Arcadia

Set in Sidley Park, an aristocratic estate in Derbyshire, England, 'Arcadia' by Tom Stoppard navigates two distinct time periods: the early 1800s and 1993.

The play follows the intellectual growth of Thomasina Coverly, a brilliant teenage girl in the 19th century, and a group of modern-day scholars who attempt to uncover the truth about the past.

It delves into themes such as the nature of truth and time, the difference between classical and romantic temperaments, and the disruptive influence of sex on human lives.

The garden at Sidley Park serves as a central symbol, representing the shift from classical order to romantic mystery and the Gothic style.