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The Axiom of Choice
The Axiom of Choice
Sat 15 - Tue 12 Nov, 19:30 - 21:00
Oxford Playhouse, Oxford
An exploration of free will, war and mathematics.
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A ground-breaking new play from Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science at the University of Oxford
Eminent mathematician André Weil is on a journey from France to India, Finland and beyond, to discover whether we really have free will or if all our choices are predetermined. Imprisoned in Rouen during the Second World War, Weil faces a choice that will determine his fate – but his decision just doesn’t make sense. Is life a mathematical theorem of logical strands? Because sometimes it just doesn’t add up! This production of The Axiom of Choice has been generously supported by Ben Delo, also supported by Dangor Education, Stage One Bursary Scheme for New Producers & Charles and Lisa Simonyi Fund for Arts and Sciences. Written & co-directed by Marcus du Sautoy Co-directed by Lu Descourtier Movement Director: Shane Shambhu Producer: Claire Gilbert From £14 booking required. There are three performances one on 11 November and two on 12 November, see booking for more information.
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Eminent mathematician André Weil is on a journey from France to India, Finland and beyond, to discover whether we really have free will or if all our choices are predetermined. Imprisoned in Rouen during the Second World War, Weil faces a choice that will determine his fate – but his decision just doesn’t make sense. Is life a mathematical theorem of logical strands? Because sometimes it just doesn’t add up! This production of The Axiom of Choice has been generously supported by Ben Delo, also supported by Dangor Education, Stage One Bursary Scheme for New Producers & Charles and Lisa Simonyi Fund for Arts and Sciences. Written & co-directed by Marcus du Sautoy Co-directed by Lu Descourtier Movement Director: Shane Shambhu Producer: Claire Gilbert From £14 booking required. There are three performances one on 11 November and two on 12 November, see booking for more information.
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Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2LW
