Talks and shows

Demo team extravaganza: Fun, facts and fire round three!

Join our demo team for a science filled variety night.

We’ve been doing science demonstrations for over 200 years and we love sharing them with you!

Join us for this exciting variety night where Ri favourite and Innovator in Residence David Ricketts will be joined by guests of the Ri and our very own demo team to trial and test demonstrations that span the world of STEM.

Not all of their creations and concoctions make it onto our stage. We’re giving them the chance to bring out the demos that they want to show the world, or at least our friendly audience.

Filled with fun, facts and probably fire, this evening isn’t one to miss.

David Ricketts: If you’ve been to any of David’s talks before, you’ll know he’s a big fan electricity, and an even bigger fan of our very own Michael Faraday. We don’t yet know what he’s planning, but we are sure sparks will fly.

Dan Plane: Our very own Head of Demonstrations, Dan is challenging himself to show you something you’ve never seen before. And probably something you have. One way or the other, there’ll be surprises.

Louise Weightman: Louise is a science communicator currently working at the Science Museum in London. Louise will be looking at hexagons in nature and, with the help of some volunteers, she’ll be introducing you to the world of Hexaflexagons.

Thomas Rawcliffe: Thomas has worked in the Demonstration Team here at the Ri, including on the CHRISTMAS LECTURES. He’ll be exploring the combustion triangle, so if all goes to plan, there will be fire!

Andres Tretiakov : If you’ve see any of Andrew Szydlo’s talks, then you’ve seen Andres’ work, as he makes sure it all works smoothly. Tonight Andres takes the limelight as he shows us his Instant Thermite Balls. Expect sparks and bangs!

Jin-Gyu Chang: Jin has a background in biology, and currently works in the Young Scientist Centre here at the Ri. They’ll be thinking about how to ask the right questions, while eating a very spicy chilli. Why? We didn’t ask.

Scarlett Forrester: Scarlett is a science communicator who has worked at the Science Museum and is currently at the Linnean Society. She has a background in psychology, but tonight she’ll be exploring invisible fire, why it normally produces light, and looking to change it’s colour. 

This event is particularly suitable for all ages. All young people under the age of 13 need to be accompanied by a paying adult and those aged 4 and above need a ticket to attend.

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Event type

This is a theatre only event where the speakers and audience are together in our Theatre.

By booking to attend events at the Royal Institution, you confirm that you have read and accept the Ri's event terms and conditions. You also agree to abide by our code of conduct, and help to create a great experience for yourself and your fellow participants. Please note that Eventbrite adds a small booking fee to the amount paid for each ticket option.

For any queries regarding this event please get in touch by phone 020 7409 2992 or email events@ri.ac.uk.

Timing

Doors to the theatre will open at 6.45pm and the talk will begin at 7.00pm.

Accessibility

The event will take place on the first floor and there is step-free access from the street via lift.

The closest underground station is Green Park, which is step-free.

There is space at floor level in the theatre for wheelchair users.

Seating is usually unreserved for our events. If you and your group require seating reservations, please do let us know by emailing us at events@ri.ac.uk, and we’ll be more than happy to help.

Carers can receive a free ticket to an event by emailing events@ri.ac.uk.

Our theatre is equipped with an Audio Induction Loop. 

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