AT the age of 12, Mary Anning discovered the first complete fossil of a prehistoric reptile right here in Dorset at Lyme Regis.
Throughout her life, she continued to make groundbreaking and spectacular discoveries. In Alison Neil’s one-woman play The Fossil Lady of Lyme, Mary Anning tells her fascinating story and that of 'the fine clever men of science' who took most of the credit for her work.
The show will appear for one night only in Dorset on Saturday December 3 at 7.30pm, in the new community space at The Etches Collection in Kimmeridge, as part of the Artsreach touring programme.
Kerry Bartlett, Artsreach Co-Director said: “The Etches Collection is home to the amazing discoveries of Steve Etches, local to Kimmeridge, fossil collector and expert; Alison Neil’s show follows the story of the Dorset based pioneering fossil collector Mary Anning; we couldn’t think of a more perfect and exciting venue to be touring this show to!”
To book tickets call 01929 481323.
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