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Fritz Haber, a German Jewish chemist, has been ordered by the Kaiser to develop a deadly poison gas to help Germany win the First World War. Despite the protestations of his wife, Haber hopes that his new invention will be an opportunity to escape his status as an outsider in German society. Little does he know, however, that his invention will go on to be used to exterminate his own people in the Holocaust just 25 years later. American inventor Hudson Maxim is concerned for his country and the frightening technological advances employed by America's new European enemies. But he is also jealous of his brother Hiram - internationally famous for his invention of the machine gun - and deeply suspicious of his brother's cosy relationship with the European powers.T1522707782Based on true events and featuring an all-female cast, Square Rounds explores the devastating effects of technology, the personal demons of the inventors, and the escalating tensions between nations in the build up to war. Presented in the year that marks the centenary of the end of the First World War, this play about war and the devastating impact of chemical warfare and weapons of mass destruction has never been more timely.Presented byProud Haddock (in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre). Director Jimmy Walters. Design Daisy Blower. Costume Daisy Blower. Lighting Arnim Friess. Music Jeremy Warmsley. Musical Director Adam Gerber. Sound Dinah Mullen. Director Depi Gorgogianni (movement). Performer Eva Feiler. Performer Gracy Goldman. Performer Rujenne Green. Performer Amy Marchant. Performer Philippa Quinn. Performer Letty Thomas. | |
| 4 Sep 18 to 29 Sep 18 | Finborough, Inner London :: V199 listing details L01617062056 |
