In every field there are standout personalities and in the world of philosophy the Austrian born Ludwig Wittgenstein stands supreme. Wittgenstein came from a wealthy family of Jewish descent and was born in Linz exactly 135 years ago – six days before his fellow school pupil Adolf Hitler!
We are proud to present The Cwmdonkin Players in a rehearsed reading of a new play about his time in Swansea between 1942 and 1947.
During a key time in his life the renowned philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein spent a number of years in Swansea. This rehearsed reading of a new play by philosophy lecturer Dr Alan Sandry of Swansea University dramatises that time when he lived in lodgings in Langland and also 50m from the Birthplace in Cwmdonkin Terrace. The 135th anniversary of his birth see the premiere of From Linz to Langland so join us live in the parlour or on Zoom worldwide to enjoy a snapshot of the great man’s stimulating and productive time in Swansea.
Alan has drawn on contemporary accounts and previously unused documents to paint a picture of Wittgenstein’s time in Swansea.
This is not a dry academic work but a play with humour and lightness perfect for the philosopher, student and the curious to gain an insight into the great man’s stimulating time in Swansea.
Would he have bumped into Dylan who was researching his radio broadcast Return Journey during that time?
TICKETS
Live in the Parlour £9.50 per person
Includes nibbles. Refreshments will be available to buy.
Live on Zoom £9.50 per person
Allows viewing on one device.
