Saturday 9 September 2017

New season at FET

A tour-de-force performance by RSC actor Tim Hardy, this outstanding solo show (by Emmy-award winner Nic Young) is set around the trials of Galileo in 1633 in which he was tried for heresy after demonstrating that the world circled the sun rather than vice versa. 
"The Universe is a divine miracle, Galileo, not a clockwork toy! 'Proof' denies faith, and without faith we are nothing."
 In this reprimand by Pope Urban is contained Galileo's tragedy - a mistaken belief that if he supplied the church with proof, he would enlighten the world while escaping persecution. He understood the science better than any man alive, but never grasped the politics. Until it was too late.

A story that resonates with contemporary science/faith arguments, this is a drama with generous helpings of humour and wit and, above all, a compelling character study of a conflicted genius.

The bar will open at 6pm and the performance starts at 7pm.

To book your tickets, please email: 
fetatlecolombier@gmail.com
Members €15 Non-Members €20

NB: your reservation will only be confirmed on receipt of your cheque