More than 150 years ago, Michael Faraday saw beauty and wonder in the chemistry of a candle. His observations remain true today and the lessons are both simple and profound. Join Faraday at the Science Exchange for a truly illuminating theatre performance, _x0018_ Faraday_x0019_ s Candle_x0019_ . Society has changed, technology has advanced, language has evolved, but the phenomena underpinning a candle remain constant. Today, candles are rarely seen outside birthday cakes, churches, romantic dinners and power failures, but are no less fascinating. In fact, these contexts provide an insight to the enduring value of the candle; celebration, worship, emotion and the ever-present need for light. Built around one man_x0019_ s genius for observation and experimentation, _x0018_ Faraday_x0019_ s Candle_x0019_ uses simple technology to explore natural phenomena and the processes of science. Michael Faraday regularly presented public lectures to both adults and children and was passionate about encouraging people to question, experiment and ask _x0018_ Why?_x0019_ See Faraday brought to life in this unique performance. _x0018_ Faraday_x0019_ s Candle_x0019_ is written and performed by Bernard Caleo. Bernard has been writing and performing historical and fact-based theatre since 1995, when he developed the Night Tours for the Old Melbourne Gaol. He works part time for Museum Victoria and spends the rest of his time creating comic books. The performance is directed by Chris Krishna-Pillay. Chris has worked in science communication for nearly 20 years. His writing and performance credits include Howard Florey - a Tale of Tall Poppies, Pre-Coital, Somnium, Great Big Science Gig and Dante_x0019_ s Laboratory. Chris is also the Victorian Manager of CSIRO Education. He has performed across Australia, in the UK, and in New Zealand as well as Japan where he and Bernard were two of six Australian representatives at the Japan-Australia Science Performers Exchange in 2009. _x0018_ Faraday_x0019_ s Candle_x0019_ is produced by re-science as part of the Inspiring Australia program and is brought to you by RiAus.
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