‘Solaris’ presents itself as a story about loneliness, and our desperation for connection, empathy, and contact. However, what unfolds is a tormented and ugly tale of selfishness, free will, and autonomy.
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Tag: Space
Inflatable Space – Edinburgh Fringe
‘Inflatable Space’ tells the tale of two men involved in the ‘Voyager I’ spacecraft mission. ‘Voyager I’ lifts off in 1977. Its hope is to contact aliens. Onboard is a […]
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Space Junk: A Soviet Musical
I went into this show with the idea that it could help me learn more for work – part of my day job involves educating young people about the Space Race – but then the first man in space was brutally assaulted by a bottle of vodka (no, not wielded as a weapon, an actual bottle with sentience and everything specifically targets him) and I realised that some aspects of astronaut life are better glossed over for the kiddos.
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Chaika: First Woman in Space – Edinburgh Fringe
Surprising and emotional, ‘Chaika: First Woman in Space’ is the story of Valentina Tereshkova, a poor Russian girl who ascends to the stars. Well performed and relying solely on spoken word and tiny lightbulbs, this minimalist show is a great example of compelling storytelling.
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Tim Peake makes history in space
Adam Brewer reports as Tim Peake becomes the first ever British astronaut to travel to the international space station, where he will spend a year.
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Is space tourism viable
Adam Brewer looks at the Virgin Galactic crash at the end of October and how it will effect Richard Branson’s dream of space tourism.
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