Silent Sky tells the story of real-life American astronomer Henrietta Leavitt. When Henrietta begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women “computers,” charting the stars for a renowned astronomer. As Henrietta, in her free time, attempts to measure the light and distance of stars, she must also take measure of her life on Earth, trying to balance her dedication to science with family obligations and the possibility of love.

Featuring a cast of five talented local performers and bursting with music and light, Silent Sky will delight anyone who holds a fascination for the stars.

Silent Sky opens at the Wollongong Workshop Theatre on 20 June and plays until 5 July, including an Auslan interpreted performance on Sunday 29 June. Performances will run from 7:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 pm on Sundays, at 190 Gipps Road, Gwynneville (behind the Senior Citizens Centre). Tickets are $30 per person, or $25 for concession cardholders.