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The Half-Life of Marie Curie

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The Half-Life of Marie Curie

By: Lauren Gunderson
Narrated by: Kate Mulgrew, Francesca Faridany
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In 1912, scientist Marie Curie spent two months on the British seaside at the home of Hertha Ayrton, an accomplished mathematician, inventor, and suffragette. At the time, Curie was in the throes of a scandal in France over her affair with Paul Langevin, which threatened to overshadow the accomplishment of her second Nobel Prize.

Performed by Kate Mulgrew and Francesca Faridany at the Minetta Lane Theatre, this play by Lauren Gunderson is an ode to two remarkable women who, despite tremendous personal and professional obstacles, continued to devote their lives to scientific innovation and social change.

Playwright Lauren Gunderson was awarded a commission through the Audible Emerging Playwrights Fund, an initiative dedicated to developing innovative original plays driven by language and voice. As an Audible commissioned playwright, she received funding and creative support to develop The Half Life of Marie Curie.

Directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch
Sound design by Darron L. West

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Performances that take you to another place. Seeing as a play, watching the actors is one thing. This, as audio, is another journey, more powerful. Close your eyes and just listen. Become a part of their journey and 'live' it with them. Both actresses draw you in and spiritually you are there with them. Beautifully acted and written. You feel honoured to feel you are sharing their journey and their amazing friendship, their love for each other, these two amazing women. When I 'returned', face tear stained, my home was in darkness, because I had been truly 'away'. Thank you to all for my amazing journey with you, for allowing me the honour of sharing something which enriches me.

The Half Life Of Marie Curie

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Very addictive story or two smart women told in the great way which makes you feel like you are part of the story of your life. I recommend to everyone.

So beautiful story and performance. I recommend.

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I found myself mesmerised from the beginning by this truly remarkable short story. Powerful story of women with the pursuit and purpose in life. Story which gives insight into beautiful and priceless honest friendship in very strange times. I have also really enjoyed engaging and verry pleasant for the ear narrators voices. Thank you very much.

Truly remarkable short story

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A little slow at first but very informative and interesting writing from 1st world War era, plus information on how she helped the war efforts Brill.

Very interesting

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Love the actors and the story. It allows us to think of Marie Curie as more than just the person who worked on Radioactivity.

Brilliant!

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