David Williamson's Nearer The Gods at Ensemble Theatre Tickets
About David Williamson's Nearer The Gods at Ensemble Theatre
Petty politics, inflated egos and fierce rivalries almost jeopardise one of the greatest discoveries in human advancement; Sir Issac Newton’s laws of motion.
Under the orders of pompous King Charles II determined young astronomer Edmund must wrangle the secrets of the universe from the brain of capricious and contrary Newton.
It may be 1684, the Dawn of Enlightenment, but Williamson’s comic re-imagining through a contemporary lens puts the focus firmly on the human tale of rivalry and discovery, of personal trials against a corrupt establishment, of self-doubt versus arrogance, and faith versus reason.
NEARER THE GODS is a gripping and darkly funny drama about how one of the greatest moments of scientific illumination almost didn’t happen.
Playwright: David Williamson
Director: Janine Watson
Cast: Violette Ayad, Jemwel Danao, Rowan Davie, Gareth Davies, Sean O'Shea, Sam O'Sullivan, Shan-Ree Tan
Run time
2hrs 10mins (inc interval)
Venue
Categories
Age
Recommended age: 12yrs+
Start date
4th March, 2022
End date
23rd April, 2022
Venue
Ensemble Theatre
Accessibility
Ensemble Theatre is fully wheelchair accessible, has wheelchair friendly seating and F row in our theatre has street level access.
Ensemble Theatre has a hearing loop which amplifies sound for specific areas of seating. If you have a hearing impairment please request seating within the hearing loop when booking. Receivers are also available from the Box Office and should be booked in advance. Please contact 0289183400 to discuss.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAIN: The next stop north after Wynyard Station, take the train to Milsons Point station, exit at Ennis Rd and it’s just a 5 minute walk down Willoughby Street.
BY FERRY: The most scenic way to travel, treat yourself and jump on a ferry from Circular Quay to Milsons Point (a 10 – 15 minute walk) or Kirribilli Wharf (also, a 10 – 15 minute walk).
BY CAR: There’s free (but time-limited) street parking all around the theatre. Please allow ample time to park before your performance or booking at Bayly’s Bistro.
More information about David Williamson's Nearer The Gods at Ensemble Theatre
"Chalk it up alongside brecht’s life of galileo as one of the greatest in the science-play genre. it’s that good." - The Australian
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