveries are argued and examined.
Our actor is elegant and humorous. Excellent stuff!
I wonder what the modern day equivalent might be?
A graceful reminder that the powers that be will always lie to protect their wealth. Check it out.

Lovely show, beautifully performed and I left feeling better informed which is always a plus!

Like being in it with him.
Felt the sways and counters ways of power. Learned about the pope's devious manoeuvring in setting him up for it, and the trial's reliance on a special edict/injunction that had never existed

I so enjoyed this play. Serious stuff, so well done. Great acting and time whizzed by. Engrossing and thought provoking. Thoroughly recommend this

As an American lawyer with an interest in history, the writing and performance are worthy of highest acclaim. For people of all ages who care about the state of the world and the present dangers of any religious or state authority controlling the mind and enforcing ignorance.

This one man show was top notch, well with seeing catch it if you can.

Tim Hardy has a wonderful ability to draw you in and hold you for an entire show. Gives a great insight into what went on

Wonderful. You should go.

Engaging, absorbing and masterly performance - highly recommended.

Superbly written and performed

A professional and gripping one-man show. It can be difficult to hold an audience's attention for so long on your own, especially with such a serious subject, but he made it seem easy. References to book burning and things forbidden emerged through the text now and again and reminded us that nothing is new under the all-important sun. Galileo was a man coerced into denying the truths he had proved, but he won in the end and his work survived. Definitely worth a visit.

wonderfully acted and well written. A joy to experience. Easily one of my festival highlights.
If you get the chance see this show! (I also went to watch “an uncommon ground” which Tim recommended which I loved also.

I booked this show because many years ago whilst still at Grammar School I read a book on the subject. How superior I felt then to the superstitious 16th century Catholic Italy! Alas today society is following the actions of the counter-reformation, not the Enlightenment. The play does not touch upon this at all, but I do wonder whether it was the reason it was put on. I thoroughly enjoyed the play & Tim Hardy held the audience's attention throughout- a most professional performance.

Great storytelling, makes the show very engaging and captivating. One didn't want it to end. Definitely worth seeing!