 Event |
The Tragedy of Thomas Hobbes
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| Venue |
Wilton's Music Hall, London, England |
| First Date |
12 November 2008 |
| Last Date |
6 December 2008 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
Yes |
| Description |
This world premiere of award-winning playwright Adriano Shaplin’s new history play is set in London in 1658. The Civil War is over, the King has been executed, Oliver Cromwell has closed the theatres and the talk in the coffee houses is of revolution. Meanwhile England’s most famous philosopher is poised to do battle with a faction of young scientists. |
| Description Source |
Website |
| Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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| Text Nationality |
England
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| Production Nationality |
England
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| Further Information |
The Tragedy of Thomas Hobbes brings vividly to life a period of history when science was the new theatre and philosophy became a new faith. It is a provocative and experimental journey back to a time of dead dogs, new gods and apparent miracles.
Post show talk - Thur 20 November 2008
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Source |
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Description |
| Press Release |
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| Data Set |
AusStage |
| Event Identifier |
130131 |
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