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MAN, CHURCH AND SCIENCE COME TOGETHER IN A UNIQUE THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE!! The Greenwood Players and the Armagh Observatory proudly present "The Life of Galileo" by Bertolt Brecht in a new version by David Hare in the unique environs of the historic Parish Church of St George's in Belfast. "The Life of Galileo" and its central drama of the conflict between science, religion and authority, is a story that resonates today. The Greenwood Players performed the Irish premiere of this version of Brecht's famous play to sell-out audiences in the historic Armagh Observatory, the oldest continuously working observatory in the UK and Ireland. Founded in 1789, this working research facility continues the work of scientists like Galileo. Staff from the Observatory will be in attendance. This performance takes place in the equally atmospheric Parish Church of St George, Belfast which is starting to celebrate its bicentenary this year........ Directed by Stephen Beggs Original Concept by Ian McDonald WHEN - Sat 11 May 7.30 pm WHERE ­ 105 High St Belfast, County Antrim BT1 2AG HOW MUCH - ё10/ё8 BOOKING https://cqaf.ticketsolve.com/shows/873492992/events Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Greenwood-Players/188559257859308?ref=hl "Galileo is a story that needs retelling every generation --especially in a 21st century where we seem to be moving away from science to a belief-based worldview. It is a story about having the courage to ask big questions." Ian McDonald, author and executive producer with The Greenwood Players.
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NOTES FOR EDITORS: 1. The Greenwood Players is a new and exciting group who have been assembled with the express purpose of performing site ­ inspired theatre and providing exciting new acting talent with an opportunity to work with established theatre professionals. "The Life of Galileo" is the Greenwood Player's second production. The first was the acclaimed "Under the Greenwood Tree", inspired by and performed under the ancient oaks in Belvoir Forest in August 2011 and June 2012. This production was part of the RSC/Lyric Open Stages project and was performed in the Naughton Studio in April 2012. Greenwood Players Facebook 2. The Armagh Observatory (see http://star.arm.ac.uk/) is a modern astronomical research institute with a rich heritage. Founded in 1789 by Archbishop Richard Robinson, the Observatory is one of the UK and Ireland's leading astronomical research establishments. Around 30 astronomers are actively studying Stellar Astrophysics, the Sun, Solar System astronomy, and the Earth's climate. The Observatory is funded by major grants from the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure for Northern Ireland and the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council. The aim is to advance the knowledge and understanding of astronomy and related sciences through the execution, promotion and dissemination of astronomical research nationally and internationally in order to enrich the intellectual, economic, social and cultural life of the community. 3. Stephen Beggs Stephen has been Manager of Bruiser Theatre Company since 2002 and was Chair of NITA between 2010 and 2012. Theatre direction credits include productions for Festival of Fools, Belfast Community Circus, Skewiff Theatre Company, Ponydance, Belfast Actors' Studio, Block One Theatre Company, The Tyrone Guthrie Society and South Bank Playhouse. Theatre acting credits include roles in "Cooking With Elvis" for Bruiser, "Blackness After Midnight" for the `Titanic 100 Festival', "Dinner", "Flesh Dense" and "The Exercism Of Mary Rose" for Red Lemon, "The Gathering" for Theatre Abandon, "Pride & Prejudice/Pick & Mix" for Replay, "What The Butler Saw" & "Nobody Here But Us Chickens" for Rawlife, "Santaland Diaries" for C21, "Chasing The Whale's Tale" for Sticky Fingers, "Collectors" for Trouble Joe, "The Crucible" and "The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui" at The Lyric Theatre, "Elegies For Angels, Punks & Raging Queens" at The Black Box, Belfast; "All My Sons", "Pride and Prejudice", "The Dumb Waiter", "Philadelphia, Here I Come", "Our Town" and "Hay Fever" for South Bank Playhouse. Radio work includes "Stranded", "It Ain't What You Do", "The Keepers" and "Don't Make Me Laugh", all for BBC Radio Ulster and "Cuan Drama" for Cuan FM. 4. Ian McDonald Ian McDonald is an internationally renowned writer. He's been been nominated for a host of awards from the UK to France to guest at writing festivals. Ian's latest book is the YA adventure UK, Jan 2013) and as well as new book and story project he is and pieces for performance. p u b lis h e d in 1 6 la n g u a g e s a n d h a s Japan and more. He's a frequent Planesrunner (Jo Fletcher Books, d e v e lo p in g a n u m b e r o f c o n c e p ts