Science & seduction, mathematics & motherhood. Based on the biography, 'Passionate Minds' by David Bodanis, Metta and Open Plan bring the story of one of history's forgotten treasures to life. Once known as Voltaire's mistress - a side-note in history - this new one-woman play presents the real Emilie du Châtelet: lover, sword-fighter, mother, and scientist. A passionate and brilliant woman, her struggle to emerge as one of the most significant intellectual figures of her day is a story as inspirational as it is fascinating.

June-July 2007
Barons Court Theatre | Fulham | London

November 2007
Oxford Playhouse | Oxford

Written by Reuben Grove
Directed by James Bounds & Poppy Burton-Morgan
Designed by William Reynolds

Starring Poppy Burton-Morgan

A co-production between Metta Theatre & Open Plan Productions