The Half-life of Marie Curie, at Ensemble Theatre

Ensemble Theatre is thrilled to present the Australian premiere of Lauren Gunderson's The
Half-Life of Marie Curie, a heartfelt tale of female friendship and empowerment by one of
America's most-produced playwrights from Friday 13th June to Saturday 12th July.

Directed by Liesel Badorrek (The Glass Menagerie, Masterclass) and starring the Helpmann
award-winning Australian screen actress Rebecca Massey (Debut, Belvoir's Holding the Man),
The Half-Life of Marie Curie tells the true story of two remarkable women devoted to scientific
and social change.

When two Nobel Prizes prove inadequate armour against a scandalous affair, Marie Curie
turns to fellow scientist and trusted confidant Hertha Ayrton for literal and emotional
sanctuary. Together they weather the storm of heartbreak, public scrutiny, and self-doubt.

Gabrielle Scawthorn (E-Baby, London's National Theatre The Confessions) stars alongside
Massey, with set and costume design by James Browne (The Great Divide, Crossroads Live's
Grease: The Musical).

Filled with heart and humour, don't miss this "frisky, feminist crowd-pleaser" (Time Out New
York) that perfectly captures the resilience of two fearless pioneers.

BUY TICKETS: https://www.ensemble.com.au/shows/the-half-life-of-marie-curie/