Theatre about Science: Theory and Practice on November 25-27, 2021 in Coimbra, Portugal

Theatre about Science: Theory and Practice on November 25-27, 2021 in Coimbra, Portugal

WHERE, WHEN, HOW, WHY… do theatre and science meet?

 

This conference intends to map and reflect upon theatre and science intersections, promoting exchange and enlarging the knowledge on the field, tracing the evolution of previous trends and identifying new types of intersections.

The conference will instigate and welcome contributions on theatre about science regarding both artistic practice and science communication, intending to explore the places where they meet (and where they don’t), eventually enlightening both common and diverse motivations and perspectives, and provoking fruitful discussions.

 

Name: Marionet
Website: http://www.marioneteatro.com
Address: Rua Carlos Seixas, 277 3030-177

Founded in 2000, Marionet is a theater company based in Coimbra, Portugal, with a continued work in the interlacement of the performing arts and science. It develops original artistic creations based on scientific themes, conducts research in the field of the performing arts – science intersection, promotes collaborative artistic works with scientists, participates in advanced training projects in scientific research centers and is involved in participatory science projects. In 2010, Marionet was selected for a seven months residency at the Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology of the University of Coimbra, within the scope of the DGArtes Residency Network Program and Agência Ciência Viva. Since then, the company has collaborated with this research center in activities to promote science, in its advanced training program in experimental biology and biomedicine in the area of science communication, as well as in various artistic projects. In 2012 it started a Documentation Center for Performing Arts and Science, a repository of plays and essays on the intersection between these two areas of knowledge. In 2015 the company’s activity was financed by the American scientist and writer Carl Djerassi. Also noteworthy, between 2009 and 2016, the participation in the European Night of Researchers, in partnership with the Science Museum of the University of Coimbra, with the collaborative creation of plays with scientists. Since its foundation, Marionet has been financed by the Municipality of Coimbra, and established collaborations with several arts and sciences entities.
Description Price Date
Early Bird Fee EUR 50.00 Before July 31, 2021
Normal Fee EUR 80.00 After July 31, 2021
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