The Man Who Discovered That Women Lay Eggs

Have you ever seen a frog in a nappy? Well, now's your chance!

Debuting in London at the Dana Centre, a cast of midwives, grave-robbers, anatomists, priests, drapers, philosophers, scientists, frogs in nappies and the occasional angry mob tells the story of human reproduction in The Man Who Discovered That Women Lay Eggs.

Presented by Full Beam Visual Theatre, the play reveals the hidden story of how science unravelled the myths of our own creation. Combining science, personal histories and fantastical situations, it's a bawdy, enthralling and eye-opening experience that proves that scientific fact is often much stranger than fiction.

Following the performance, director Lizzie Philps will be joined by panellists to discuss the science and art behind the play.

Lizzie says: 'This is the ultimate birds and bees story. The play looks at the ways in which the shifting balance of power between science and culture has worked to shape our understanding of men and women's biological and social roles throughout history and how this in turn shapes our current understanding of fertility and reproduction.'

Full Beam Visual Theatre are a Bristol-based touring company specialising in creating performance that combines puppetry and live action. Their last show, Alice - Behind the Scenes at the Wonderland Cabaret, toured the country in 2003/04. Full Beam strive to create theatre that is both a visual feast and food for thought. For further information about the company, please look at their Website, www.fullbeamvisualtheatre.org.uk.

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