Einstein In
His Element
Albert
Einstein: Relativitively Speaking
South Shields Customs House
Thursday 30th October
Isn’t
science brilliant? Knowing how stuff works is brilliant. Theatre is brilliant
too. So what happens when you mix the three? Does it work?
Albert
Einstein – Relativitively Speaking is a production in which Albert tries to
explain both particle-wave duality and his special theory of relativity. This
show was the Junior Edition and so, one assumes, the explanations are kept
straightforward however this is without necessarily dumbing down or using bad
science. The story also throws in a historic angle as Einstein fled from Nazi
persecution and warned the US government of Hitler’s
ambition to build the atomic bomb. In return the Nazi’s put a $5000 bounty on
his head, sold his boat and burnt his books.
John
Hinton wrote and stars in this fun production. His welcoming and engaging
manner help keep the younger members of the audience actively taking part. The
songs are a fun part of the show and nicely break up the chunks of theoretical
physics. Jo Eagle accompanies John as well as playing the various women in
Einstein’s life.
Audience
participation is central to the show and leads to memorable explanations. Waves
and fusion are kinaesthetically demonstrated between some of the worst, or
should that be wurst, jokes. John Hinton
exhibits a compassionate side when pointing out Einstein’s disappointment at
seeing his theory being used for warmongering with a resultant large death toll.
There
needs to be more productions which are suitable for children, neither
aimed at nursery age and not pantomimes. Albert Einstein – Relativitively Speaking
Junior Edition fills that fill role. It is both fun and informative in equal
measure.
This review was written by Stephen Oliver for Jowheretogo PR (www.jowheretogo.com). Follow Jo on twitter @jowheretogo, Stephen @panic_c_button or like Jowheretogo on Facebook www.facebook.com/Jowheretogo.
This review was written by Stephen Oliver for Jowheretogo PR (www.jowheretogo.com). Follow Jo on twitter @jowheretogo, Stephen @panic_c_button or like Jowheretogo on Facebook www.facebook.com/Jowheretogo.
Cast & Creatives:
Written by John Hinton
Albert Einstein: John Hinton
Elsa/ Mileva/ Mutter: Jo Eagle
Driector: Daniel Goldman
Producer: Jolie Booth
On the web:
Website: www.tangramtheatre.co.uk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tangramtheatre
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tangramtheatre
On Tour:
6th Nov - Bedford Theatre - Bedford - 01234 718
112 (O)
6th Nov - Fireside Festival - Baldock - www.firesidefestival.org
12th - 15th - The Spread Eagle Theatre - Croydon - 020 8781 1134 (O)
20th Nov - Subscription Rooms - Stroud - 01453 760 900 (O)
30th Nov - Omnibus Theatre - London - 0844 477 1000 (J)
(J = Junior Edition)
(O = Original Edition)
6th Nov - Fireside Festival - Baldock - www.firesidefestival.org
12th - 15th - The Spread Eagle Theatre - Croydon - 020 8781 1134 (O)
20th Nov - Subscription Rooms - Stroud - 01453 760 900 (O)
30th Nov - Omnibus Theatre - London - 0844 477 1000 (J)
(J = Junior Edition)
(O = Original Edition)
