The Lightest Element Tickets
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The Lightest Element Tickets

The struggle to lead in a world not ready for change.
The Lightest Element: What to expect - 1
The Lightest Element Tickets

About The Lightest Element

“Nothing compares with being the first person in the history of the world to see something, but timing is everything. The world has to be ready for you.”

Boston, 1956. Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, one of the most eminent astronomers of the twentieth century, is about to be appointed Chair of Astronomy and the first woman to head a Harvard department. Only two things stand in her way: a covert investigation aimed at exposing her as a communist sympathiser, and the entrenched conservatism of her male colleagues. When a student journalist asks to profile her it feels like an opportunity to control her own narrative – assuming, of course, that the invitation is actually what it seems…

Stella Feehily’s taut drama explores how challenging social norms can be almost as difficult as overturning scientific orthodoxy. Her other plays include Duck and O Go My Man (Royal Court), Dreams of Violence (Soho), and This May Hurt a Bit (Tour and St James’).

Director Alice Hamilton is Hampstead’s Associate Director, with credits including The Memory of Water, The Dumb Waiter, The Harmony Test, Out of Season, Nineteen Gardens and the Olivier nominated Every Day I Make Greatness Happen.

Assisted Perfromances
Audio-Described: October 12th 7:30pm

Categories

Age

Ages 14+.

Start date

5th September, 2024

End date

12th October, 2024

Our Review

'The Lightest Element' review — a brilliant female scientist battles the patriarchy in this enlightening bio-drama

3 of 5
17 Sep 2024, 17:34
Read our review of The Lightest Element, starring Maureen Beattie as the trailblazing Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, now in performances at Hampstead Theatre to 12 October.

Venue

Eton Avenue, London, United Kingdom, NW3 3EU

Directions

Location: Fringe/Off West End
Bus numbers: 46, 113, 187, 268, 603
Night bus numbers: N113

Tickets

Unfortunately, tickets for this event are no longer available.

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