Flogaist is based on the life of Richard Kirwan, a famous scientist and descendant of one of the fourteen tribes of Galway. In 1750, Kirwan returns to Cregg Castle in Galway after a vibrant life studying across Europe and being exposed the knowledge of the world.
His understanding of his life changes when a new chemical discovery, oxygen, comes to light. That changes his belief in 'Phlogiston Theory' of how fire burns.
Music from Zoe Hayter will be performed before the play.
