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The Lightest Element

Opened: September 5, 2024
Closing: October 12, 2024
Buy Tickets from: £15

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“Nothing compares with being the first person in the history of the world to see something, but timing is everything. The world has to be ready for you.”



Boston, 1956. Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, one of the most eminent astronomers of the twentieth century, is about to be appointed Chair of Astronomy and the first woman to head a Harvard department. Only two things stand in her way: a covert investigation aimed at exposing her as a communist sympathiser, and the entrenched conservatism of her male colleagues. When a student journalist asks to profile her it feels like an opportunity to control her own narrative – assuming, of course, that the invitation is actually what it seems…



Stella Feehily’s taut drama explores how challenging social norms can be almost as difficult as overturning scientific orthodoxy. Her other plays include Duck and O Go My Man (Royal Court), Dreams of Violence (Soho), and This May Hurt a Bit (Tour and St James’).



Director Alice Hamilton is Hampstead’s Associate Director, with credits including The Memory of Water, The Dumb Waiter, The Harmony Test, Out of Season, Nineteen Gardens and the Olivier nominated Every Day I Make Greatness Happen.



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Captioned, 8 October, 7:30pm


Audio Described, 12 October, 7:30pm


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London Theatre Week Extends Due to Demand
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024


Due to demand, London Theatre Week is extending as it continues to celebrate the West End's theatrical scene. From Monday September 2nd theatre fans can continue to shop exclusively priced tickets starting at just £15.

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