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The Half-Life of Marie Curie

By: Lauren Gunderson
Narrated by: Kate Mulgrew, Francesca Faridany
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In 1912, scientist Marie Curie spent two months on the British seaside at the home of Hertha Ayrton, an accomplished mathematician, inventor, and suffragette. At the time, Curie was in the throes of a scandal in France over her affair with Paul Langevin, which threatened to overshadow the accomplishment of her second Nobel Prize.

Performed by Kate Mulgrew and Francesca Faridany at the Minetta Lane Theatre, this play by Lauren Gunderson is an ode to two remarkable women who, despite tremendous personal and professional obstacles, continued to devote their lives to scientific innovation and social change.

Playwright Lauren Gunderson was awarded a commission through the Audible Emerging Playwrights Fund, an initiative dedicated to developing innovative original plays driven by language and voice. As an Audible commissioned playwright, she received funding and creative support to develop The Half Life of Marie Curie.

Directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch
Sound design by Darron L. West

©2019 Lauren Gunderson (P)2019 AO Media LLC Drama & Plays United States World Literature Inspiring Heartfelt Funny Thought-Provoking

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Love the actors and the story. It allows us to think of Marie Curie as more than just the person who worked on Radioactivity.

Brilliant!

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A wonderful listen to a beautiful story friendship and its perspective on well known people and history

Fantastic

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Wonderfully absorbing drama given by two splendid actors. The story of an abiding friendship between two brilliant women who were often overlooked by a patriarchal culture. More like this please, Audible!

Fabulous

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This was a beautiful piece of writing! For an hour and a half I was totally captivated by these two amazing women. I was drawn into their friendship so much so I cried at the end. Isn't it always the case that the most powerful women have the best stories to tell, whether it is love, pain, fear terror or bias.
Thank you audible and Kate Mulgrew who was awesome!! And of course Francesca Faridany thank you for an hour and half of pure escapism x x x

Pure Joy

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Performances that take you to another place. Seeing as a play, watching the actors is one thing. This, as audio, is another journey, more powerful. Close your eyes and just listen. Become a part of their journey and 'live' it with them. Both actresses draw you in and spiritually you are there with them. Beautifully acted and written. You feel honoured to feel you are sharing their journey and their amazing friendship, their love for each other, these two amazing women. When I 'returned', face tear stained, my home was in darkness, because I had been truly 'away'. Thank you to all for my amazing journey with you, for allowing me the honour of sharing something which enriches me.

The Half Life Of Marie Curie

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lovely listen and very well performed.
Has made me want to find out more about these two fantastic, intelligent women and the struggles they faced.

Didn't know what to expect

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listened to on a whim and I was hooked right from the outset, a beautiful interaction between two amazing women

unexpectedly captivating!

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absolutely loved it! it draws you in, the sound effects submerge you into the story.

exceptional!

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Loved the story and want to find out more about both characters now. Thank you!

Loved this

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Great performance! I admire Marie Curie, her life and that is why I picked this book. And the book exceeded my expectations.

Absolutely thrilled with the book!

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