6.30pm on 23 October 2011 at Etcetera Theatre Camden

Book tickets: online or by phone on 020 7482 4857

In the last 34 years, the Voyager space probe’s explored the solar system. Helen’s gone to school, got a job and eaten crisps. But now they’re both on the edge of an awfully big adventure.

Part of the London Science Festival www.londonsciencefestival.com/2011

“Born” on the same day in 1977, Helen and Voyager are both made from relatively basic technology and have a limited life span. The pictures Voyager’s taken and the data it’s sent back have changed the way we think about the universe; it’s now the furthest human-made object from earth, on the very edge of interstellar space. Helen’s got an elementary swimming certificate and a rented flat in Peckham.

For everyone who’s ever dreamed of going to space, this show is inspired by Carl Sagan, Robin Ince and Helen Keen’s It Is Rocket Science!. We’re aiming for the wow factor of Wonders of the Universe, but without Professor Brian Cox’s budget – or his hair. Developed with the support of Dr Christopher Binny and the UCL Public Engagement Unit: contains actual science.

A play about everything we’ve learned and all we still have left to discover.

After the performance, we're delighted to have a short talk by one of the scientists whose ideas contributed to the script. Chris Binny is a research scientist at University College London. He specialises in viral gene therapy, rebuilding viruses for use as tools in the fight against cancer and inherited genetic diseases.

Reviews:
"infectiously enthusiastic geekiness....tremendous fun and a great way to learn things" Camden Voyeur
"Fun, goofy and always fascinating" Snipe London
"a lot of research went into this show and it shows....well-written, entertaining and sweet" Londonist

 

Reviews of previous My Own Private Submarine productions:
“a well-acted and articulate monologue…..marrying the wonders of cosmic physics with the domestic pain of heartbreak” Remote Goat
"convincing, energetic and likeable" Fest
"wonderful storytelling" edfringe.com

Actor Lucy Allenby trained at the City Lit, graduating in 2009 with distinction.  Recent credits include Imperial Productions’ Lullaby of Broadway, Blag Theatre’s Big Christmas Night Out, Bridget/Daisy in the Development Cast of 1916 The Musical (Industry Showcase directed by Andy Wilson and John Cameron; West End Live; recordings at Universal Music and Abbey Road), Tina in Cheery Cack, Lisa in The Wonderful World of Dissocia, Princess Beauty in Sleeping Beauty (both with the City Lit Rep Co) and Centre Stage! (Jermyn Street theatre).

Writer/director Kate Webster’s previous plays include The Universal for the Camden Fringe, The Canterbury Tales, Being Elvis and Closing Time at the Edinburgh Fringe and she’s a winner of the Jerwood First Film Shorts prize.

For further information please contact kate.webster@yahoo.com

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