Oppenheimer

Name: Oppenheimer
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781783191987
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By Tom Morton-Smith and Jeremy Bernstein

Series: Oberon Modern Plays

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Set against the backdrop of 1939 Europe and the rise of fascism, Oppenheimer explores the moral and scientific challenges faced by J Robert Oppenheimer as he leads the Manhattan Project. The play delves into his transformation from a radical academic to a figure of immense power, tasked with developing an atomic weapon capable of ending the Second World War and potentially all future conflicts.
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Ideal for readers interested in historical drama, scientific discovery, and moral philosophy, Oppenheimer appeals to those fascinated by the intersection of science and history, particularly the dramatic events surrounding the development of nuclear weapons.

Tom Morton-Smith's new play takes us into the heart of the Manhattan Project and explores the influence of ambitious and charismatic scientist J Robert Oppenheimer.

A biographical play, exploring the life of J Robert Oppenheimer, one of the great scientific figures of the 20th century.

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1939: fascism spreads across Europe, Franco marches on Barcelona and two German chemists discover the processes of atomic fission. In Berkeley, California, theoretical physicists recognise the horrendous potential of this new science: a weapon that draws its power from the very building blocks of the universe.

Struggling to cast off his radical past and thrust into a position of power and authority, the charismatic J Robert Oppenheimer races to win the 'battle of the laboratories' and create a weapon so devastating that it would bring about an end not just to the Second World War but to all war.

Tom Morton-Smith's new play, Oppenheimer, takes us into the heart of the Manhattan Project, revealing the personal cost of making history.

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Praised as a "triumphantly assured drama" by the Telegraph, the play vividly captures the awe and horror of humanity's leap into atomic power. Critics highlight Tom Morton-Smith's success in portraying Oppenheimer's complex character, with the Evening Standard calling it "outstanding" and commending its fluid and confident storytelling. The production is noted for its intense, densely themed narrative delivered with energetic conviction.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783191987

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oberon Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 96

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Arts & Culture Jeremy Bernstein Non-Fiction Series: Oberon Modern Plays Tom Morton-Smith

About the Author

Tom Morton-Smith is a playwright based in the South East of England. He studied Drama at the University of East Anglia, and trained as an actor at LAMDA. He has had readings at the Old Vic, the Hampstead Theatre, the Soho Theatre, the Royal Court, the Trafalgar Studios, the Liverpool Everyman, the Southwark Playhouse, the Arcola and Shakespeare's Globe. In 2006 he was nominated by the Hampstead Theatre to be one of The 50, a writers' group put together by the BBC and the Royal Court to nurture playwriting talent. He was also selected to be part of Paines Plough's Future Perfect group, 2006. Tom was writer-in-residence with Paines Plough 2007/08. His debut play, Salt Meets Wound, opened at Theatre503 in May 2007.