Stephen Poliakoff’s new play about scientific fraud at the National Theatre’s
Cottesloe, London, Blinded by the Light promised much, but proved long on
stereotype, short on substance. A big disappointment. Anyone with so much as a
nodding acquaintance with scientists and scientific culture will find it
unconvincing. Ethical dilemmas in science make gripping drama in real life, and
should do the same on the stage too. Sadly, not this time.
More from New Scientist
Explore the latest news, articles and features
Popular articles
Trending New Scientist articles
1
Autism may have two distinct subtypes that vary by brain activity
2
A quantum state that lasts forever may finally be within our grasp
3
Sperm have been made magnetic to allow IVF inside the body
4
The secrets to keeping your brain sharp in old age
5
Fully autonomous drones have killed human soldiers for the first time
6
Walking shark found in Papua New Guinea is new to science
7
Global map reveals the vast scale of underground fungal networks
8
Arctic Ocean reaches tipping point that could be dire for marine life
9
What if the idea of the autism spectrum is completely wrong?
10
Vaping after quitting smoking is linked to lung cancer
