Fancy some more books on theatre or science? We’ve got them!

They say knowledge takes up no space, but the shelves at our Documentation Centre for the Performing Arts and Science seem to have a slightly different view…

 

Anyone interested in learning more about theatre or performance based on scientific themes will find around 200 volumes to choose from at Marionet! If you’re finding it hard to decide, we can suggest these very recent acquisitions:

 

“F*ck The Polar Bears” (Tanya Ronder)

A raucous family drama about the cost of living the life of our dreams.

 

“L’Écologie En Scène: Théâtres Politiques Et Politiques Théâtrales” (Éliane Beaufils, Climène Perrin)

How can theatre respond politically to the climate crisis? This play offers a range of answers and reflects on the potential impact of theatre.

 

“The Contingency Plan” (Steve Waters)

Two plays on the front line of climate change — a portrait of Britain grappling with catastrophic and unprecedented flooding.

 

“Sex With Robots and Other Devices” (Nessah Muthy)

Welcome to a world where your partner might arrive by special delivery, where you can replace them with a replica, and where your love life comes with regular updates ready to be installed.

 

“Old Fools” (Tristan Bernays)

A surprising and moving play about a couple, their experience of Alzheimer’s disease and their ongoing efforts to maintain their relationship over the years.

 

“Little Eagles” (Rona Munro)

Fifty years after Yuri Gagarin’s first orbit of the Earth, this is the fascinating and little-known story of Sergei Korolyov, chief designer and unsung hero of the Soviet space programme.