TheatreTheatre
Venue
Bristol Old Vic
Date
Sat 5 Feb 2022
Time
2:30 pm
Subtitles
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Dr Semmelweis image
Synopsis:

What does it take to change the world?
 
Confronted by the terrible death toll of childbed fever in 19th century Vienna, maverick Doctor Semmelweis makes a discovery that could save hundreds of thousands of new mothers. But when the medical establishment questions his methods, rejects his theory and doubts his sanity, the controversial surgeon finds that being a pioneer is not enough.
 
Years later, he is haunted by the ghosts of the women he failed to save. Is it too late to convince the medical establishment to see the truth? And if he tries what will be the cost?