Although his second marriage was lasting and produced two sons, Wells was an unabashed advocate of free (as opposed to 'indiscriminate') love.

Wells created a mild scandal when he divorced his cousin to marry one of his best students, Amy Catherine Robbins.

Moreau (1896), The Invisible Man (1897), and The War of the Worlds (1898). After marrying his cousin, Isabel, Wells began to supplement his teaching salary with short stories and freelance articles, then books, including The Time Machine (1895), The Island of Dr. Wells earned his bachelor of science and doctor of science degrees at the University of London. Wells earned a government scholarship in 1884, to study biology under Thomas Henry Huxley at the Normal School of Science. The headmaster of Midhurst Grammar School, where he had spent a year, arranged for him to return as an 'usher,' or student teacher. Young Wells received a spotty education, interrupted by several illnesses and family difficulties, and became a draper's apprentice as a teenager. Strap yourself in as you’re taken on a fast and funny journey with plenty of twists and turns along the way, just make sure to note down the time and date on your way in… you know… just in case you have to find your way back there at some point…įrom the award-winning Original Theatre who brought you the smash-hit comedy The Hound of the Baskervilles, Alan Bennett’s The Habit of Art, and the acclaimed Birdsong.Herbert George Wells was born to a working class family in Kent, England. Join us for a hilarious roller-coaster ride of a show and a brilliant new take on H.G. A comedy that travels to the end of the earth's life in order to reflect on our own. When the world of science fiction and science fact collide extraordinary and mind-boggling things can happen.Įxpect the most surprising and unforeseen consequences as we go on a journey through time. Starring Michael Dylan ( The Stage Award 2022 for Wilf), Dave Hearn (founding member of the Olivier Award-winning Mischief Theatre) and Amy Revelle ( Offside ) ,įast-paced, wise-cracking, this is an adaptation like no other.

Written by Steven Canny & John Nicholson Adapted from the novel by HG Wellsĭirected by Orla O'Loughlin Story by Steven Canny & John NicholsonĪ hilarious retelling of the epic and world-famous novel by HG Wells. Original Theatre in association with New Wolsey Theatre present The Time Machine

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