The Lonsdale Project in Riverbank
The Lonsdale Project is being presented by the Super Paua collective, and in addition to the theatre performance there is currently an interactive exhibition on Kathleen Lonsdale's work in chemistry and X-Ray crystallography, as well as her life as anti-war campaigner and mother who was also an inmate in Holloway Prison in the UK. This exhibition will conclude with the theatre performance.
The performance is written and directed by Sian Ní Mhuirí, designed by Áine O'Hara and the Exhibition is by Mark Ball. The performance will be followed by a Q&A with Super Paua and Dr Claire Murray.
Kathleen was born in 1903, the tenth child of Harry Yardley, Newbridge postmaster, and Jessie Cameron. Her family moved to Essex, England, when she was five years old. She studied at Woodford County High School for Girls, then transferred to Ilford County High School for Boys to study mathematics and science, because the girls' school did not offer these subjects. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Bedford College for Women in 1922, graduating in physics with an MSc from University College London in 1924. She died in 1971.
Suitable for all ages from 11 upwards, the event is supported by Science Foundation Ireland, the Arts Council of Ireland, Baboró International Arts Festival for Children, The Royal Institution, SciFest, and TU Dublin.
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