Spacey and Troughton at the Old Vic – On and Off Stage
by Jennifer Siebens
Who knew that a 19th Century British scientist could create such a buzz? 2009 was one long celebration for Charles Darwin, the naturalist famous for his theories of evolution and natural selection. Harvard Professor Steve Shapin recently took stock, “On or around 12 February 2009 alone – the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth – there were more than 750 commemorative events in at least 45 countries, and, on or ...