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Talks and shows

The chemistry of Christmas baking

Fri 20 Dec 2024

Join us to get scientifically satisfied with some Christmas baking.

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In-person / Livestream
two men are at the faraday desk in the Ri theatre. a candle is alight on the desk.

Talks and shows

Christmas special: Chemistry of a candle

Thu 19 Dec 2024

Now sold out in-person, but online livestream tickets are still available!

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Andrew squatting down on a beach holding two rubik's cubes, one giant and one normal sized. He is wearing a rubik's cube patterned suit.

Talks and shows

SELLING FAST 50 years of The Rubik's cube

Sat 16 Nov 2024

Maths and magic collide in the fascinating world of Rubik's Cube.

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In-person
A group of lizards sit on the sand

Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day: Amazing animals

Sun 27 Oct 2024

Join us for a day of animals facts and fun for the whole family.

Family Fun Day: Amazing animals Read more
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dr karl

Talks and shows

A Periodic Tale with Dr Karl

Sat 12 Oct 2024

Dr Karl is back and delving into the wide realm of science, one topic at a time.

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In-person
A red and white pokeball sits on top of lots of pokemon cards

Talks and shows

SOLD OUT Pokémaths: The maths of Pokémon

Sat 05 Oct 2024

Discover the maths behind one of the world's most popular games.

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In-person
a blue, red and white rocket in space

Talks and shows

How to build a rocket

Thu 01 Aug 2024

Join science presenter extraordinaire Fran Scott for a super speed theatre show exploring how to make a rocket.

How to build a rocket Read more
In-person
an image of the sun

Talks and shows

Astrophysics for Supervillains: Dastardly space questions

Wed 17 Jul 2024
Astrophysics for Supervillains: Dastardly space questions Read more
In-person
cards are spread out over a black background

Workshops

Holiday workshops: Mathematical magic PM about (ages 9–11)

Tue 20 Aug 2024
Holiday workshops: Mathematical magic PM about (ages 9–11) Read more
In-person
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Workshops

Holiday workshops: Mathematical magic AM about (ages 9–11)

Tue 20 Aug 2024
Holiday workshops: Mathematical magic AM about (ages 9–11) Read more

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