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Today, Socrates is revered as the founding father of Western philosophy. But in 399BC Athens, he was a pain in the neck. The plague is over, democracy is (just about) restored, and everyone would like to get back to normal. How hard is it for one ageing firebrand to stop asking questions? It's time to shut him up...

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Author: Howard Brenton

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Archive listings for Cancelling Socrates (2022)

Work type: Play.

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World Premiere. Based on eyewitness accounts, Cancelling Socrates is a provocative, witty and dangerous world premiere from Howard Brenton, one of our foremost dramatists, whose acclaimed plays have been staged at the National Theatre, RSC, Shakespeare's Globe, and worldwide. He reunites with our Artistic Director, Tom Littler.Director Tom Littler. Performer Jonathan Hyde (Socrates). Performer Sophie Ward (Aspasia). Performer Robert Mountford. Performer Hannah Morrish.

2 Jun 22 to 2 Jul 22

Jermyn Street Theatre, Inner London :: V207
listing details L0115936854

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