“The Science ‘Bioplay’: Bringing the Lives of Scientists to the Stage”

Michael Carklin

“The Science ‘Bioplay’: Bringing the Lives of Scientists to the Stage”

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Abstract

This paper grows out of ongoing research into cross-overs between theatre and science, an eclectic field ranging from plays about scientific issues, to theatrical biography, from public dissections to scientific lecture-demonstrations, from physical theatre drawing on scientific imagery to drama in science museums. The particular focus of this paper is on plays that deal with the lives of real scientists.

Original language	English
Publication status	Unpublished - 9 Jun 2015
Event	Theatre and Performance Conference - University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN), Preston, United Kingdom Duration: 9 Jun 2015 → 10 Jun 2015

Conference

Conference	Theatre and Performance Conference
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Preston
Period	9/06/15 → 10/06/15

Keywords

Theatre and Science, bioplays, biography, scientists on stage

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