Who was Ernest Rutherford?
Rutherford: A play by Stuart Hoar Directed by Susan Wilson Supported by Creative New Zealand World Premiere Circa Theatre New Zealand Festival 2000 Saturday 4 March 2000. “From Nelson farm boy to father of the nuclear age who was Rutherford? What becomes of a man who tries to tunnel into the very material of God? An exciting theatrical exploration of the life and work of revolutionary New Zealand physicist Ernest (Lord) Rutherford. The play focuses on the enigma that was Rutherford, follows his obsession with science and probes his personal relationships with his wife Mary, daughter Eileen, and friend and colleague, the Russian, Kapitza. “Circa, in association with Factory School of English, Film and Theatre, Victoria University of Wellington, is proud to present the world premiere of this intriguing new work from leading New Zealand playwright, Stuart Hoar. “Rutherford” promises a startling and engrossing journey of discovery in the fascinating experiment that was the life of Ernest R