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A Life of Galileo (Brecht, translated by Ravenhill)

Live at
Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking
Wed 21 Jun - Sat 24 Jun 2023
  Tickets available from £18.00
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Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking

Wed 21 Jun - Sat 24 Jun 2023
The Ambassadors, Peacocks Centre, Woking, GU216GQ
Wed - Fri at 19:00
Fri and Sat at 14:00
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Galileo by Brecht is based on the life of the seventeenth century astronomer and physicist Galileo Galilei. Galileo makes an explosive discovery about the universe with his invention – the telescope, and this discovery leads to a seismic shift in scientific thinking.  To challenge the idea that the earth is the centre of the universe is to challenge the all-powerful Roman Catholic Church.

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Through Galileo’s struggles against the Church, Brecht shows a compelling portrait of the great scientist, torn between his scientific principles and his desire for the comfortable life that compliance with authority affords.

Mark Ravenhill's translation of Brecht's play captures the excitement of scientific discovery, the contradictions in Galileo's character and the disillusionment of his followers when he recanted.

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Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking

The Ambassadors, Peacocks Centre, Woking, GU216GQ
Woking Railway Station
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times
Bar - Pre-show & interval drinks and snacks
Membership Benefits - 25% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)

The 228 seat Rhoda McGaw Theatre is a performance space owned by Woking Borough Council and managed by The Ambassadors, Woking.

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Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking

Wed 21 Jun - Sat 24 Jun 2023
The Ambassadors, Peacocks Centre, Woking, GU216GQ
Wed - Fri at 19:00
Fri and Sat at 14:00
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